

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.

Sep 20, 1997 - 23m
Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!

Sep 27, 1997 - 23m
Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.

Sep 21, 1997 - 23m
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.

Oct 11, 1997 - 23m
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.

Oct 18, 1997 - 23m
Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.

Oct 25, 1997 - 23m
Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.

Oct 23, 1997 - 23m
Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!

Nov 8, 1997 - 23m
Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.

Nov 15, 1997 - 23m
A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"

Nov 22, 1997 - 23m
Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.

Nov 29, 1997 - 23m
Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.

Dec 6, 1997 - 23m
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!

Jan 4, 1998 - 23m
Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.

Jan 11, 1998 - 23m
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!

Jan 18, 1998 - 23m
Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.

Jan 25, 1998 - 23m
Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.

Feb 7, 1998 - 23m
Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.

Feb 14, 1998 - 23m
Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.

Feb 21, 1998 - 23m
All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.

Feb 28, 1998 - 23m
Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!

Mar 7, 1998 - 23m
Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.

Mar 13, 1998 - 23m
Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.

Feb 8, 1998 - 30m
Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.