Ep 7. Science Fair

In the seventh episode of The Secret World of Alex Mack season 1, titled "Science Fair," Alex, along with her best friend Ray, a boy named Louis, and her nemesis Kelly, are all preparing to participate in the upcoming school science fair. Alex decides to create a project on solar energy, which she hopes will win her first prize in the fair. Ray, on the other hand, creates a project on a scientific model of a UFO and predicts that extraterrestrial life exists beyond our galaxy.

Meanwhile, a scientist named Dr. Jeffcoate, who works for the chemical plant that spilled the GC-161 chemical that gave Alex her powers, visits Paradise Valley, Arizona, with an aim to investigate the aftermath of the spill. He also intends to track down Alex and retrieve her blood samples in order to observe their unique properties. As a result, he creates a job opportunity for Alex's mother Mrs. Mack, leading to some unease among the family members.

To add to the chaos, Kelly tampers with Alex's solar panel in order to sabotage her project and take away any chance she has of winning first prize. As a result, Alex's project fails a crucial test, but she decides to take drastic measures and uses her powers to alter the results of the test. This deception leads to unexpected consequences that could risk her secret being revealed.

As the science fair draws closer, Ray's UFO begins to give indications of extraterrestrial life in Paradise Valley. After some investigation, Alex and Ray discover that the UFO has been set up by an environmental activist named Eve, who seeks to shut down the chemical plant responsible for the spill.

As the episode progresses, Alex becomes more and more conflicted about Dr. Jeffcoate's presence in their town. She continues to feel unsure about her powers and their effects on her community. Kelly, on the other hand, is on a mission to prove Alex's wrongdoing and unmasks her before the judging committee.

The climax of the episode has Alex and the gang discovering Eve's plot to carry out protests to shut down the chemical plant. Along with Ray's UFO model, the group devises a plan to create a distraction and get the chemical plant management to stop the protests. The episode ends with Alex and her family attempting to confront Dr. Jeffcoate, but he disappears along with her blood samples, leaving the Macks worried about his next move.

Overall, the seventh episode of The Secret World of Alex Mack season 1, "Science Fair," features plenty of twists and turns as Alex navigates her life as a teenage girl with extraordinary powers. The episode is filled with suspense, drama, and a healthy dose of humor, making it a compelling watch for audiences of all ages.