"Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" is an American live action/animated television series based on the Carmen Sandiego computer games. The show originally aired from February 5, 1994, to January 2, 1999, on FOX's Fox Kids Network. It follows the story of Carmen Sandiego, an international thief who leads the criminal organization V.I.L.E. and steals treasures worldwide, leaving clues for ACME agents Zack and Ivy to track her down. Carmen was once an ACME agent herself but turned rogue seeking greater challenges, and she has a strong code of ethics in her thefts. The series portrays her more as an anti-hero over time, sometimes even helping the agents against common enemies

. Additionally, "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" is also the title of the original 1985 educational video game that inspired the franchise. In the game, players act as ACME detectives tracking Carmen's henchmen and eventually Carmen herself across various global locations by solving geography-based clues. The game features 30 countries and cities worldwide, and the goal is to catch Carmen before time runs out

. There is also a Google Earth interactive game version where players track Carmen Sandiego as she steals treasures like the Crown Jewels from London, continuing the theme of global pursuit

. In summary, Carmen Sandiego is a fictional character who is "on Earth" traveling around the world, stealing treasures, and evading capture in various media including TV shows, video games, and interactive experiences. The essence of "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?" is a worldwide chase across many countries and cities.