Sid the Science Kid (2008–2012)

Plot

Sid is an "inquisitive youngster" who uses comedy to tackle questions kids have about basic scientific principles and why things work the way they do.

Episodes by season

Season0141Episodes2008–09AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Sid the Science Kid S01E01The Sticker ChartSeptember 1, 2008If Sid doesn’t fill up his chore chart with stickers, he’ll never get a new Turbo-Mega-Rocket ship toy. So, Sid wonders, who needs charts an
  2. S01E02Sid the Science Kid S01E02The Rolie PolieSeptember 2, 2008Sid loves his little rolie polie bugs, but they’re so little he can’t figure out how they move. At school, he discovers an amazing science t
  3. S01E03Sid the Science Kid S01E03Enough with the SeashellsSeptember 3, 2008Sid brings home an estimation jar from school, filled to the top with seashells. He’s determined to guess how many there are, but he has a p
  4. S01E04Sid the Science Kid S01E04The Whale EpisodeSeptember 4, 2008Sid is troubled…he wants to know how to measure a giant blue whale with his ruler. At school he learns a great new way to measure just about
  5. S01E05Sid the Science Kid S01E05Super Science ToolsSeptember 5, 2008Sid has quite a collection of science tools in his room: a ruler, an estimation jar, a chart and a magnifying glass. They’re all perfect too
  6. S01E06Sid the Science Kid S01E06My Mushy BananaSeptember 8, 2008Sid wants to know why his beloved yellow banana has turned brown and mushy. After exploring how fruits and vegetables slowly change, Sid lea
  7. S01E07Sid the Science Kid S01E07My Shrinking ShoesSeptember 9, 2008When Sid’s shoes don’t fit, he declares that his shoes must be shrinking. Sid and his friends discover that it’s hard to see things growing,
  8. S01E08Sid the Science Kid S01E08My Ice Pops!September 10, 2008Sid wakes up and discovers that his ice pops melted! This sticky situation leads him to ask,” Why do things have to melt?” After investigati
  9. S01E09Sid the Science Kid S01E09The Perfect Pancake!September 11, 2008Sid wants to know how his Grandma always makes perfect pancakes. They’re never too squishy or burnt. At school, Sid makes an important disco
  10. S01E10Sid the Science Kid S01E10No More Changes!September 12, 2008Sid isn’t too thrilled that his favorite shirt shrunk, his shoes don’t fit anymore and his Mom changed his favorite toothpaste. He really wa
  11. S01E11Sid the Science Kid S01E11The Itchy TagSeptember 22, 2008Sid notices that the tag in his shirt is really itchy, and he wonders why it isn’t soft like the rest of his shirt. At school, Sid and his f
  12. S01E12Sid the Science Kid S01E12What's That Smell?September 23, 2008Sid wakes up to his favorite smell in the world, pancakes. But the yummy scent is quickly taken over by a different smell when baby brother
  13. S01E13Sid the Science Kid S01E13Grandma's GlassesSeptember 24, 2008Sid tries on Grandma’s glasses, but they make everything look blurry. Sid explores his sense of vision, and discovers that even though Grand
  14. S01E14Sid the Science Kid S01E14Too Much Noise!September 25, 2008Sid notices that when he covers his ears with his hands, everything sounds quieter. Maybe he has super powers! Sid explores his sense of hea
  15. S01E15Sid the Science Kid S01E15All My SensesSeptember 26, 2008Sid wants to know about all his different senses. At school, Sid and his friends embark on a quest to explore vision, hearing, touch, smell,
  16. S01E16Sid the Science Kid S01E16A Brush With TeethOctober 20, 2008Sid wonders if you really do have to brush your teeth every single day? At school, Sid discovers that our mouths are filled with different k
  17. S01E17Sid the Science Kid S01E17I Want CakeOctober 21, 2008Sid declares that he shall only eat Birthday cake for every meal! Sid and his friends discover that only eating cake would make their bodies
  18. S01E18Sid the Science Kid S01E18The Big SneezeOctober 22, 2008Sid’s parents tell him to wash his hands to keep away germs. But Sid can’t see any germs on his hands, so why should he wash them? Sid and h
  19. S01E19Sid the Science Kid S01E19Must See TVOctober 23, 2008Sid decides to sit and watch television all weekend long. There’s just one problem with his plan: sitting around and not moving would make h
  20. S01E20Sid the Science Kid S01E20Sid's Health DayOctober 24, 2008Sid wonders what is the best way to always stay healthy? At school, Sid and his friends discover that there’s lots of ways to stay healthy:
  21. S01E21Sid the Science Kid S01E21The Broken WheelOctober 27, 2008When a wheel falls off Sid's favorite toy truck, he tapes it back on. But now the wheel won't spin, and Sid wonders how exactly wheels work?
  22. S01E22Sid the Science Kid S01E22My SlideFebruary 10, 2009Sid wonders how he can lift up his big, heavy stuffed animal dinosaur onto his bed. Sid and his friends explore how inclined planes are simp
  23. S01E23Sid the Science Kid S01E23Sid's Amazing InventionOctober 31, 2008Sid believes that he has discovered a new invention to put toys away! Sid learns his invention is actually a simple machine called a lever,
  24. S01E24Sid the Science Kid S01E24The Tree HouseNovember 3, 2008Sid learns about pulleys while pondering how to move a box of toys to his tree house.
  25. S01E25Sid the Science Kid S01E25Climb, Ignatz, ClimbFebruary 13, 2009Sid pretends that his stuffed animal panda is going on an adventure to the top of the playground slide. Sid and his friends make a plan and
  26. S01E26Sid the Science Kid S01E26Hello DoggieFebruary 16, 2009When Sid hears dogs barking in his neighborhood, he wonders if they're talking to him. At school, Sid discovers that animals do communicate
  27. S01E27Sid the Science Kid S01E27Home Tweet HomeFebruary 17, 2009Sid wonders why there aren't any birds living in the birdhouse he built with his Dad? Sid and his friends discover that lots of animals buil
  28. S01E28Sid the Science Kid S01E28The Dirt on DirtNovember 12, 2008Although dirt helps things grow, it is also filled with tiny rocks, pieces of leaves, bugs and worms.
  29. S01E29Sid the Science Kid S01E29Don't Forget the LeavesNovember 14, 2008Leaves are food for animals, they provide shade and they make nutrients that help flowers and trees grow.
  30. S01E30Sid the Science Kid S01E30The Bug ClubFebruary 20, 2009It's a special day at school, it's Bug Club Day! Sid and his friends use their magnifying glasses and discover ants, rolie polies, and cater
  31. S01E31Sid the Science Kid S01E31Sid's Rainy Play DateSeptember 14, 2009Sid is supposed to have a playdate outside, but the forecast calls for rain! Sid isn't too happy and wonders if the rain knew he wanted to p
  32. S01E32Sid the Science Kid S01E32Special Sunny Dad DayMarch 15, 2009Sid is excited to play soccer with his Dad outside--but he's not excited to lather up in sunblock, because it takes way too long to put on!
  33. S01E33Sid the Science Kid S01E33Sid's Holiday AdventureSeptember 16, 2009Sid loves celebrating the winter holidays where he lives, because it's always sunny and warm. But this year, Sid and his family are visiting
  34. S01E34Sid the Science Kid S01E34The Wind Did ItSeptember 17, 2009Sid can't figure out who messed up the pile of leaves he raked up in the backyard. At school, Sid and his friends discover that wind is stro
  35. S01E35Sid the Science Kid S01E35Sid the WeathermanSeptember 18, 2009Sid wants to be a weatherman so he can decide what the weather will be every day. Sid and friends investigate weather and learn that weather
  36. S01E36Sid the Science Kid S01E36Special Mom Day MealMay 4, 2009Sid declares that it's a special Mom Day, so he makes Mom French toast for breakfast. When Sid smells the French toast and his stomach growl
  37. S01E37Sid the Science Kid S01E37I Have Muscles Where?May 5, 2009When Sid's Dad tells him a really funny joke, Sid laughs so hard that his face hurts. Sid wonders why his face would hurt if the joke was fu
  38. S01E38Sid the Science Kid S01E38Sid's Amazing LungsMay 6, 2009Sid races around his room and finds himself breathing really fast. Sid then wonders where all the air is going in his body when he breathes
  39. S01E39Sid the Science Kid S01E39How Did My Dog Do That?May 7, 2009When Sid's dog uses his foot to scratch his ear, Sid tries the same maneuver, but can't do it. Sid explores skeletons, and discovers that an
  40. S01E40Sid the Science Kid S01E40Now That's Using Your BrainMay 8, 2009When Sid figures out a new way to get ready for school super fast, Mom says to him, "Now that's using your brain!" Sid wants to know that me
  41. S01E41Getting a Shot: You Can Do It!October 26, 2009It’s vaccination day at Sid’s school, and Sid and his friends are a little apprehensive about getting a shot. Thankfully, a very special nur

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0226Episodes2010–12AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01No School Singalong Special!June 21, 2010Sid and his friends show in the backyard and take turns singing their favorite science songs.
  2. S02E02Sid the Science Kid S02E02Slide to the SideOctober 4, 2010Sid is trying out his new dance called, "The Sid Slide To The Side!" On his room's hard wood floor, he boogies to the left, jumps to the rig
  3. S02E03That's the Way the Ball BouncesOctober 5, 2010Sid created a new sport called Play-Doh Ball! You just jump in the air, spin around, then bounce the ball. When Sid attempts to play his new
  4. S02E04Sid the Science Kid S02E04Ignatz's InertiaOctober 6, 2010Sid is sending his toy panda Ignatz on yet another adventure! He places him on top of a skateboard, then rolls him across his patio. The ska
  5. S02E05Sid's Super KickOctober 7, 2010In his backyard, Sid is pretending to be "Super Sid!" To show us his super strength, he kicks a soccer ball really hard and it sails across
  6. S02E06Where Did the Water Go?April 18, 2011While brushing his teeth, Sid wonders what happens to all the dirty water when it goes down the drain. At The Science Center, Sid and his fr
  7. S02E07Clean Air!April 19, 2011Sid the roving reporter is investigating something strange in his backyard--his Dad is wearing a mask while painting. Sid discovers that his
  8. S02E08Reused Robot!April 20, 2011Sid's toy robot is broken, so he wants to throw it "away." Sid's Mom tells him there is no such thing as "away," and when we put something i
  9. S02E09Save the Stump!April 21, 2011Sid is super excited because his Dad is clearing out space in the yard for a basketball court! While Sid and Dad are surveying the land, Sid
  10. S02E10Let There Be LightNovember 8, 2010Sid explores the science of light and discovers that light comes from various energy sources.
  11. S02E11Discovering DarknessNovember 9, 2010Sid investigates what happens when a light source is completely blocked, creating darkness.
  12. S02E12Shadow Smile!November 10, 2010Sid investigates shadows and explores ways to create a shadow by blocking a light source.
  13. S02E13A Rainbow Every Day!November 11, 2010Sid investigates rainbows and learns they can only form when light passes through water droplets.
  14. S02E14Sid’s Backyard CampoutJune 20, 2011In celebration of National Backyard Campout Day on June 25, pack some food and bring your backpack because Sid the Science Kid, Gerald, and
  15. S02E15Halloween Spooky Science SpecialOctober 17, 2011While the kids have fun dressing up in spooky costumes for Halloween, they also learn that Halloween can be scientific, too.
  16. S02E16I Want to Be a Scientist!December 5, 2011Sid and his classmates take a field trip to the Science Center.
  17. S02E17The Amazing Computer Science Tool!December 6, 2011Sid's mom volunteers to show his class how a computer works; students make discoveries with magnifying glasses in the Super Fab Lab.
  18. S02E18The Big Cheese!December 7, 2011A marine biologist gives the students a research project.
  19. S02E19Sid Wings It!December 8, 2011Sid wears his homemade cardboard wings and tries to fly; a visit to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.
  20. S02E20Sid Engineers a SolutionDecember 9, 2011Sid tries to get a cereal box, but it is out of his reach; at school, Sid and his friends try to get a ball down from a tree.
  21. S02E21Get Up and Move!January 6, 2012Sid's teacher coordinates a day of healthy surprises.
  22. S02E22Rock & Roll EasterJanuary 17, 2012Sid searches for Easter eggs in the backyard
  23. S02E23Sid's Pet ProjectJanuary 23, 2012Phil is excited to babysit Grandma's dog, but doesn't know how to take care of a pet.
  24. S02E24Sleep? Who Needs It?!January 25, 2012Sid learns why sleep is important after his mom nixes his plan to stay up all night.
  25. S02E25Seed the Science KidNovember 14, 2012Sid learns about seeds after they get in the way of his eating an apple.
  26. S02E26The Reason Sid's Sneezin'November 15, 2012Sid learns about allergies after he discovers that, like his dad, he's allergic to pollen.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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