Popular Mechanics for Kids

Season 1

1997 · 23 episodes · 8h 56m in all

Episodes

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   1. Underground

   20 Sept 1997 · 23 min

   Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!

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   2. Submarines

   27 Sept 1997 · 23 min

   Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.

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   3. Special Effects

   21 Sept 1997 · 23 min

   Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.

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   4. Zoos

   11 Oct 1997 · 23 min

   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.

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   5. Cool Cars

   18 Oct 1997 · 23 min

   Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.

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   6. Coasters

   25 Oct 1997 · 23 min

   Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.

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   7. Sports

   23 Oct 1997 · 23 min

   Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!

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   8. Garbage

   8 Nov 1997 · 23 min

   Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.

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   9. Boats

   15 Nov 1997 · 23 min

   A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"

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    10. Buildings

    22 Nov 1997 · 23 min

    Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.

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    11. Aircraft Carriers

    29 Nov 1997 · 23 min

    Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.

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    12. Electricity

    6 Dec 1997 · 23 min

    Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!

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    13. Food Production

    4 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.

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    14. Emergency

    11 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    Our young hosts explore the fascinating world of fire-fighting, both on the ground and above it. It's going to be one hot show!

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    15. Aquariums

    18 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.

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    16. Toys and Games

    25 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.

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    17. Spaceships

    7 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.

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    18. Robots

    14 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.

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    19. Our Greatest Hits

    21 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.

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    20. Money

    28 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!

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    21. Air Transportation

    7 Mar 1998 · 23 min

    Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.

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    22. Music Production

    13 Mar 1998 · 23 min

    Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.

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    23. Fly At Your Own Risk

    8 Feb 1998 · 30 min

    Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.