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Pat & Mat

Pat a Mat

Year
1979
Country
CZ, XC
Language
cs
Genre
Family, Comedy, Animation, Kids
Runtime
8 min
Rating
7.8/10
Status
Ongoing
Seasons
8
Episodes
128
Specials
8
Director
Lubomír Beneš

Plot Overview

Pat & Mat is a Czech stop-motion animated series featuring two handymen, Pat and Mat. It was created by Lubomír Beneš and Vladimír Jiránek.

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Patmat filmJust ProductionsKrátký film PrahaČeská televizeNRK SuperSVT Play

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 8 episodes
  1. 1 Tinkers 1976-01-01
  2. 2 Playing Cards 1998-01-01
  3. 3 Unknown 2018-01-01
  4. 4 Unknown 2018-01-01
  5. 5 Unknown 2018-01-01
  6. 6 Unknown 2018-01-01
  7. 7 Unknown 2018-01-01
  8. 8 Unknown 2018-01-01
... And That's It! 28 episodes

After the two characters first appeared in a 1976 pilot entitled Kuťáci (Tinkers) produced by Krátký film Prague, the series was picked up by ČST Bratislava's children's section, where it was named ... a je to! (... and that's it!). The first season ran from 1979–1985 and featured 28 episodes.

  1. 1 Wallpaper 1979-01-01
  2. 2 Workshop 1979-01-01
  3. 3 Carpet 1979-01-01
  4. 4 Rocking Chair 1979-01-01
  5. 5 Picture 1979-01-01
  6. 6 Garage 1979-01-01
  7. 7 The Light 1979-01-01
  8. 8 Gramophone 1981-01-01
  9. 9 Grill 1981-01-01
  10. 10 Moving Day 1982-01-01
  11. 11 Water 1982-01-01
  12. 12 Jumpers 1982-01-01
  13. 13 Garden 1982-01-01
  14. 14 Painting Job 1982-01-01
  15. 15 Crossword Puzzle 1982-01-01
  16. 16 Gym 1983-01-01
  17. 17 Birdhouse 1983-01-01
  18. 18 Laundry Day 1983-01-01
  19. 19 Breakfast in Grass 1983-01-01
  20. 20 Washing Machine 1983-01-01
  21. 21 Rain 1983-01-01
  22. 22 Trip 1984-01-01
  23. 23 Winemakers 1984-01-01
  24. 24 Skates 1984-01-01
  25. 25 Piano 1984-01-01
  26. 26 Potters 1985-01-01
  27. 27 Malfunction 1985-01-01
  28. 28 Apple 1985-01-01
Season 2 6 episodes

The two handymen got their names Pat and Mat in 1989, when production was resumed for Krátký film Prague. Before that time, the characters had remained nameless. Their names then also became the name of the show. The second season featured 6 episodes and ran from 1989–1990. As a result of its lack of dialogue, the show was syndicated around the world, being broadcast in more than 80 countries by the 1990s.

  1. 1 The Key 1989-01-01
  2. 2 Furniture 1989-01-01
  3. 3 Lawnmower 1990-01-01
  4. 4 Big Cleanup 1990-01-01
  5. 5 Roof 1990-01-01
  6. 6 Door 1990-01-01
Season 3 14 episodes

The third season of Pat & Mat aired from 1992–1994 and featured 14 episodes. The season was produced in the authors' aiF Studio, Prague.

  1. 1 Biscuits 1992-01-01
  2. 2 Garage Door 1992-01-01
  3. 3 Cyclists 1992-01-01
  4. 4 Tiles 1992-01-01
  5. 5 Parquet 1992-01-01
  6. 6 Gutter Pipe 1992-01-01
  7. 7 Convertible 1992-01-01
  8. 8 Accident 1994-01-01
  9. 9 Billiards 1994-01-01
  10. 10 Hedgerow 1994-01-01
  11. 11 The Safe 1994-01-01
  12. 12 Fender 1994-01-01
  13. 13 Model Builders 1994-01-01
  14. 14 Windsurfing 1994-01-01
Pat & Mat Return 28 episodes

Production of episodes was resumed in 2002 by Ateliéry Bonton Zlín, resulting in 28 episodes for a fourth season, produced by three studios (Ateliéry Bonton, Anima and Patmat) in just three years. Many crew members were veterans who had worked on the original TV series.

  1. 1 Puzzle 2002-01-01
  2. 2 Roasted Sausages 2003-01-01
  3. 3 Roof Repair 2003-01-01
  4. 4 Black Box 2003-01-01
  5. 5 Furniture on Wheels 2003-01-01
  6. 6 Dog House 2003-01-01
  7. 7 Lacquering the Floor 2003-01-01
  8. 8 The Greenhouse 2003-01-01
  9. 9 The Swing 2003-01-01
  10. 10 Unwanted Guest 2003-01-01
  11. 11 Bodyguards 2003-01-01
  12. 12 Painting the Windows 2003-01-01
  13. 13 Easter Egg 2003-01-01
  14. 14 Slim Figure 2003-01-01
  15. 15 Vending Machine 2003-01-01
  16. 16 Autodrome 2003-01-01
  17. 17 Aquarium 2003-01-01
  18. 18 Canning 2003-01-01
  19. 19 Hang Glider 2003-01-01
  20. 20 Christmas Cake 2003-01-01
  21. 21 Flu 2003-01-01
  22. 22 Fax Machine 2003-01-01
  23. 23 Strawberries 2003-01-01
  24. 24 Playing Golf 2004-01-01
  25. 25 Bottle Cap 2004-01-01
  26. 26 Swimming Pool 2004-01-01
  27. 27 Hanging a Painting 2004-01-01
  28. 28 Christmas Tree 2004-01-01
In the Countryside 13 episodes

The characters Pat & Mat were revived once again in 2009 for a new season: Pat a Mat na venkově (Pat & Mat in the Countryside). The first episode, Postele (Beds), premiered at the 50th Zlín Film Festival in 2010. 12 more episodes followed between 2011 and 2015, produced by Patmat Film and filmed in 16:9. Beneš directed and wrote all 13 episodes. Eight of the episodes were released on DVD in 2013 and received their TV premiere on the Dutch channel VPRO on 9 June of the same year, with the rest following soon.

  1. 1 Beds 2009-01-01
  2. 2 Paper Plates 2012-01-01
  3. 3 Water Supply 2015-01-01
  4. 4 Projector 2013-01-01
  5. 5 Vacuum Cleaner 2011-01-01
  6. 6 The Floor 2011-01-01
  7. 7 The Pool 2012-01-01
  8. 8 Deadwood 2015-01-01
  9. 9 Orange Juice 2012-01-01
  10. 10 Bicycle 2015-01-01
  11. 11 Cactus 2011-01-01
  12. 12 Bathroom Tiles 2014-01-01
  13. 13 Sun Cover 2014-01-01
Entertain Us 13 episodes

From 2018 to 2020, 39 new episodes divided into three 13-part series were made in Patmat film, co-produced by Czech Television and Netherlands-based JUST Productions, again directed by Beneš. The animation for more than half of these episodes was produced in a Chinese studio to speed up work. The first part of these new episodes was season 6, Pat & Mat Entertain Us.

  1. 1 Bees 2018-01-01
  2. 2 (Solar) Lawnmower 2018-01-01
  3. 3 Mole 2018-01-01
  4. 4 Fence 2018-01-01
  5. 5 Clogged Chimney 2018-01-01
  6. 6 Power Station 2018-01-01
  7. 7 Rock Garden 2018-01-01
  8. 8 Rodeo 2018-01-01
  9. 9 Carousel 2018-01-01
  10. 10 Dishwasher 2018-01-01
  11. 11 Clogged Sink 2018-01-01
  12. 12 Stairs 2018-01-01
  13. 13 Camera 2018-01-01
Winter Fun 13 episodes

For the first time, see Pat and Mat enjoying winter. How will they handle the decoration of their houses for Christmas? And what presents will they find under the tree? And do they have the same tree as we all know, or will they make their own special one? How will they solve the snow calamity, and what new machine will they make? After having fun in the snow, a hot sauna would be perfect, so let's build it! And how do they celebrate the end of the year?

  1. 1 Calamity 2018-01-01
  2. 2 Christmas Lights 2018-01-01
  3. 3 Sauna 2018-01-01
  4. 4 Nativity Scene 2018-01-01
  5. 5 Tree 2018-01-01
  6. 6 Gifts 2018-01-01
  7. 7 New Year 2018-01-01
  8. 8 Christmas Card 2019-01-01
  9. 9 Potato Salad 2019-01-01
  10. 10 Carp 2019-01-01
  11. 11 Gingerbread House 2019-01-01
  12. 12 Glazed Frost 2019-01-01
  13. 13 Igloo 2019-01-01
DIY Troubles 13 episodes

The clumsy Pat and Mat are back! The two men face all kinds of challenges. For example, Pat and Mat try to bake pancakes in a hilarious way, they try to catch the apple thief by securing the apple trees. They even experiment with a homemade flying machine! And well, why would you go to a car wash when you can build one yourself? Experimenting is not easy for the two neighbors, but they just can't help themselves.

  1. 1 Pancakes 2019-01-01
  2. 2 Flying Machine 2019-01-01
  3. 3 Popcorn 2019-01-01
  4. 4 Furniture 2019-01-01
  5. 5 Car Wash 2019-01-01
  6. 6 Harvest 2019-01-01
  7. 7 Phototrap 2019-01-01
  8. 8 Barbecue 2020-01-01
  9. 9 Tube Post 2020-01-01
  10. 10 Ice Making 2020-01-01
  11. 11 Pizza 2020-01-01
  12. 12 Bread 2020-01-01
  13. 13 Garage Door 2020-01-01

Critical Reception & Ratings

Pat & Mat is rated 7.8 out of 10 by viewers — 54 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Pat & Mat about?

Pat & Mat is a Czech stop-motion animated series featuring two handymen, Pat and Mat. It was created by Lubomír Beneš and Vladimír Jiránek.

How many seasons and episodes does Pat & Mat have?

8 seasons and 128 episodes so far; the series is still airing and episodes are being added.

Is Pat & Mat still airing, and will there be another season?

Ongoing (between seasons). Latest aired: season 8, episode 13 (January 1, 2020). No upcoming episode or season has been announced yet. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who is the director of Pat & Mat?

Lubomír Beneš.

When was Pat & Mat released?

1979.

Where can I watch Pat & Mat?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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