Glitch Techs - Settling the Score (S2E8)
Miko declares war when a new gamer in town beats her high scores at the arcade. But their showdown soon spirals out of control.
| Runtime (min) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-08-17 |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
Miko's pride takes a hit when a new gamer arrives at Hinobi's arcade and systematically beats all of her high scores on the classic cabinets. Unable to accept being dethroned, Miko challenges the newcomer to a head-to-head competition to reclaim her status as the arcade's top player. What begins as a friendly rivalry quickly escalates as both competitors refuse to back down, each determined to prove their gaming superiority.
The showdown intensifies when their competitive energy inadvertently triggers glitches in the arcade machines, transforming their personal contest into a genuine Glitch Tech emergency. As game characters and digital hazards spill into the real world, Miko must decide whether winning matters more than containing the chaos she helped create. The episode forces her to confront how her need to be the best can sometimes cloud her judgment and put others at risk.
What kids learn
This episode offers meaningful lessons about healthy competition and knowing when ego can become destructive. Children see how Miko's initial reaction to being beaten—anger and an immediate need for revenge—transforms a potential friendship into an escalating conflict. The story demonstrates that being good at something doesn't mean you must always be the best, and that someone else's success doesn't diminish your own abilities or worth.
The episode also explores the consequences of letting pride override responsibility. When Miko's competitive drive causes her to lose sight of her actual job protecting people from glitches, viewers learn that personal goals sometimes need to take a backseat to larger responsibilities. Her journey shows that admitting you've let competition go too far requires maturity and self-awareness.
Finally, children learn about sportsmanship and respect for fellow competitors. The episode suggests that rivals can push each other to improve rather than simply tear each other down, and that recognizing someone else's skill is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the competitive behavior in this episode presented as positive or negative? | The episode clearly frames Miko's initial competitive reaction as flawed. While her gaming skills are celebrated throughout the series, this story specifically shows how her refusal to accept being beaten leads to poor decisions and dangerous consequences. The narrative structure ensures children understand that her behavior needs correction, making this a cautionary tale rather than an endorsement of win-at-all-costs mentality. |
| Does Miko learn from her mistakes by the end? | The episode follows the show's typical character-growth pattern, where Miko confronts the consequences of letting her competitive nature spiral out of control. She recognizes that her need to defend her high scores created a situation that put others at risk. The resolution emphasizes personal growth and accountability, showing children that even talented, confident people must sometimes check their egos and prioritize what truly matters. |
| How intense does the conflict between Miko and the new gamer become? | The rivalry escalates from verbal challenges to a gaming showdown that inadvertently causes glitches to manifest in the arcade. While the conflict is emotionally charged, it remains within the show's typical action-comedy framework. The tension comes more from Miko's internal struggle with her pride than from genuine hostility between the characters. The glitch-fighting action provides excitement without making the personal conflict mean-spirited or cruel. |
| Are there any scary or intense moments when the glitches appear? | The glitches that emerge during the competition create action sequences consistent with the show's standard level of intensity. Arcade game characters and digital effects break into the physical space, requiring the Glitch Techs to contain them. These moments are designed as exciting rather than frightening, with colorful visuals and fast-paced problem-solving. Children familiar with the show's typical glitch battles will find this episode comparable in tone and intensity. |
| What can I discuss with my child after watching this episode? | This episode opens conversations about handling defeat gracefully and recognizing when competition becomes unhealthy. You might ask your child how they feel when someone beats them at something they're good at, or discuss times when winning felt more important than it should have. The episode also provides an opportunity to talk about how our responsibilities to others sometimes need to come before our personal goals, and how true confidence means respecting others' abilities. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | A tournament for the city's best gamers brings together High Five and Miko, two competitors who figure out something suspect is going on. |
| 1 | 2 | Glitch Tech training turns out to be a bore. But Miko and High Five's attempt to inject some fun into their session ends with gross consequences. |
| 1 | 3 | It's Miko and High Five's first official day on the job! But crisis soon strikes when Miko's high-tech gear gets stolen by a peculiar bird. |
| 1 | 4 | When an ultra-rare, ultra-dangerous glitch turns Casino into a character from his favorite video game, it's up to High Five to save him. |
| 1 | 5 | Miko and High Five arrive at a house where other Glitch Techs have gone missing — and walk right into a familiar game full of surprises. |
| 1 | 6 | What makes a good leader? High Five finds out the hard way when he steps up to head a team against four glitches that are on the loose. |
| 1 | 7 | High Five and Bergy romp through the city on a quest for glitches and experience points. Meanwhile, it's sister bonding day for Miko and Nica. |
| 1 | 8 | To figure out a fix for an ailing Ally, Miko enters a pet training simulator. High Five tags along and makes an unlikely friend. |
| 1 | 9 | Eager to level up her skills before a karate tournament, Lexi convinces Miko to fire up a video game simulator to help hone her moves. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Miko realizes that being a little weird can be awesome when she meets Ridley, a glitch modder with a mind-blowing lair filled with creative wonders. |
| 2 | 2 | High Five seems unusually glum on a job at a game store to take care of a mysterious cube-shaped glitch from the first video game ever. |
| 2 | 3 | High Five's childhood dreams come true when the pizza arcade brings back a retired birthday party robot. But it's the miserable opposite for Miko. |
| 2 | 4 | Miko suspects that something is very, very wrong when Mitch suddenly starts acting nice. At a bizarre party, High Five sees that she might be right. |
| 2 | 5 | Ridley resurfaces with a newfound desire to become a Glitch Tech. Miko and High Five are delighted ... but they have no idea she's hiding something. |
| 2 | 6 | While gathered together to play a deduction game, the Glitch Techs begin to wonder if there's a glitch pretending to be human among them. |
| 2 | 7 | High Five figures it's no big deal to break a rule while glitch hunting — until he inadvertently triggers a feud with Techs in the neighboring town. |
| 2 | 8 | Miko declares war when a new gamer in town beats her high scores at the arcade. But their showdown soon spirals out of control. |
| 2 | 9 | An alert at a house infamous for glitch-heavy activity sets Mitch on edge. When Miko and High Five get there, they learn why it's so personal to him. |
| 2 | 10 | Phil threatens to replace the laggy BITT with a newer model. To save the bot, Miko and High Five poke around inside to fix him themselves. |
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