"Numb3rs" (2005) TV series 2005-????

Creators:

Nicolas Falacci
Cheryl Heuton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

23 tammikuu 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Mathematician | Mathematics | FBI | Science | Father Son Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Dec. 29	4:00 AM	TNT	Primacy	#4.7
Tue. Dec. 29	5:00 AM	TNT	Tabu	#4.8

Cast

David Krumholtz	...	Charlie Eppes / ... (114 episodes, 2005-2010)
Rob Morrow	...	Don Eppes (113 episodes, 2005-2010)
Judd Hirsch	...	Alan Eppes (110 episodes, 2005-2010)
Alimi Ballard	...	David Sinclair (109 episodes, 2005-2010)
Navi Rawat	...	Amita Ramanujan (97 episodes, 2005-2010)
Peter MacNicol	...	Dr. Larry Fleinhardt / ... (92 episodes, 2005-2010)
Dylan Bruno	...	Colby Granger (90 episodes, 2005-2010)
Diane Farr	...	Megan Reeves (60 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

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | New Zealand:M (season 3) | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Australia:MA (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Barry Schindel Company, The

Trivia:

David Krumholtz grew up in Rego Park, New York and did his first commercial for a Forest Hills restaurant. Rob Morrow played Dr. Joel Fleischman from Forest Hills. Judd Hirsch played John Lacey who lived in Rego Park. Forest Hills and Rego Park are two adjoining areas in Queens New York.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Don Eppes: Three, two, one; execute!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.46)" (2008)

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!