Ep 8. Crime at Shapely Manor

The Odd Squad is back with another exciting adventure in the eighth episode of season one named "Crime at Shapely Manor." The episode starts with Agent Oona and Agent Olympia on their way to solve a case at Shapely Manor. As they reach the place, they are greeted by Agent Oksana, who briefs them about the case. The case involves a stolen portrait of Lady Cherice, which was known to have special powers that could bring good luck to the person who owned it. Lady Cherice's portrait was stolen from the manor and is suspected to be somewhere in the house.

The girls, along with Agent Oksana, start their investigation by interrogating the suspects. Their first suspect is the butler, Mr. Finley, who claims to have last seen the portrait before it went missing. After talking to him, the girls gather some clues and move on to the next suspect, Mrs. Shapely. Mrs. Shapely seems to be nervous while answering their questions, which makes the girls suspicious of her. They do not find anything substantial against her, but they feel that she is hiding something.

The girls go on to interrogate the gardener, the housekeeper, and some other servants, but they do not find anything that could potentially lead them to the portrait. However, Agent Oksana indicates that there might be a possibility that the painting could be hidden somewhere in the house. The squad tries to search the house but finds it challenging as the manor is quite large, and they have a limited amount of time.

Finally, Agent Olympia comes up with a plan that could help them locate the painting. She uses her detective skills and tools to create a map of the manor and divides it into different sections, assigning each of them to one of the Odd Squad agents. They start their search from different parts of the manor, thoroughly examining each room, closet, and corner. In the end, they find the painting concealed in a secret room behind the library's bookshelf.

The Odd Squad triumphantly returns the painting to its rightful place, and Lady Cherice's powers once again bring good luck to the manor. The case is closed, and the girls return to their headquarters, where they are congratulated by their supervisor, Ms. O.

In conclusion, "Crime at Shapely Manor" is an exciting episode that keeps the viewers engaged from start to finish. The plot is well-constructed, and the clues are scattered throughout the episode, making it an interesting watch. The attention to detail in creating a large manor with a secret passage adds to the excitement of the episode. Overall, this episode showcases the agents' problem-solving skills and their ability to work as a team to close the case successfully.