Parents' Guide to America's Greatest Makers

The compelling series spotlights inventions people are constructing with the help of STEM and highlights how creative and innovative uses of technology have real-world applications. It also stresses how important it is to think about how each product will be marketed to consumers, most of whom are more concerned about how it will help them in their daily lives than the technology behind it. Meanwhile, much like its sister series Shark Tank, the costs associated with mass production, potential profit margins, and patent protections are a factor in determining which invention merits investment.

While it's a promotional vehicle for Intel, the show's focus on invention and technology will appeal to makers of all ages, especially those who are tech-driven. Adding interest are some of the guest judges, including known celebs such as NBA champion Kenny Smith, Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe, and neuroscientist and The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik, all of whom have some sort of science, manufacturing, or investment backgrounds. Viewers who like watching entrepreneurs competing for cash won't be disappointed, but the show may get folks from all walks of life to think differently about science and technology and inspire them to learn more about it.