Ep 13. Free Gorthax / The Switcheroo

Oh No! It's An Alien Invasion follows the story of 11-year-old Nate and his group of friends who must save their town from an alien invasion. In season 1, episode 13, titled "Free Gorthax / The Switcheroo," the stakes are higher than ever as Nate and his team try to free Gorthax, the alien they captured in a previous episode.

The episode begins with the group trying to figure out how to communicate with Gorthax, who has refused to talk to them. Suddenly, they hear a loud noise and run outside to see a spaceship crash-land in their town. The group is shocked to find that the ship belongs to Gorthax's father, who has come to rescue his son.

The group tries to explain to Gorthax's father that they have treated Gorthax well and have not harmed him, but the father refuses to listen and insists on taking Gorthax back to their home planet. In an attempt to save Gorthax, the group decides to switch him with their class pet, a guinea pig named Mr. Snuggles, as they believe the aliens won't be able to tell the difference.

As the group plans the switch, they encounter various obstacles, including Gorthax's father discovering their plan. Meanwhile, Gorthax begins to bond with Mr. Snuggles and has second thoughts about leaving his new friends and returning to his home planet.

The group successfully swaps Gorthax with Mr. Snuggles and sends the alien back to their school, hoping this will keep him safe from his father's wrath. However, as they are celebrating their success, they find out that Gorthax's father has a surprise in store for them that could change everything.

Overall, "Free Gorthax / The Switcheroo" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The group's determination to save Gorthax and keep their town safe from the alien invasion is admirable, and their relationship with Gorthax deepens throughout the episode. The unexpected twist at the end adds an extra layer of excitement and leaves viewers eager to see what happens next.