9.0/106 votesLoading...#1 - Coasters
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1997
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
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9.0/107 votesLoading...#2 - Toys and Games
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/25/1998
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
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8.8/106 votesLoading...#3 - Special Effects
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/1997
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
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8.6/106 votesLoading...#4 - Submarines
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/1997
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
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#5 - Robots
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/14/1998
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
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8.4/107 votesLoading...#6 - Zoos
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/1997
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.
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#7 - Underground
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/1997
Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Cool Cars
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/1997
Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Sports
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/1997
Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Garbage
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/1997
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - Boats
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/1997
A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
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#12 - Buildings
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/1997
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
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#13 - Aircraft Carriers
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/1997
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
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#14 - Electricity
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/6/1997
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
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#15 - Food Production
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/4/1998
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
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#16 - Emergency
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/1998
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!
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#17 - Aquariums
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/18/1998
Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.
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#18 - Spaceships
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/7/1998
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
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#19 - Our Greatest Hits
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/21/1998
All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.
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#20 - Money
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/28/1998
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
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#21 - Air Transportation
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/7/1998
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
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#22 - Music Production
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/13/1998
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
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#23 - Fly At Your Own Risk
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/8/1998
Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.
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#24 - Fly At Your Own Risk
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/1998
Elisha literally flies in a vertical wind tunnel.
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#25 - North Pole
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1998
Elisha puts on her parka and heads way up North on a lone journey into the fascinating world of the Inuit people.
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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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Best Episodes Summary
"Coasters" is the best rated episode of "Popular Mechanics for Kids". It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/25/1997. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Toys and Games".