The ABC initially wanted to show it as part of their schools programming, but this never happened for unknown reasons.

The series did air internationally and was translated into several languages, and within Australia, it was later released on home video by the ABC in 1995.

Each episode explores a different concept; the transmission of sound, levers, pulleys, magnetism, gravity, siphons, evaporation, reflection and dispersion of light, friction, and requirements for growth.

Despite being relatively obscure and never airing in Australia, Boffins was broadcast in various countries around the world - including Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Brunei, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Canada, The Middle East, Africa and possibly elsewhere.

The series was also released in the United States and Canada as a set of educational videos, which were only available to schools and universities.