Popular Mechanics for Kis (sometimes shortened to PMK) was a Canadian children's television series, based on the magazine Popular Mechanics. The show's purpose was to teach young kids how things work. It aired between 1997 and 2001 on Global. It is most notable for starting the careers of Elisha Cuthbert, Tyler Kyte (who has started by the second series) and Jay Baruchel. Jay was replaced after season 1 by Tyler Kyte. They were later joined by Vanessa Lengies, though none of her segments featured the other cast members. It currently airs on Discovery Kids Canada and BBC Kids. It also starred Charles Powell as Charlie.