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The Middleman: The Sino-Mexican Revelation
While the Middleman investigates a diamond theft, Wendy goes to the airport to pick up Sensei Ping, her soon-to-be martial arts trainer. But when Mexican wrestlers kidnap the martial arts master and abduct the Middleman, Wendy must make her way to Yucatan to save them.
| 7.5/10 (11 Votes cast) |
Episode Info
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Episode number: 1x3 Airdate: Monday June 30th, 2008 |
Co-Guest Stars
Main Cast
Recap
Wendy is at her sublet wondering when she’s going to get paid, but she doesn’t get paid until she gets trained, and she doesn’t get trained until her trainer arrives from China. Lacey is working as a waitress at a pirate-themed sports bar, The Booty Chest, to supplement her student loans. Wendy tries to get to work but her car breaks down and a man, Tyler, strolls by and is impressed by her car. He introduces himself as a musician and gets the car to work, and he’s able to identify what type of artist she is. Tyler has problems of his own with his roommate, and mentions he got a temp employment offer from… the Middleman...Read the full recap
Music
| Artist | Song Title | Played When |
| The Go Find | Beautiful Night | as the Middleman visits Lacey and Wendy |
| Senor Flavio | Lucha Libre Lovers |
Episode Quotes
Wendy: When we graduated art school, we swore two things. No more underwear-stealing boyfriends...
Lacey: What was it with those guys, we were like magnets!
Wendy: …and no more waitressing.
Lacey: What was it with those guys, we were like magnets!
Wendy: …and no more waitressing.
Ida: It’s worth more bread than the two of you meatsocks make put together.
Wendy: See, that’s why I’m an artist and you’re a soulless android from outer space masquerading as a cranky librarian.
Wendy: See, that’s why I’m an artist and you’re a soulless android from outer space masquerading as a cranky librarian.
Israeli Museum Curator: (in Hebrew) Are you a product of the Kibbutz movement like me?
The Middleman: A man asked me that question once. I kicked his male reproductive organs into his watch pocket. Now he must check the time whenever he wishes to copulate.
The Middleman: A man asked me that question once. I kicked his male reproductive organs into his watch pocket. Now he must check the time whenever he wishes to copulate.
The Middleman: You’re not ready.
Wendy: To pick up a surly Asian guy at an airport? You just described three of my last four relationships.
Wendy: To pick up a surly Asian guy at an airport? You just described three of my last four relationships.
Wendy: Uh, Sensei Ping. Like an unborn lotus festering in the mud waiting to blossom, I come to you with humble greetings to beseech your guidance
Sensei Ping: (laughs) Did the Middleman tell you to recite the most hallowed verse of greetings to Sensei Ping?
Wendy: Uh, yes.
Sensei Ping: He is such a comedian. You know, most of us masters of the martial arts are really very laid back.
Wendy: Really?
Sensei Ping: No! (slaps her)
Sensei Ping: (laughs) Did the Middleman tell you to recite the most hallowed verse of greetings to Sensei Ping?
Wendy: Uh, yes.
Sensei Ping: He is such a comedian. You know, most of us masters of the martial arts are really very laid back.
Wendy: Really?
Sensei Ping: No! (slaps her)
Sensei Ping: Do not speak unless you are spoken too. And never, ever let Sensei Ping’s bags touch pavement.
Sensei Ping: Sensei Ping has never known such indignity. This mode of conveyance is beneath anyone who walks upright. Auto smells like something that was drained from a bowel.
Wendy: Uh, Sensei Ping…
Sensei Ping: That is my name. Do not wear it out.
Sensei Ping: That is my name. Do not wear it out.
Wendy: Uh, why is my car being surrounded by a bunch of lucha libre wrestlers?
Sensei Ping: That is a very long story for another day, my impudent young weasel.
Sensei Ping: That is a very long story for another day, my impudent young weasel.
The Middleman: Well la-di-da, Dubbie. You must be mistaking the Clan of the Pointed Stick for one of the rational societies of paranoid martial artists.
Lacey: Are things bad with Sexy Boss Man?
Wendy: Must you call him that? Must you?
Lacey: Yes, I must.
Wendy: Must you call him that? Must you?
Lacey: Yes, I must.
Ida: Don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining.
Wendy: Bail? Parachute? How will I get back?
Ida: You’ll either be dead or you’ll rescue the Middleman and Sensei Ping, kill all the wrestlers in your way, and jack whatever plane they used to get here. What, you never watched a Bond flick?
Ida: You’ll either be dead or you’ll rescue the Middleman and Sensei Ping, kill all the wrestlers in your way, and jack whatever plane they used to get here. What, you never watched a Bond flick?
The Middleman: You may want to unhook your parachute, it cramps your style.
Wendy: Oh shut up.
Wendy: Oh shut up.
Cultural References
Tyler: Stone Cold and Hollywood Hogan have nothing on them for devious cunning.
Referencing the two famous American wrestlers.
Referencing the two famous American wrestlers.
Sensei Ping's death duel
Among the battle scenes is one featuring the Rock'em Sock'em Robots. Originally put out by Marx Toys and currently owned by Mattel, this game features a red and blue robot, their feet fastened to the a yellow boxing ring. Each player has a pair of joysticks with buttons which they use to control their robot and punch their opponent. You "win" by hitting the opposing robot's head and causing it to spring up.
Among the battle scenes is one featuring the Rock'em Sock'em Robots. Originally put out by Marx Toys and currently owned by Mattel, this game features a red and blue robot, their feet fastened to the a yellow boxing ring. Each player has a pair of joysticks with buttons which they use to control their robot and punch their opponent. You "win" by hitting the opposing robot's head and causing it to spring up.
Episode References
Running Gag: different time zones with each caption
9:15 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time
2:30 PM Newfoundland Daylight Time
8:05 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time
10:30 PM Moscow Daylight Time
9:50 PM Mitteleuropaische Sommerz
5:00 AM Japan Standard Time
9:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time
2:33 PM Pacific Daylight Savings Time (North America)
2:45 PM Heure Normale Du Yukon
5:00 AM India Time Zone
11:40 PM Coordinated Universal Time
9:32 AM Australian Central Daylight Time
4:00 PM Charlie Time
10:45 AM Heure Avancée de l'est
5:10 PM Alaska Standard Time
12:35 AM Zulu Time
9:15 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time
2:30 PM Newfoundland Daylight Time
8:05 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time
10:30 PM Moscow Daylight Time
9:50 PM Mitteleuropaische Sommerz
5:00 AM Japan Standard Time
9:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time
2:33 PM Pacific Daylight Savings Time (North America)
2:45 PM Heure Normale Du Yukon
5:00 AM India Time Zone
11:40 PM Coordinated Universal Time
9:32 AM Australian Central Daylight Time
4:00 PM Charlie Time
10:45 AM Heure Avancée de l'est
5:10 PM Alaska Standard Time
12:35 AM Zulu Time
Other Episode Crew
| • Creator | Javier Grillo-Marxuach |
| • Executive Producer | Javier Grillo-Marxuach | John Ziffren |
| • Co-Executive Producer | Hans Beimler |
| • Supervising Producer | Jeremiah S. Chechik |
| • Producer | Jon Paré |
| • Co-Producer | Sarah Watson |
| • Associate Producer | Shane Keller |
| • Production Designer | Naomi Slodki |
| • Editor | Raul Davalos |
| • Casting | Michael Nicolo | Amy McIntyre Britt |
| • Unit Production Manager | Jon Paré |
| • First Assistant Director | Richard W. Abramitis |
| • Second Assistant Director | Melody Beam |
| • Music | Tree Adams |
| • Music Editor | Peymon Maskan |
| • Music Supervisor | Allison Clark |
| • Costume Designer | Danielle Launzel |
| • Key Grip | Ben Beaird |
| • Camera Operator | Allen D. Easton | Michael Gfelner |
| • Set Designer | Judi Giovanni |
| • Location Manager | Briana Burke |
| • Transportation Coordinator | Malcolm Mazer |
| • Property Master | Gregory Edgar |
| • Construction Coordinator | Star Fields |
| • Production Sound Mixer | Buck Robinson |
| • Script Supervisor | Nancy Solomon |
| • Production Coordinator | Melanie E. Gonzalez |
| • Script Coordinator | Neil Levin |
| • Assistant Editor | Albert Coleman | Susan Godfrey (2) |
| • Post Production Supervisor | Keith Patterson (2) |
| • Supervising Sound Editor | Mark Friedgen |
| • Gaffer | Keith Roverud |
| • Director of Photography | John C. Newby |
| • Story Editor | Andy Reaser |
| • Stunt Coordinator | Gregory J. Barnett |
| • Based On The Works Of | Les McClaine | Javier Grillo-Marxuach |
| • Costume Supervisor | Rochelle Best |
| • Main Title Theme | Tree Adams |
| • Visual Effects Supervisor | Stephen Lebed |
| • Department Head Hair | Danny Goldstein |
| • Department Head Make-up | Kimber Eastwood |
| • Special Effects Coordinator | Randy Cabral |
| • Production Controller | Brett D. Born |
| • Special Effects Make-up | Todd Tucker |
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