The Way Things Work was a short-lived television series based on the best-selling book of the same name by David Macaulay.
- Created by
- Diego Zamora
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 26 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Rolling Stones
Jan 6, 200413 min
When a mammoth stampede ruins the village, the islanders try to build decent roads, using large boulders. Topics covered: inclined planes, wedges.
- 2S1 E2
A See Saw World
Jan 13, 200410 min
To win a 'heaviest mammoth' competition, the islanders build makeshift scales of logs and rocks to weigh them. Topics covered: levers.
- 3S1 E3
Take a Mammoth to Water
Jan 20, 200410 min
The mammoths need their monthly washing, but the islanders cannot persuade them to bathe, until the Inventor suggests the use of winches and wheels. Topics covered: wheels and axles.
- 4S1 E4
Fun at the Fair
Jan 27, 200410 min
Saddened by the failure of the previous year's event, Olive endeavours to ensure that Mammoth Island's annual funfair is filled with exciting attractions. Topics covered: belts and gears.
- 5S1 E5
A Knight's Tale
Feb 3, 200410 min
In a slight parody of the Chaucer story of the same name, the islanders and a visiting knight attempt to rescue Brenda from the top of an observation tower. Topics covered: screws.
- 6S1 E6
Pulleys
Feb 10, 200410 min
The islanders' supply of mammoth milk is running out, and they attempt to raise the mammoths from the ground for milking. Topics covered: pulleys.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Way Things Work?
- The Way Things Work is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Way Things Work are there?
- The Way Things Work has 1 season and 26 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Way Things Work?
- The Way Things Work has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 1, 2004.
- Who stars in The Way Things Work?
- The Way Things Work stars Peter Lustig.
