Episode 1
How Do You Make Music?
26m10.0 / 10
After tumbling into a tuba, the StoryBots enter a magical, musical wonderland. John Legend guest-stars as the King of Music.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Legend, Nate Theis, Jim Meskimen, Eric Bauza
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
Where Do Planets Come From?
28m
The 'Bots blast off into outer space to learn how planets are made -- and what they're made of. Zoe Saldana guest-stars as an astronomy professor.
Episode credits
Guest stars Zoe Saldaña
Episode 3
Why Do People Look Different?
28m
No two people are exactly alike, thanks to a little thing called DNA. Reggie Watts guest-stars as a nurse who explains it all.
Episode credits
Directed by Edlyn CapulongWritten by Eddie West, Gregg Spiridellis, Evan Spiridellis, Henock LebsekalGuest stars Reggie Watts, Nate Theis, Jim Meskimen
Episode 4
Why Do We Have to Recycle?
29m
A trip to a landfill teeming with trash teaches the StoryBots the importance of recycling. Tony Hale guest-stars as the owner of a sorting facility.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tony Hale
Episode 5
How Do Cell Phones Work?
25m
To see how cell phones work, the StoryBots hop inside one. Jennifer Garner guest-stars as a cell tower switching-station operator.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jennifer Garner
Episode 6
What Happens When You Flush the Toilet?
28m
We use the toilet every day, but how does it work -- and where does our waste go? Jason Sudeikis guest-stars as a plumber in the know.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jason Sudeikis
Episode 7
Where Does Chocolate Come From?
28m
The StoryBots jump into a vending machine to find out where candy bars come from. Alyssa Milano guest-stars as a chocolatier.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alyssa Milano
Episode 8
How Do Eyes See?
29mfinale
The StoryBots brave a castle on a dark and stormy night to understand how eyesight works. Maria Bamford guest-stars as an eccentric scientist.
Episode credits
Guest stars Maria Bamford
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