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Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.
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Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.
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Episode 1
Two rock climbers in possession of a large stolen diamond are killed, and Don and the team hunt for the murderers; Charlie considers whether he should have his FBI clearance reinstated.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl HeutonGuest stars Michael Laskin, Michelle Nolden, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ben Crowley, Joanna Canton, Myk Watford, Josh Holt, Zach McGowan
Episode 2
The team investigates an increase in ATM kidnappings when a woman who was abducted and forced to withdraw money is murdered; Charlie meets the investigator who will decide the fate of his FBI security clearance.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Ken SanzelGuest stars Keith Carradine, Andrew Rothenberg, Sian Heder, James Martinez, Kristen Bush, Teri Reeves, Michael Shaner, Emerson Brooks
Episode 3
When eight people, including two police officers, are gunned down in a coffee shop, Don and his team uncover a trail of blackmail, corruption and romance; McGowan expands his investigation of Charlie and Don.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Robert PortGuest stars Jonathan Silverman, Keith Carradine, D. B. Woodside, Michelle Nolden, Morena Baccarin
Episode 4
Don's team helps Agent Bloom, a veteran with the FBI, track down a con man who has eluded Bloom for years. Meanwhile, the final decision on Charlie's clearance is handed down, and it doesn't just affect Charlie. Don's job is on the line as well.
Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Andrew DettmannGuest stars Aya Sumika, Dianna Agron, Henry Winkler, Keith Carradine, Nora Dunn, Chuck Hittinger, Hattie Winston, Alix Korey
Episode 5
The team investigates a crew stealing high-end goods from a shipping service; Don questions his faith in the FBI when one of his men is killed on duty.
Directed by Craig Ross Jr.Written by Don McGillGuest stars Aya Sumika, Wendell Pierce, Ashton Holmes, Stefan Kapičić, Nick Mennell, Ron Canada, Matt Champagne, Toni Torres
Episode 6
Don and the team investigate when a magician mysteriously vanishes during an illusion.
Directed by John BehringWritten by Sean CrouchGuest stars Richard Libertini, Penn Jillette, Henri Lubatti, Rutina Wesley, Lacey Kohl, Pat Crawford Brown, Eileen Gonzales
Episode 7
One of Don and Charlie's friends dies in what is deemed an accident. Not convinced, the brothers investigate further and uncover something shocking.
Directed by Emilio EstevezWritten by Steve HawkGuest stars Bernard White, Kevin Tighe, Leslie Silva, Joey Kern, Brad Gerlach, Brad Hunt, Rachel Roberts, Ryan Bittle
Episode 8
When a passenger train collides with a freight train David (Alimi Ballard), Don, and Colby are called in to help rescue survivors and to investigate the cause of the crash
Directed by Rod HolcombWritten by Julie HébertGuest stars Antonio Fargas, Lourdes Benedicto, Mark Pellegrino, Kahlil Joseph, Larry Clarke, Randall Arney, Tony Amendola, Robert Neary
Episode 9
The team sifts through various rumors about a controversial charity organization to find the guilty party after its office building is bombed.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Robert PortGuest stars Aya Sumika, Paul Michael Glaser, Jeff Kober, Jill Remez, Michelle Nolden, Josh Gad, Faline England
Episode 10
Charlie is forced to turn to his arch rival for help when a vigilante group goes after a career criminal.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl HeutonGuest stars Ulysses Cuadra, Tony Curran, Colin Hanks, Adam Wylie, Takayo Fischer, Jeremy Glazer, Matthew Yang King, Joaquin Perez-Campbell
Episode 11
Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge.
Directed by Ken SanzelWritten by Ken SanzelGuest stars Aya Sumika, Andre Royo, David Gallagher, Gary Basaraba, Michelle Nolden, Paul Hipp, Rusty Schwimmer, Jamie Starr
Episode 12
Don and his team must race to save the hostages being held on a hijacked bus.
Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Don McGillGuest stars Aya Sumika, Chris Bruno, Seana Kofoed, Fisher Stevens, James Sie, Michael Beach, Chris McGarry, Kevin Weisman
Episode 13
A feud between Chinese gangs leads to the kidnapping of an undercover agent and the reappearance of Samuel Kraft.
Directed by Julie HébertWritten by Peter MacNicolGuest stars John Glover, Don Li Yat-Long, Kelly Hu, Conan Lee, Leslie Silva, Keone Young, Lanny Joon, Fred Sanders
Episode 14
The team searches for a pair of limited edition sneakers after they are stolen from a foreign ambassador.
Directed by Emilio EstevezWritten by Aaron Rahsaan ThomasGuest stars Aya Sumika, Patrick Bauchau, Eugene Byrd, Bruno Campos, Eve, Dan Martin, Gene Farber, Thomas Blake, Jr.
Episode 15
When a case against a weapons smuggler falls apart, the team takes a closer look at the jury that heard the case, searching for signs of jury tampering.
Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Mary Leah SuttonGuest stars James Marsters, Ray Wise, Vivian Bang, Michelle Nolden, Matthew Yang King, Graham Shiels, Corey Sorenson, Tessa Auberjonois
Episode 16
Charlie puts together a plan to stop a dangerous drug from hitting the streets of LA. Will his plan work? Or will it cost the life of one of Don's agents?
Directed by Rob MorrowWritten by Andrew DettmannGuest stars Aya Sumika, Eion Bailey, Ian Paul Cassidy, Rolando Boyce, Lorraine Toussaint, Don Harvey, Frederick Keeve
Episode 17
The team's number one suspect in the death of a scientist is a super computer.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Sean CrouchGuest stars Aya Sumika, Nancy Travis, Adam Godley, Liane Balaban, Jillian Armenante, Barrett Foa, Tom Wright, Saul Huezo
Episode 18
The team gets a last minute tip that could exonerate a dangerous mob boss who is about to be executed; Charlie tries to help the CalSci basketball team break their losing streak.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Robert PortGuest stars Aya Sumika, James Russo, Daniel Bess, Michelle Nolden, Gina Gershon, Stephen Lee, Marty Lodge, Jordan Farmar
Episode 19
The investigation into a professor's death takes a dangerous turn when the team finds their lead suspect has ties to a radical animal rights group.
Directed by Ronald Víctor GarcíaWritten by Julie HébertGuest stars Aya Sumika, Michael Stahl-David, Polly Walker, Hal Landon Jr., Gina Hecht, Taylor Handley, Jon Budinoff, Shishir Kurup
Episode 20
Don's life hangs in the balance after he is injured during a raid while investigating a series of home invasions.
Directed by Ken SanzelWritten by Don McGillGuest stars Aya Sumika, Delilah Cotto, Shannon Cochran, Shea Whigham, Michael Gaston, Michelle Nolden, Debbon Ayer, Alan Blumenfeld
Episode 21
Feeling guilty over the stabbing, Charlie puts his attention on finding a serial killer using math theories to help the team solve the case before another life is taken.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl HeutonGuest stars Aya Sumika, Keith Nobbs, Creagen Dow, Brian Howe, Brett Rickaby, Josh Gad, John Rubinstein, Dan Martin
Episode 22
Don and the team are sent to look into a series of bank robberies and soon name former FBI Agent Roger Bloom as their lead suspect.
Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Andrew DettmannGuest stars Aya Sumika, Henry Winkler, Jonathan Adams, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Carlos Sanz, Joy Osmanski
Episode 23
When Amita is abducted, Don and the team’s frantic search for her leads them to the delusional head of a cult, but it is up to a distraught Charlie to discover what the suspect’s bizarre plans for her are.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Ken SanzelGuest stars Aya Sumika, Sarah Drew, James Callis, Rachel Montez Collins, Leslie Silva, Lou Diamond Phillips, Keri Safran, Celesta Hodge
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Rob MorrowDon Eppes
David KrumholtzCharlie Eppes
Judd HirschAlan Eppes
Alimi BallardDavid Sinclair
Peter MacNicolLarry Fleinhardt
Navi RawatAmita Ramanujan
Aya SumikaLiz Warner
Diane FarrMegan Reeves
CBSUnited States
Paramount TelevisionUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
Scott Free ProductionsUnited States
