Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha
Popular Mechanics for Kids (1997)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 20, 1997
Episode 23 min
5+
Genres: Documentary, Family, Kids
Keywords: imdb.science
Watch Providers: Fawesome
Production Companies: TVA International, CanWest Global Television Network, Shaw Media, Hearst Entertainment Productions
Network: BBC Kids
S1E1 - Underground
Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!
Sept. 20, 1997, midnight
S1E2 - Submarines
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
Sept. 27, 1997, midnight
S1E3 - Special Effects
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
Sept. 21, 1997, midnight
S1E4 - Zoos
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.
Oct. 11, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - Cool Cars
Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.
Oct. 18, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - Coasters
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
Oct. 25, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - Sports
Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!
Oct. 23, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - Garbage
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
Nov. 8, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - Boats
A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
Nov. 15, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - Buildings
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
Nov. 22, 1997, midnight
S1E11 - Aircraft Carriers
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
Nov. 29, 1997, midnight
S1E12 - Electricity
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
Dec. 6, 1997, midnight
S1E13 - Food Production
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
Jan. 4, 1998, midnight
S1E14 - Emergency
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!
Jan. 11, 1998, midnight
S1E15 - Aquariums
Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.
Jan. 18, 1998, midnight
S1E16 - Toys and Games
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
Jan. 25, 1998, midnight
S1E17 - Spaceships
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
Feb. 7, 1998, midnight
S1E18 - Robots
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
Feb. 14, 1998, midnight
S1E19 - Our Greatest Hits
All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.
Feb. 21, 1998, midnight
S1E20 - Money
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
Feb. 28, 1998, midnight
S1E21 - Air Transportation
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
March 7, 1998, midnight
S1E22 - Music Production
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
March 13, 1998, midnight
S1E23 - Fly At Your Own Risk
Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.
Feb. 8, 1998, midnight
Network: BBC Kids
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 23 min.
Released: Sept. 20, 1997
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 2001, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 5+
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