Ep 13. The Case of the Science Sabotage

In this episode of The InBESTigators titled "The Case of the Science Sabotage," the group of kid detectives is hired by the school principal to investigate a case of potential sabotage in the science fair. When one of the projects goes missing and another appears to malfunction, the InBESTigators have to put their detective skills to the test to figure out who might be behind the foul play.

The episode begins with a scene of the InBESTigators in their school science lab, working on their respective projects for the upcoming science fair. Ezra is working on a project about plants, Ava is constructing a miniature volcano, Kyle is researching the properties of magnets, and Maudie is designing a contraption that can sort different colored beads. As they work, they notice that something seems off with Ava's volcano – it's not erupting properly and the baking soda isn't reacting with the vinegar.

The next day, they arrive at school to find that someone has stolen Ezra's plant project. The other students are all abuzz with theories and accusations, pointing fingers at their classmates left and right. The InBESTigators decide to investigate, starting with the other students who were working on plant-related projects. They interview each student and try to piece together what might have happened to Ezra's plant.

As they investigate, they also begin to notice that other projects are experiencing strange mishaps. One student's experiment with static electricity seems to be malfunctioning, and another student's project on the solar system has planets moving in the wrong direction. The group realizes that these are not just random accidents – someone is deliberately sabotaging the science fair.

The InBESTigators start to retrace their steps and investigate the science lab itself. They find evidence of someone sneaking in after hours and tampering with the projects. They also discover a strange tool that they don't recognize, which turns out to be a magnetizer that could have been used to disrupt Kyle's magnet project.

As the InBESTigators gather more clues, they begin to narrow down their list of suspects. They consider motives and opportunity, and eventually zero in on the one person who seemed to have access to all of the projects – the science teacher himself.

The group confronts the science teacher, who denies involvement at first but eventually breaks down and confesses. He had been feeling tired and burnt out from teaching, and he wanted to create some chaos to shake things up. He never intended to hurt anyone, but he didn't realize the extent of the damage he was causing to the students' hard work.

In the end, the InBESTigators are able to recover Ezra's stolen plant, and they work together to repair the damaged projects before the science fair. They also learn an important lesson about the importance of hard work and fair play, and the dangers of taking shortcuts or seeking attention in harmful ways.

Overall, "The Case of the Science Sabotage" is a fun and engaging episode that will appeal to kids and parents alike. The InBESTigators are a group of relatable and likable characters who use their smarts and teamwork to solve problems and make the world a better place. The episode’s themes of hard work, fairness, and honesty are important messages for kids to hear, and the show's lighthearted tone and clever writing make it a joy to watch.