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TV series

Numberjacks

20062 seasons6.1 / 10

Centres on the adventures of a group of anthropomorphic numbers. They go about their everyday lives inside their sofa until a call comes in from a real-life child Agent, who reports a problem that needs solving. One or two of the Numberjacks fly out on location to investigate. The Numberjacks have to work out how to put things right, and thwart the dastardly intentions of the Meanies.

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Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Numberjacks premiered October 16, 2006. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Centres on the adventures of a group of anthropomorphic numbers. They go about their everyday lives inside their sofa until a call comes in from a real-life child Agent, who reports a problem that needs solving. One or two of the Numberjacks fly out on location to investigate. The Numberjacks have to work out how to put things right, and thwart the dastardly intentions of the Meanies.

Cast, crew and production details

About Numberjacks

Cast

Alice BakerThree
Jonathan BeechFour
Laura MaaslandFive
Oliver KeoghSix

Credits

Created by
Chris Ellis
Written by
Chris Ellis

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
67
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
  • Rai 2Italy
  • Playhouse DisneyUnited States
  • CBeebiesUnited Kingdom
  • Tiny PopUnited Kingdom
  • Open Mind Productions

Themes

3d animationmathematicsnumbers

Season 2 episodes

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← Season 1

Episode 1

Ups and Downs

15m

The Spooky Spoon is turning everything upside down, so 1 and 8 are sent out to help 4.

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Episode 2

On the Move

15m

People keep counting when they don’t need to - thanks to the Problem Blob. 5 sorts things out.

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Episode 3

Very Shapely

15m

The Shape Japer is into extreme shapes – 6 gets busy sorting things out.

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Episode 4

Wee Three Phone Home

15m

The Puzzler sets a puzzle, and 3 is up to the challenge, with a little help from, 7, 8, and 9.

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Episode 5

Did You Notice Anything?

15m

The Numbertaker’s causing problems, but strangely people don’t notice. 4 to the rescue!

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Episode 6

Measured Response

15m

The Shape Japer’s changing the lengths of things – 6 and his buddy sticks are on the case!

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Episode 7

Think Again

15m

Sometimes it’s good to think again, as 5 discovers when she’s dealing with Spooky Spoon’s latest stirrings.

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Episode 8

Carry On Counting

15m

People need to carry on counting, not start again – 6 sorts out the Problem Blob.

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Episode 9

A Record In The Charts

15m

People need more information – so 4 goes out there battling with the Puzzler.

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Episode 10

Half Time

15m

The Numbertaker is halving the numbers of everything - 4 is sent out to stop him. In this episode, 4 turns into a 1, a 2 and an 8.

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Episode 11

A Close Thing

15m

A girl can't get near to her teddy, and grown ups need help with things being too close. 6 flies out to sort the Problem Blob.

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Episode 12

A Circle At Both Ends

15m

The Shape Japer is having fun with cylinders - 5 to the rescue!

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Episode 13

Matchmaking

15m

Numbers don’t match when the Numbertaker’s about - until 3 saves the day.

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Episode 14

A Different Sort

15m

Spooky Spoon is jumping things about – and 4 is the one to sort her out.

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Episode 15

Areas Of Concern

15m

The Puzzler is making things bigger and smaller – 6 and the buddy tiles save the day.

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Episode 16

The Dreaded Lurgi

15m

5 to the rescue when things are going up and down and round and round, all thanks to the Problem Blob.

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Episode 17

Fraction Fiction

15m

The Shape Japer is splitting things into fractions, and 3 is on the case.

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Episode 18

Interesting Times

15m

7 tells the story of how 3, 4, 5, and 6 had to sort out day and night when Spooky Spoon mixed things up.

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Episode 19

More Ways Than One

15m

When the Puzzler bubbles 8, 4 has to find three different ways making eight to release him.

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Episode 20

Hundreds and Thousands

15mFinale

6 saves the day when the Number-taker is taking hundreds and thousands.

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026