Annedroids is one of those rare kids' shows that actually delivers on educational content without being boring about it. An 11-year-old girl building androids in a secret junkyard? That's the kind of premise that makes science feel accessible and cool.

The show explicitly focuses on real-life scientific solutions, which means your kid might actually learn something between episodes of whatever else they're watching. The friendship storyline (befriending the quirky genius kid) adds emotional depth without getting after-school-special about it.

The main caveat: it's from 2014 and can be hard to find. Production values are decent but not Pixar-level, and some kids weaned on high-octane animation might find the pacing slower. But for STEM-curious kids, especially those who like building and tinkering, this is a solid find. The girl-scientist protagonist is a bonus in a field still dominated by boy inventors in media.