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The Best Episodes of Popular Mechanics for Kids

Every episode of Popular Mechanics for Kids ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Popular Mechanics for Kids!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 6 - Coasters
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Coasters

    S1:E6

    Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 16 - Toys and Games
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Toys and Games

    S1:E16

    Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 3 - Special Effects
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Special Effects

    S1:E3

    Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 2 - Submarines
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Submarines

    S1:E2

    Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 18 - Robots
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Robots

    S1:E18

    Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 4 - Zoos
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Zoos

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 1 - Underground
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Underground

    S1:E1

    Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 5 - Cool Cars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Cool Cars

    S1:E5

    Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 7 - Sports
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Sports

    S1:E7

    Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 8 - Garbage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Garbage

    S1:E8

    Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 9 - Boats
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Boats

    S1:E9

    A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 10 - Buildings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Buildings

    S1:E10

    Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 11 - Aircraft Carriers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Aircraft Carriers

    S1:E11

    Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 12 - Electricity
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Electricity

    S1:E12

    Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 13 - Food Production
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Food Production

    S1:E13

    Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 14 - Emergency
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Emergency

    S1:E14

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 15 - Aquariums
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Aquariums

    S1:E15

    Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 17 - Spaceships
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Spaceships

    S1:E17

    Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 19 - Our Greatest Hits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Our Greatest Hits

    S1:E19

    All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 20 - Money
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Money

    S1:E20

    Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 21 - Air Transportation
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Air Transportation

    S1:E21

    Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 22 - Music Production
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Music Production

    S1:E22

    Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 Episode 23 - Fly At Your Own Risk
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Fly At Your Own Risk

    S1:E23

    Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 2 Episode 1 - Fly At Your Own Risk
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Fly At Your Own Risk

    S2:E1

    Elisha literally flies in a vertical wind tunnel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 2 Episode 2 - North Pole
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - North Pole

    S2:E2

    Elisha puts on her parka and heads way up North on a lone journey into the fascinating world of the Inuit people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Coasters" is the best rated episode of "Popular Mechanics for Kids". It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/25/1997. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Toys and Games".