Ep 4. Episode 4

In "Solar Opposites" season 1 episode 4, entitled "The Booster Manifold," the alien family continues to adjust to life on Earth while attempting to repair their spaceship in hopes of returning home. The episode is broken up into two parallel storylines and introduces viewers to several new characters.

The first storyline follows Terry, one of the alien family members, as he becomes obsessed with a new video game called "Blood Dungeon." Terry's obsession quickly spirals out of control, causing him to neglect his duties and responsibilities to his family. The other family members attempt to intervene and get Terry to stop playing the game, but their efforts are futile.

Meanwhile, the Yumyulack, another member of the alien family, goes on a mission to the local elementary school to steal one of the Boost Manifolds needed to repair their spaceship. While attempting to blend in with the students, Yumyulack comes across a group of bullies who make his mission much more difficult.

Throughout the episode, both storylines explore themes of addiction and fitting in. Terry's video game addiction highlights the dangers of becoming too wrapped up in virtual reality at the expense of real-life responsibilities. Yumyulack's struggles to fit in with the human children he encounters at the school illustrate the difficulties of assimilating to a new culture and the challenges of feeling like an outsider.

In addition to exploring these themes, the episode also introduces several new characters. Terry's video game addiction leads to him forming a relationship with a teenage employee at the local video game store. Meanwhile, Yumyulack's interactions at the school bring him into contact with a group of misfit children.

Overall, "The Booster Manifold" is a strong episode of "Solar Opposites" that maintains the show's signature blend of humor and heart while exploring new themes and introducing new characters.