Glitch Techs - I'm Mitch Williams (S2E9)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-08-17 |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
When a glitch alert comes in from a house with a notorious history of heavy glitch activity, Mitch Williams reacts with unusual tension and reluctance. Miko and High Five respond to the call and quickly realize that this location holds deep personal significance for their mentor. As they investigate the glitch-infested home, they uncover details about Mitch's past that explain his guarded demeanor and his complicated relationship with the Glitch Techs organization.
The episode explores Mitch's backstory through the lens of this specific mission, revealing formative experiences that shaped him into the skilled but emotionally distant tech he is today. Miko and High Five must navigate both the dangerous glitches in the house and the emotional weight of what they're learning about their colleague. The mission becomes as much about understanding Mitch as a person as it is about containing the glitch threat, offering viewers insight into why he behaves the way he does and what drives his dedication to the job.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about empathy and the importance of understanding what shapes a person's behavior. Miko and High Five discover that Mitch's stern exterior and emotional distance stem from difficult experiences in his past, demonstrating that people often have reasons for acting the way they do that aren't immediately visible. Kids learn that taking time to understand someone's history can transform how they perceive that person's actions and attitudes.
The episode also explores themes of vulnerability and trust. Mitch's reluctance to revisit this painful location shows that even strong, capable people carry emotional burdens and that confronting past difficulties requires courage. Children see that sharing personal struggles with others can strengthen relationships rather than weaken them, and that being open about what troubles us is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Additionally, the story reinforces the value of teamwork and support. Miko and High Five approach Mitch's revelation with respect and compassion rather than judgment, modeling how friends should respond when someone shares something personal. Kids learn that being a good teammate means supporting each other through emotional challenges, not just physical ones.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What from Mitch's past is revealed in this episode? | The episode reveals that the house with heavy glitch activity is connected to a significant event in Mitch's history as a Glitch Tech. The location holds painful memories that explain his guarded personality and his sometimes difficult behavior with teammates. The specifics of his backstory are presented through the mission itself, allowing Miko and High Five to piece together why this place affects him so deeply and why he's been reluctant to return. |
| Is the episode scary or too intense for younger children? | The episode balances glitch action with emotional storytelling. While there are glitch threats consistent with the series' typical video-game-style action, the primary focus is on character development and understanding Mitch's past. The emotional weight comes from personal revelation rather than frightening imagery. Children familiar with the show's standard action sequences should handle this episode comfortably, though the themes of past trauma may prompt questions from younger viewers. |
| How do Miko and High Five react to learning about Mitch's past? | Miko and High Five respond with maturity and compassion when they discover why this location is difficult for Mitch. Rather than treating his vulnerability as weakness or gossiping about what they learn, they show respect for his feelings and support him through the mission. Their response models healthy friendship behavior, demonstrating that good friends honor each other's emotional boundaries while offering help when it's needed. |
| Does this episode change Mitch's relationship with the team? | The episode deepens the understanding between Mitch and his younger colleagues. By allowing Miko and High Five to see a more vulnerable side of him, Mitch becomes a more three-dimensional character rather than just the stern mentor figure. This shared experience creates opportunities for stronger team bonds moving forward, showing children that relationships grow stronger when people are willing to be honest about their struggles and histories. |
| What positive messages does this episode teach about dealing with difficult memories? | The episode demonstrates that confronting painful memories, while difficult, can be an important part of growth and healing. Mitch's willingness to face this challenging location with support from his teammates shows that we don't have to handle hard things alone. Children learn that past difficulties don't have to define us forever, that sharing our struggles with trusted people can help, and that facing fears with support is braver than avoiding them. |
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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