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Popular Mechanics for Kids - S1 - E3
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
Popular Mechanics for Kids: Season 1 - 23 Episode s
1x1 - Underground
September 20, 1997
Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!
1x2 - Submarines
September 27, 1997
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
1x3 - Special Effects
September 21, 1997
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
1x4 - Zoos
October 11, 1997
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.
1x5 - Cool Cars
October 18, 1997
Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.
1x6 - Coasters
October 25, 1997
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
1x7 - Sports
October 23, 1997
Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!
1x8 - Garbage
November 8, 1997
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
1x9 - Boats
November 15, 1997
A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
1x10 - Buildings
November 22, 1997
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
1x11 - Aircraft Carriers
November 29, 1997
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
1x12 - Electricity
December 6, 1997
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
1x13 - Food Production
January 4, 1998
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
1x14 - Emergency
January 11, 1998
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!
1x15 - Aquariums
January 18, 1998
Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.
1x16 - Toys and Games
January 25, 1998
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
1x17 - Spaceships
February 7, 1998
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
1x18 - Robots
February 14, 1998
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
1x19 - Our Greatest Hits
February 21, 1998
All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.
1x20 - Money
February 28, 1998
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
1x21 - Air Transportation
March 7, 1998
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
1x22 - Music Production
March 13, 1998
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
1x23 - Fly At Your Own Risk
February 8, 1998
Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.