TV series
Beakman's World
1992–1997, English, on CBS & TLC. Created by Jok R. Church.
Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 91
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
Absolute Cinema
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8.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Beakman's World
Beakman's World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S4 E24: Protozoology, Beakmania & Movie Stunts
Aired 6 December 1997
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 12 September 1992
- Last aired
- 6 December 1997
- Network
- CBS, TLC, Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-Y
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News & fan talk
What Beakman's World is based on
Beakman's World is adapted from a comic.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Beakman's World: quick answers
Is Beakman's World worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Beakman's World are there?
Beakman's World has 4 seasons and 91 episodes, about 22 minutes each.
Is Beakman's World finished?
Yes. Beakman's World ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Beakman's World on?
Beakman's World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
Beakman's World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beakman's World is rated TV-Y. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Beakman's World?
If you liked Beakman's World, try Pinky and the Brain, Freakazoid!, Rainbow.
Who created Beakman's World?
Beakman's World was created by Jok R. Church and stars Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Bert Berdis.
What is Beakman's World based on?
Beakman's World is adapted from a comic.