Ep 1. Breath Mint

The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia is a show about a young teenage girl who is a genius in the field of robotics. She is hired by NASA to work on a project in space, and moves to California with her family for the job. The first episode of the show is named "Breath Mint" and focuses on Ashley's arrival in California.

The episode begins with Ashley arriving at the airport with her mother. She is nervous about starting a new life in a new place, and her mother tries to comfort her. They arrive at their new home, a beautiful house with a pool and a view of the city. Ashley is impressed, but still unsure about this new chapter in her life.

The next day, Ashley starts her new job at a robotics company called The Garage. She meets Tad, her boss, and his assistant, Stick. They are impressed by Ashley's credentials and are excited to have her on board. Tad gives Ashley her first task - to build a robot that can interact with humans in a way that is more natural and intuitive than current robots on the market.

Ashley sets to work on the robot and spends countless hours in The Garage, tinkering away at her creation. She also meets Brooke, a fellow genius and The Garage's resident artist. Brooke is impressed by Ashley's robotic skills and invites her to a party that evening.

At the party, Ashley meets several of Brooke's friends and makes a good impression with her quirky sense of humor and intelligence. She also meets Tad's daughter, Ava, who is around her age. Ava is friendly, but Ashley can tell that she is hiding something.

The next day at work, Ashley is surprised to find Tad and Stick arguing about something. It turns out that they are having financial troubles and need to sell their latest project in order to keep the company afloat. Ashley is dismayed to find out that their latest project is her robot.

She confronts Tad and Stick, telling them that her robot is not for sale. They try to convince her that selling the robot is the only option, but Ashley is determined to find a solution that does not involve giving up her creation.

Ashley turns to Brooke for help, and together they come up with a plan to raise the money needed to save The Garage. They build a robotic vending machine that dispenses breath mints. The vending machine is a hit, and they are able to make enough money to save the company.

In the end, Ashley is proud of what she has accomplished and is excited to continue working on her robot. The episode ends with Ashley and Ava watching a rocket launch at NASA. Ava confesses that she is jealous of Ashley's intelligence and determination, and Ashley tells her that she is envious of Ava's normal teenage life. They both agree that they are lucky to have each other as friends.

Overall, "Breath Mint" is a fun and engaging introduction to The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia. The characters are likable and relatable, and the story has a good mix of humor, drama, and heart. It sets up the show's premise and characters well, and leaves the viewer wanting more.