Ep 5. More Heinous They Are the Harder They Fall
- Not Rated
- October 20, 1990
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures is an American science-fiction comedy television series that aired in 1992. It follows the fictional adventures of two high school students named Bill S. Preston, Esquire and Ted "Theodore" Logan, who travel through time in a phone booth to gather historical figures for their history presentation.
Season 1, Episode 5 of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures is titled "More Heinous They Are the Harder They Fall." In this episode, Bill and Ted travel back to Ancient Greece to meet the famous playwright, Aeschylus, and bring him back to present day San Dimas. However, upon their arrival, they discover that Aeschylus has been kidnapped by a group of time-traveling bounty hunters called the Blarnians.
Desperate to rescue their historical guest, Bill and Ted team up with a beautiful archaeologist named Zoe and follow the Blarnians' trail through time. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and historical figures, including Leonidas and his army of Spartans, Socrates, and an angry Cyclops.
As they get closer to the Blarnians' lair, Bill and Ted learn that Aeschylus was kidnapped because his plays inspired a rebellion against the Blarnians' tyrannical rule in the future. The Blarnians plan to execute Aeschylus and destroy his works to prevent the rebellion from happening.
With the help of Zoe and their quick thinking, Bill and Ted lead a daring rescue mission to free Aeschylus and save his plays. This leads to an epic battle with the Blarnians, where Bill and Ted use their knowledge of history and philosophy to outwit their enemies and secure Aeschylus' safety.
In the end, Bill and Ted return to present day San Dimas with Aeschylus and Zoe, who they have developed a newfound appreciation for. They successfully deliver Aeschylus to their history presentation, where he impresses their teacher and classmates with his timeless wisdom and wit.
Overall, "More Heinous They Are the Harder They Fall" is a fun and action-packed episode of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures that blends history, humor, and adventure in a unique and entertaining way.
