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Weird But True!

Weird But True!

L2016•25m•5.0/10
DocumentaryFamilyKids

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5.0/10(3)

The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.

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Production

Steve Rotfeld Productions

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

September 5, 2016

Last Aired

November 6, 2020

Networks

National Geographic, Disney+

Created By

Brandon Gulish

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Space Rocks
E1
Space Rocks
Air date: 2016-09-05
DescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.
Storm Chasers
E2
Storm Chasers
Air date: 2016-09-12
Charlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.
Sunken Treasure
E3
Sunken Treasure
Air date: 2016-09-19
Charlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.
Dog Days
E4
Dog Days
Air date: 2016-09-26
Charlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.
Sharks!
E5
Sharks!
Air date: 2016-10-03
The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.
Animal Headgear
E6
Animal Headgear
Air date: 2016-10-10
Animal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.
Survival 101
E7
Survival 101
Air date: 2016-10-17
Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.
Alaska's Animals
E8
Alaska's Animals
Air date: 2016-10-24
Animals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.
Buggin' Out
E9
Buggin' Out
Air date: 2016-10-31
Spiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.
Animal Invaders
E10
Animal Invaders
Air date: 2016-11-07
Invasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.
Sense-Abilities
E11
Sense-Abilities
Air date: 2016-11-14
Humans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.
Roller Coasters
E12
Roller Coasters
Air date: 2016-11-21
Charlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.
Kirby the Falconer
E13
Kirby the Falconer
Air date: 2016-11-28
Kirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.
Caves
E14
Caves
Air date: 2016-12-05
Charlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.
Action Sports
E15
Action Sports
Air date: 2016-12-12
Charlie and Kirby are off to California to meet some of the most innovative minds on the planet: action sports athletes who have to train like athletes but think like engineers -- and Charlie and Kirby design and execute their own tricks.
The Case of the Stolen Bike
E16
The Case of the Stolen Bike
Air date: 2016-12-19
A heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case!
Astronauts
E17
Astronauts
Air date: 2016-12-26
Charlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS!

Cast

Charlie Engelman

Self

Kirby Engelman

Self

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