Design Squad

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  • TV-G
  • 2007
  • 2 Seasons
  • 8.4  (31)

Design Squad is a popular television show that first aired on PBS Kids in 2007. The show features a team of young, talented engineers who take on various design challenges and compete against each other to come up with the best solutions. The show is hosted by Thomas Cotter, who guides the young engineers through each challenge, providing them with helpful tips and advice along the way.

The team is made up of six contestants, including Giselle Eng, Krishana House, Joey Nguyen, Natasha Sivananjaiah, Michael Spieler, and Noah Tovares. Each of them has a unique set of skills and expertise, which they use to come up with innovative solutions to each challenge. With the help of Thomas Cotter and the other contestants, they work together to create amazing inventions that are both practical and fun.

Throughout the show, the contestants are given a series of design challenges that test their creativity, problem-solving skills, and engineering prowess. The challenges range from simple tasks such as building a boat that can float, to more complex challenges like designing a water rocket that can reach new heights. The contestants are provided with a limited amount of time and resources to complete each challenge, which adds an element of pressure and competition to the show.

One of the most interesting aspects of the show is the diversity of the contestants. The team members come from different backgrounds and cultures, which adds to the richness of the show. For example, Natasha Sivananjaiah is from Sri Lanka, and brings a unique perspective to the team. Michael Spieler is from Germany, and has a background in robotics, which comes in handy during some of the design challenges.

Despite the competition, the contestants often work together to come up with solutions to the challenges. They share ideas, offer feedback, and collaborate to create the best designs possible. This not only adds to the fun and excitement of the show, but also teaches valuable teamwork and collaboration skills.

The show also features episodes where the contestants help real people with design challenges in their daily lives. For example, they help a young boy with cerebral palsy design a special playground swing that he can use safely. These episodes teach viewers about the importance of using engineering and design to solve real-world problems and make a difference in people's lives.

Overall, Design Squad is a fantastic educational program for kids who are interested in engineering, design, and problem-solving. The show is entertaining, engaging, and informative, and provides viewers with valuable lessons in teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. Whether you're a parent looking for a fun and educational show for your kids, or a young engineer looking for inspiration, Design Squad is definitely worth checking out.

Design Squad is a series that ran for 2 seasons (36 episodes) between February 21, 2007 and on PBS Kids

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Seasons
Escape from Misery Island Part 2
16. Escape from Misery Island Part 2
December 9, 2009
In the final showdown, the teams test their sea legs by building sailboats to race across the open ocean. The captain of the winning team is awarded a $10,000 college scholarship from the Intel Foundation.
Escape from Misery Island Part 1
15. Escape from Misery Island Part 1
December 2, 2009
In the final showdown, the teams test their sea legs by building sailboats to race across the open ocean. The captain of the winning team is awarded a $10,000 college scholarship from the Intel Foundation.
Tour de BBQ
14. Tour de BBQ
November 25, 2009
The competition heats up when Redbones BBQ Restaurant owner, Rob Gregory, challenges the teams to build a bicycle-powered rotisserie.
sNOw Problem? Part 2
13. sNOw Problem? Part 2
July 30, 2009
Come along for the ride as the Design Squads build dry land dog sleds for Jamaican Dog Sled team members Damion Robb and Newton Marshall.
sNOw Problem? Part 1
12. sNOw Problem? Part 1
July 30, 2009
Come along for the ride as the Design Squads build dry land dog sleds for Jamaican Dog Sled team members Damion Robb and Newton Marshall.
Shooting for the Sun
11. Shooting for the Sun
November 8, 2009
It comes down to the buzzer when WNBA players Lindsay Whalen and Tameka Raymond challenge the Design Squads to build T-shirt shooters that reach their arena's upper deck. The winning T-shirt shooter is announced live at a Connecticut Sun home game.
Water Rescue Part 2
10. Water Rescue Part 2
November 1, 2009
The Design Squads build remote-controlled, aquatic pet rescue vehicles for the New Orleans Fire Department.
Water Rescue Part 1
9. Water Rescue Part 1
October 25, 2009
The Design Squads build remote-controlled, aquatic pet rescue vehicles for the New Orleans Fire Department.
Crash-Test Rugby
8. Crash-Test Rugby
October 18, 2009
U.S. Paralympic athlete and wheelchair rugby player Kerri Morgan asks the teams to track her every move on the court by building an automated wheelchair that simulates a defensive player on the attack.
Moving Target
7. Moving Target
October 11, 2009
The Design Squad teams reach new heights by building indestructible, remote-controlled, flying football targets for Nerf toymaker Hasbro. Future football stars judge the designs for the kick-off episode of season three.
Go-Cart Finale Part 2
6. Go-Cart Finale Part 2
June 25, 2008
In this two-part season finale, the teams revamp go-karts in a high-speed off-road race. The fastest go-kart will be featured in MAKE magazine, and the contestant who ends up with the most total points wins a college scholarship provided by the Intel Foundation.
Go-Cart Finale Part 1
5. Go-Cart Finale Part 1
June 18, 2008
In this two-part season finale, the teams revamp go-karts in a high-speed off-road race. The fastest go-kart will be featured in MAKE magazine, and the contestant who ends up with the most total points wins a college scholarship provided by the Intel Foundation.
Hockey Net Target
4. Hockey Net Target
June 11, 2008
They shoot, they score! Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Lashoff challenges the teams to build remote-controlled hockey net targets.
No Crying in Baseball
3. No Crying in Baseball
June 4, 2008
The teams must hit a home run for Del "The Dogman" Christman - local celebrity and hot dog vendor for the Lowell Spinners (a Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox) - who is in need of an onion dispenser to dress up his dogs.
Band Cam
2. Band Cam
May 28, 2008
There's nothing like the World Music rhythms of Zili Misik to send the DESIGN SQUAD teams into an artistic groove. The eight-member all-female band challenges the teams to create remote-controlled aerial camera systems to cover their live performance.
Aquatic Robots
1. Aquatic Robots
May 21, 2008
Make way for Super Duck Excursions! Christine Lee, guide for the Boston-based amphibious touring vehicle company, challenges the teams to create an underwater-radio-controlled robot to add a level of excitement to her narrated tour.
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Where to Watch Design Squad
Design Squad is available for streaming on the PBS Kids website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Design Squad on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    February 21, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (31)
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