7.3/109 votes#1 - 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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8.6/106 votes#2 - 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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8.8/106 votes#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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8.4/107 votes#4 - 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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NaN/100 votes#5 - 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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9.0/106 votes#6 - Coasters
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1997
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
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NaN/100 votes#7 - 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 votes#8 - 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 votes#9 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#10 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#11 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#12 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#13 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#14 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#15 - 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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- 9.0/107 votes
#16 - 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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- NaN/100 votes
#17 - 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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- 8.6/106 votes
#18 - Robots
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/14/1998
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
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- NaN/100 votes
#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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- NaN/100 votes
#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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- NaN/100 votes
#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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- NaN/100 votes
#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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- NaN/100 votes
#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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The Best Episodes of Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1
Every episode of Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Popular Mechanics for Kids Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Underground" is the best rated episode of "Popular Mechanics for Kids" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/20/1997. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Submarines".