Popular Mechanics for Kids

Genre: Family

Premiere: 1997 - 1998

IMDB Rating: 8.5/10

Sessons: 4

Full Episodes: 72

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Full Show Summary

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 series aired from 1997 to 2001, and re-runs of the show continued to air on many channels until 2008. It aired on BBC Kids and Discovery Kids until December 31, 2009. After the closure of Discovery Kids Canada, BBC Kids stopped airing re-runs in all countries except Canada. The reruns on BBC Kids in Canada ended on May 14, 2011. As of 2013 re-runs of the show continue to air on Knowledge Network. Along with Cuthbert and Baruchel, the cast included Charles Powell nicknamed "Charlie" for the series, Tyler Kyte, and eventually Vanessa Lengies. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.

Last Episode, 12 February 2001: Season 4, Episode 6: On The Front Lines
Tyler joins the Skyhawks, which is Canada's elite parachute team and he gets ready to jump out of a plane at 10,000 feet above the ground. Strapped to the back of one of the Skyhawk jumpers, he will be able to see exactly how these tandem jumps are orchestrated and the special skill it takes to execute such a daring adventure.

Episode Guide
Cast

Date Aired	Popular Mechanics for Kids Episodes
Season 1
07 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 1: Underground
14 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 2: Submarine
21 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 3: Hollywood FX
28 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 4: Zoos
05 October 1997	Season 1, Episode 5: Cool Cars
12 October 1997	Season 1, Episode 6: Roller Coasters
19 October 1997	Season 1, Episode 7: Sports
26 October 1997	Season 1, Episode 8: Garbage
02 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 9: Boats
09 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 10: Big Buildings
16 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 11: Aircraft Carrier
23 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 12: Zap!
30 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 13: Food
07 December 1997	Season 1, Episode 14: Fire!
14 December 1997	Season 1, Episode 15: Aquariums
21 December 1997	Season 1, Episode 16: Toys And Games
28 December 1997	Season 1, Episode 17: Spaceships
04 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 18: Androids And 'BOTS'
11 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 19: Greatest Hits #1
18 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 20: Money
25 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 21: Fly
01 February 1998	Season 1, Episode 22: Music Scene
08 February 1998	Season 1, Episode 23: Fly At Your Own Risk
Season 2
06 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 1: North Pole
13 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 2: Whodunnit!?
20 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 3: Gross Out
27 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 4: Ocean Adventures
04 October 1998	Season 2, Episode 5: Police Force
11 October 1998	Season 2, Episode 6: Sports
18 October 1998	Season 2, Episode 7: F.X.!
25 October 1998	Season 2, Episode 8: Earth Power
01 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 9: Talk To Animals
08 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 10: After Dark
15 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 11: Emergency Rescues
22 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 12: Under The Big Top
29 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 13: Zero Gravity
06 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 14: Swamps And Gators
13 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 15: Trucks
20 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 16: Boom!
27 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 17: The Fastest
03 January 1999	Season 2, Episode 18: Greatest Hits
10 January 1999	Season 2, Episode 19: Creepy Crawlers
17 January 1999	Season 2, Episode 20: Monster Machines
24 January 1999	Season 2, Episode 21: How Do They Do That?
Season 3
05 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 1: Cool Schools
12 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 2: Ticket To Ride
19 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 3: Sea Creatures
26 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 4: Dirty Work
03 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 5: Slither And Slime
10 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 6: Body Mechanics
17 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 7: Spook Out
24 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 8: Super Bikes
31 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 9: Freaky Flying
07 November 1999	Season 3, Episode 10: Greatest Hits #3
14 November 1999	Season 3, Episode 11: Down Below
21 November 1999	Season 3, Episode 12: Ice
28 November 1999	Season 3, Episode 13: Fun In The Desert
05 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 14: Life Savers
12 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 15: Pirates And Gold
19 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 16: Navy Seals
26 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 17: Killer Creatures
02 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 18: Real Life Science Fiction
09 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 19: Greatest Hits #4
16 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 20: Space Station
23 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 21: Water
30 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 22: Live At PMK
Season 4
07 January 2001	Season 4, Episode 1: X-Treeme Rides
14 January 2001	Season 4, Episode 2: Fighting Disaster
21 January 2001	Season 4, Episode 3: Escape
28 January 2001	Season 4, Episode 4: Horseplay
05 February 2001	Season 4, Episode 5: In Deep Water
12 February 2001	Season 4, Episode 6: On The Front Lines