Episode 1
Space Rocks
25m
DescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.
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Weird But True!
20163 seasons5.0 / 10
The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Weird But True! premiered September 5, 2016. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Storm Chasers
25m
Charlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.
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Episode 3
Sunken Treasure
25m
Charlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.
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Episode 4
Dog Days
25m
Charlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.
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Episode 5
Sharks!
25m
The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.
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Episode 6
Animal Headgear
25m
Animal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.
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Episode 7
Survival 101
25m
Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.
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Episode 8
Alaska's Animals
25m
Animals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.
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Episode 9
Buggin' Out
25m
Spiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.
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Episode 10
Animal Invaders
25m
Invasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.
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Episode 11
Sense-Abilities
25m
Humans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.
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Episode 12
Roller Coasters
25m
Charlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.
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Episode 13
Kirby the Falconer
25m
Kirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.
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Episode 14
Caves
25m
Charlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.
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Episode 15
Action Sports
25m
Charlie and Kirby are off to California to meet some of the most innovative minds on the planet: action sports athletes who have to train like athletes but think like engineers -- and Charlie and Kirby design and execute their own tricks.
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Episode 16
The Case of the Stolen Bike
25m
A heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case!
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Episode 17
Astronauts
25mfinale
Charlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS!
Where to watch Weird But True!Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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More about Weird But True!
Cast
Charlie EngelmanSelf
Kirby EngelmanSelf
Credits
- Created by
- Brandon Gulish
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 45
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
National GeographicUnited States
Disney+
Steve Rotfeld ProductionsUnited States
Themes
meetingscience fact