Episode 1
How Do Computers Work?
24m
The StoryBots climb inside a computer to learn about input, output and processing. Snoop Dogg guest-stars as a tech-savvy operating system.
Episode credits
Guest stars Snoop Dogg
TV series
Ask the Storybots
2016TV-Y4 seasons7.0 / 10
Based on the award-winning educational apps, the StoryBots are curious little creatures who live in the world beneath our screens and go on fun adventures to help answer kids' questions, like how night happens or why we need to brush our teeth.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Ask the Storybots premiered August 12, 2016. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Based on the award-winning educational apps, the StoryBots are curious little creatures who live in the world beneath our screens and go on fun adventures to help answer kids' questions, like how night happens or why we need to brush our teeth.
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Episode 2
Why Can't I Eat Dessert All the Time?
28m
A piece of broccoli and a rebellious cupcake teach the StoryBots about proper nutrition. Christina Applegate guest-stars as a bakery owner.
Episode credits
Guest stars Christina Applegate
Episode 3
How Many Types of Animals Are There?
28m
The StoryBots take on an awfully big task: counting every kind of animal there is. Kristen Schaal guest-stars as a biologist.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kristen Schaal
Episode 4
How Do Ears Hear?
26m
A talking boombox turns it up to show the StoryBots how ears help us hear. Ali Wong guest-stars as an all-knowing brain.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ali Wong
Episode 5
How Do Volcanoes Work?
26m
The StoryBots help the lead of a subterranean musical deal with the pressures of fame. David Koechner guest-stars as a pirate.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Koechner
Episode 6
What Is Electricity?
25m
To find out where electricity comes from, the StoryBots go straight to the source. Edward Norton guest-stars as an electronics salesman.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edward Norton
Episode 7
How Do Flowers Grow?
27m
The StoryBots get a bug's-eye view of a flower's journey, from seed to bloom. David Cross guest-stars as Bang's free-spirited pal.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Cross
Episode 8
How Do People Catch a Cold?
27mfinale
The StoryBots travel to the Land of the Lymph to learn how a cold virus spreads. Wanda Sykes guest-stars as a doctor with the sniffles.
Episode credits
Directed by Jacob StreileinWritten by Eddie West, Gregg Spiridellis, Evan Spiridellis, Nate TheisGuest stars Wanda Sykes, Nora King, Jim Meskimen, Nate Theis, Randy Crenshaw
Episode information updated Sep 22, 2026
Available now in United States
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More about Ask the Storybots
Cast
Judy GreerBeep (voice)
Fred TatascioreBang (voice)Jeff GillBing (voice)
Gregg SpiridellisBoop (voice)
Evan SpiridellisHap
Erin FitzgeraldBo / Roxy / Eardrum / Stapes (voice)
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Jay LenoCredits
- Created by
- Evan Spiridellis, Gregg Spiridellis
- Written by
- Evan Spiridellis, Gregg Spiridellis, Eddie West, Nate Theis, Henock Lebsekal
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 22
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
JibJab Media
Themes
3d animation