Season 5 Episodes

What I said | Bonnie said | MTV said about this episode.

 Heartbroken

504: BREAKING IN AND BREAKING BONES

Missions:
4: Wrestling

My comments:
It was very cool to see Noah in a dress it kind of fitted his personality, he wanted to be closer to the girls and now he is.
It was sad that all their stuff got stolen, if the can not replace the stuff it will be a long season.

What Bonnie had to say about the episode:
Original Air Date: Feb. 2, 1998
Segment #1
    The gang is on their way to Calgary, Alberta for their next mission.
    Tara says that Anne and Noah seem to be pairing off. Anne asks Noah, as they are lounging in the Winnie, why he feels that he always needs a girl around him. He says he doesn't know why, he just likes girls. Dan and Tara talk about finding soul mates. Dan doesn't think he'll find his, Tara thinks he will.
    Scenes of everyone swimming in the hotel pool they are staying at. Noah's wondering if Dan will stay faithful to his girlfriend Rachel.
    In the hotel room alone, Tara confides to Jon that she feels like she's a rebound girl with Dan. She says two weeks with her can't compare with the two years he's been with his girlfriend Rachel.
    In the hot tub, Noah and Dan talk about his relationship with Tara. Noah warns him that if it goes wrong with Tara, he still has to spend the rest of the 10 weeks with her. Dan's confused about what to do and then decides he'll let happen what happens.
    The next morning as they pack up to leave the hotel, Noah goes to put his stuff in the Winnie. When he opens the door he sees that the Winnie has been broken into and that some major stuff has been stolen. One of the bikes, the backpacks with clothes and other items were taken. He goes back to the hotel and breaks the news to everyone. Roni finds out all her clothes in her backpack were taken and throws a fit. Tara says her favorite sweater, t-shirt and dress were taken. Roni says all Victoria Secret underwear was stolen too. When they're all looking around for what else was taken, Noah realizes that his guitar was taken and tears run down his face.
Segment #2
    Anne tells Roni she can wear any of her clothes on the trip since all of hers were stolen. They lock up the bikes and clean up the Winnie. Jon says he's so happy about the stuff that wasn't taken.
    Noah's driving and Anne is riding in the passenger's seat. Noah asks her if she's attracted to him at all. She says that he's not her type, but when he's being cool she finds herself attracted to him. She asks him the same question. He says he's attracted to her sometimes. They're both all smiles.
    The next morning, Tara complains that she misses her favorite jeans. Dan tries to cheer her up and says she's his doll. Since they know the next mission has something to do with wrestling, Anne wonders if they'll learn fake wrestling moves. Jon and Noah get excited when they find out it involves the World Wrestling Federation. As soon as they drive up to the building, two professional wrestlers greet them.
Mission 4: Wrestle
    They get out of the Winnie, and Noah tell the wrestlers that they don't look so tough. They grab him into a headlock and tell him to shut up. Noah laughs. They take the gang inside and have them change into wrestling gear. They yell at Dan to do push ups and Dan yells back (army bootcamp style) that he hates wrestling and being there. Noah becomes one of the pro-wrestler's special friends because he's being such a smart ass. This means he's going to get harassed extra hard, and they make him wear a dress as his costume.
    The pro wrestlers show them all how to do special moves and tackles. They demonstrate on Jon and Dan. They also show them how to fall the right way and clap when Tara does a good fall. When Roni falls into a backbend they seem fairly impressed. They make fun on Jon because he mixed up where to put his elbow and knee pads. One of the wrestlers calls Noah a jack ass because he's jumping around and not paying attention. Noah laughs.
Segment #3
    One of the wrestlers asks the group what their ambitions are and Noah says to become his boss. He laughs and says it'll never happen because Noah isn't smart enough.
    They demonstrate with Jon and Dan how to tackle in the ring. Noah kids that it's fake and Anne tells him to watch it or he's just going to get harassed worse than he already is -- and reminds him that he's the one wearing a dress. The wrestlers keep demonstrating tackles on Jon and Dan. Jon yells that he wants his mommy.
    They have Jon put Dan in a headlock. Jon tells Dan to try to get out of it, thinking he won't. Dan asks him if he's sure he wants that and before Jon can answer he flips him over. They pair Roni against Noah to try to push against each other. Noah acts like Roni isn't that strong and before he knows it, she dumps him onto the ground. The two pro wrestlers that have been training them laugh and hold up Roni's arm as the winner of the practice match.
    After all the practicing, they show the gang to another room where there are huge padded costumes on the floor for them to wear. They will be dressed as sumo wrestlers (complete with black wigs) and will wrestle against each other sumo style as their mission.
    Tara vs. Roni first. Roni wins.
    Roni vs. Anne. Roni wins again.
    Noah vs. Jon. Jon wins.
    Jon vs. Dan. Jon wins, but Dan says Jon cheated.
    Jon vs. Roni. Before they fight, one of the pro wrestlers tells Roni she should aim low for Jon and push him out of the circle that way. She nods.
    Roni ends up winning the match and wins the belt. Everyone cheers, especially Anne and Tara. The pro wrestlers hand Roni her wrestling belt and on the back is their next clue which says they'll be going to see the Canadian cops next.
Mission 4: completed!
    Scenes of Roni raising the belt of her head like a winner, with the theme song to Chariots of Fire playing in the background.
End Segment
    Scene of Noah playing guitar as Dan sings a silly song about beers and bears.

What MTV had to say about the episode:

504: BREAKING IN AND BREAKING BONES

    Look out the window - it's nature! The kids are off to Calgary and the scenery is just beautiful. Gorgeous mountains, flower-sprinkled country side - hey, there's a bear cub! Of course, our cast members are sprawled out and chatting, well below window level. You're missing the view... Noah's kickin' it on the couch and Anne is curled next to him, her head in his lap. She's playing with his hair, and he's letting her. He takes the opportunity to remind her, "I really like girls." What is Anne, a hermaphrodite?
    Over on the other couch, more cuddlin' is going down. Dan and Tara are shoulder to shoulder, nose to nose. Tara asks Dan, "do you believe there's one perfect person out there for you?" Can you say, soul mate? Dan is a believer, but he's afraid he'll never find his one-and-only. Dan, if you stick your tongue out you'll bump right into her...
    The Roadies pull off the main highway, deciding to spend the night at a comfy hotel - why kill ourselves trying to drive to Calgary in one day? Now. What shall we do? Let's hit the pool! Everyone changes into bikinis and trunks. Yes, Jon is wearing trunks. Splash, splash, float, float, and now you're a water prune. Dan and Noah hit the hot tub as the others exit to towel off. Amidst foaming bubbles, Dan opens her heart to Noah - he doesn't know what to do! He just broke up with Rachel last week (remember, they were together for two years) and now he's interested in Tara. Hear that, Tara? Noah advises Dan, "Tara is too close to home." Dan doesn't get it, so Noah continues: "if you guys get together and it doesn't work out, you're stuck together for nine weeks - you should just hook up with different girls along the way." Like you, Noah? Dan shakes his head, "I'm just not like that."
    Back in the hotel room, Tara is pouring her heart out to Jon. There's a lot of that going around - just check the hot tub. Apparently, Tara is really into Dan, but she does recognize that she is a total RB - rebound girl. She also realizes that a visit to the Midwest could force she and Rachel into an uncomfortable confrontation. And that would be a little... ugh, I don't even want to think about it!     The next morning, everyone is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, brushing teeth and blowing hair, prepping for the final leg of the journey to Calgary. Noah hauls his backpack across the parking lot and over to the Winnie. Hey, what the... The window of the side door is smashed - the screen is torn. Noah pulls the door open. Oh my God... The winnie has been broken into - robbed and ransacked. Everything is overturned - total tornado. Everything that was in the cupboards is now on the floor. Complete deviant disaster. Noah, don't forget to breathe...
    Noah runs back to the hotel and drops the bomb. All run to the Winnie. Anne surveys the damage and covers her mouth with her hand, "I feel like I'm going to throw up." Roni beats a fist into the wall, "they stole all my f*cking clothes - my Victoria's Secret underwear - that sh*t is expensive!" As fate would have it, Anne had brought her backpack into the hotel the previous night. She quickly tells Roni and Tara "you can wear my clothes - take what you want." Isn't she a doll? Noah rummages through the wreckage and suddenly, the tears start rolling - his guitar has been stolen. Anne covers her face in horror...
    Do our Roadies give up? Do they give in? Do they call home and ask for a helicopter rescue? NO! They take a deep breath and keep going - just like life. Everyone pitches in and soon the Winnie is restored to it's former condition - in fact, it's a little cleaner. Everyone buckle up, we're on our way to Calgary! Ain't no stoppin' now... Noah's at the wheel and Anne's riding shotgun as the other indulge in a morning nap. Noah quietly asks Anne, "are you attracted to me?" She considers, then offers a complex but clear response, explaining that Noah is A) not her type B) only 19, and C) has a girlfriend. At the same time, Anne admits that Noah is pretty cute and fun to be around and those facts force her to admit that, yes, she is attracted to him. The truth comes out. Of course, Anne can't help but ask, "are you attracted to me?" Noah smiles, "yeah, sometimes." This really is Noah's arc, everyone paring off in twos. Does this mean that Roni and Jon are next?!
    The Roadies finally roll into Stampede Park - where they glimpse a towering stadium. Jon immediately notices an enormous black truck with the letters WWF emblazoned on the side. Could it be? Pulses start to race. Jon confesses, "working with the World Wrestling Federation would be a dream-come-true!" Guess what Jon - dreams really do come true on ROAD RULES. As Noah pulls the Winnie up to the back door of stadium, two gorillas, and we mean GORILLAS, exit and start moving towards the Bago. These guys are mountains of punk-rock muscle, dressed in violent jewelry, black boots, and evil makeup. Mom, I'm scared. The hulks rip the passenger door open, screaming, "your next mission is to get your asses kicked!"
    Noah refuses to be intimidated, "you guys aren't so tuff." One of the flesh piles yanks Noah out of the Winnie by the scruff of the neck and shoves him towards the entrance - this guy is not playing around. In fact, Noah, did that hurt? It's only the beginning...     The Roadies are escorted into the WWF dressing room. The joint is littered with fancy-frocked wrestling superstars. There's an Elvis-wrestler, a homeboy-wrestler, a GQ-wrestler - it's all so creative. The hulks order everyone to peel off their street clothes and change into wrestling uniforms. Everyone, that is, except Noah. The WWF punks have decided Noah is a special project - he needs special clothes. Noah gets to wear a dress. After a quick presto-chango, everyone is lead into the stadium and into the ring. It's just like on TV. Anne comments, "I feel like I'm auditioning for GLOW."     That's Glamorous, Ladies Of Wrestling... Now it's a crash course - how to become Hulk Hogan in ten easy steps. First: The Drop. It's just like it sounds - cross your arms over your chest and Neste Plunge straight back. Now: The Running Flip. This is hysterical to watch. Dan runs to the center of the mat, flips, and lands right on his butt. Anne lands on her head. Careful there, kids...     Noah is so excited about being in the ring, he's climbing all over the ropes. One of the hulks asks Noah to knock it off and pay attention, but Noah can only laugh. But Mr. WWF just isn't having it - he scowls at Noah, growling "you're becoming a real jackass!" Look out Noah, you're gonna get squashed like a bug...
    Now it's the Shoulder Slam: smash into your opponent's back and send him sprawling on his butt. The Roadies are pretty good at this - it's a great opportunity for them to take out their aggressions - and they do! Now it's Leg Lock time. The towering WWF guy twists Jon's stems into a pretzel - Jon can only plead, "I want my mom." That's mommy, you pretzel stick of a man..     Practice time is over. Ready for a real match? The hulks command the Roadies to follow them - outside. Outside? Why? The ring is right here.     Blinding sunlight slams into everyone's eyes. Look, there's another ring set up out here in the parking lot. With bleachers - they're full of spectators! It's time for a few rounds of wrestling, but not WWF style - it's SUMO time.
    The Roadies each slip into huge, flesh colored sumo costumes and get pumped up - the suit gets filled with air until each kid looks like a four-hundred pound ball of flesh. Here's a black wig to top off the effect. Viola! The opponents square off in a circle - the first to push the other completely out of the circle is the winner. After a few elimination rounds, the finalists are Jon and Roni. Who will be the sumo champion of 1998?
    Ready, set - SUMO! Roni dives for Jon's legs and he's down like a beached whale. Now Roni rolls Jon right out of the circle, rolling herself into the championship. Roni is rewarded with the gold ROAD RULES wrestling belt - hey look, there's a clue taped on the back: go visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Kewl!
    Roni holds her belt above her head, proud to be a winner. Breakfast of Champions. Let's see her face on a box of Wheaties. Let's see her endorsing Nike tennis shoes. Let's see her auditioning for SLOW. SLOW? That's Sumo Ladies Of Wrestling...



All text and pictures are copyrighted by MTV and Bunim/Murray.

Back to the Season 5 page