Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show expands the original movie concept into a weekly family sitcom where Wayne Szalinski's inventing habit generates a steady stream of chaotic mishaps. Peter Scolari plays Wayne, who keeps creating gadgets and gizmos that lead to unpredictable scale-related problems and other science-driven accidents the family must resolve. Episodes vary from backyard miniature escapades to larger set pieces that mix practical props with digital effects to portray size changes. Diane, children Amy and Nick, and Chief Jake McKenna recur as the core group, and the series favors lighthearted action, slapstick, and plain family moments without altering the film's basic premise.

The series was created by Ed Ferrara, Kevin Murphy and Stuart Gordon, premiered in first-run syndication on September 1, 1997, and ran three seasons and 66 episodes, filmed mainly in Calgary with main studios at Currie Barracks.

As a late-90s syndicated spin-off it kept the shrinking gimmick alive for a new generation, bringing franchise visuals to TV audiences. It also introduced the franchise to households who missed the theatrical release. Kids' networks and nostalgic viewers still recall its oversized-set sequences and family-focused tone.

Critical response was mixed, with modest user ratings and some praise for its energetic physical comedy. On fan sites it averages 5.7/10 from 35 votes. Reviewers and viewers noted the episodic reset formula, which kept stakes low but let each installment try a different invention gag, and recurring themes include curiosity, the consequences of unchecked invention, sibling teamwork, and slapstick problem solving.

The show did not earn major industry awards, yet a three-season run in first-run syndication signaled steady enough viewership to sustain production. While it never reached the cultural prominence of the original film, reruns and home video availability helped it hold a modest place in the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids franchise for fans who enjoyed family-friendly, effects-driven antics.