Ep 5. The Case of the Sleepover Secret

The InBESTigators is an Australian children's television series that follows four suave school friends who enjoy solving mysteries in their neighborhood. In season 1 episode 5, titled "The Case of the Sleepover Secret," the InBESTigators are called to action to solve a mystery that involves a sleepover party that got out of hand. They must use their problem-solving skills to uncover what really happened before the party and what caused it to go terribly wrong.

The episode begins with the gang lounging on the schoolyard discussing the latest cases they solved when they are approached by their fellow schoolmate Anna. Anna is upset and asks for their help in solving a mystery. She tells them that she is planning a sleepover party with her three friends but suddenly everyone else in their grade has also become interested in being invited to the party. Anna is worried that with too many people around, her small party will not go as planned, and she doesn't know how to handle it. She wants the InBESTigators to help her solve the problem and find a solution.

The InBESTigators then set about trying to find a solution. They first decide to consult with another group of students described as 'sleepover experts.’ The group includes a boy called Elliott who boasts of having attended over 60 sleepovers in his lifetime. The group comes up with the idea that Anna should make a video encouraging all the students, except her three friends, to stay home that night. Anna agrees to the plan but starts to feel guilty, especially when some students believe that the video was meant for them personally. Moreover, Anna's three friends start doubting her idea and fear that they will not enjoy the party during the actual night.

Later, the InBESTigators come up with another solution. They suggest that Anna should purposely make the sleepover party unpleasant for outsiders by being ungrateful for things like the snacks and games, acting antisocial or being very boring. Anna agrees to this plan but struggles to put it into action because she feels sorry for the outsiders. Things finally become complicated when the outsiders start to get creative and figure out ways to circumvent Anna's plans and turn the tables in their favor.

The InBESTigators are then forced to re-examine the case and come up with a new solution to the problem. This time, they decide to throw a fake party inviting all of the outsiders, but to ensure that it is unpleasant and that no one enjoys it. Anna's three friends are informed about the plan, and they arrive as Anna's 'trusted insiders' and are given the task of being difficult and uncooperative to everyone else. The plan works out well, and Anna's small sleepover party is saved.

Overall, season 1 episode 5 of The InBESTigators is a fun-packed episode that explores the theme of friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving. The episode showcases the gang's talents, intelligence, and creative thinking to solve the mystery and find a solution to Anna's sleepover party problem. The episode also drives home the message that sometimes we need to forge alliances and work with friends to overcome difficult challenges. It's an excellent show with clean and clever humor that is both enjoyable and informative for children and parents alike.