Cyberchase

Cyberchase drops viewers into Cyberspace, a bright, sprawling digital realm where three friends tackle puzzles and tricky situations. Jackie, Inez, and Matt team up to protect the world from The Hacker and keep Motherboard safe from digital mischief. Rather than chasing villains with muscle, the show leans on math and logic to outsmart problems, turning numbers, shapes, and patterns into clues they can use in real time. Each episode sets up a challenge that encourages careful observation and step by step reasoning, mirroring classroom math with fast paced adventures and friendly humor. The tone stays playful and accessible, inviting kids aged seven to thirteen to see math as a toolkit for everyday sleuthing.

First aired in 2002, Cyberchase was created by Sandra Sheppard. Early seasons were produced by Thirteen WNET New York and Nelvana, with later seasons by Thirteen in partnership with Title Entertainment and WNET.ORG, airing on PBS and PBS Kids GO.

Cyberchase has become a notable fixture in math education, offering free episodes on its website and encouraging kids to think critically through puzzles. Its memorable setting and the Hacker character helped spark discussions about problem solving, logic, and perseverance in classrooms and homes.

Critics praised Cyberchase for turning math into adventure without talking down to its audience. The show centers on teamwork, curiosity, and resilience as Jackie, Inez, and Matt outsmart a digital threat while learning practical skills that translate to real world problem solving.