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Episodes

Season 7, 30 episodes

Episode 1: Antarctica: Getting There
- Now playing
- 30m
- Oct 10, 1988
Debra learns that getting to Antarctica from the United States is no easy task, but seeing Emperor penguins makes the trip worthwhile. This information provided by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 2: Antarctica: Getting Around
- 30m
- Oct 11, 1988
Travel at the bottom of the world is difficult and dangerous, as Debra discovers by climbing out of a crevasse, flying to the South Pole, and driving over ice. This information provideed by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 3: Antarctica: Life On The Edge
- 30m
- Oct 12, 1988
Most of Antarctica has such a harsh climate that almost nothing can live there, but Debra finds one place where penguins and seals do well: at the ice edge. This information provided by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 4: Antarctica: Life Under The Ice
- 30m
- Oct 13, 1988
In the icy waters surrounding Antarctica is a wealth of sea life, including jellyfish and a kind of fish that has antifreeze in its body. This information provided by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 5: Antarctica: The Desert Continent
- 30m
- Oct 14, 1988
Debra reviews (for the last time) her plane journey to Antarctica. She defines a desert (of which Antarctica is the largest). A glimpse of the weather base at McMurdo Station gives weather reports that affect everybody on the ice. Debra flies to Taylor Valley, a dry area with little ice, to meet a geologist.MUSIC VIDEO: Arctic vs. Antarctic.
Episode 6: Your Body: Twins
- 30m
- Oct 17, 1988
Stephanie Yu is at a twins convention. Balancing this is a filmed sequence on twins from England. The Bloodhound Gang reruns ""The Case of the Educated Pig,"" the mystery that started 3-2-1 Contact back in 1980.
Episode 7: Your Body: Having a Baby
- 30m
- Oct 18, 1988
This show follows an expectant mother at ultrasound and other key moments that lead up to the birth of a new child.
Episode 8: Your Body: Sleep
- 30m
- Oct 19, 1988
David and Stephanie submit themselves to a sleep chamber to help in a scientific study of sleep. The Bloodhound Gang recycles (from Episode 6, ""The Case of The 264-Pound Burglar, Part One."" (Concludes in next episode.)
Episode 9: Your Body: Spinning
- 30m
- Oct 20, 1988
Dancers can't afford to be dizzy, which we see prior to discussions of the inner ear. The Bloodhound Gang solves ""The Case of the 264-Pound Burglar.""
Episode 10: Your Body: Your Health
- 30m
- Oct 21, 1988
Todd compares health care in New York City and Kenya where doctors and nurses may have to travel long distances to reach sick patients and prevent disease. This information supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 11: Australia: Platypus & Echidna
- 30m
- Oct 24, 1988
In an element common to all five shows of Australia week, David gives an explanation on how Australian animals evolved separately from life on the other continents. It all deals with the splitting of continents from a giant mass of land. With that explanation out of the way, David and Michele, our Australian cast member, track and examine a platypus and an echidna, two unusual animals found only in Australia.
Episode 12: Australia: Moths & Beetles
- 30m
- Oct 25, 1988
There are strange animals in Australia with even stranger eating habits. Get a glimpse of what David discovers about moths, beetles, and Australia's aboriginies.
Episode 13: Australia: Emu & Kookaburra
- 30m
- Oct 26, 1988
Both the emu and kookaburra are indigenous to Australia. David gets to see them both after reviewing how Australian animals got to be so unique.
Episode 14: Australia: Koalas
- 30m
- Oct 27, 1988
Koalas are one of the most recognized species unique to Australia. David Quinn koalas in their natural environment: the eucalyptus tree.
Episode 15: Australia: Kangaroos
- 30m
- Oct 28, 1988
G'day, mate! David discovers the life of the kangaroo, and helps take a survey of them.
Episode 16: Structures: Bubble, Bubble
- 30m
- Oct 31, 1988
Hopey and Todd see a bubble show and meet the man behind it to learn more on bubles. Included is a simple mixture for soap bubble solution.
Episode 17: Structures: Pipes and Reeds
- 30m
- Nov 1, 1988
There is surprising strength in a tube because it is hollow. We see how tubes are used in bicycles, organs, and roofs.
Episode 18: Structures: Chaos and Computers
- 30m
- Nov 2, 1988
Stephanie Yu discusses snow crystals and their patterns, or ""habits.""
Episode 19: Structures: Running Robots
- 30m
- Nov 3, 1988
Just what are robots, and what are they meant to do? Miguel finds out the truth in a sequence recycled from 1983. The ""running"" element comes from observing animal locomotion.
Episode 20: Structures: Suspended in Air
- 30m
- Nov 4, 1988
Todd introduces bungie jumping the way it began. It talks about the strength of ropes.
Episode 21: Greece: The Journey Begins
- 30m
- Nov 7, 1988
Hopey begins her week in Greece by checking out an island formed by volcanoes.
Episode 22: Greece: Under The Ash
- 30m
- Nov 8, 1988
What is the truth about cities buried in volcanic ash? Hopey finds out a few things about the ancient cities of Io, Ancient Thira, and Akrotiri.
Episode 23: Greece: Before History
- 30m
- Nov 9, 1988
Hopey continues her observations with archaeologists in the ancient city of Akrotiri.
Episode 24: Greece: Sheep & Cheese
- 30m
- Nov 10, 1988
Hopey sees the old and new ways sheep's milk becomes cheese. The Bloodhound Gang is trapped in ""The Case of the Thing in the Trunk"" from Season 1. (Concludes in next episode.)
Episode 25: Greece: The Parthenon
- 30m
- Nov 11, 1988
Hopey finds engineers trying to keep The Parthenon standing, but it's not without catches. The Bloodhound Gang breaks through ""The Case of the Thing in the Trunk.""
Episode 26: Island: Parrot Fish
- 30m
- Nov 14, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. SONG: It's An Island Todd and Debra visit with Jules VanRoy as he studies the Parrot Fish and its importance to the ecology of the coral reef system. Todd and Jules go diving with a special underwater computer to record the activities of the Parrot Fish. Todd and Deborah explain how SCUBA gear works. ANIMATION: How islands are formed Todd and Debra talk about island geology with Eric Nuden from the highest opint on Bonaire Island. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Todd and Debra discuss shoreline geology. This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 27: Island: Lizards
- 30m
- Nov 15, 1988
SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. Todd and Denise Deering, grad student from the University of Vermont, study the Blue-Tailed lizard, a plant-eating lizard. Scientist Song, recycled from weeks before. Debra and Denise Deering go looking for bats in a cave. Todd and Debra go SCUBA diving at night for nocturnal sea creatures. SONG: It's An Island This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 28: Island: Coral
- 30m
- Nov 16, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. SONG: It's An Island Todd and Debra study Coral formation with Marine Biologist Eileen Morse. Todd and Debra help Mary Lasenko map a coral reef. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu explores the remains of a burned-out house. Todd and Debra help archeologist Jay Havaser search one of Bonaire's shelled bays for archaeological artifacts and examine ancient cave paintings on the walls of a cave. Todd and Denise visit a 5th grade school in Bonaire to discover that the students speak up to 5 different languages. This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 29: Island: Flamingos
- 30m
- Nov 17, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu identifies the birds of Huckleberry Island. Debra goes counting flamingoes with a local expert. Todd goes to Bonaire Salt Flats and learns how sea salt is cultivated. Todd and Debra go diving with Dee Skar in one of Bonaire's old peirs and look for dangerous ocean life living in the garbage below. Susan Swigert shows Todd how to do good underwater photography. This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 30: Island: Conch
- 30m
- Nov 18, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. Todd and Debra go diving in a coral reef. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu teaches us that fishing is hunting. Todd and Debra help Robbie Henson, marine biologist, collect wild conch eggs and cultivate conch in the lab.

3-2-1 Contact

1980 to 1988
Rated NR
7 seasons
30m per episode
Kids
Family

7.0TMDB(13)

Overview

3-2-1 Contact is an American science educational television show that aired on PBS from 1980 to 1988, and an adjoining children's magazine. The show, a production of the Children's Television Workshop, teaches scientific principles and their applications. Dr. Edward G. Atkins, who was responsible for much of the scientific content of the show, felt that the TV program wouldn't replace a classroom but would open the viewers to ask questions about the scientific purpose of things.

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Ran for 7 seasons and 223 episodes (1980 to 1988)
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Inspired by The Curiosity Show
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Details

Status: Ended
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 223
First aired: January 14, 1980
Last aired: November 18, 1988
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Production

Cast

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Episodes

Season 7, 30 episodes

Episode 1: Antarctica: Getting There
- Now playing
- 30m
- Oct 10, 1988
Debra learns that getting to Antarctica from the United States is no easy task, but seeing Emperor penguins makes the trip worthwhile. This information provided by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 2: Antarctica: Getting Around
- 30m
- Oct 11, 1988
Travel at the bottom of the world is difficult and dangerous, as Debra discovers by climbing out of a crevasse, flying to the South Pole, and driving over ice. This information provideed by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 3: Antarctica: Life On The Edge
- 30m
- Oct 12, 1988
Most of Antarctica has such a harsh climate that almost nothing can live there, but Debra finds one place where penguins and seals do well: at the ice edge. This information provided by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 4: Antarctica: Life Under The Ice
- 30m
- Oct 13, 1988
In the icy waters surrounding Antarctica is a wealth of sea life, including jellyfish and a kind of fish that has antifreeze in its body. This information provided by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 5: Antarctica: The Desert Continent
- 30m
- Oct 14, 1988
Debra reviews (for the last time) her plane journey to Antarctica. She defines a desert (of which Antarctica is the largest). A glimpse of the weather base at McMurdo Station gives weather reports that affect everybody on the ice. Debra flies to Taylor Valley, a dry area with little ice, to meet a geologist.MUSIC VIDEO: Arctic vs. Antarctic.
Episode 6: Your Body: Twins
- 30m
- Oct 17, 1988
Stephanie Yu is at a twins convention. Balancing this is a filmed sequence on twins from England. The Bloodhound Gang reruns ""The Case of the Educated Pig,"" the mystery that started 3-2-1 Contact back in 1980.
Episode 7: Your Body: Having a Baby
- 30m
- Oct 18, 1988
This show follows an expectant mother at ultrasound and other key moments that lead up to the birth of a new child.
Episode 8: Your Body: Sleep
- 30m
- Oct 19, 1988
David and Stephanie submit themselves to a sleep chamber to help in a scientific study of sleep. The Bloodhound Gang recycles (from Episode 6, ""The Case of The 264-Pound Burglar, Part One."" (Concludes in next episode.)
Episode 9: Your Body: Spinning
- 30m
- Oct 20, 1988
Dancers can't afford to be dizzy, which we see prior to discussions of the inner ear. The Bloodhound Gang solves ""The Case of the 264-Pound Burglar.""
Episode 10: Your Body: Your Health
- 30m
- Oct 21, 1988
Todd compares health care in New York City and Kenya where doctors and nurses may have to travel long distances to reach sick patients and prevent disease. This information supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 11: Australia: Platypus & Echidna
- 30m
- Oct 24, 1988
In an element common to all five shows of Australia week, David gives an explanation on how Australian animals evolved separately from life on the other continents. It all deals with the splitting of continents from a giant mass of land. With that explanation out of the way, David and Michele, our Australian cast member, track and examine a platypus and an echidna, two unusual animals found only in Australia.
Episode 12: Australia: Moths & Beetles
- 30m
- Oct 25, 1988
There are strange animals in Australia with even stranger eating habits. Get a glimpse of what David discovers about moths, beetles, and Australia's aboriginies.
Episode 13: Australia: Emu & Kookaburra
- 30m
- Oct 26, 1988
Both the emu and kookaburra are indigenous to Australia. David gets to see them both after reviewing how Australian animals got to be so unique.
Episode 14: Australia: Koalas
- 30m
- Oct 27, 1988
Koalas are one of the most recognized species unique to Australia. David Quinn koalas in their natural environment: the eucalyptus tree.
Episode 15: Australia: Kangaroos
- 30m
- Oct 28, 1988
G'day, mate! David discovers the life of the kangaroo, and helps take a survey of them.
Episode 16: Structures: Bubble, Bubble
- 30m
- Oct 31, 1988
Hopey and Todd see a bubble show and meet the man behind it to learn more on bubles. Included is a simple mixture for soap bubble solution.
Episode 17: Structures: Pipes and Reeds
- 30m
- Nov 1, 1988
There is surprising strength in a tube because it is hollow. We see how tubes are used in bicycles, organs, and roofs.
Episode 18: Structures: Chaos and Computers
- 30m
- Nov 2, 1988
Stephanie Yu discusses snow crystals and their patterns, or ""habits.""
Episode 19: Structures: Running Robots
- 30m
- Nov 3, 1988
Just what are robots, and what are they meant to do? Miguel finds out the truth in a sequence recycled from 1983. The ""running"" element comes from observing animal locomotion.
Episode 20: Structures: Suspended in Air
- 30m
- Nov 4, 1988
Todd introduces bungie jumping the way it began. It talks about the strength of ropes.
Episode 21: Greece: The Journey Begins
- 30m
- Nov 7, 1988
Hopey begins her week in Greece by checking out an island formed by volcanoes.
Episode 22: Greece: Under The Ash
- 30m
- Nov 8, 1988
What is the truth about cities buried in volcanic ash? Hopey finds out a few things about the ancient cities of Io, Ancient Thira, and Akrotiri.
Episode 23: Greece: Before History
- 30m
- Nov 9, 1988
Hopey continues her observations with archaeologists in the ancient city of Akrotiri.
Episode 24: Greece: Sheep & Cheese
- 30m
- Nov 10, 1988
Hopey sees the old and new ways sheep's milk becomes cheese. The Bloodhound Gang is trapped in ""The Case of the Thing in the Trunk"" from Season 1. (Concludes in next episode.)
Episode 25: Greece: The Parthenon
- 30m
- Nov 11, 1988
Hopey finds engineers trying to keep The Parthenon standing, but it's not without catches. The Bloodhound Gang breaks through ""The Case of the Thing in the Trunk.""
Episode 26: Island: Parrot Fish
- 30m
- Nov 14, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. SONG: It's An Island Todd and Debra visit with Jules VanRoy as he studies the Parrot Fish and its importance to the ecology of the coral reef system. Todd and Jules go diving with a special underwater computer to record the activities of the Parrot Fish. Todd and Deborah explain how SCUBA gear works. ANIMATION: How islands are formed Todd and Debra talk about island geology with Eric Nuden from the highest opint on Bonaire Island. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Todd and Debra discuss shoreline geology. This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 27: Island: Lizards
- 30m
- Nov 15, 1988
SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. Todd and Denise Deering, grad student from the University of Vermont, study the Blue-Tailed lizard, a plant-eating lizard. Scientist Song, recycled from weeks before. Debra and Denise Deering go looking for bats in a cave. Todd and Debra go SCUBA diving at night for nocturnal sea creatures. SONG: It's An Island This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 28: Island: Coral
- 30m
- Nov 16, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. SONG: It's An Island Todd and Debra study Coral formation with Marine Biologist Eileen Morse. Todd and Debra help Mary Lasenko map a coral reef. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu explores the remains of a burned-out house. Todd and Debra help archeologist Jay Havaser search one of Bonaire's shelled bays for archaeological artifacts and examine ancient cave paintings on the walls of a cave. Todd and Denise visit a 5th grade school in Bonaire to discover that the students speak up to 5 different languages. This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 29: Island: Flamingos
- 30m
- Nov 17, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu identifies the birds of Huckleberry Island. Debra goes counting flamingoes with a local expert. Todd goes to Bonaire Salt Flats and learns how sea salt is cultivated. Todd and Debra go diving with Dee Skar in one of Bonaire's old peirs and look for dangerous ocean life living in the garbage below. Susan Swigert shows Todd how to do good underwater photography. This show's information is supplied by Chuck N. Thank you, Chuck.
Episode 30: Island: Conch
- 30m
- Nov 18, 1988
Stephanie Yu greets us from Huckleberry Island in New York and describes the location of Bonaire Island in the Netherland Antilles, where Todd and Debra do their parts of the show from. Todd and Debra go diving in a coral reef. SONG: How Do You Get To An Island? Stephanie Yu teaches us that fishing is hunting. Todd and Debra help Robbie Henson, marine biologist, collect wild conch eggs and cultivate conch in the lab.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Antarctica: Getting There

E2 Episode 2: Antarctica: Getting Around

E3 Episode 3: Antarctica: Life On The Edge

E4 Episode 4: Antarctica: Life Under The Ice

E5 Episode 5: Antarctica: The Desert Continent

E6 Episode 6: Your Body: Twins

E7 Episode 7: Your Body: Having a Baby

E8 Episode 8: Your Body: Sleep

E9 Episode 9: Your Body: Spinning

E10 Episode 10: Your Body: Your Health

E11 Episode 11: Australia: Platypus & Echidna

E12 Episode 12: Australia: Moths & Beetles

E13 Episode 13: Australia: Emu & Kookaburra

E14 Episode 14: Australia: Koalas

E15 Episode 15: Australia: Kangaroos

E16 Episode 16: Structures: Bubble, Bubble

E17 Episode 17: Structures: Pipes and Reeds

E18 Episode 18: Structures: Chaos and Computers

E19 Episode 19: Structures: Running Robots

E20 Episode 20: Structures: Suspended in Air

E21 Episode 21: Greece: The Journey Begins

E22 Episode 22: Greece: Under The Ash

E23 Episode 23: Greece: Before History

E24 Episode 24: Greece: Sheep & Cheese

E25 Episode 25: Greece: The Parthenon

E26 Episode 26: Island: Parrot Fish

E27 Episode 27: Island: Lizards

E28 Episode 28: Island: Coral

E29 Episode 29: Island: Flamingos

E30 Episode 30: Island: Conch

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Production

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More like this

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Antarctica: Getting There

E2 Episode 2: Antarctica: Getting Around

E3 Episode 3: Antarctica: Life On The Edge

E4 Episode 4: Antarctica: Life Under The Ice

E5 Episode 5: Antarctica: The Desert Continent

E6 Episode 6: Your Body: Twins

E7 Episode 7: Your Body: Having a Baby

E8 Episode 8: Your Body: Sleep

E9 Episode 9: Your Body: Spinning

E10 Episode 10: Your Body: Your Health

E11 Episode 11: Australia: Platypus & Echidna

E12 Episode 12: Australia: Moths & Beetles

E13 Episode 13: Australia: Emu & Kookaburra

E14 Episode 14: Australia: Koalas

E15 Episode 15: Australia: Kangaroos

E16 Episode 16: Structures: Bubble, Bubble

E17 Episode 17: Structures: Pipes and Reeds

E18 Episode 18: Structures: Chaos and Computers

E19 Episode 19: Structures: Running Robots

E20 Episode 20: Structures: Suspended in Air

E21 Episode 21: Greece: The Journey Begins

E22 Episode 22: Greece: Under The Ash

E23 Episode 23: Greece: Before History

E24 Episode 24: Greece: Sheep & Cheese

E25 Episode 25: Greece: The Parthenon

E26 Episode 26: Island: Parrot Fish

E27 Episode 27: Island: Lizards

E28 Episode 28: Island: Coral

E29 Episode 29: Island: Flamingos

E30 Episode 30: Island: Conch

Fun facts

Episode 1: Antarctica: Getting There

Episode 2: Antarctica: Getting Around

Episode 3: Antarctica: Life On The Edge

Episode 4: Antarctica: Life Under The Ice

Episode 5: Antarctica: The Desert Continent

Episode 6: Your Body: Twins

Episode 7: Your Body: Having a Baby

Episode 8: Your Body: Sleep

Episode 9: Your Body: Spinning

Episode 10: Your Body: Your Health

Episode 11: Australia: Platypus & Echidna

Episode 12: Australia: Moths & Beetles

Episode 13: Australia: Emu & Kookaburra

Episode 14: Australia: Koalas

Episode 15: Australia: Kangaroos

Episode 16: Structures: Bubble, Bubble

Episode 17: Structures: Pipes and Reeds

Episode 18: Structures: Chaos and Computers

Episode 19: Structures: Running Robots

Episode 20: Structures: Suspended in Air

Episode 21: Greece: The Journey Begins

Episode 22: Greece: Under The Ash

Episode 23: Greece: Before History

Episode 24: Greece: Sheep & Cheese

Episode 25: Greece: The Parthenon

Episode 26: Island: Parrot Fish

Episode 27: Island: Lizards

Episode 28: Island: Coral

Episode 29: Island: Flamingos

Episode 30: Island: Conch

Episode 1: Antarctica: Getting There

Episode 2: Antarctica: Getting Around

Episode 3: Antarctica: Life On The Edge

Episode 4: Antarctica: Life Under The Ice

Episode 5: Antarctica: The Desert Continent

Episode 6: Your Body: Twins

Episode 7: Your Body: Having a Baby

Episode 8: Your Body: Sleep

Episode 9: Your Body: Spinning

Episode 10: Your Body: Your Health

Episode 11: Australia: Platypus & Echidna

Episode 12: Australia: Moths & Beetles

Episode 13: Australia: Emu & Kookaburra

Episode 14: Australia: Koalas

Episode 15: Australia: Kangaroos

Episode 16: Structures: Bubble, Bubble

Episode 17: Structures: Pipes and Reeds

Episode 18: Structures: Chaos and Computers

Episode 19: Structures: Running Robots

Episode 20: Structures: Suspended in Air

Episode 21: Greece: The Journey Begins

Episode 22: Greece: Under The Ash

Episode 23: Greece: Before History

Episode 24: Greece: Sheep & Cheese

Episode 25: Greece: The Parthenon

Episode 26: Island: Parrot Fish

Episode 27: Island: Lizards

Episode 28: Island: Coral

Episode 29: Island: Flamingos

Episode 30: Island: Conch