Beakman's World

Beakman's World

Created by Jok R. Church

On CBS, TLC

1992–19974 seasons91 episodes22 min8.4 / 10

A cheerful, high-energy educational children's show built on playful experimentation and the eccentric personality of its host scientist character.

Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. 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 September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. 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, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.

Questions people ask

  • Is Beakman's World sad? No. Less sad than 100% of series.

  • Is Beakman's World easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is Beakman's World scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Does Beakman's World leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Beakman's World violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love49

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Beakman's World

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Beakman's World

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Beakman's World, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Beakman's World, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Beakman's World, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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