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''Team Umizoomi'' is an American
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with an emphasis on mathematical concepts, such as counting, sequences, shapes, patterns, measurements, and equalities. Neither
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units are used in the show, meaning it can be shown in any location, regardless of which system is used locally. In the United States, ''Team Umizoomi'' debuted on
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on January 25, 2010. On February 20, 2014, it was confirmed that the series would not be renewed for a fifth season, and the live-action roles are not credited. However, reruns continue to air on the
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channel and block. A video game based on the series was released for the
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on November 1, 2011.


Overview

Using the live actors and props with animated characters, vehicles and environments, the series follows the adventures of the titular Team Umizoomi, a trio of tiny superheroes who use mathematics to solve whatever problems occur in and around their home of Umi City.


Characters


Main

*Milli (voiced by Sophia Fox in season 1 and Madeleine Rose Yen in seasons 2-4) - A 6-year old girl who has abilities related to patterns and measuring. By singing certain phrases, she can use patterns to solve problems. She is Geo's older sister and is often the one to lead the team in many of their missions. *Geo (voiced by Ethan Kempner in seasons 1-3 and Juan Mirt in season 4) - A 5-year old boy and Milli's younger brother. He mainly solves problems based around shapes, and has the ability to use them to make different kinds of objects, ranging from food, tools and clothing to animals, vehicles and buildings. *Bot (voiced by
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) - A green robot who can extend his limbs to reach things, or use the screen on his belly (referred to as his "belly screen") to make calls and do math. He is Milli and Geo's primary caretaker, and as a robot features many retractable tools. *UmiCar (voiced by
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) - The team's
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orange car who drives the team wherever their help is needed. The character primarily communicates via engine noises that sound like a cat purring through an electronic filter, though on rare occasions he can pronounce his own name with a clear and deep voice. UmiCar has been depicted as non-sentient in many early episodes, but has since become fully self-aware.


Recurring

*Dump Truck - A living dump truck who doesn't speak real words and doesn't play fair. *The Shape Bandit (P.T. Walkley): A bandit cat who steals shapes. *Squiddy the Squid (
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): A squid who creates all sorts of inventions. *The TroubleMakers (Little Trouble voiced by Nick Heatherington and Big Trouble voiced by Jason Harris): Two mischievous foes with the use of their TroubleRays stir up all sorts of trouble in Umi City and often sabotage Team Umizoomi in their tracks. ** TroubleTruck: The duo’s transportation unit. * DoorMouse (Joe Narcisco (season 1-early season 2), Chris Phillips (late season 2-season 4). The security brown mouse who lives in Umi City, and he assists the Team to solve his riddles. * SharkCar: Umicar's best friend


Episodes


Toys and merchandising

Fisher-Price released the first official "Team Umizoomi" toys in early 2012 and were made until 2015. The first products available included plush dolls, bath toys, and figurines featuring characters and vehicles from the show.


Preschool Math Kits

The first products released included a series of math kits designed to build preschool math skills. Each of the three kits included an episode of the show on DVD, a storybook, math activity book and math mission cards. # Sorting, Classification & Reasoning Pre-K Math Kit (Playground Heroes) () # Shapes, Measurement & Positioning Pre-K Math Kit (Aquarium Fix-It) () # Numbers, Counting & Patterns Pre-K Math Kit (Carnival) (


Books


Little Golden Books

# Find the Dinosaurs! () # Purple Monkey Rescue! ()


Step Into Reading Books

# Outer-Space Chase () # Top Cops () # Dog Days () # Super Soap ()


Pictureback Books

# UmiCar's Big Race () # Santa's Little Helpers (Glow-in-the-Dark) () # Legend of the Blue Mermaid () # Save the Kitten!/Buster's Big Day (Deluxe Pictureback) () # Happy Love Day! ()


Board Books

# Follow that Egg! () # Count with Us! () # First Look and Find ()


Coloring and Activity Books

# Kite Riders! Coloring Book () # Painting Power! Painting Activity Book () # The Big Boat Race! Hologramatic Sticker Book () # Mighty Adventures Coloring Book with stickers () # Join the Team! Big Coloring Book () # Christmas Countdown Painting Activity Book () # Zoom to the Rescue! Painting Activity Book () # Umi Egg Hunt Activity Book with stickers ()


DVD releases

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is the
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distributor for the series.


Main releases


Episodes on Nick Jr. compilation DVDs


Video games


References


External links


Team Umizoomi on Nick Jr.

Team Umizoomi on the Internet Movie Database
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