Powerless

When an alien attack damages the Gotham headquarters, Chairman West delivers some unfortunate news to Van and Emily. In an effort to save the company, Emily's efficiency may make everyone a target. Meanwhile, Jackie gets a shocking surprise that will change her life.

and my robot vacuum...

Yeah. We made you a care package.

Aww, you guys are so sweet.

Oh.

Wendy, thank you for letting me borrow this dress.

we're gonna have to make some cuts.

I admit, it's a bit of a gratuitous cameo.

of destruction as the Justice League hunts for the wormhole

That is exactly what you do. This is business.

Yeah, I am.

Yeah. But what's that worth?

that you'll go far in life, but it is a lie!

Hello, beautiful.

- Look at those legs. - Where's he... where's he going?

Well, yeah, in theory.

I want people to see my podcast T-shirt.

But if I had actual superpowers,

Aah!

Are you

Oh, my God! It worked!

Bow before my speed!

So, are you here to tell me I don't have to let go of anybody?

Apparently they've been looking for a buyer

Or, will they be thrown to the wolves?

Hi. I'm Emma. This is our chief design officer, Freddie,

Well, we might all be losing our jobs,

Which is gonna be Wendy.

What? Ha-ha! Oh!

Emily, this is a fresh start for me.

Here's a little fun fact: our queso is actually made

We know we're redundant and we're getting fired.

to what you were saying before?

Oh, well, we might have to figure out

they have these expensive Egyptian cotton towels?

and I think if we all band together and say

what Jackie looks like anymore.

Oh, my God. This is a wormhole.

Oh, my God. LexCorp's behind this?

Whoa.

Well, that was definitely the evil wormhole.

It's gonna be crazy.

that are bent on destroying the earth.

This is unfortunate. Now we got to kill you guys.

When an alien attack damages the Gotham headquarters, Chairman West delivers some unfortunate news to Van and Emily. In an effort to save the company, Emily's efficiency may make everyone a target. Meanwhile, Jackie gets a shocking surprise that will change her life.

Yeah. A lot of that's the explosion.

Well, before you get any ideas,

to let someone massage your feet while you eat.

I took a chance coming here! Ugh!

Oh.

Wendy, thank you for letting me borrow this dress.

Nice to meet you, cat woman.

He wants you to fire one of your department heads.

I admit, it's a bit of a gratuitous cameo.

the dyslexic panda who makes jewelry!

Exactly.

And, you know, not in the same way that Bob Lackey's is,

without firing anyone.

Okay, well, if it's cool with you,

- Nerd. - Mm-hmm.

a way higher voltage and much stronger chemicals.

and touch it to the electricity

but it obviously means nothing.

It's show time!

Well, I do feel different.

Oh, my God! It worked!

Bow before my speed!

That was super fun, man.

Wait, they're selling the division to LexCorp?

over the last year, and the numbers didn't work out

Yeah, she's right, you know? We have a unique skill set.

If a parole officer named Sam Clarke asks,

You know, none of this would've happened

we're not family.

This is a bond for life.

Guys, this place is perfect.

Oh, my God, Van, did you shave your head

Yeah! All right,

Hey, quit messing with us, man!

to what you were saying before?

a way around that one.

they have these expensive Egyptian cotton towels?

we're not going to take the jobs unless they hire Jackie too,

Hey, who here wants to go swimming with dolphins?

This place has everything!

There's only one way to find out.

I became a warlord. I freed a nation of slaves.

Now, every company does morally questionable things.

- What wormhole? - No. Don't do that.

- Oh! - Oh.

Russell, come on! Deal with me, man!

There's nothing to do!

How about a round of applause for our euthanasia guy, Esteban?

In need of some real R&R, the team gears up to leave for a company retreat when supervillain Dr. Psycho releases a toxic gas in Charm City. Now stuck in the Wayne Security offices, Emily does her best to make the most of a terrible situation.

No...

Gabe and Noah over here wrote for "The Harvard Lampoon,"

In your face!

Why do you do so much for these people?

Even though Emily-bot needs her batteries recharged.

I'm going to an artisanal honey tasting hosted by Ira Glass.

We just have to wait a few more...

Supervillain, and documentary star,

would be capable of something like this.

I'll take "unknown gas attacks"

That's what they said when Jackie ate

asking Wendy to stop drawing penises on people's faces.

Breathe out.

No!

You didn't get it because you know it's not real.

If you want, I can get my guys to punch that up for you.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I don't hate this either.

To alcohol!

We have no confirmation that that is the game.

- That's fine. - Oh.

While he was still alive so that the meat doesn't spoil,

I would pick my boy, Ron, because he's my boy.

she's a mom so you know she keeps snacks in her purse.

There's a reason why Tom Hanks put a smiley face

- Feel the thigh! - No!

to save his life.

Here we go.

Why did you bring us in here, then?

Oh.

I'm only a man.

Can we focus?

because I am perfectly happy

The joke guy's dead?

"The Pelican Brief," and your phony positive attitude.

- Breathe in.

Am I okay?

Bitch, whining, moaning.

Because I've never seen you do anything by yourself.

- Oh, you showed her. - Yes.

You guys probably didn't hear this,

so I busted my ass to find one

Someone's gonna have to go save her.

All right, okay.

Emily takes a stand in her first board meeting and must deliver on a big idea with the help of super heroine Green Fury. Meanwhile, Teddy tries to find a way to get Green Fury's attention. Elsewhere, Jackie brings her daughter to work but starts to get worried when she bonds with Wendy.

If I make a funny, you make a laughy.

If you want to move ahead in this company,

as a congratulations for his vasectomy.

Mom!

Hey, Ruby, do you want to go shopping?

Hey, do you want to go hide thumbtacks in Steve's sandwich?

we made for tax purposes,

and, apparently, consumers.

It's a fantastic product.

is because it doesn't have a cool factor.

- I can get Green Fury. - Oh, my God.

or do I need to ruin someone's day?

- I'm a superhero. - Yeah. You are.

- Who the hell's this dick? - Well...

and capable you are.

remember that I shoot fire out of my hands.

Green Fury is going to be working with us, Teddy,

So you got a Yaast infection?

but I have been known to lose count, okay?

is a Yaast?

This is about a very cool jacket

Stupids.

- Ooh. - They put on the poncho

Fantastic!

I fit in.

- We were emasculating Superman! - Yeah.

Sometimes a cloud makes you sad."

Wait, she told you why she punched him?

Emily, hi, you're a single heterosexual female

Okay, so, like, 8 1/2?

Yeah, but I've always tested well

It's the big day, Emily!

So she's a little naked.

and she says, "I feel naked

You know, I've been telling her that since day one. Jerky?

She's never gonna do this. It's offensive!

Emily, what are we doing?

All bodies are good bodies.

who was raised by a single parent

Oh, and don't forget,

and she wants nothing to do with me.

who has the same backpack as a seven-year-old.

it would hurt your feelings.

Best friends forever!

Green?

All right, buddy. Come on.

I'm glad you think so, because I was not gonna do it.

Not sure that he would mind.

- I'm in. - Boom! He's in! Grease him up.

Teddy falls in love with a superhero; Emily wants an office, but it may mean hell for the rest of the team.

- Oh, they love that. - Yeah.

Look, do I like Hannah? Yes.

Okay, it doesn't matter

and she's trying to find me.

this trip down memory lane.

Remember that room you had sealed off

She's trying to cut out the middle Van.

I can't believe I have my own office.

Because I'm looking at a criminal.

you would know that I have huge plans...

crushed so quickly.

the teetering house of cards that is Van's ego.

[gasps] Another outstanding shot, sir!

but now, I'm in the middle of something...

- I wonder who's better. - [gasps]

If I win, your "storage room"

What you up to, buddy?

literally came out of the clouds and saved your life?

Careful, citizen.

Put down that tiny bow!

But there's something bigger at stake here.

that's always empty and... does not exist.

So, when Van caught her taking a "company croissant"

♪ ♪

Which is why you're going to throw this game.

[electricity powers down, exciting music playing]

♪ ♪

All I can do is try my best and hope for a positive outcome.

'cause I could do this all day!

♪ Right on, right on target ♪

- ♪ Oh, no ♪ - ♪ If you don't we're... ♪

- I am aware. - You are the fastest.

[all exclaim]

[elevator bell dings]

- I learned everybody's names. - [sighs]

[clicks tongue]

Okay, first of all, I wasn't even trying until halfway.

so who cares how it happened?

Uh, ever heard of the Bat Signal?

I'm sending a pretty clear one for you to beat it, Ron.

Yeah. Get her some flowers.

Emily, all a rematch would do is rob you

Failure. F-A-L-U-R-E.

He had me on my heels until I hit 'em with...

What is...

Your family and everyone in your life

because you were "Most Perceptive Baby of 1971."

[somber music]

When Emily learns that Jackie is in need of some extra cash, she can't help but try and do what she can to help her out. Meanwhile, Van is on a witch hunt and has his eyes set on Teddy, Ron and Wendy.

At approximately 10:02 this morning,

Before today, the only cheeks that had graced that throne

a little "Turder, She Wrote," maybe, hmm?

Appreciate the honesty, but still...

And yet she's not here.

Yeah, well, Jackie didn't show,

- Mm? - I can't believe it.

You heard her. Get out of my car, sporty hobo.

I really don't need any of these human bedbugs knowing that,

No one, not one person ever.

Aah! I will not Emily this.

Okay, this cannot be repeated.

I bet you thought you were in the clear,

Who did this?

and all these clumps of short, curly hairs

Who does this belong to?

No, well, let's see how long that lasts

Take in your surroundings,

you could go wherever you want.

and gets out clean on the other side.

Uh, you're all going to Six Flags Metropolis.

We don't go to Six Flags Metropolis.

Okay, so you want us to un-Emily this?

The important thing is that no one mentions

But Ron?

Pick it... pick it up!

It's cooped up in a cage.

Teddy ratted you out.

- Are we flirting? - What?

Okay, obviously, you're still needing space.

- Leave me alone. - Jackie, wait...

Buckle up!

I am so flattered and also so glad you're okay.

Yeah, you did.

Oh, my God, Jackie, that is so amazing.

You want people to lean in, not lean out.

How much for the Eames lounger?

by blaming me.

Emily convinces Teddy to enter what she thinks is a game-changing invention into the Wayne Innovation contest against the elitist engineers of Wayne X, even though he has his doubts. Meanwhile, Van takes advantage of Ron's good nature and has him assemble a toy in hopes of preoccupying his new girlfriend's child.

♪ ♪

Isn't no kids in the agreement that you make women sign

It's in pieces because you have to put it together.

Oh, it had the opposite effect on me.

fo' sho, but I got a lot on my plate, so...

♪ ♪

- Uh-oh. - Oh, no.

If you have to do that, I'd prefer Ronda Rousey.

But, I mean... [sighs]

[electronic sizzling]

[popcorn popping]

but you know judges, they're unpredictable,

- They are ready. - They're not,

You guys get your submission in?

and we're gonna win.

I submitted Teddy's gloves.

He threw himself into the competition,

That's not even the nicest part of Central Florida.

- Teddy, I... - Don't "Teddy" me.

I mean, obviously they're dope gloves.

he was already halfway to Tampa.

[exhales] It's gonna be cold.

I need you to put that together

You still have sex in Susan's car.

- Hey, can I have your car keys? - Oh, sure.

[sighs]

Oh, no. He must be devastated.

- What're you doing here? - I know it must really hurt

This is his mother, Nisha, and his brother Ajay.

- Did he win? - Well, you know,

[laughs]

All right? It's just a stupid contest.

the packaging of this fear gas detector

Oh, like a very thin recyclable material?

I didn't wanna say this in front of Teddy,

[video chat chiming]

You're welcome, Van.

Yeah, but I was just about to go sledding

Ron, neither is giving Dylan braids,

any of the stupid crap you asked me to do.

Establishment is dead! Establishment is dead!

but you need to accept the fact that they didn't win

[playful dramatic music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

No, you did it for you.

[power surging]

- Yeah, here we go. - Okay.

After being urged by her team, Emily sets her sights on the dating world but unknowingly falls for one of the Riddler's henchmen. Meanwhile, Teddy and Ron find a Batman artifact and discover Van's superhero fantasy.

So, it would just be me, Jackie, and Wendy.

I will see you this Sunday at brunch, Mother.

A fan? Hardly.

the Batmobile flies out of nowhere

That cost $30,000 to fix.

He doesn't want the technology getting out there.

Ooh, how about some margaritas for me and my señoritas?

flip-flops in a bar... gross.

It's not like I'm 30...

[Giggles]

until he works out there is no beer pong.

My team's actually putting the finishing touches

Can I see your phone?

Okay, I don't normally give out my number,

I just met the most amazing guy.

that his engagement hasn't affected you at all?

so he's not threatened by our relationship.

Oh, my God! What happened to your face?

Ah.

Maybe you're right. I mean, it is probably just a fling.

You don't know that.

When you meet one, you got to play it cool.

We have business.

Is that a cape hanging out the back of your pants?

We're gonna get to the bottom of this.

I have some very exciting weekend plans.

You know, there's a lot to do right here in Charm City.

I bet he stole it from somewhere really nice.

All right, look. "Five Signs You're Dating a Henchman."

to his boss's house at the top of beautiful Skull Mountain.

[Quirky tense music]

Just let it go.

For the first time ever,

[Forced laugh] See you later, Teddy.

Yes, pun intended.

Yes. No. Well, not yet.

I had no idea you were a closet superhero fan.

- Quick question. - Yeah?

I'll just say this: I've told off a lot of crappy men.

Okay, Batman's not gonna come to the office,

Uh, Boy Wonder, you got this?

You did not. He's got money in his shoe.

I know you're a henchman, Dan,

Actually...

Enjoying the low road?

Hey, for the record, I do like you.

The joke's on him.

When the team loses a client due to Van's incompetence, Emily seeks to clinch a deal with the people of Atlantis. Because of his massive screw up, Van's father takes notice and sets him on a patch to redeem himself. Meanwhile, new employee Alex starts at the office and Teddy and Ron are convinced he is a superhero.

Not so attractive now, huh, Jackie?

[kids cheering]

Let's run this one more time.

It is insulting.

- This is Royce Kane. - Nice to meet you.

Okay, so last year, flaws in our safety grate

Oh... now, well, it sounds like somebody dropped the ball.

Normally, I'd let it go because our families are close,

♪ ♪

Thank you.

Van, your father's helicopter just landed on the roof.

Well, thank you, Bill and Melinda Gates.

They christened their yacht with Korbel.

Oh, no.

You wanted to see me?

My dad always said, "Buy your mistress the same perfume as your wife."

I mean, I only execute your vision, right?

But how will I know I'm "da boss" if I don't have "da mug"?

by being afraid of hard work.

Fine, I'll do it.

then he should be able to catch...

♪ But not into his heart ♪

I didn't know when to call though,

to all of Atlantis.

♪ ♪

Emily, underwater people do not like language

You've given us a lot to think about.

You celebrate Sinking Day?

with A-to-the-Q. [laughs]

[laughs]

we're going to lose the deal.

after we wow them with this party.

Yeah, that's right.

because you won't shut the hell up about it!

[shouts] P-sst!

For instance, at 12:06 p.m.,

Operation Fake Lady Getting Mugged into effect.

No-no-no-no, this is getting out of hand.

at that footage of Alex changing.

- What do you think? - This is nothing like

our most valuable ally, and trusted friend.

Aha, friends!

There are only four bottles of this in the world.

perfume for your wife,

Well, what do you say we go sign the biggest client

♪ ♪

Van?

Did you drive her to suicide with these stories?

With a new product idea greenlit, Emily tries to get her team inspired but can't seem to break through their obsession with Fantasy Super Hero League. Meanwhile, Van is on a mission to be included in the Wayne Dream Team photo.

battle above us each day,

[elevator dings]

I'm gonna cut you off here because I'm assuming you lived.

And I just told him about you.

Bruce Wayne thinks you "sounds good."

And I'll be like, "Yeah."

- People? - Yep!

- No. - What do you want from me?

Come on. Time to meet your team.

Teddy, this is Emily Locke, your new boss.

I'm the Chief Design Officer.

That's liquid nitrogen. Don't touch it.

[all chuckle]

It's only good for one use.

Let's... be... better.

is the exact same thing in a slightly darker purple.

We need to push ourselves.

[chuckles]

That's a brilliant idea. Let me just summon a wizard.

- Ron, surely that's a product. - Ooh, guess again, Teddy.

And I refuse to let myself get attached.

♪ ♪

Don't you think you should have told me that

But then Bob Lackey from WayneBev pulled the idea

I'm sure Wayne Light Lime didn't happen overnight.

Yeah, they seem to love you.

A boss can't be afraid to look human.

Citizens of Charm City,

I'll put rocks in your pockets

Yes! I can hold.

Look, I get it, you guys have had lots of bosses,

We're done getting our hopes up so they can get crushed.

I did. But also everyone else.

Gone are the days of a man in a bandit mask

It's the company motto.

If I knew I could fail up, I would have done it years ago.

and I would get away with just a slap on the wrist.

Damn, I've got to boost the radius on my Emily Alert.

[all groaning]

that the number one cause of workplace accidents

So, you know how everyone wants to have sex with robots, right?

I took this job to make a difference,

[zapping]

to accomplish great things. Love, Dad."

I feel like I let him down.

Good, 'cause Wendy's sex robot is not market ready.

- to have a wider radius? - It's maxed out.

A woman begins her new job with a company specializing in products that make everyday citizens feel safer around damage caused by super heroes and villains that live amongst them.

that give the power back to the powerless.

But... look at his reply.

and I am looking to you, as our new Director of R&D.

but you stood out. You are a people person.

Because you need to whip this team into shape.

I'm dying to hear the end of that story, but...

Uh, you said there's a phone call for me?

Dot dot dot's cousin.

- A desk? - But what if it wasn't?

Let me show you around.

Our follow up to last year's Joker Venom Antidote

Ooh, kitty's got claws.

Uh, let me guess. By thinking outside the box?

Let's come up with something that solves things like that.

No, I was President of the Young Leaders Group.

we've had this year.

Don't you think you should have told me that

But then Bob Lackey from WayneBev pulled the idea

I'm sure Wayne Light Lime didn't happen overnight.

That line was starred.

Citizens of Charm City,

It's really Bruce.

and I'm trying to help us do that.

Well, I'm not giving up. I believe in this team.

I take care of my sick grandma.

and superheroes fighting one another

This used to be a diaper company.

Why are you drinking champagne?

about finding that big idea.

Ooh, me, me, me, me, me, me!

So if he flies close to it, his powers will weaken,

Okay, I am not demoralized.

"Problems are just opportunities

Oh, no. I have that shirt.

I used to know when he was around before I even saw him.

Guys, I have an idea.

Right, and then we laughed at you.

Look, I know you've all been beaten down in this job.

Can I pick the color?