

Popular Mechanics for Kids
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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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Underground
20-09-199723mJay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!

2.Submarines
27-09-199723mJay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.

3.Special Effects
21-09-199723mDemonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.

4.Zoos
11-10-199723mTake 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.

5.Cool Cars
18-10-199723mOur adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.

6.Coasters
25-10-199723mAdventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.

7.Sports
23-10-199723mBuild your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!

8.Garbage
08-11-199723mJay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.

9.Boats
15-11-199723mA very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
- Ep 10
10.Buildings
22-11-199723mJoin Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
- Ep 11
11.Aircraft Carriers
29-11-199723mJay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
- Ep 12
12.Electricity
06-12-199723mGet charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
- Ep 13
13.Food Production
04-01-199823mOur young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
- Ep 14
14.Emergency
11-01-199823mOur young hosts explore the fascinating world of fire-fighting, both on the ground and above it. It's going to be one hot show!
- Ep 15
15.Aquariums
18-01-199823mElisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.
- Ep 16
16.Toys and Games
25-01-199823mGet transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
- Ep 17
17.Spaceships
07-02-199823mJay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
- Ep 18
18.Robots
14-02-199823mJay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
- Ep 19
19.Our Greatest Hits
21-02-199823mAll the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.
- Ep 20
20.Money
28-02-199823mJay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
- Ep 21
21.Air Transportation
07-03-199823mBuckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
- Ep 22
22.Music Production
13-03-199823mBoogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
- Ep 23
23.Fly At Your Own Risk
08-02-199830mBike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.
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