Popular Mechanics for Kids(1997)
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First Air Date: 1997-09-20
Average Runtime: 23m
Rating: 8.3
Votes: 9
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 73
Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach viewers how things work. It was awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003, and was nominated for the Gemini Awards. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.
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Season 1
Episodes: 23E01
Underground
Air Date: 1997-09-20
Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really en...
E02
Submarines
Air Date: 1997-09-27
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
E03
Special Effects
Air Date: 1997-09-21
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat...
E04
Zoos
Air Date: 1997-10-11
Take a walk on the wild side with Elisha and Jay, who go to work behind-the-scenes at some of the world's coolest zoos.
E05
Cool Cars
Air Date: 1997-10-18
Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by t...
E06
Coasters
Air Date: 1997-10-25
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
E07
Sports
Air Date: 1997-10-23
Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!
E08
Garbage
Air Date: 1997-11-08
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
E09
Boats
Air Date: 1997-11-15
A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
E10
Buildings
Air Date: 1997-11-22
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
E11
Aircraft Carriers
Air Date: 1997-11-29
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
E12
Electricity
Air Date: 1997-12-06
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
E13
Food Production
Air Date: 1998-01-04
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
E14
Emergency
Air Date: 1998-01-11
Our young hosts explore the fascinating world of fire-fighting, both on the ground and above it. It's going to be one...
E15
Aquariums
Air Date: 1998-01-18
Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other deniz...
E16
Toys and Games
Air Date: 1998-01-25
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
E17
Spaceships
Air Date: 1998-02-07
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
E18
Robots
Air Date: 1998-02-14
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
E19
Our Greatest Hits
Air Date: 1998-02-21
All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how ...
E20
Money
Air Date: 1998-02-28
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
E21
Air Transportation
Air Date: 1998-03-07
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
E22
Music Production
Air Date: 1998-03-13
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
E23
Fly At Your Own Risk
Air Date: 1998-02-08
Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.
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