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Duped is the second episode of the first season of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and the second episode overall.

Synopsis[]

Under pressure from his newfound fame, Ben comes up with a plan to be at more than one place at a time.[CN 1]

Plot[]

Two Forever Knights try to invade the local museum using an alien paramilitary tank, but they are interrupted by Ben as Rath. Before he can fight them, Gwen calls Rath and tells him that he's missing Julie's tennis game. After this, Rath sees the Forever Knights running away, gets angry, and tears apart their tank, then heads to the stadium for Julie's game.

When Julie is about to begin her match, Ben shows up and draws attention to himself, blowing her concentration in the process. Julie and Gwen get mad at Ben for showing up late. Kevin wants to investigate why the Forever Knights tried to rob the museum, but Gwen disagrees on going, stating that they're probably stealing some tech to rule the Earth. Ben also wants to catch the Sumo Slammers movie, but Gwen tells him not to. She tells Ben he can't be in two places at once.

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The three Bens

Ben then comes up with a plan. He hides in the bathroom and transforms into Echo Echo and splits into three, then transforms back with his clones doing the same. There are now three Ben Tennysons: himself (Ben #1), an overly sensitive clone of himself (Ben #2), and a callow one (Ben #3).[merch 1] However, Ben is unaware about their differing personalities. Ben #1 goes to the Sumo Slammers 3-D movie, Ben #2 goes with Kevin to investigate the Forever Knights robbery, and Ben #3 stays to watch Julie's match. In the meantime, the Forever Knights, and their king Urien go through a sewer and blow up a wall, creating a tunnel that they enter.

Unfortunately, at the match, Ben #3 makes loud comments that distracts Julie and does loud interviews. He also flirts with other girls, angering Gwen and Julie. Kevin and Ben #2 arrive at the museum, where Ben #2 talks about his feelings and their past and friendship, which annoys and weirds out Kevin. Back at the match, Gwen yells at Ben #3 for being a jerk and he loudly says that Julie is supposed to lose. Meanwhile, Ben #1 is enjoying the Sumo Slammers movie.

The Forever Knights are still burrowing under the museum and one of them plants a device at Urien's behest. An explosion rocks the museum and Kevin recognizes the device. Ben #2 transforms into Humungousaur and sings out his name. Kevin tells Ben not to do that again. Then, the ground collapses under Ben and Kevin. They fall into where the Forever Knights are located and the Forever Knights attack. Humungousaur says that the Knights are being hurtful, and Kevin tells him to do something, but Humungousaur says that they should work towards a common plan and Kevin tells him to throw him. He does and knocks out the Forever Knights. As they continue on, Humungousaur hits his head and transforms back into Ben #2.

Urien gets to the artifact he is looking for, which is a jewel, and takes it. Ben #2 tells him not to touch the exhibits, even holding up a sign which disgusts Kevin. While they argue, Urien uses the jewel to activate a suit of ancient robotic armor, Toltech Battle Armor, that envelops him, and he attacks Ben #2 and Kevin in his new battle suit. While Kevin fights Urien, Ben #2 calls the other Bens. They both run to help, with Ben #3 disappointing Julie when he leaves.

The other Bens arrive just as Kevin and Ben #3 come running out of the museum. When Kevin sees all three Bens, he demands that they explain the situation to him before Urien comes busting out. The three Bens activate their Ultimatrixes: Ben #1 transforms into Big Chill, Ben #3 transforms into Murk Upchuck, and Ben #2 transforms into Cannonbolt. The three aliens attack Urien, but they ultimately get in each other's way and are defeated. While Kevin holds off Urien, they all transform into Echo Echo and merge into one. Echo Echo then transforms back into Ben just as Kevin is thrown towards him by Urien.

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Lodestar's debut in Ultimate Alien

Ben then transforms into Lodestar and magnetizes the armor, causing several metal objects to fly at it (including Kevin's car, which makes Kevin faint). Lodestar then tears the armor apart with his magnetism. The pieces of the armor fall on Urien, defeating him, before Lodestar transforms back into Ben.

Back at the stadium, Ben apologizes to Julie for not being present at the match. Even though Julie won the tournament, she was upset at Ben thanks to Ben #3 embarrassing her. She kindly asks Ben to make it up for her by taking her to see the Sumo Slammers 3-D movie to make up for it, but Ben mentions that he saw it during the match, which causes Julie to be very furious. She and Gwen storm off in disgust. Kevin follows them after telling Ben that he is insensitive, leaving Ben all alone to repent for what he has done in order to gain back their trust.

Noteworthy Events[]

Major Events[]

Character Debut[]

Ultimatrix Alien Debuts[]

Minor Events[]

  • Ben's middle name is revealed to be Kirby.

Characters[]

Villains[]

Aliens Used[]

By Ben #1[]

By Ben #2[]

By Ben #3[]

Quotes[]

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Forever Knight 1: Right then, we go in fast, grab what we came for and get out.
Forever Knight 2: Charging the cannon now.
(The Knights aim the tank's cannon at the museum door)
Forever Knight 1: This'll rip that door open like it was made of tissue paper!
Rath: (Rips open the top of the tank) LEMME TELL YA SOMETHIN', FOREVER KNIGHTS!! NOBODY'S RIPPIN' OPEN NOTHIN' EXCEPT RATH!! (One of the Forever Knights shoots at Rath) THATS YOUR FIRST MISTAKE; WHEN YOU SHOOT RATH, IT JUST MAKES RATH MAD!!!! (Roars, and is about to attack when his phone rings and he answers it, lowering his voice) Helloooo?
Gwen: Ben, where are you? Julie's in the middle of her set!
Rath: Lemme tell ya somethin', Gwen Tennyson. I was on my way there when I saw this tank pull up to the museum and-
Gwen: (on the phone) I don't care, get here! (Hangs up)
Rath: That was harsh. (Raises his voice again) NOW, WHERE WERE WE?!!! (Looks back into the tank to find that the Forever Knights are running for their lives. Goes mad and starts throwing parts of the tank at the Knights. Talking to some old men on a bench who are acting as though nothing is happening) What?! It was already busted! (Walks off)


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Ben: Nice game, Julie.
Julie: How would you know? (walks away)
Ben: What? What did I say?
Gwen: It's what you did, Ben. You were late, and when you finally showed up, you made a big entrance and completely blew her concentration.
Ben: I can't help if I'm famous, right? (waves to the crowd; Gwen glares at him) I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
Gwen: It better not. The finals are in three hours. That should be enough time for you to figure out how to make this up to her.
Ben: (to Kevin) Any suggestions?
Kevin: Yeah, there's a plan - ask me for girlfriend advice.


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Ben: (Running to Gwen with Kevin behind him) Come on, Gwen, wait up! (Gets to Gwen, who turns around, and stops running) Okay, so I was a little late. I was kinda busy!
Gwen: (Talking about Julie) And this tournament is important to her!
Kevin: If we're doing important, maybe we could try figuring out why the Forever Knights are try to bust into that museum?
Gwen: Forever Knights? Like that's a big riddle. They're trying to steal some piece of alien technology, so they can slay dragons or take over the world or whatever.
Kevin: So now we just ignore them when they try and take over the world?!
Gwen: They're always taking over the world, but this is Julie's first professional tournament! We should be supporting her, she should be the center of attention, especially from Ben. (Turns to Ben, who is pressing numerous buttons on his phone) What are you doing?!
Ben: I was thinking that while we were waiting around, I could go and catch Sumo Slammers: The Movie.
Kevin: You're either the bravest man alive or the dumbest.
Ben: What?
Kevin: Okay, the dumbest.
Ben: It's opening today! And there's a 2pm show just a few blocks- (Gwen puts his hand over his mouth)
Gwen: No.
Ben: (Moves Gwen's hand away from his mouth) But it's Sumo Slammers! In 3D!
Gwen: Ben...
Ben: It's their first live action movie! Everybody knows live action's better than cartoons!
Gwen: Benjamin Kirby Tennyson! Don't even think about it! You can't be in two places at once! (Walks off, Kevin shakes his head at Ben, then walks off as well)
Ben: (Stands still for a moment, then thinks of a plan) Or maybe I can...


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Gwen: Where have you been? Julie's match is about to start.
Ben #3: I'm here. Why don't you put a sock in it?
Gwen: Whoa. What's with all the attitude?
Ben #3: I'm Ben classic. Miss me?


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Kevin: Ben! You've always been kinda girly but today...
Ben #2: Yeah?
Kevin: You're creeping me out!
Ben #2: ...I understand, I'm truly sorry.
Kevin: Stop understanding. Stop apologizing, stop talking about your feelings! I just wanna find some Forever Knights and pound them.
Ben #2: Hmmm... Interesting.
Kevin: Cut that out!


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Ben #3: (yelling to Julie's tennis opponent) Hey, other girl! You're a terrible tennis player and my girlfriend's gonna kick your butt!
(silence, then the crowd starts yelling)
Referee: What's happening up there!
Julie: Uh, that's my... boyfriend.
Referee: (sarcastically) You must be very proud.


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Reporter: Ben, any comment on Will Harangue's editorials? He says you're a menace!
Ben #3: Yeah? I say TV's a dead medium. (reporter looks disappointed/miserable) Sorry man, you know it's true!
Girl: I'm your biggest fan!
Ben #3: Well, that makes two of us.


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Humungousaur: (singing) Humungousaur!
Kevin: Never do that again.
Humungousaur: Just trying it out.


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King Urien: Who dares intrude?
Forever Knight 1: It's Ben Tennyson, the alien changeling, and his lackey.
Kevin: Oh, now I'm a lackey?
Humungousaur: I'm sure he didn't mean to hurt your feelings. (to Forever Knights) You didn't mean to hurt his feelings, right?
King Urien: Destroy them!


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Kevin: Ben, do something!
Humungousaur: Why me?
Kevin: Because you're a giant, indestructible dinosaur?
Humungousaur: Okay, but shouldn't we work towards a consensus that lets us both feel invested in the plan?


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Humungousaur: (Starts to follow Kevin and hits his head on a pole) (transforms back into Ben)
Ben #2: (rubbing his head) Ow!!!!
Kevin: When did you become such a baby? (walks off)
Ben #2: Well, it hurt! (whining)


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Ben #2: There were aliens in Central America?
Kevin: They came for the scenery, but they stayed for the chocolate.


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Ben #3: Where's the other us?
Ben #1: What am I, a GPS?


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Kevin: If I wasn't running for my life, I'd totally demand an explanation. (indicating the 3 Bens)
Ben #1: Sumo Slammers opened today and...
Ben #2: We were trying to be sensitive to everyone's needs.
Ben #3: What's it to you?
Kevin: Again. Runnin' for my life.


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King Urien: (whose arm is being magnetized by Lodestar) I can't move! What black magic is this?!
Lodestar: No magic. Just my natural magnetism. (magnetizes the rest of the armor with his other hand.) Which isn't to say your not every bit as "attractive." (several benches and trash cans come flying at Urien's armor and hit it, followed by Kevin's car, which smashes into Urien and knocks him down.)
Kevin: (weakly) Every time! (faints)


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Ben: (after obliterating King Urien's armor into pieces) Rest in pieces.


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Ben: I'm glad you won your tournament, Julie.
Julie: (sarcastically) Yeah, thanks.
Gwen: You should have been there, and by that I mean you should have been there.
Ben: Ok, Gwen. (scowls)
Julie: Ben, I know you were off fighting bad guys. I was upset. But, I guess that's a deal when you decide to date a superhero.
Ben: (trying to please and calm down Julie) Julie, I promise, I'll make it up to you. Whatever you want to do, I'm there, just name it.
Julie: (calmed and pleased, ready to give Ben another chance) Well, maybe we can go see Sumo Slammers: The Movie together.
Ben: Actually, I, uh... already saw it.
Julie: When...?
Ben: Uh... during your match..?
Julie: Well, that's just... oh! (furiously storms off)
Gwen: (Scoffs) Nice. (storms off after Julie)
Kevin: Man, you are so insensitive. (walks out too, leaving Ben alone in the stadium to repent on what he did)


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Naming and Translations[]

Language Name Origin
Hungarian Lóvá Téve Mocked
Italian Ben si Triplica Ben Triples
Polish Duplikaty Duplicates
Portuguese (Br) Enganamos Duped
Romanian Duplicat Duplicate
Spanish (HA) Duplicado Duplicated
Spanish (Spain) Multiplicación Multiplication

Cast[]

Voice Actor Role(s)
Yuri Lowenthal Ben Tennyson
Forever Knight #1
Ashley Johnson Gwen Tennyson
Greg Cipes Kevin Levin
Dee Bradley Baker Echo Echo
Lodestar
Humungousaur
Upchuck
Big Chill
Cannonbolt
John DiMaggio Rath
Forever Knight #2
TV Reporter
Vyvan Pham Julie Yamamoto
Fan
Jim Piddock Urien
Umpire
Commentator


Continuity[]

Allusions[]

  • When Gwen asks Ben #3 about his attitude, he replies "I'm Ben Classic," a reference to his personality in the Original Series and the second season of Alien Force.
  • One of the audience members at Julie's tennis match, nicknamed Teej, was modeled after, and designed by, T.J. Collins.[TJC 1]

Errors[]

  • When the Plasma Beam Tank is first seen, the nozzle is pointed straight, but when the tank approaches the museum, the nozzle is angled upwards and then moves downwards.
  • Rath somehow has Ben's phone.
  • There are multiple copies of Ben in the audience at Julie's tennis match.
  • Echo Echo's hologram faces Ben at an angle instead of straight on.
  • When Ben #2 opens his eyes, the white part is black.
  • When Ben #1 steps out of the bathroom, the black "10" emblem on his jacket is white and the "10" is black.
  • When Kevin absorbs metal from a manhole cover, he is covered in stone. This error occurs again when he absorbs metal from a pipe.
  • Ben #2 is able to call the other two Bens despite them sharing the same phone number.
  • When Ben #2 calls Ben #1 and Ben #3, it is nighttime outside the museum, but the tennis match is being held during the daytime. Furthermore, the Sumo Slammers movie started at 2 PM, but when Ben #1 leaves the cinema, it is nighttime.
  • When the Bens approach the museum, the exterior looks different compared to when it was seen earlier in the episode.
  • Kevin's car is missing in most shots during the battle outside the museum.
  • Big Chill's hologram faces away from Ben #1.
  • Cannonbolt's hologram faces away from Ben #2.
  • When Kevin absorbs stone from a gargoyle, he is colored incorrectly.

Trivia[]

References[]

Crew Statements[]

T.J. Collins[]

Dwayne McDuffie[]

Cartoon Network[]

Merchandise[]

  1. Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Escape from Aggregor DVD; 1, 2
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Episodes
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