The Zula Patrol (NBC, PBS, qubo)

My 5 yo son loves this program. I love it too. The aliens are always kind, and teach him so much about space and science. They do different places in the universe to help out others in need, and along the way there are wonderful lessons in humanity and science. He's learned things that even I didn't know. Concepts that I wouldn't really think to teach him like how shadows change throughout the day, what simple machines are and how they work (lever, pulley, incline plane). At pre-school on his day to "share" he brought in a placemat with the planets and proceeded to tell all his classmates about the planets (he named them all), which one had moons, which are gas vs. rock planets, why Pluto is on the "maybe" list of planets and so much more. It truly amazed me, and all the other moms too!!!! I didn't know he was absorbing so much from this show. He still loves it, but has seen every episode so many times and there aren't lots of new episodes being added. He'll now request other shows that are new to him. But we still come back to Zula Patrol and he is still mesmerized by Captain Bula, Molto, and Zeter. I don't let him watch the Star Wars movies (that many of his friends do watch), so having all this information about space levels the knowledge field for him. His friends might know all the Star War characters, but he knows about space! I actually put it on every now and then for review. I'm hoping that he won't forget all the science he learned on this program.

I love this show, so good for all ages. This show is mainly meant to teach kids science topics, but yet, it can be absolutely funny!!! Like other spacey cartoons like Space Goofs (no longer airing, I want this show back) and Atomic Betty (how dare you Cartoon Network hooligans cancel this show, bring it back), Zula Patrol is also good and spacey (like SG and Atomic), not to mention, good wholesome (scientific) fun for all!!! I not letting ZP out of my sight, I don't want it to go the Cartoon Graveyard (where SG and Atomic ended up) too quickly.

The Zula Patrol blasts off every Saturday morning in our living room to bring us fun new ideas and adventures. It is on only once a week here, and we really wish it was on more often! Best loved are Wiggy and Wizzy the little space "bees" that save the day for Zula. Many good ideas that inspire the Multo Moment which teaches about astronomy and science . Very colorful and artfully combines silly and smart. (An apt combo for our family, and maybe yours too?)Villain DarkT is more funny than scary--which is good. He is always thwarted, and there is no violence other rhan a few big messes made. We love Dark T's talking toupee. (A sarcastic fuzzy pet who lives on his bald head.) Cute cute cute.

Its appropriate for for the age group but can be too cheesy and wimpy. I appreciate what its trying to do but my daughter does not seem interested in it at all.