Shopping Shenanigans, Istanbul, Turkey

***Shopping Shenanigans, Istanbul, Turkey*** is the 19th episode of Series 3 and the 122nd episode of Go Jetters.

## Synopsis

*The Go Jetters are shopping at the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul. But when Glitch visits an ancient, underground wishing column he ends up causing chaos! Can Foz save the day without the help of click-ons?*

*While shopping in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Glitch wishes he could have some of everything. Hearing about the wishes granted by the Hen's Eye Column in an underground water store, the Basilica Cistern, Glitch heads beneath the earth. But when he gets his thumb stuck inside the column, he ends up bringing the entire cistern close to collapse! Will Foz be able to save the ancient structure without the help of click-ons?*

## Plot

On Grim H.Q., Grandmaster Glitch is excitedly reveling in his latest acquisition- a moustache themed calendar! He is quick to start filling in all of his important dates; his birthday, Cuddles' birthday, and Tala's birthday. Only, Tala's birthday is the very next day, and he hasn't gotten her a present! Glitch calls out for the Grimbots, exclaiming that they need to go shopping for a gift right away. Using the computers, the Grimbots show Glitch the Grand Bazaar, in Istanbul, which excites Glitch, as it has loads of shops to peruse. Glitch exclaims that he'll be able to find the perfect gift there, and so the Grimbots set course for Istanbul.

Glitch arrives in Istanbul, and is delighted by the shops- only, he's bought himself a load of things, and nothing for Tala! He continues to keep buying things for himself, that he thinks will look just great in Grim H.Q., having so many bags filled that he needs almost seven Grimbots to carry it all! They try to remind him why they have come to the Grand Bazaar, to which he brushes them off, claiming he'll find something, but he keeps finding things that he likes. His eyes land on a small yellow lamp, made from stained glass, which he is quick to then purchase for himself. The Grimbots all buzz in worry, but continue to follow him through the shops.

Not far behind, the Go Jetters, and Ubercorn are also visiting the Grand Bazaar! They are excited to see the wide variety of things being sold, and the sheer amount of people who come there as well. Ubercorn tries on a pair of shades, while Kyan exclaims that they really could find anything within the Grand Bazaar. Ubercorn agrees with them, formally introducing them to the location. Just as he's about to start sharing some Funky Facts, Grandmaster Glitch tries to push past him. Glitch angrily asks why the Go Jetters are there, to which Ubercorn pulls him into a hug, telling him that they're on a sightseeing tour, and that he's just in time to hear all of his Funky Facts. Glitch groans, unhappy to have been roped into the antics of the Go Jetters. However, he stays to listen to all of the facts, particularly to one about the Basilica Cistern, and the Hen's Eye Column, said to grant wishes to anyone who could stick their thumb into the hole, and turn their hand all the way around.

The Go Jetters are all excited by the facts, and ready to explore the giant indoor market, while Glitch brushes them off, saying there's just no time for chatting. Ubercorn asks him to hold on and wait, citing that the place is like a maze, and that it's incredibly easy to get lost. He requests that everybody stay in a pair, to try and avoid this. He pairs Xuli and Kyan together, and takes Lars with him, asking Foz to keep an eye on Grandmaster Glitch, in case he tries to get into trouble. While the others are happy with their groups, both Foz and Glitch are upset, for two very different reasons. Glitch is quick to make Foz carry his things, to which he can barely lift them up. Glitch walks away, and the Grimbots take a moment to stare unimpressed at Foz, before flying after Glitch.

While Xuli and Kyan share some Turkish treats together, and Lars laughs at Ubercorn's failed attempts to wear a sailor's hat thanks to his horn, Foz struggles to enjoy himself while buddied up with Grandmaster Glitch. His attempts to admire some old maps is cut short when he realizes that Glitch has left him behind- so much for sticking together! Glitch has walked off, only to find a barber shop, specializing in moustaches! He runs in right away, and proudly shows off his new moustache style to the Grimbots, as well as the moustache oil he has bought. The Grimbots however, think he looks rather silly, and laugh at his new style. Glitch brushes them off, because he likes it. He pulls out his coin purse, to do more shopping, only to see he's got no money left. Glitch wishes that he could just have one of everything, which sparks an idea, to find the Hen's Eye Column, that Ubercorn, or as he calls him, "Snoozercorn" had told them about before. One of the Grimbots plays an audio clip of Ubercorn's voice to jog Glitch's memory, and he calls for that Grimbot to lead the way towards the Hen's Eye Column, so he can make his wish.

In the Basilica Cistern, Glitch and his Grimbots search for the Hen's Eye Column, but there's just too many columns there! One of the Grimbots spots it, and points it out, and Glitch makes a run to it, sticking his thumb right into the hole and making his wish. He twists his thumb about, but quickly concludes that nothing's happening. However, he comes to find that his thumb has gotten stuck in the hole! He yells out, wishing his thumb wasn't stuck anymore, and for the Grimbots to come help. They biegin to pass along their shopping bags, trying to pull Glitch out from the hole. This only spells more disaster, as the column comes loose, knocking down other columns with it.

Back in the Grand Bazaar, Foz has become frustrated with searching for Glitch, and checks his tablet to see if he can track Glitch down. He sees that he has gone to the Basilica Cistern. He makes his way down, admiring the rows of columns while searching for Glitch. He's quickly met with disaster, as he spots Glitch flying about attached to the Hen's Eye Column, knocking down other columns! Glitch eventually comes face to face with Foz, and he's quick to say that they were meant to stick together, which annoys Foz. Foz then asks what Glitch has done, to which he exclaims that his thumb is stuck, and that it should be obvious. Looking around at the disastrous sight, Foz calls Ubercorn through his radio, exclaiming that the ceiling is collapsing as they speak. He asks Ubercorn to send him Click-Ons, which Ubercorn can't do from there. He promises Foz that he'll try his best to get back to JetPad fast, and he runs off, leaving Lars alone in the shop. He's quick to turn around though, having gone the wrong way.

Meanwhile, Foz has begun to panic, trying his best to think of a temporary solution to the problem while he waits for a Click-On. The singular Grimbot, left to hold all of Glitch's shopping caves in, dropping all the items and causing a carpet to to roll towards Foz. It gives Foz a bright idea. He calls for Xuli, Kyan, and Lars, who have all regrouped together within the Grand Bazaar, and asks them all to bring him as many carpets as they can carry, which bewilders everybody. He assures them that he has a plan, to which the other Go Jetters trust him, and begin to bring him as many carpets as they can manage to hold. Foz pulls on his suit's hood, and runs to Glitch, asking to borrow his Size Ray. Glitch belittles him, asking if he thinks that he just always has it on him, emptying his pockets and eventually pulling it out as he talks. He hands the size ray to Foz, who begins to instruct the grimbots to move the carpets to the spots where the columns can be. Once this is done, he begins to supersize each one, making them large enough to stay in place. Foz is delighted when his plan works, and is quick to continue it, demanding that the Hen's Eye Column be put back, to which Glitch doesn't like.

As Foz begins to notice cracks forming in the roof, he decides to switch up his plan. He Supersizes multiple Grimbots, forcing them to hold up the roof, before using the Size Ray on himself, so that he can do the same. The other Go Jetters arrive, shocked at the sight around them. Foz tells them not to worry, as everything is under control- even if it isn't. He asks them to place the carpets they brought in the spots where the roof is wobbling the most, and then to use the size ray to supersize them. Kyan excitedly scoops up the size ray, and accidentally zaps a Turkish treat Glitch is eating with it, causing it to fall into the water. Glitch scolds him, telling him to be more careful. The Go Jetters then carry out Foz's plan, placing and supersizing each of the carpets.

Lars congratulates Foz on his quick thinking and problem solving, but not all the problems have been solved yet. The carpets won't last long, and the correct columns need to go back in place. Xuli calls for Click-Ons, and luckily for her, Ubercorn has just made it to JetPad, panting in exhaustion as he sends the team G.O Grab for Xuli and Kyan, and G.O Fix for Lars, with a cement filler head. Xuli and Kyan begin to lift the columns back into place, while Lars cements them back into place. One of the smaller Grimbots begins to shrink the other Grimbots back down to their correct sizes while this is done. Xuli directs the now small Grimbots to put the Hen's Eye Column back in the right spot, all while Glitch is still stuck tight. The Grimbots shrink the last of the carpets, as well as Foz himself, back to the right size, as the last columns get placed. Ubercorn congratulates the Go Jetters on saving the Basilica Cistern.

All is not over, as Glitch calls for help, thinking he's been forgotten. The Grimbots fly over to him, and Lars follows them. He rummages through Glitch's shopping bags, pulling out his moustache oil, and using it to loosen Glitch's thumb, freeing him from the Hen's Eye Column. Once free, Glitch begins to rant, citing that he 'only' wanted one of everything. Lars tries to comfort him, telling him that even if buying stuff is nice, he doesn't need things, because he's already got everything he needs. Glitch points to his shopping, to which Lars tells him that's not it- because he has friends, in the Go Jetters, the Grimbots and Ubercorn. Glitch hugs the grimbots, before telling the Go Jetters that he still needs a present for Tala's birthday, saying he's Glitched it. One of the Grimbots is quick to show him the small yellow lamp which he had purchased earlier that day. Glitch exclaims that it's the perfect present for Tala. Xuli holds up her G.O Cam. calling for everyone to gather together for a souvenir selfie. The Go Jetters, Grandmaster Glitch and the Grimbots all pose for a photograph in front of the Hen's Eye Column. Back on JetPad, Ubercorn add the photo to an album of around the world photographs. The episode ends, as JetPad soars through the sky, towards its next destination.

## Click-Ons

The following Click-Ons are used in this episode:

* Size Ray (Glitch-on, Used by Foz)

## Trivia

* Tala is mentioned in this episode, but does not make an appearance outside of a photograph on Glitch's calendar.
* This episode implies that Tala's birthday is the day after the events of the episode. If based off the date the episode aired, Tala's birthday would be December 3rd.
* This episode marks the first time Grandmaster Glitch is seen with a different moustache style in Series 3.
* This episode depicts Ubercorn as being unable to wear a hat.

## References

1. ↑ "Go Jetters - Shopping Shenanigans, Istanbul, Turkey". BBC IPlayer.