Ep 4. The Grapes of Plath
- TV-Y
- September 16, 2004
- 23 min
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In Cyberchase season 6 episode 4, titled The Grapes of Plath, the gang must venture into a virtual vineyard to help a group of friendly grapes avoid being harvested by the villainous Hacker. The episode begins with Digit receiving a distress signal from a group of talking grapes who are worried that they will be picked by Hacker's harvesting machine. Upon arriving in the virtual vineyard, the kids and Digit meet the grapes and quickly realize that they must come up with a plan to protect the grape vines from Hacker's machine.
The gang's first order of business is to assess the situation and come up with a plan. They quickly discover that the grapes are not only in danger of being picked, but also of being destroyed by a group of pesky bugs who are eating their leaves. The bugs are also attracted to the smell of the grapes, which makes it even more difficult to keep them at bay.
To combat the bug problem, the gang decides to create a natural barrier made of citronella, which will hopefully repel the bugs. They gather the necessary materials and set to work constructing the barrier. Meanwhile, Digit takes on the task of distracting Hacker and his minions to buy the team some extra time.
As the team works on their plan, they discover that the grapes have a unique ability to change color when they are scared or threatened. This characteristic proves to be particularly useful when they need to communicate with Hacker and convince him that the grapes are not ripe and therefore not worth picking. The gang comes up with a clever ruse to make the grapes appear unripe, which foils Hacker's plans and saves the grapes from being harvested.
Throughout the episode, the gang learns about the importance of teamwork and perseverance. They encounter several obstacles along the way, but with their determination and problem-solving skills, they are able to overcome them and achieve their goal of protecting the talking grapes. The Grapes of Plath is a fun and engaging episode that teaches valuable lessons about working together and thinking outside the box.