"Numb3rs" (2005) TV series 2005-????

Creators:

Nicolas Falacci
Cheryl Heuton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 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:

Mathematician | Mathematics | FBI | Science | Genius

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 23	2:00 PM	TNT	The Art of Reckoning	#3.21
Mon. Nov. 23	3:00 PM	TNT	Under Pressure	#3.22

Cast

David Krumholtz	...	Charlie Eppes / ... (113 episodes, 2005-2009)
Rob Morrow	...	Don Eppes (112 episodes, 2005-2009)
Judd Hirsch	...	Alan Eppes (109 episodes, 2005-2009)
Alimi Ballard	...	David Sinclair (108 episodes, 2005-2009)
Navi Rawat	...	Amita Ramanujan (96 episodes, 2005-2009)
Peter MacNicol	...	Dr. Larry Fleinhardt / ... (93 episodes, 2005-2009)
Dylan Bruno	...	Colby Granger (89 episodes, 2005-2009)
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:

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:

Don Eppes: So, about your dream?
Charlie Eppes: Dad got shot. It was during a holdup, at the deli. It was... pretty upsetting.
Don Eppes: Yeah, I'm sure...
Charlie Eppes: And... mom made pancakes.
Don Eppes: [pauses] Pancakes?
Charlie Eppes: [shrugs] I don't even dream normal...

Movie Connections:

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

Soundtrack:

Once in a Lifetime

Novel Concept

As opposed to some users that write comments before viewing a new show/film, I just finished watching the first episode and I am so far very impressed. While the show may lose some points for taking the "safe route" of being yet another crime drama, I felt that the show's unique concept of mathematical probability dictating life (a la "Pi") and unconventional lead roles set it apart from its predecessors. I've never even been a big fan of any of the CSI series, but found this show very entertaining and watchable. I'm also happy to see that Sabrina Lloyd (Sliders) is still alive and well on the planet Earth.

Some viewers seem to let prejudices decide whether or not they like a show, but I've taken a look at the evidence, and I happen to be looking forward to the rest of the series.