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Numb3rs 2005

“We all use Math every day.”

★ 7.0/10 · 443 votes TV-14 CrimeDramaMystery 6 seasons · 118 eps Canceled
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What is Numb3rs?

Numb3rs is an American crime drama television series that originally aired on the CBS network. Created by Nicolas Falacci and Cheryl Heuton, the program ran from January 23, 2005, until March 12, 2010.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Canceled
Episodes
118
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Jan 23, 2005
Last aired
Mar 12, 2010
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Crime #Drama #Mystery
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Numb3rs is an American crime drama television series that originally aired on the CBS network. Created by Nicolas Falacci and Cheryl Heuton, the program ran from January 23, 2005, until March 12, 2010. Over the course of its broadcast history, the show spanned six seasons and produced a total of 118 episodes. The narrative follows the professional partnership between FBI Special Agent Don Eppes, played by Rob Morrow, and his brother, Charlie Eppes, played by David Krumholtz. Charlie is a college mathematics genius who is recruited by his brother to assist in solving a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles. Inspired by actual cases and experiences, the series depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics, allowing the characters to approach investigations from a unique perspective. The main cast also includes Judd Hirsch and Alimi Ballard. The show explores how the brothers pool their divergent skills to crack cases, highlighting the integration of analytical theory into traditional law enforcement methods.

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“An FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve challenging crimes in Los Angeles.”

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  • unique premise blending math and law enforcement
  • focus on sibling dynamics
Keep in mind
  • contains complex mathematical concepts
  • follows a traditional procedural format

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas that incorporate analytical and scientific problem-solving methods.

The series is a crime drama featuring depictions of police work and investigations.

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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
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What is the premise of Numb3rs?

The show follows an FBI agent who consults his mathematician brother to help solve crimes in Los Angeles.

How many seasons does the show have?

The series consists of six seasons.

Who are the main characters?

The series features brothers Don Eppes, an FBI agent, and Charlie Eppes, a mathematics professor.

When did the show air?

The series originally aired on CBS from January 23, 2005, to March 12, 2010.

How many episodes are in the series?

There are a total of 118 episodes.

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