Did I Mention Invention?
Alie Ward brings viewers fascinating stories of invention while shining a light on everyday innovators. With each episode, Alie will present reports of human ingenuity and inspiration from around the United States and in some cases, around the world. Viewers will learn about innovators young and old, what it takes to bring their vision to life, and little-known facts about the history and process of invention and innovation.
- 2018-2020
- 2 seasons
- The CW
- Family
Alie Ward brings viewers fascinating stories of invention while shining a light on everyday innovators. With each episode, Alie will present reports of human ingenuity and inspiration from around the United States and in some cases, around the world. Viewers will learn about innovators young and old, what it takes to bring their vision to life, and little-known facts about the history and process of invention and innovation.
Season 1 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Underwater Jetski
Sat, Oct 6, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: The jet ski submarine breaching the sea. The vinyl record re-revolution taking over the recording industry. The soccer ball creating electricity in underdeveloped nations. And, the invention safely removing creepy crawly things from your home.
Episode 2
Pony Play
Sat, Oct 13, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: Horses having a ball. The artists who create our fonts. The headphones helping us sleep at night. And, lighting off the grid homes with soda bottles.
Episode 3
Football Robot
Sat, Oct 20, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: College innovators tackling a heady problem. The watchmaking school keeping us ticking. Unshrinking sweaters accidentally washed. And, the Doomsday Seed Vault insuring the world's future.
Episode 4
Balancing Rocks
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: The artist balancing boulders. The 10 second Spielberg of viral videos. The future of tube travel. And, streaming sweetness from a sticky spigot.
Episode 5
Wheelchairs for Pets
Sat, Nov 3, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: The family making the wheels for disabled pets. Staying in touch when phones don't work. Raising funds for your inventions. And, using sound waves to put out fires.
Episode 6
Wrist Concert Lights
Sat, Nov 10, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: The wristband lights that have become part of concert entertainment. The Girls App Camp teaching tech. The travel jacket with a pocket for everything. And, the mom down under lighting your throat.
Episode 7
Correcting Color Blindness
Sat, Nov 17, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: The glasses allowing the color blind to see colors. The teen inventors of the Smart Steering Wheel. 3D printing clothes. And, the movie actress who helped invent how we communicate.
Episode 8
Animal Movie Magic
Sat, Nov 24, 2018
Host Alie Ward shows us: The movie makers safely putting animal in films. The briefcase scooter getting you to your meeting on time. The technology helping you raise your baby. And, removing plastic from our oceans.
Episode 9
Bowling Ball Math Lesson
Sat, Jan 19, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The original video doorbell connected to your smartphone. A garage full of engineers creating a self driving car kit. Teaching the science of gravity with bowling balls. And, the water roller saving time and necks in Africa.
Episode 10
Sit With Us App
Sat, Jan 26, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: An app that allows teens in school to find lunchtime friends. The new clothing fabric that can charge your phone. The jet powered surfboard. And, robotic birds making airports safer.
Episode 11
Football Fever
Sat, Feb 2, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The overhead stadium camera giving you a birds eye view of the game. The TV magic showing the first down line. The highest tech stadium in the game. And, the mouth guard aimed at preventing concussion injuries.
Episode 12
Monster Video Walls
Sat, Feb 9, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The video artists giving us massive projections. Earbuds that filter out what you don't want to hear. Scientists growing lungs in a lab. And, a teen trio speeding up seedlings.
Episode 13
Honey Invention
Sat, Feb 16, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The jet ski submarine breaching the sea. The artist balancing boulders. Horses having a ball. And, streaming sweetness from a sticky spigot.
Episode 14
Fire Gel
Sat, Feb 23, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The firefighting gel dousing the flames. Repelling sharks with a magnetic field. The tech helping park. And, the Bluetooth toothbrush keeping your mouth clean.
Episode 15
Robot Snake
Sat, Apr 27, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The fish finder on your phone. The app keeping track of your sleep. The snake robot slithering to the rescue. And, the Jetman.
Episode 16
Digital Camera Inventor
Sat, May 4, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The man who invented the digital camera. How facial recognition is helping shopping. Solar Roads to power our world. And, the advice from our past inventors.
Episode 17
Doomsday Seed Vault
Sat, May 11, 2019
Host Alie Ward shows us: The family making the wheels for disabled pets. College innovators tackling a heady problem. The wristband lights that have become part of concert entertainment. And, the Doomsday Seed Vault insuring the world's future.