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Bob the Builder

★ 5.7 7K votes 1997–2012 20 seasons · 251 episodes Ended BBC One
Kids & familyGenuinely watchable for and with children.This show: 10/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 10/10WholesomeKindness and decency at the core, with barely a trace of cynicism.This show: 9/10EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 9/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 9/10CozyGentle, low-stakes comfort you can safely relax into.This show: 8/10Feel-goodReliably uplifting television that leaves you lighter than it found you.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Rob RackstrawKate HarbourNeil MorrisseyLorelei KingAlan MarriottWilliam Dufris
Written by
Keith Chapman
Starring
Rob RackstrawKate HarbourNeil MorrisseyLorelei KingAlan MarriottWilliam Dufris
Written by
Keith Chapman
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
020406080

Bob the Builder Episode Ratings Heatmap

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About

"Wholesome construction-site problem-solving for the very young"

Bob the Builder follows a friendly construction worker and his crew of talking, personality-packed vehicles as they tackle small building and repair jobs around town, hitting problems and solving them with teamwork. Aimed squarely at preschoolers, it's gentle, repetitive, and reassuring, built around simple problem-solving and a relentlessly can-do attitude summed up by its famous catchphrase. Pacing is slow and episodes are short, with little in the way of jeopardy or complexity. It works best as calm, low-stimulation background viewing for very young kids rather than something adults will find much to chew on.

Watch it for

the cheerful, gentle problem-solving that reassures young children without any scares or conflict.

Maybe skip if

you're an adult viewer or an older child wanting pace, humor, or complexity.

Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.

All Seasons

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Season 11999
7.6522145h 15m
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Season 21999
7.1382132h 10m
Join Bob as he helps out the residents of Bobsville with building tasks large and small. Whilst repairing the clock tower Bob gets stranded on the scaffolding without a way to get back down! Meanwhile a sleep "rolling" machine causes havoc throughout the town and the team have success in the 'Brightest Builders Yard' competition.
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Season 32000
6.9306132h 46m
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Season 42000
5.9248132h 10m
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Season 52002
6.1249132h 46m
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Season 62002
6.5203132h 10m
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Season 72003
6.1160132h 10m
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Season 82003
6.3152132h 10m
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Season 92004
5.9136132h 10m
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Season 102005
8.3352152h 55m
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Season 112005
7.8187122h
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Season 122006
8.0205142h 55m
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Season 132006
8.0159121h 30m
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Season 142007
6.781122h
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Season 152007
6.4181162h 40m
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Season 162008
6.5140122h
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Season 172010
6.3211204h 28m
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Season 182011
7.632618m
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Season 19
7.644828m
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Season 20
7.445627m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Rob Rackstraw Scoop, Muck, Spud
Kate Harbour Wendy, Dizzy, Wendy (UK)
Neil Morrissey Bob, Lofty, Farmer Pickles
Lorelei King Wendy (US), Dizzy (US), Roley (US)
Alan Marriott Scoop (US), Travis (US), Spud (US)
William Dufris Bob (US), Farmer Pickles (US), Mr. Beasley (US)
Rupert Degas Scrambler, Sandy Beach, Zoomer
Greg Proops Bob (US), Mr. Beasley (US), Bob
Maria Darling Dizzy (US), Roley (US), Dizzy
Lachele Carl Muck (US), Muck, Molly (US)

Crew

Keith Chapman

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