S01E01 Underground
Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!
Popular Mechanics for Kids
S01E12: Electricity
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Submarines
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
S01E03 Special Effects
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 Cool Cars
Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.
S01E08 Garbage
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
S01E10 Buildings
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
S01E11 Aircraft Carriers
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
S01E12 Electricity
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
S01E13 Food Production
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
S01E14 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!
S01E15 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.
S01E16 Toys and Games
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
S01E17 Spaceships
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
S01E19 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.
S01E20 Money
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
S01E21 Air Transportation
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
S01E22 Music Production
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
Cast
Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha
Tyler Kyte
Charles Edwin Powell
Jay Baruchel
Vanessa Lengies
