"Numb3rs" (2005)TV series 2005-????

Creators:

Nicolas Falacci
Cheryl Heuton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown

Release Date:

23 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Working for the FBI, a mathematician uses equations to help solve various crimes.

Plot Keywords:

Female Agent | Father Son Relationship | Family Relationships | Intentionally Misspelled Title | Federal Agent

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Sept. 12

10:00 PM

CBS

Pay to Play

#4.17

Cast

David Krumholtz	...	Charlie Eppes / ... (82 episodes, 2005-2008)
Rob Morrow	...	Don Eppes (80 episodes, 2005-2008)
Judd Hirsch	...	Alan Eppes (80 episodes, 2005-2008)
Alimi Ballard	...	David Sinclair (76 episodes, 2005-2008)
Peter MacNicol	...	Dr. Larry Fleinhardt (69 episodes, 2005-2008)
Navi Rawat	...	Amita Ramanujan (68 episodes, 2005-2008)
Diane Farr	...	Megan Reeves (64 episodes, 2005-2008)
Dylan Bruno	...	Colby Granger (61 episodes, 2005-2008)

Also Known As:

Num3ers (USA) (promotional title)
Numbers (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

43 min | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:M (season 3) | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

CBS Paramount Network Television

Trivia:

The university Cal Sci is modeled on the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, developing characters loosely based on a Caltech professor and students. Portions of the series have been filmed on the Caltech campus. Gary Lorden, the chairman of the math department at Caltech, consults for the show. The pilot episode was screened at Caltech as well, receiving a standing ovation at the end.

Quotes:

Alan Eppes: Old man?
Charlie Eppes: I use it strictly as a term of endearment, Father.
Alan Eppes: Well, get ready, my little boy, 'cause this old man is gonna kick your ass.
Charlie Eppes: What are ya gonna do? You gonna cheat again?
Alan Eppes: I'm getting the Scrabble board.
[Alan walks away and Charlie has a terrified look on his face]
Charlie Eppes: Uh. uh... Th... Scrabble's missing a piece!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "TV Land Confidential: Locations (#2.5)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Once in a Lifetime

Finally, something on television that makes you THINK!

With all the reality shows and formulaic sitcoms and extreme violence (including gore) on television nowadays I have to say finding this little gem was indeed refreshing and proves that there are still creative spirits out in the world of TV conceptual development and developing interesting scripts. The eloquence of Math and it's relation to practically everything we encounter in our everyday, mundane lives is depicted in layman's terms through what most of us non-academic types need - visual clues - in other words "acting". This series, hopefully longer lived than the ones I fall in love with and end up being canceled by the second season, reminds me of a book my husband gave me more than 20 years ago called "Godel, Escher, Bach". The close ties between math, art and music and essentially life! The casting is excellent, Judd Hirsch has always been a favorite, ever since 'Taxi' and 'Dear John'; Rob Morrow is a fine actor whom we haven't seen enough of since the days of 'Northern Exposure' and David Krumholtz is wonderful, as the young genius who sees the world the the not so myopic eyes of a Mathematician, his lack of sarcasm and sweet sense of family love for his Father and Brother are all endearing qualities. Who would have thought, a family oriented show in the guise of a mystery thriller series. Tony and Ridley Scott were no surprise as being integral to setting this show up on the small screen, I just hope it gets fair air time and more advertising so we can enjoy many more episodes to come. By the way, the person who commented against this show being "too Jewish" was right on the mark! This show is not about a Jewish family, it is about a family that functions with love and respect without the presence of a Mother figure and it is about solving crimes using one's head, rather than a weapon straight off. I hope to see more television shows like this soon!