Watch How and Why

2009
2 Seasons
6.8 (77)

How and Why is a dramatic series that mixes comedy and drama. It's about a man who hosts a children's television show dedicated to teaching kids about science. One day, the show is cancelled and the man is forced to come up with a new television program. He ends up creating a program with supernatural aspects. The man's career is hampered by the fact that he is socially clueless and has, while being a genius, has trouble connecting with others.

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Seasons

26. The Oceans

March 8, 2010

The sea is a priceless treasure. Countless species of creature, from the blue whale to the sea anemone and the stingray to the coral polyp, live in the world's seas.

25. Treasure Hunt

March 1, 2010

Gold and silver, gemstones, valuable works of art, jewelry -- countless treasures, small and large, lie under the ground or in sunken ships at the bottom of the sea, just waiting for a lucky treasure hunter to come and find them.

24. Food and Nourishment

February 15, 2010

Enjoying good food with family or friends -- it's delicious and it's a lot of fun! But food is also essential for our survival: it supplies us with our daily energy and nutrients for our bodies.

23. The Vikings

February 8, 2010

They appeared as if from nowhere in their longboats, terrorizing the coasts and plundered everything they could get their hands on.

22. Pyramids

February 1, 2010

The Pyramids of Giza -- these massive monuments to the Pharaohs of Egypt were built almost 5,000 years ago on the west bank of the Nile.

21. Deserts

January 25, 2010

Deserts cover one third of the earth's surface. They range from sandy deserts to salt deserts and volcanic deserts.

20. Polar Regions

January 18, 2010

The North and South Poles of our planet are covered by vast, thick white sheets of ice. The Polar regions are among the most inhospitable to life on earth because of their icy temperatures, but they are still home to numerous animals.

19. On the Farm

January 11, 2010

Jakob lives in a big city, and shops at his local supermarket. He wonders where all our food actually comes from.

18. Bears

January 4, 2010

From powerful grizzlies to majestic polar bears and shy pandas - bears are totally fascinating! Wildlife film expert Andreas Kieling has probably spent more time with bears than anyone else...

17. Gladiators

December 28, 2009

The famous duels fought by gladiators in the arena in Ancient Rome were almost always a fight to the death.

16. Treasures of the Earth

December 21, 2009

Gold and diamonds, as well as coal and salt, those planet treasures often lie buried deep under the Earth and must be mined to be brought into the day light.

15. Germany

December 14, 2009

From the Germanic tribes up till now, the Germans look back over a distinctive and rich history.

14. Money

December 7, 2009

Money rules the worlds as the saying goes. Everyone of us needs money for the daily life.

13. Phenomena

November 30, 2009

Man relies on his five senses and his intellect. Yet, it is astonishing how easily we are misled and deceived by optical illusions.

12. Sports

November 23, 2009

On your marks, get set, go! Sport has always been among the most loved past times of the young and old. The first Olympic Games took place in Greece about 2800 years ago.

11. Exploring Nature

November 16, 2009

How and Why is on an exciting discovery tour to amazing natural landscapes. On the North Sea we study the coast life, go on a trip on the Watt sands and visit a seal station.

10. The Police

November 9, 2009

Day to day the police care for safety and order. How and Why accompanies German police officers and members of the American Highway patrol during an action packed working day.

9. Fire Brigade

November 2, 2009

With a blue light and an alarm siren the Fire Engines race to their destination. Brave men and women risk their lives in order to save people and extinguish fires.

8. Inventions and Bionics

October 26, 2009

Inventions and bionics present exciting inventions in human history. Which influences do these inventions have on us up to this day?

7. Climate

October 19, 2009

Our climate is an exciting very present subject, which touches and affects all mankind on our planet. We accompany a scientist at his work and discover how to measure the climate.

6. Stars

October 12, 2009

The stars, thousands and thousands of tiny lights that shine in the heavens night after night. Impossibly far away and yet seemingly close enough to grasp.

5. Pets

October 5, 2009

All over the world, people keep the most varied pets for pure enjoyment. Every animal has its own special needs, its pros and cons.

4. Energy

September 28, 2009

What is energy? Where do we use it in our lives? We find out where energy, that we daily use, comes from. We explain the chain reaction behind the simple flick of a light switch.

3. The Sun

September 21, 2009

The sun: she is the centre of our solar system, the star around which everything revolves. Thanks to our sun, all life on earth evolved, and with her, it will also one day end.

2. Zoo Animals

September 14, 2009

In Zoo Animals we peep behind the bars of the cage. On our expedition through the zoo, we accompany an animal doctor and animal keeper during their work.