Ep 8. Lunch Boxed In

In season 1 episode 8 of Side Hustle titled "Lunch Boxed In," Lex (Jules LeBlanc), Presley (Jayden Bartels), and Munchy (Isaiah Crews) find themselves in a tricky situation when they accidentally lose a lunch box filled with cash meant for a client. The trio had been tasked with delivering the lunch box to a high-profile client named Mr. Barton (Patrick Gallagher), but after getting into a fight over a game of ping pong, they accidentally knock the lunch box out of Lex's hands and onto a delivery truck that drives off with it.

Fearing the consequences of losing the money, the kids go on a mission to retrieve the lunch box. They devise a plan to track down the delivery truck, which leads them to a local food festival where they must navigate through crowds and carnival rides to find the truck. Along the way, they encounter a series of obstacles, including a runaway pig and a competitive eating contest, that threaten to derail their mission.

As they get closer to the delivery truck, they discover that the lunch box has been swapped with one belonging to a group of thieves who are planning to use the stolen cash to fund a heist. The kids must find a way to retrieve the lunch box before it's too late.

Meanwhile, Lex's dad (Conor Husting) is having trouble at work and seeks refuge at the food festival where he unknowingly crosses paths with Mr. Barton. The two strike up a conversation and Lex's dad offers to help him with his work troubles. This unexpected encounter puts Lex and her friends in an even more precarious situation as they try to keep Mr. Barton from discovering that they lost his money.

In the end, the kids are able to retrieve the lunch box and return it to Mr. Barton, but not without some close calls and comical mishaps along the way. The episode ends with Lex and her friends learning some important lessons about responsibility and teamwork.

Overall, "Lunch Boxed In" is a fast-paced and entertaining episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its clever storyline and engaging characters, Side Hustle continues to be a hit among audiences of all ages.