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Newton's Apple

1983·Show
195Episodes in15Seasons

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Technology

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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Newton's Apple is an American educational television program produced and developed by KTCA, and distributed to PBS stations in the United States that ran from 1983 to 1999. The show's title is based on the rumor of Isaac Newton sitting under a tree and an apple falling near him—or, more popularly, on his head—prompting him to ponder what makes things fall, leading to the development of his theory of gravitation. The show was produced by Twin Cities Public Television. For most of the run, the show's theme song was Ruckzuck by Kraftwerk, later remixed by Absolute Music. Later episodes of the show featured an original song. An occasional short feature appeared called "Science of the Rich and Famous" in which celebrities appeared to explain a science principle.
Educational ScienceFamily-Friendly LearningSTEM ExplorationPop Culture IntegrationInformative SegmentsAccessible KnowledgeCuriosity-SparkingWholesome ContentNostalgic

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Is Newton's Apple worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Newton's Apple have?

15 seasons

It has 15 seasons with 195 episodes.

When did Newton's Apple air?

It ran from 1983 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Newton's Apple in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.