Popular Mechanics for Kids - Season 1
1 - Underground
Air Date: 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!
2 - Submarines
Air Date: September 27, 1997
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
3 - Special Effects
Air Date: September 21, 1997
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
4 - Zoos
Air Date: 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.
5 - Cool Cars
Air Date: 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.
6 - Coasters
Air Date: October 25, 1997
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
7 - Sports
Air Date: October 23, 1997
Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!
8 - Garbage
Air Date: November 8, 1997
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
9 - Boats
Air Date: November 15, 1997
A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
10 - Buildings
Air Date: November 22, 1997
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
11 - Aircraft Carriers
Air Date: November 29, 1997
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
12 - Electricity
Air Date: December 6, 1997
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
13 - Food Production
Air Date: January 4, 1998
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
14 - Emergency
Air Date: 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!
15 - Aquariums
Air Date: 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.
16 - Toys and Games
Air Date: January 25, 1998
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
17 - Spaceships
Air Date: February 7, 1998
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
18 - Robots
Air Date: February 14, 1998
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
19 - Our Greatest Hits
Air Date: 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.
20 - Money
Air Date: February 28, 1998
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
21 - Air Transportation
Air Date: March 7, 1998
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
22 - Music Production
Air Date: March 13, 1998
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
23 - Fly At Your Own Risk
Air Date: February 8, 1998
Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.