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101. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Electromagnets, Beakmania and Senses (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman&s attraction to the first question is obvious, "what's the difference between an electromagnet and a magnet magnet?" While a typical magnet does not use electricity to function, an ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

102. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Chimps, Beakmania and the Eye Exam (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman and the science crew go ape with a question from a viewer who wants to know if apes are the closest links to humans. Humans along with apes are part of a group of mammals known as ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

103. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Tape Recording, Beakmania and Force vs. Pressure (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Queried about cassette players, Beakman asks Lester to demonstrate how the recording and playback heads write music onto magnetic tape. Posing as English rock star Axel Bearing, Beakman ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 46

104. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Microwaves, Beakmania and Spiders (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked how a microwave oven works, Lester offers to answer the question by preparing a frozen pizza. Though agreeing that his idea is a good one, Beakman first sets out to explain ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 46

105. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Earwax, Beakmania and Rocket Engines (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Queried about the origins of earwax, Beakman notes that it serves a purpose...protecting the body from dirt and germs floating in the air. Using a model of the ear, he shows how the body's ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 47

106. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Ozone, Beakmania & Acid (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked why the ozone layer has a hole in it, Beakman begins by explaining that ozone - molecules consisting of a trio of oxygen atoms ?? protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun. ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 46

107. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Plumbing, Beakmania & Roller Coasters (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

In response to a question about why toilets used to "explode," Beakman seizes the opportunity to explain the inner?workings of household plumbing's most remarkable device. Using a ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 48

108. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Magic, Beakmania & Cosmetic Chemistry (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman pulls out the trickiest question from his science hat to answer a viewer who wants to know if there really is such a thing as magic. To create the illusion of impossibilities ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

109. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Bees, Beakmania and Earthquakes (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Addressing a question about bees, Beakman explains that a beehive is a highly organized colony with each of its 50,000 members having a specific purpose, while sharing a common goal and ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 47

110. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Reflection, Beakmania and Madame Curie (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked why you cannot see through a mirror, Beakman calls on the mythical Greek character Narcissus for an explanation. Describing them as pieces of glass with a metallic coating, Narcissus ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 47

111. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Wheels, Beakmania and Finding Answers (1993)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Responding to a question about the first wheel, Beakman conjures up the caveman who claims to be responsible for its' invention. As the caveman remembers how he accidentally found that ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 48

112. Man Up! (2011–2012)
Episode: Disciplining the Keens (2011)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

After they find out that Nathan's allergic, the whole family goes on a gluten free diet, which leads to a weird competition between Will and Theresa to see who can keep the diet up longer, ... See full summary »

Director: John Scott | Stars: Mather Zickel, Dan Fogler, Christopher Moynihan, Teri Polo

Votes: 30

113. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Fingerprints, Beakmania and Flatulence (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman investigates a question about how detectives find fingerprints. Fingerprints are made up of unique patterns that combine in different ways--so no two fingerprints are exactly alike.... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

114. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Horses, Beakmania and Refrigerators (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman horses around with some facts about horses. Horses were tamed and ridden more than 5,000 years ago and used for sports, in war, and as transporters. There are over 150 different ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

115. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Protozoology, Beakmania and Movie Stunts (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Wacky scientist Beakman discovers a zoo of animals in a single drop of pond water. Amoebas are protozoans, or one celled animals which live, breathe, eat and reproduce in water and soil. ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

116. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: Egg Drop (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother.

Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 2,361

117. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Sunken Treasure, Beakmania and Archimedian Screw (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

The science crew dives into a jewel of a question about sunken treasure. Beakman explores the job of underwater archaeologists or "marine archaeologists" to see how treasures in the deep ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

118. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Seeds, Beakmania and Bridges (1995)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

In response to a viewer inquiry about how seeds become plants and trees, Beakman focuses on how they are spread by wind, water and other animals, including birds. However, worried the ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

119. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Submarines, Beakmania and Digestion (1993)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family

In response to a curious viewer in Missouri, Beakman begins his second season with an explanation of how submarines work. Noting that they can be over six hundred feet long, Beakman ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 5

120. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Whales, Beakmania and Optical Illusions II (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman makes a big splash with a whale of a question about why these large mammals are so special. Beakman swims away with facts about cetaceans, especially blue whales, the largest ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts

121. New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode: Bully (2012)

TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

When Jess tries to intervene with a classroom bully she finds herself the target of the bad seed student. Schmidt, meanwhile, is thrilled over his post-Valentine's sexcapades, but hates ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris

Votes: 1,482

122. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Action-Reaction, Beakmania & Talking Birds (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman toys around with Newton's third law of motion to make his own Beak-mobile toy car. The third law of motion states that for every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. To ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts

123. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: The Mouth, Beakmania, Sizing and Scale (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman holds his breath when asked about stinky breath, a question near and dear to Lester's heart. The daring scientist journeys into the center of the human mouth, a virtual rain forest,... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses

Votes: 5

124. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Video Games, Beakmania & Teeth (1993)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family

Responding to an inquiry about video games, Beakman notes they are actually computers and goes on to describe their necessary component parts ?? the use of the keyboard, joystick or mouse ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

125. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Catalysts, Beakmania and Aerosal Cans (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

The science crew cleans up the smoke surrounding catalytic converters. Catalysts help the world breathe just a bit easier by changing harmful, polluting toxins into less polluting gasses by... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts

126. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Leaves, Beakmania & Paper (1992)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

In answer to an inquiry about why leaves change color, Beakman first observes that they don't change, but rather turn color in the fall when their loss of chlorophyll, the chemical which ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 47

127. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Lungs, Beakmania & Telephones (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Responding to the question "Why do we breathe-," Beakman explains how the human body's lungs work to supply a steady stream of oxygen to keep it alive. Using a model of the chest, Beakman ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 46

128. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Fossils, Beakmania & the Human Voice (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Responding to a question about the attraction of fossils, Beakman conjures up the late Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey, the discoverer of the earliest remnants of human life in Africa's Olduvai Gorge... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 49

129. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Soap, Beakmania & Auto Engines (1992)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

After receiving a dirt?covered letter, Beakman claims that soap can be used to clean it up enough to be read. Showing how the surface of water acts like a skin, Beakman applies soap to ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 46

130. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Check-Up Time, Beakmania & Oil (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

When a fan asks what makes thunder and lightning, Beakman enlists Liza in a few simple demonstrations to explain static electricity. Revealing that lightning is caused by the neutralization... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 5

131. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Bubbles, Beakmania & Feet (1993)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Questioned about why bubbles always seem to be round, Beakman begins by showing how with water, some clear dishwashing liquid and a little glycerine, anyone can make their own bubbles at ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 46

132. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Rubber, Beakmania & Hair (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman bounces off to a start with the first viewer question about rubber. The wacky scientist as Charles Goodyear reveals the historic lore surrounding rubber, dating as far back as 1770.... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts

133. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Camels, Beakmania and Density (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

With a viewer question about where camels store water, Beakman and his trusty team discover some thirst quenching facts about the remarkable camel. Known as the "ship of the desert," camels... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts

134. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Boomerangs, Beakmania and Circus Science (1997)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Beakman and the crew return with another high flying question about boomerangs and how their ability to come back to their senders. Beakman travels "down under" to Australia where ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts

135. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Ants, Beakmania & Collisions (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked for facts about ants, Beakman begins by revealing that not only do they release a chemical to provide a trail for other ants to follow, but that they can also lift fifty times their ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 5

136. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Ben Franklin, Beakmania & Chemical Reactions (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

While attempting to answer a question about the size of the universe, Beakman is visited by the famous statesman, inventor and scientist, Benjamin Franklin. Reincarnated as a stand up comic... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

137. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Elephants, Beakmania and X-Rays (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Scientist Beakman looms large over the topic about elephants. They are the largest and most powerful of all living land mammals, but live in peaceful family units. Beakman explains the ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Senta Moses, Mark Ritts, Jean Stapleton

138. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Pain, Beakmania & Comets (1994)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family

Calling on the Three Stooges to help demonstrate pain, Beakman and Liza explain how 15 million individual nerve cells called neurons produce reactions which transmit messages to and from ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 5

139. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Sky, Beakmania & Henry Ford (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Questioned as to why the sky is blue, Beakman calls on Roy G. Biv to explain that white light is actually composed of a spectrum of colors which are scattered by gas molecules and other ... See full summary »

Votes: 6

140. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Sound, Beakmania & Illusions (1993)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

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Votes: 5

141. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Bats, Beakmania & Energy (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

In response to a Massachusetts viewer's inquiry about bats, Beakman notes they are mammals, not birds, and their wings are actually hands with thin membranes of skin stretched between long ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

142. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Lightning, Beakmania & Bones (1993)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked what doctors are looking for during a checkup, Beakman enlists Liza as a nurse and his brother, Meekman, as the patient for a routine physical examination. Though Meekman is worried ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 7

143. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Hydraulics, Beakmania & Dinosaurs (1994)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family

After receiving a number of inquiries about construction equipment, Beakman takes the opportunity to explain how hydraulics give these machines their strength. Starting with the fact that ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

144. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: Snip (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Claire has problems with the kids as Phil prepares to get a vasectomy, Gloria refuses to wear maternity clothes, and Mitchell encourages Cameron to get a job.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 2,335

145. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Electric Motors, Beakmania & Time (1994)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family

Asked how to make an electric motor, Beakman begins by explaining that they are devices which change electrical energy into mechanical power in order to do work. Then, after describing how ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

146. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Garbage, Beakmania & Meteorology (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked about garbage, Beakman begins by noting that Americans throw away about almost half a million tons of trash each day, including, forty?eight million disposable diapers, twenty ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

147. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Money, Beakmania & Water Power (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked by an Ohio fan about money, Beakman calls on Dap, the Chap from Yap, whose island's residents use large stones for currency. After Dap explains how the idea for money grew out of ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

148. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Skyscrapers, Beakmania & Indicators (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Responding to an inquiry about skyscrapers, Beakman explains that the first of these tall buildings was constructed in Chicago in 1855. Then, after recounting a history which took them from... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

149. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Sharks, Beakmania & Einstein (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked about sharks, Beakman notes that among the 350 different kinds, the smallest is the Spined Pygmy shark at just ten inches long, while the largest in the forty foot, 32,000 pound Whale... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider

150. Beakman's World (1992–1997)
Episode: Mold, Beakmania & Caves (1994)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Asked how molds form on bread, Beakman begins by explaining that they are fungi, a family of plant?like organisms that lack chlorophyll. Listing their four types ?- mushrooms, mildews, ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Eliza Schneider