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Little creatures teach STEM subjects in a fun way for kids.
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The Fixies
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Based on 29 parent reviews
Parents say the show is praised for its engaging educational content focusing on STEM subjects, effectively capturing the attention of children, with some noting that their kids learn significant scientific concepts from it. However, many parents express concerns regarding its portrayal of gender roles and messaging, labeling it as sexist, with implications that can reinforce outdated stereotypes, alongside themes that some find inappropriate for younger audiences.
- educational content
- gender stereotypes
- inappropriate themes
- engaging for kids
- criticism on messaging
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 3 kid reviews
What's the Story?
That screw you find lying on the floor that goes to something but not sure what it is? That's a FIXIE! This show plays with the idea that these screws found in everyone's living quarters are actually tiny creatures that pop into and out of computers, vacuum cleaners, ovens, and more, to fix things that aren't working right. This show aims to teach viewers how things in their daily lives work. Characters explore items such as scales, mirrors, vacuums, thermometers, etc.
Is It Any Good?
This animated show is both educational and entertaining from a STEAM point of view. The Fixies are engaging and humorous, with various personalities, and their adventures clearly teach viewers how things work in a fun way. The episode storylines are also entertaining and interesting to young viewers. While the episodes support a STEAM curriculum and do a fantastic job laying out the mechanics in simple, easy-to-understand ways with great visuals, there are a few issues that pull down this show's educational value. The main character does some things that should not be mimicked by viewers, such as lying to parents, playing with hairdryers, calling other characters names, and inhaling helium to change his voice, to name a few.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the technology and machinery being featured in an episode of The Fixies, and search for additional videos on the workings of those items.
Kids: What was the main item that was featured in the episode? Did you know how that item worked before viewing the episode? What types of things did Tom do that should not be done at home?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 2010
- Network : Kids Central
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : STEM
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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