3-2-1 Contact Extra — Season 1, Episode 2: The Rotten Truth
Kids, Family • 30 min • 1 season, 10 episodes
Episode synopsis
“The Rotten Truth” explores the hidden world of germs, hygiene, and disease prevention, showing how everyday habits can either spread illness or help stop it. Through real‑life demonstrations, interviews with medical experts, and on‑location reporting, the episode breaks down how bacteria and viruses grow, how contamination happens, and why simple actions—like handwashing and proper food handling—make a major difference. Designed to give teens practical, science‑based insight, the special encourages awareness, responsibility, and healthier choices in daily life.
About 3-2-1 Contact Extra
3-2-1 Contact Extra is a collection of documentary‑style specials produced by the Children’s Television Workshop as an extension of the science series 3‑2‑1 Contact. Aired between 1989 and 1992, the specials were designed for older children and teenagers, tackling real‑world issues through science, personal stories, and expert insight. Each episode focused on a single topic—ranging from public health and environmental challenges to adolescence and social pressures—using interviews, on‑location reporting, and first‑person narratives. The series aimed to help young viewers understand complex subjects with clarity, honesty, and practical relevance.