Ep 1. Cloud 9.0

Cloud 9.0 is the first episode of the fifth season of the hit American sitcom, Superstore. The episode opens with the Cloud 9 employees returning to work after their summer break. The funny and quirky characters of the show all seem to have had eventful summers and are eager to share their experiences with their coworkers. However, they soon discover that their beloved store has upgraded its technology and installed a new AI system dubbed "Glenn 2.0" which is causing some major chaos in the store.

The episode sees the employees struggling to adapt to the new AI system, which has replaced many of their jobs with automation. As they try to make sense of the new system, they come across its many flaws and realize that maybe they aren't so replaceable after all. In typical Superstore style, the episode is filled with witty one-liners and hilarious scenarios as the employees try to wrangle with the new system and the challenges it presents.

One of the main storylines of the episode revolves around Jonah, played by Ben Feldman. In the previous season, Jonah had been fired from Cloud 9 and had taken up a job in corporate, working against Cloud 9. However, Jonah seems to have had a change of heart and is now back at the store. He is eager to make amends for his actions and win back the trust of his colleagues. However, when he sees the new AI system, he starts to feel like maybe he made the wrong choice in coming back.

Another notable storyline sees Amy (America Ferrera) struggling to juggle her responsibilities as a manager and a new mother. She is not thrilled about the new AI system and the implications it has for her job, but she is also struggling to balance work and home life. In the episode, we see her grappling with the challenges of being a new mom and the expectations placed on her at work.

As always, the episode has a great ensemble cast, including Dina (Lauren Ash), Mateo (Nico Santos), Cheyenne (Nichole Sakura), and many other beloved characters. While their personalities clash at times, they all band together to try and make sense of the new AI system and its implications for their jobs. They come up with some hilarious solutions, culminating in a showdown with the AI itself in the store's break room.

Overall, Cloud 9.0 is a fantastic start to the fifth season of Superstore. It continues the show's tradition of blending humor with real-world issues and features some standout performances from the cast. It sets the stage for a season that promises to be full of laughs and heartwarming moments and leaves fans eager for more.