Equipo Umizoomi

My 2 year old should be, and he LOVES this show. He never stops talking about it, and insists that he is an Umi-friend. He drives an Umi-car, etc.

This is the first show other than Blue's Clues that he actually pays attention to, and we have all 6 seasons of Blue's Clues in the house, Sesame Street episodes going back to 1969, Electric Company, Kai Lan, and all of the stuff that's currently on Nick, Jr or PBSKids. He'll watch any show for about 5 minutes, then he's off to find something else to play with, but for whatever reason (and it seems to be more than just Donovan Patton's voice), with this one he'll sit still for the full 20 minutes, and soak it all up. If you have a two year old in the house, you know that they can be like a ferret after a double espresso... This show appears to be the antidote.

He shouts out the answers to the questions, which he normally ignores on Kai Lan, Wonderpets, Blue, etc., and gets fully engaged with the show. It's done wonders for his shape recognition.

As a parent, I have to say that I like it too. Smart, funny, engaging, educational, and it can hold the attention of a wired two year old. My four year old watches it too, and despite the fact that he has wider- ranging tastes, he loves this show too.

Team Umizoomi sets out to make math magical for preschoolers, and while its intentions are admirable, the execution lands somewhere in the middle. With its bright visuals, catchy songs, and problem-solving missions, the show earns a modest 6/10-especially for its educational value and energetic delivery, even if it doesn't always stick the landing.

The show's core idea is solid: a trio of pint-sized heroes-Milli, Geo, and Bot-use "Mighty Math Powers" to solve everyday problems in Umi City. From counting and shapes to patterns and measurements, the math concepts are clearly presented and reinforced through repetition. For young viewers just beginning to grasp these ideas, it's a helpful and engaging introduction.

The animation is colorful and kinetic, with a blend of 2D characters and CGI environments that feel playful, if a bit dated. The design of Umi City is imaginative, though sometimes overly busy. The characters are expressive and friendly, but their personalities are thinly sketched-more function than depth.

The songs are upbeat and easy to remember, though they lean heavily on repetition. The pacing is fast, which keeps kids engaged but can feel frantic to adult viewers. The show rarely slows down to let moments breathe, which limits emotional connection or narrative nuance.

Team Umizoomi is a well-meaning, math-focused adventure that delivers educational content with enthusiasm. It's ideal for its target age group, but lacks the storytelling richness or character development that might make it a lasting favorite. For parents seeking screen time with a purpose, it's a decent option-but not quite a standout in the preschool lineup.

My son absolutely LOVES this show! It not only teaches counting and shapes but also patterns. Each episode starts out with either a cool opportunity or something going wrong and the team is asked to help. The way this plays out is that each episode almost feels like a field trip where they learn about everything from how factories work to what its like to work with first responders. I only wish they had made more seasons as I've probably heard each episode no less than five times.

It stars Millie, Geo, and robot named "Bot" who live in Umicity and save the people or animals that are in trouble and need help.

I used to like it when I was young until I slowly started to realize how awful it looks the animation was for the characters are REALLY bad. The voices are meh (only character I like is Bot because he's voiced by Donovan Patton who was the second host of my beloved favorite Blue's Clues). The education value were good. But overall I find this to be one of the most creepiest shows to watch and I highly don't recommend this for parents or kids.

My 3 year old is obsessed with this show. Wish there were more seasons! Love the math concepts and interactive nature of the show.