Ep 9. The Lost Boy, Part 1

The Sarah Jane Adventures follows the adventures of Sarah Jane Smith, a former companion of the Doctor, as she investigates and battles alien threats with her group of teenage companions. In season 1 episode 9, titled "The Lost Boy, Part 1," Sarah Jane and her team are faced with a particularly challenging case.

The episode starts with a news report about a missing child named Ashley. Sarah Jane, accompanied by her teenage neighbors Maria, Luke, and Clyde, head over to the house where Ashley disappeared from in order to investigate further. They soon find out that Ashley's disappearance is not an isolated incident, and several other children have gone missing in the area.

Through their investigation, Sarah Jane and her team discover that the children have been taken by the alien race known as the Bane, who are using them to extract and harness an energy unique to human children. The Bane have created a virtual reality world for the children to live in, where they are kept captive and unaware of their true surroundings.

To make matters worse, one of the children in the virtual reality world is Luke's best friend Mark, whom Luke has been searching for since he disappeared a year ago. As Sarah Jane and her team work to rescue the children and stop the Bane's plan, they must also find a way to bring Mark back to the real world and reunite him with his family.

"The Lost Boy, Part 1" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that showcases the talent of the show's young cast. The episode deals with themes of isolation and captivity, as well as the importance of friendship and family. With its blend of humor, heart, and action, "The Lost Boy, Part 1" is a standout episode in The Sarah Jane Adventures season 1.