Ep 1. The Flying Parallinis

In Cyberchase season 5 episode 1, titled "The Flying Parallinis," the CyberSquad is back on their mission to save cyberspace. In this episode, they are facing a new challenge with a group of birds called the Parallinis who have been stealing all the birdseed from the cybersites, causing a severe food shortage.

The Parallinis are unique birds that can fly in any direction, making them impossible to catch. They fly in a synchronized pattern, and the CyberSquad has to figure out the rule behind their flight pattern to outsmart them.

The episode begins with the CyberSquad receiving an alert from Motherboard that the Parallinis are stealing all the birdseed in the cybersites. The group goes to a cybersite called Tikiville, where they team up with a bird expert named Fluff, who is an expert in Parallinis. Fluff explains that the Parallinis are a rare and unique species that usually eat fruits, but due to a recent drought, they have resorted to eating birdseed.

The team discovers that the Parallinis are flying in the shape of a rectangle. They realize that the Parallinis are following a specific rule while flying, which is that they always fly in the shape of a rectangle whose opposite sides are parallel. The CyberSquad is thrilled to figure out the rule and decides to use it to their advantage.

After getting chased by the Parallinis multiple times, the CyberSquad decides to create a decoy birdseed container using recycled materials. They put the birdseed container in the middle of a rectangle, and the Parallinis start flying in their synchronized pattern towards it. However, thanks to their knowledge of the Parallinis' rule, the CyberSquad can predict their flight pattern and trap them in a virtual cage.

When Hacker finds out that the CyberSquad has outsmarted the Parallinis, he sends out a giant robot bird to finish them off. The robot bird starts chasing the CyberSquad, but Inez is not one to back down from a challenge. She flies her drone into the robot bird to disrupt its circuits. The plan works, and the robot bird shuts down.

In the end, the CyberSquad helps the Parallinis find a new source of food, and the birdseed stolen by the Parallinis is returned to its rightful owners. They return home, feeling pleased with their victory and eager for their next challenge.

Overall, "The Flying Parallinis" is an exciting episode that challenges the CyberSquad to think outside the box to solve the problem at hand. It emphasizes the importance of using critical thinking skills and problem-solving to overcome obstacles, and viewers are sure to enjoy a thrilling ride as they follow the CyberSquad's adventures.