Path of Destruction

Not to be confused with the classic episode of the same name.

Path of DestructionSeason 3, Episode 3
Air date	April 14, 2018 (UK) June 4, 2018 (AUS)
Written by	Patrick Rieger
Directed by	Ben Milsom
Episode Guide
previous	Chaos Part 2
next	Night and Day

"Path of Destruction" is the third episode of Thunderbirds Are Go! season 3. It was broadcast on April, 14 2018, in the UK.

Plot

When a transporter carrying volatile cargo across a treacherous mountain pass requires assistance, Virgil and Gordon respond and discover Fuse trying to hijack the convoy.

Cast

Regular Cast

• Virgil Tracy, Gordon Tracy - David Menkin
• John Tracy - Thomas Brodie-Sangster
• The Hood - Andres Williams
• Fuse - Craig Stein
• Havoc - Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Guest Cast

• 'Road Hog' Renee - Ruth Jones
• Sophie - Karla Crome

Quotes

John: "It's just... the mission may need a delicate touch."
Gordon: "I can be delicate. When am I not delicate?"
Virgil: "Time to fly, Gordo. We'll find you something to do."
Gordon: "Seriously, when am I not been delicate?"

Gordon: "Aren't you glad I tagged along?"

Virgil: "I'll bring in Thunderbird 2. We'll need to repair that damaged road."
Gordon: "Maybe I could take the controls for a while? After all, you were in a rock slide."
Virgil: "I'll think about it. No."

International Rescue Equipment Used

• Thunderbird 2 (Module 2)
• Thunderbird 5

Non International Rescue Equipment Used

• Basher

Gallery

Fuse makes a second attempt.

Title Card

"The mission may need a delicate touch."

"When am I not delicate?"

"Hope those seats are comfy, Road Hog. This may take a while."

"In a few hours, these stuff will be unusable."

"What about that road we passed earlier?"

"That's the scenic route?"

"And I guess we could survey the peak for possible rock slides. Sound good?"

"Were you always this brave?"

"No loose rocks so far..."

"Someone caused that rock slide..."

"Hand over your cargo, or something goes boom!"

"We're closing in now."

"Fuse wants us off the trail."

Power punches

"I'm fine, John..."

"What if we all move away from the dangerous explosives?"

"Aren't you glad I tagged along?"

"Brace for impact!"

They finally arrived at the factory.

"If the Chaos Crew try this again, the GDF will stop them."

Trivia

• This episode borrows its name and several plot points from the classic Thunderbirds episodes End of the Road and Path of Destruction.
• The pod used in this mission has a green chassis, which is fitting as it matches Thunderbird 2. This could be an upgrade from the yellow pods seen in earlier episodes.