Bob the Builder
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
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Bob the Builder Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | ||
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| S1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 8.3 | ||||||||
| S2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 7.2 | ||||||||
| S3 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 7.7 | ||||||||
| S4 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 7.0 | ||||||||
| S5 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | ||||||||
| S6 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 7.8 | ||||||||
| S7 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 7.8 | ||||||||
| S8 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 7.6 | |||||||
| S9 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 7.7 | ||||||||
| S10 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.8 | ||||||
| S11 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.2 | |||||||||
| S12 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 9.0 | |||||||
| S13 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 9.2 | |||||||||||
| S14 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.9 | |||||||||||||
| S15 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 8.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 7.9 | |||||
| S16 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 8.0 | |||||||||
| S17 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 7.8 | ||||
| S18 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
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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
7.6505145h 15m
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Season 21999
7.2369132h 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
6.4188132h 10m
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Season 72003
6.1160132h
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Season 82003
6.4168142h
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Season 92004
5.9136132h 10m
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Season 102005
8.3351152h 55m
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Season 112005
7.8187121h 40m
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Season 122006
8.0205142h 15m
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Season 132006
8.0159101h 20m
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Season 142007
6.781840m
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Season 152007
6.4181162h 40m
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Season 162008
6.5140122h
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Season 172010
6.3211174h
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Season 182011
7.512181h 13m
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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