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The Grand [Canyon] Finale | Sophie's ELECTRIC Road Trip Part 8

25m 22s

The Grand Canyon sends Sophie into full science mode, while Las Vegas reminds her why she became an educator. Historic Route 66 hints at the future of family roadtrips… and then it’s home to Los Angeles, to celebrate Sophie’s biggest experiment yet: driving an electric car coast-to-coast-to-coast across the USA, searching for science, solutions, wonder, and hope.

Aired: 08/30/26
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