Beakman's World 1992
What is Beakman's World?
Beakman's World is an educational children's television show that premiered on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1992
- Last aired
- Dec 6, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, TLC, Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy, Kids
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 91 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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Overview
Beakman's World is an educational children's television show that premiered on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered on September 18, 1992, and later moved to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup on September 18, 1993. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006. The show was widely distributed, indicating its success and appeal to a broad audience. The move from national syndication to a major network and its subsequent cancellation suggest the show had a notable run during its time on the air.
Should you watch it?
“A scientist explores the wonders of the natural world through fun experiments and educational demonstrations.”
- engaging scientific experiments
- based on a comic strip
- series is no longer in production
Watch it if you enjoy learning about science through entertaining and accessible demonstrations.
The show is rated TV-Y and is suitable for children.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 Rain, Beakmania & Volcanoes Sep 12, 1992
- E2 Gravity, Beakmania & Inertia Sep 26, 1992
- E3 Noises at Night, Beakmania & The Nose Sep 26, 1992
- E4 Blood, Beakmania and Dreams
- E5 Leaves, Beakmania, & Paper Oct 10, 1992
- E6 Soap, Beakmania, & Auto Engines Oct 17, 1992
- E7 Electricity, Beakmania, & Light Bulbs Oct 23, 1992
- E8 Sound, Beakmania, & Explosions Oct 31, 1992
- E9 Refraction, Attraction & Beakmania Nov 7, 1992
- E10 Levers, Beakmania, & Television Nov 14, 1992
- E11 Boats, Beakmania & Airplanes Nov 21, 1992
- E12 Bubbles, Beakmania & Feet Nov 28, 1992
- E13 Microscopes, Beakmania & Healing Dec 5, 1992
- E14 Scientific Method, Beakmania & Rainbows Dec 12, 1992
- E15 Vaccinations, Beakmania & Friction Dec 18, 1992
- E16 Thermodynamics, Beakmania & Pimples Dec 25, 1992
- E17 Fossils, Beakmania & the Human Voice Jan 1, 1993
- E18 Lungs, Beakmania & Telephones Jan 9, 1993
- E19 Tape Recordings, Beakmania & Force Vs. Pressure Jan 15, 1993
- E20 Microwaves, Beakmania & Spiders Jan 23, 1993
- E21 Earwax, Beakmania & Rocket Engines Jan 30, 1993
- E22 Ozone, Beakmania & Acid Feb 6, 1993
- E23 Plumbing, Beakmania & Roller Coasters Feb 12, 1993
- E24 Bees, Beakmania & Earthquakes Feb 20, 1993
- E25 Reflection, Beakmania & Madame Curie Feb 27, 1993
- E26 Wheels, Beakmania & Finding Answers Mar 6, 1993
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Submarines, Beakmania & Digestion Sep 18, 1993
- E2 Heart, Beakmania & Helicopters Sep 25, 1993
- E3 Batteries, Beakmania & Balloons Oct 2, 1993
- E4 Tunnels, Beakmania & Trains Oct 16, 1993
- E5 Bats, Beakmania & Energy Oct 30, 1993
- E6 Sky, Beakmania & Henry Ford Oct 23, 1993
- E7 Sound, Beakmania & Illusions Nov 6, 1993
- E8 Lightning, Beakmania & Bones Nov 13, 1993
- E9 Moon, Beakmania & Elevators Nov 20, 1993
- E10 Video Games, Beakmania & Teeth Mar 25, 1995
- E11 Check-Up Time, Beakmania & Oil Dec 25, 1993
- E12 Ben Franklin, Beakmania & Chemical Reactions Feb 5, 1994
- E13 Ants, Beakmania & Collisions Feb 26, 1994
- E14 Pain, Beakmania & Comets Oct 15, 1994
- E15 Hydraulics, Beakmania & Dinosaurs Oct 29, 1994
- E16 Electronic Motors, Beakmania & Time Dec 3, 1994
- E17 Frogs and Toads, Beakmania & Polymers Oct 1, 1994
- E18 Money, Beakmania & Water Power Nov 12, 1994
- E19 Garbage, Beakmania & Meteorology Nov 26, 1994
- E20 Skyscrapers, Beakmania & Indicators Nov 19, 1994
- E21 Sharks, Beakmania & Einstein Nov 5, 1994
- E22 Mold, Beakmania & Caves Apr 16, 1994
- E23 Momentum, Beakmania & Cows Sep 24, 1994
- E24 Allergies, Beakmania & Codes Oct 8, 1994
- E25 Snakes, Beakmania & Seasons Oct 22, 1994
- E26 Tornadoes, Beakmania & Firefighting Sep 17, 1994
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Seeds, Beakmania & Bridges Oct 7, 1995
- E2 Balance, Beakmania & Camoflage Nov 4, 1995
- E3 Carbon, Beakmania & Inventions Oct 28, 1995
- E4 Gyroscopes, Beakmania & the Heart Sep 23, 1995
- E5 Steel, Beakmania & Developing Film Dec 2, 1995
- E6 The Sun, Beakmania & Metamorphysis Nov 18, 1995
- E7 Vacuums, Beakmania & Weaving Oct 14, 1995
- E8 Snow, Beakmania & Natural Selection Dec 9, 1995
- E9 Alligators and Crocodiles, Beakmania & Robots Nov 25, 1995
- E10 Geysers and Hot Springs, Beakmania & Kidneys Sep 16, 1995
- E11 Sleep, Beakmania & Amplification Sep 30, 1995
- E12 Crustaceans, Beakmania & Bernoulli Oct 21, 1995
- E13 Islands, Beakmania & Energy Nov 11, 1995
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Sweat, Beakmania & Weighing a Car Sep 14, 1996
- E2 Migration, Beakmania & Living Space Sep 21, 1996
- E3 Bunsen, Beakmania & Sewage Oct 5, 1996
- E4 Cats, Beakmania & Dynamite Nov 8, 1997
- E5 The Mouth, Beakmania & Scale Oct 19, 1996
- E6 Catalysts, Beakmania & Aerosal Cans Sep 20, 1997
- E7 Rubber, Beakmania & Hair Dec 14, 1996
- E8 Camels, Beakmania & Density Nov 29, 1997
- E9 Boomerangs, Beakmania & Circus Science Jan 18, 1997
- E10 Elephants, Beakmania & X-Rays Sep 28, 1996
- E11 Skin, Beakmania & Oxygen Nov 30, 1996
- E12 Bread, Beakmania & Measurement Nov 16, 1996
- E13 Electromagnets, Beakmania & Senses Nov 9, 1996
- E14 Chimps, Beakmania & Eye Exams Sep 13, 1997
- E15 Magic, Beakmania & Cosmetic Chemistry Dec 28, 1996
- E16 Pigs, Beakmania & Sound Frequency Sep 27, 1997
- E17 Sunken Treasure, Beakmania & Archimedian Screw Oct 11, 1997
- E18 Whales, Beakmania & Optical Illusions II Oct 18, 1997
- E19 Sound Barrier, Beakmania & Healthy Living Oct 25, 1997
- E20 Polar Exploration, Beakmania & Circular Motion Oct 4, 1997
- E21 Dogs, Beakmania & Bio-Medical Engineering Jan 11, 1997
- E22 Human Growth, Beakmania & Solutions and Suspensions Nov 15, 1997
- E23 Action-Reaction, Beakmania & Talking Birds Nov 22, 1997
- E24 Protozoology, Beakmania & Movie Stunts Dec 6, 1997
- E25 Horses, Beakmania & Refrigerators Nov 1, 1997
- E26 Fingerprints, Beakmania & Flatulence Jan 4, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is the show based on?
The program is based on the syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church.
When did the show premiere?
The series premiered on September 18, 1992.
Did the show air on network television?
Yes, it moved to the CBS Saturday morning lineup in 1993.
When was the show canceled?
The series was canceled in 1998.
Was the show popular internationally?
At its peak, the show was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world.