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Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid is a new educational animated television series promoting exploration, discovery and science readiness for preschoolers. Pictured: Sid and his friends observe why things melt. From left to right: May, Sid, Gabriela and Gerald.

Sid the Science Kid, a new animated series from The Jim Henson Company, follows an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who begins each day asking a question such as "Why are my shoes shrinking?" and "Why do bananas get mushy?" and then sets out to discover the answer with the help of family and friends. The series features a practical in-school science curriculum and uses music and humor to celebrate children's natural curiosity about science in everyday life.

Upcoming episodes

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Wed., February 8, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Discovering Darkness

Sid and his friends investigate darkness and learn that it's the result of the absence of light. They also discover that everything stays the same in the dark and that there's no reason to be afraid of it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Shadow Smile

Sid wonders why his shadow doesn't smile when he does. So he and his pals investigate shadows at the Science Center and learn that shadows only show shapes, not details like colors, stripes or smiles.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

Shadow Smile

Sid wonders why his shadow doesn't smile when he does. So he and his pals investigate shadows at the Science Center and learn that shadows only show shapes, not details like colors, stripes or smiles.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Shadow Smile

Sid wonders why his shadow doesn't smile when he does. So he and his pals investigate shadows at the Science Center and learn that shadows only show shapes, not details like colors, stripes or smiles.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Get Up and Move!

Sid's teacher plans a day of healthful surprises for the class.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

A Rainbow Every Day!

Sid and his friends learn how rainbows are formed.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Rainbow Every Day!

Sid and his friends learn how rainbows are formed.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
6:00 am
(30 minutes)

Get Up and Move!

Sid's teacher plans a day of healthful surprises for the class.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
12:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
1:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
1:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
2:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 2012
2:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

A Rainbow Every Day!

Sid and his friends learn how rainbows are formed.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Rainbow Every Day!

Sid and his friends learn how rainbows are formed.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 13, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Hello Doggie

Spurred by dogs barking in his neighborhood, Sid learns how animals communicate.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

Hello Doggie

Spurred by dogs barking in his neighborhood, Sid learns how animals communicate.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Hello Doggie

Spurred by dogs barking in his neighborhood, Sid learns how animals communicate.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Home Tweet Home

Sid wonders why birds haven't taken up residence in a birdhouse he built with his father. Then he learns that many animals build their own homes.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Home Tweet Home

Sid wonders why birds haven't taken up residence in a birdhouse he built with his father. Then he learns that many animals build their own homes.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Dirt on Dirt

Sid investigates dirt. He learns that it helps things grow and that it's filled with tiny rocks, pieces of leaves, and even bugs and worms.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

The Dirt on Dirt

Sid investigates dirt. He learns that it helps things grow and that it's filled with tiny rocks, pieces of leaves, and even bugs and worms.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Dirt on Dirt

Sid investigates dirt. He learns that it helps things grow and that it's filled with tiny rocks, pieces of leaves, and even bugs and worms.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 16, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Don't Forget the Leaves

Sid learns about leaves, including how they are food for some animals, provide shade, and help make nutrients needed by flowers and trees.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 17, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

The Bug Club

Sid and his friends use magnifying glasses to study ants, caterpillars and roly-polies.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 17, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., February 17, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Bug Club

Sid and his friends use magnifying glasses to study ants, caterpillars and roly-polies.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 19, 2012
6:00 am
(30 minutes)

Don't Forget the Leaves

Sid learns about leaves, including how they are food for some animals, provide shade, and help make nutrients needed by flowers and trees.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 19, 2012
12:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 19, 2012
1:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 19, 2012
1:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 19, 2012
2:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 19, 2012
2:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 20, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Bug Club

Sid and his friends use magnifying glasses to study ants, caterpillars and roly-polies.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 20, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

No School Singalong Special!

In the Season 2 opener, Sid wonders what to do with a day off from school until his friends arrive for a play date. They decide to put on a show in the backyard for Mom, Dad and Zekel featuring their favorite science songs.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

No School Singalong Special!

In the Season 2 opener, Sid wonders what to do with a day off from school until his friends arrive for a play date. They decide to put on a show in the backyard for Mom, Dad and Zekel featuring their favorite science songs.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

No School Singalong Special!

In the Season 2 opener, Sid wonders what to do with a day off from school until his friends arrive for a play date. They decide to put on a show in the backyard for Mom, Dad and Zekel featuring their favorite science songs.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 21, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Amazing Computer Science Tool

Sid and his class learn about computers.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Amazing Computer Science Tool

Sid and his class learn about computers.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

The Big Cheese

Sid thinks the moon is made of cheese after seeing a picture of it on the Internet, but Susie explains that not everything online is true.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

The Big Cheese

Sid thinks the moon is made of cheese after seeing a picture of it on the Internet, but Susie explains that not everything online is true.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The Big Cheese

Sid thinks the moon is made of cheese after seeing a picture of it on the Internet, but Susie explains that not everything online is true.

Rating: TV-Y

Previously aired episodes

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Tue., February 7, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Discovering Darkness

Sid and his friends investigate darkness and learn that it's the result of the absence of light. They also discover that everything stays the same in the dark and that there's no reason to be afraid of it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 7, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Let There Be Light

Sid learns about the science of light and how it comes from various energy sources. He also discovers some light sources, like the sun, can't be turned off.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 7, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

Let There Be Light

Sid learns about the science of light and how it comes from various energy sources. He also discovers some light sources, like the sun, can't be turned off.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 6, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Let There Be Light

Sid learns about the science of light and how it comes from various energy sources. He also discovers some light sources, like the sun, can't be turned off.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 6, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Sid's Backyard Campout!

Sid, Gerald and Dad camp out in the backyard, where they look for animals, cook dinner, roast marshmallows, study the stars and sing songs.

Rating: TV-Y

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Mon., February 6, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

Sid's Backyard Campout!

Sid, Gerald and Dad camp out in the backyard, where they look for animals, cook dinner, roast marshmallows, study the stars and sing songs.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Sun., February 5, 2012
2:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 5, 2012
2:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 5, 2012
1:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 5, 2012
1:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 5, 2012
12:30 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 5, 2012
6:00 am
(30 minutes)

Save the Swamp!

Sid notices a tree stump teeming with little creatures while clearing out space in the yard to make a basketball court. Then he learns that there are animal habitats everywhere and that destroying one animal habitat affects other animals and habitats.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 3, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Sid's Backyard Campout!

Sid, Gerald and Dad camp out in the backyard, where they look for animals, cook dinner, roast marshmallows, study the stars and sing songs.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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WETA Kids Channel

Fri., February 3, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 3, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

Sid's Backyard Campout!

Sid, Gerald and Dad camp out in the backyard, where they look for animals, cook dinner, roast marshmallows, study the stars and sing songs.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., February 2, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Save the Swamp!

Sid notices a tree stump teeming with little creatures while clearing out space in the yard to make a basketball court. Then he learns that there are animal habitats everywhere and that destroying one animal habitat affects other animals and habitats.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Reused Robot

Sid learns how to recycle and reuse things after his mom stops him from throwing away his broken toy robot.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

Reused Robot

Sid learns how to recycle and reuse things after his mom stops him from throwing away his broken toy robot.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
8:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Reused Robot

Sid learns how to recycle and reuse things after his mom stops him from throwing away his broken toy robot.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
12:00 pm
(30 minutes)

Clean Air

Sid investigates why his father wears a mask while painting. As a result, he learns about dirty fumes, clean air and pollution, as well as the important role of trees in keeping air clean.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
11:30 am
(30 minutes)

A Jim Henson Company production about an inquisitive preschooler named Sid who seeks answers to questions he asks himself, such as why his shoes are shrinking or why bananas become mushy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Via antenna26.426.126.226.3
Comcast26, 92220 (DC), 219 (Balt)265266
Cox26, 8021026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg)800801
Verizon FIOS26, 471526474472
RCN266133938
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