Ep 4. Flobsters on Parade

In the fourth episode of Transformers: Rescue Bots season 1, titled "Flobsters on Parade," the Rescue Bots are called to duty when an unusual ocean creature threatens the safety of the townspeople. It is a "Flobster," which is a cross between a lobster and a flounder, that has migrated to the nearby Griffin Rock beach. Its presence can cause a nuisance to the nearby residents, and poses a potential hazard to swimmers and beachgoers. The team must work together to protect the town while also trying to understand the creature and its unusual behavior.

As always, the Bots are led by Optimus Prime, who entrusts them with the mission. Heatwave, Boulder, Blades, and Chase are ready to deploy their rescue skills, but they are surprised by the strange creature they find on the beach. They scan it with their systems, but they cannot identify it. Cody Burns, the young boy who serves as the team's partner and guide, gives it the name "Flobster," and from then on, the Bots refer to it by that name.

The team's scientist, Dr. Moracco, is called in to investigate the creature. He is excited to study the Flobster, but due to recent budget cuts, he is forced to join a parade instead of spending time in his lab. The parade is called the Griffin Rock Day Parade, made up of floats and other festivities from the nearby community, and it is meant to showcase the town's spirit. Dr. Moracco is unhappy with the situation but has no choice but to participate.

Meanwhile, the Flobster continues to wander around town, drawing attention from the townsfolk. A local news reporter, Huxley Prescott, is keen on covering the creature's story, and he goes to great lengths to find out more about it. He believes that it could be a dangerous creature and advises the townsfolk to stay away from it while he continues his investigation.

The Bots try to contain the Flobster and return it to the ocean, but they are unsuccessful due to its habit of burying itself in the sand. As they struggle to find a solution, they realize that the Flobster is harmless and that it only meant to seek refuge on the beach. They come to the conclusion that it needs to be returned to the ocean, where it can thrive in its natural environment.

As the Griffin Rock Day Parade reaches its climax, the Rescue Bots receive news that the Flobster is in trouble. A local businessman, Mayor Luskey, has hired an inexperienced fisherman to catch the creature and put it on display as a tourist attraction. The Bots rush to the rescue, but they are too late. The fisherman has already captured the Flobster and is taking it away in his boat.

In a daring rescue, Heatwave uses his water cannons to free the Flobster from the fisherman's grip, while Boulder uses his strength to lift it onto his back and carry it to the ocean. The team finally succeeds in returning the Flobster to the ocean, where it happily swims away. Dr. Moracco, who has been watching the events unfold from a distance, is overjoyed but also realizes that he missed out on an important scientific discovery.

The townsfolk, especially the children, are thrilled by the outcome, and the Rescue Bots return to headquarters proud of their rescue mission, having saved the life of a new and rare ocean creature. They may not have impressed Dr. Moracco, but they know that they have made a significant impact on the world around them.

In "Flobsters on Parade," the Rescue Bots teach the importance of persevering through obstacles. They face a unique challenge in the form of an unknown creature that they have never encountered before. But instead of giving up or resorting to dangerous or inhumane actions, they work together as a team to understand and protect the creature. Their success demonstrates the importance of valuing life and working together to overcome obstacles - lessons that are relevant to both children and adults.