Cyberchase

The series takes place in Cyberspace, a virtual world, and chronicles the adventures of three children, Jackie, Inez, and Matt, as they use math and problem solving skills to save Cyberspace and its leader, Motherboard, from The Hacker, the villain.

Cyberchase (2002-present) is a Canadian and American educational animated series created by Sandra Sheppard for PBS Kids, with episodes also airing on CBC Television and Nickelodeon. The show follows three children, Jackie (Novie Edwards), Inez (Annick Obonsawin) and Matt (Jacqueline Pillon), who are pulled into Cyberspace, a glowing virtual world run by their leader Motherboard. Their engine is simple and concrete: each adventure pits them against The Hacker (Christopher Lloyd), a scheming villain who wants to take over the digital realm, and the kids can only stop him by cracking math puzzles and problem-solving challenges as a team. Their sidekick Digit, voiced by Gilbert Gottfried in the early seasons and later by Ron Pardo, supports them along the way. Across sixteen seasons and roughly 156 episodes, the series runs as a sequence of self-contained case-of-the-week adventures with a continuing villain, so episodes can be watched in any order. Its tone is bright, upbeat and encouraging, with playful computer-game visuals and a warm, cozy atmosphere aimed at young viewers. Fans of Blue's Clues, The Magic School Bus and Dragon Tales will find the same blend of puzzle solving and gentle humor.

• Blue's Clueseducational animation, math problem solving, playful virtual world adventure
• Dragon Taleskid-friendly animated adventure built around puzzles and teamwork
• The Magic School Busanimated kids series with science and problem solving at its core

Created by

Sandra Sheppard

Release Date

2002-01-21

Episode runtime

24 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (38)

What is Cyberchase about?

Three kids use math and problem solving to rescue the virtual world of Cyberspace from the villainous Hacker.

What is Cyberchase like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cyberchase as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Cyberchase violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cyberchase.

Which shows are like Cyberchase?

Shows with a similar feel include Blue's Clues, Dragon Tales, and The Magic School Bus.

How long is Cyberchase?

Cyberchase: 16 seasons, 156 episodes.

Is Cyberchase still running?

Yes, Cyberchase is still running.

Where can I watch Cyberchase?

In United States, Cyberchase streams on PBS Kids Amazon Channel, PBS Kids, YouTube TV, Hoopla.