Codename: Kids Next Door facts for kids
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| Created by | Tom Warburton |
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| Directed by | Tom Warburton |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 78 (regular) 3 (specials) 81 (total) (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Bruce Knapp |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Picture format | (SDTV) 480i |
| First shown in | July 20, 2001 |
| Original release | December 6, 2002 – January 21, 2008 |
Codename: Kids Next Door, also known as Kids Next Door or KND, is an exciting animated TV show created by Tom Warburton for Cartoon Network. It's about five 5th-grade kids who live in a super high-tech treehouse. They use amazing gadgets made from everyday items to fight against mean adults and teenagers. These kids are part of a secret worldwide group called the Kids Next Door. They use special codenames: Numbuhs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and together they are known as Sector V.
The show first aired in 2002 and ran until 2008, with six seasons and 78 episodes. It also had two special TV movies: Operation: Z.E.R.O. (2006) and Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S. (2008), which was the final episode. There was even a special episode where the KND teamed up with characters from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy in 2007. The series also inspired two video games and appeared in other Cartoon Network games.
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About the Show: Kids vs. Adults
What is the Kids Next Door?
The show focuses on five 10-year-old kids who are the main agents of Sector V. This sector is part of a huge, secret organization called the Kids Next Door. Their main goal is to protect kids from common childhood problems, like homework and flossing, which are often caused by "evil" adults, teenagers, and even other kids.
Each member of the Kids Next Door chooses a special number or code name, like "Numbuh." After training, they are sent to a "sector" which acts as their home base. Many of these bases are giant treehouses, built to fit their surroundings. For example, there's a base under Arctic ice and another inside a huge pine tree. The main headquarters of the Kids Next Door is a giant treehouse on the Moon.
Meet Sector V's Agents
- Numbuh 1 (Nigel Uno): He's the bald, smart, and serious leader of Sector V.
- Numbuh 2 (Hoagie Gilligan Jr.): He's a bit chubby, super smart, loves airplanes, and always has a joke ready.
- Numbuh 3 (Kuki Sanban): She's a cheerful and happy-go-lucky girl who helps with tactics and first aid.
- Numbuh 4 (Wallabee Beatles): He's short, easily gets angry, and is great at fighting.
- Numbuh 5 (Abigail Lincoln): She's smart, calm, and acts as the second-in-command and spy for Sector V.
The KND's Mission and Rules
Kids Next Door agents promise to protect other kids and fight against adulthood. When they turn 13, they usually go through "decommissioning." This means their memories of being in the KND are erased, and their minds are changed. Sometimes, kids who escape decommissioning become villains, like Numbuh 5's older sister, Cree (who was Numbuh 11), and Chad (who was Numbuh 274, a top KND leader).
However, there are exceptions! Really good agents might get to stay in the KND as spies, working undercover among teenagers. Also, decommissioning can be reversed using a "re-commissioning" tool, which happened a few times in the show.
Awesome 2x4 Technology
KND agents use tons of cool gadgets, weapons, and machines. They call this "2x4 technology." It's special because it's made from everyday household items. As the show went on, their technology became even more amazing and complex, like something out of science fiction, but it was still built from simple objects. Some KND agents even wear cool helmets, similar to kabuto (samurai helmets).
Exciting Storylines and Episodes
Mission Structure
Each episode is like a mission for Sector V, titled "Operation:" followed by an acronym. This acronym often gives hints about what the mission is about. Most episodes have two different missions, but some have two parts that are connected to one big mission. Usually, the episodes don't follow a strict timeline, but sometimes an episode will mention something from an earlier one or lead to events in later episodes.
Developing Stories
In the beginning, the stories were often about common childhood problems, but made much bigger and funnier. As the series continued, the story became more detailed and connected. The final season focused on a secret group within the KND watching Numbuh 1 for a special assignment. This mystery was solved in the series finale, "Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S."
The show also often included references to famous movies and TV shows, especially in later seasons. You might spot nods to Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, The Lord of the Rings, James Bond, Star Trek, and Harry Potter.
Characters You'll Meet
Main Characters
- Numbuh 1 / Nigel Uno (voiced by Benjamin Diskin) - The leader of Sector V.
- Numbuh 2 / Hogarth Pennywhistle "Hoagie" Gilligan, Jr. (voiced by Benjamin Diskin) - The funny engineer of Sector V.
- Numbuh 3 / Kuki Sanban (voiced by Lauren Tom) - The cheerful tactician and medic of Sector V.
- Numbuh 4 / Wallabee "Wally" Beatles (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) - The tough fighter of Sector V.
- Numbuh 5 / Abigail "Abby" Lincoln (voiced by Cree Summer) - The smart second-in-command and spy of Sector V.
KND Leaders and Allies
- Numbuh 86 / Fanny Fulbright (voiced by Jennifer Hale): She's in charge of decommissioning and a top officer for the KND.
- Numbuh 362 / Rachel McKenzie (voiced by Rachael MacFarlane): She's the Supreme Leader of the entire KND organization.
- Numbuh T / Thomas "Tommy" Gilligan (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker): Numbuh 2's little brother.
Villains You'll Love to Hate
- The Delightful Children from Down the Lane (voiced by Benjamin Diskin, Dee Bradley Baker, and Cree Summer): Five spoiled kids who are Father's children.
- Father / Benedict Uno (voiced by Maurice LaMarche and Jeff Bennett): The main bad guy and Numbuh 1's biggest enemy.
- Mr. Boss (voiced by Jeff Bennett): A business executive who leads many of the KND's regular villains.
- Cree Lincoln (voiced by Cree Summer): Numbuh 5's older sister, who leads the Teen Ninjas.
- Knightbrace (voiced by Tom Kenny): A villain obsessed with teeth who performs painful dental procedures.
- Stickybeard (voiced by Mark Hamill): A pirate who loves candy more than anything.
- The Toiletnator (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker): A villain who uses toilets, but he's not very good at being bad.
- Gramma Stuffum (voiced by Grey DeLisle): An old lady who tries to force kids to eat her gross food.
Episodes List
| Season | Segments | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| Pilots | N/A | 2 | November 6, 1998 | July 20, 2001 | |
| 1 | 24 | 13 | December 6, 2002 | March 7, 2003 | |
| 2 | 25 | 13 | October 3, 2003 | June 4, 2004 | |
| 3 | 23 | 13 | June 11, 2004 | November 12, 2004 | |
| 4 | 22 | 13 | November 19, 2004 | July 22, 2005 | |
| 5 | 22 | 13 | September 25, 2005 | August 24, 2006 | |
| 6 | 21 | 13 | August 2, 2006 | November 23, 2007 | |
| Specials | N/A | 3 | August 11, 2006 | January 21, 2008 | |
The show has six seasons, with 13 episodes in each (two half-length episodes count as one). This makes a total of 78 regular episodes. There were also two TV movies: Operation: Z.E.R.O. and Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S., which was the series finale.
Other Cool Stuff from KND
KND in Other Shows and Works
The Kids Next Door characters have appeared in other Cartoon Network shows! For example, Numbuh Three made a cameo in Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure. Numbuh One also appeared in an episode of MAD. You can also find references to the show in comics like Cartoon Cartoons and Cartoon Network Block Party. There are even books like 2x4 Technology Handbook and Sooper Secrets and Boomerang Bloopers.
Trading Cards and Video Games
A trading card game based on the series was released in 2005.
Two video games were made for the series:
- Operation: S.O.D.A. (2004) for Game Boy Advance.
- Operation: V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E. (2005) for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
You can also find KND characters in other Cartoon Network games like Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall and Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion. In these games, you can play as KND characters, explore their treehouse, and use their cool gadgets!
Will There Be More KND?
The creator, Tom Warburton, has said that the final episode, "Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S.", wasn't necessarily meant to be the very end. He thinks a new KND series could happen in the future!
Warburton has tried to get a spin-off series called Galactic: Kids Next Door approved by Cartoon Network. He even made an animated pitch video for it, which was shared online in 2015. Fans started a petition to make G:KND a real series, and many people, including Warburton and voice actor Dee Bradley Baker, signed it! Even though Cartoon Network executives noticed the fan support, they weren't interested in continuing KND at that time. But Warburton is still hopeful for the future!
See also
In Spanish: Codename: Kids Next Door para niños
