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3-2-1 Contact

1980 – 1988Show7 seasons223 episodesNR

FamilyKids
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A hopeful, wholesome kids series about everyday modern life and technology.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

3-2-1 Contact is an American science educational television show that aired on PBS from 1980 to 1988, and an adjoining children's magazine. The show, a production of the Children's Television Workshop, teaches scientific principles and their applications. Dr. Edward G. Atkins, who was responsible for much of the scientific content of the show, felt that the TV program wouldn't replace a classroom but would open the viewers to ask questions about the scientific purpose of things.

Feels like

  • Educational Science Show
  • For Kids and Teens
  • Encourages Curiosity
  • STEM Focused
  • Positive Role Models
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Family Friendly
  • Accessible Science

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ozzie Alfonso
Written by
Franklin Getchel, Tish Rabe, Luis Santeiro
Produced by
Ozzie Alfonso, Kenneth Fink, Patti Kaplan

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Facts

January 14, 1980 · November 18, 1988 · Ended

First aired
January 14, 1980
Last aired
November 18, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 223 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is 3-2-1 Contact worth watching?"

Questions about 3-2-1 Contact

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 3-2-1 Contact worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 8.2).

Is 3-2-1 Contact okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch 3-2-1 Contact?

112 h

About 112 hours: 223 episodes in 7 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1988.

Will I feel good after watching 3-2-1 Contact?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch 3-2-1 Contact?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.