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Pat & Mat
1979 - 2020 7.8 (45 votes) 8 Seasons
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Genres
Animation Kids Family Comedy
Networks
Česká televize
NRK Super
SVT Play
Československá televize
VPRO
Created By
Lubomír Beneš
Vladimír Jiránek

Pat & Mat (Pat a Mat)

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.

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (1979)

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.

28 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Wallpaper
1979-01-01

A new wallpaper can change the look of a room. But the wallpaper sticks more to your hands than to where it should.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 2: Workshop
1979-01-01

What do you need if you have books laying around everywhere? Right, a book shelf. But making one by yourself is even better.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 3: Carpet
1979-01-01

The carpet needs to get cleaned. But there is this big blue stain on it. Getting rid of it needs a lot of fantasy?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 4: Rocking Chair
1979-01-01

A rocking chair is a great invention. The only annoying thing is, that it doesn't move by itself. But there is a way.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 5: Picture
1979-01-01

Framing a photo can be a huge undertaking, especially if you first sawed the frame.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 6: Garage
1979-01-01

What a wonderful garage. But there just seems no way to get the car into it. Well, there is one.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 7: The Light
1979-01-01

People need light, especially when it's dark outside. But what are you going to do if the light bulb is broken and you don't have a new one that fits?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 8: Gramophone
1981-01-01

There are so many records, but obviously no working player. Best idea is making your own music.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 9: Grill
1981-01-01

Chicken tastes great! But it needs be grilled first. Too bad if your grill is too small.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 10: Moving Day
1982-01-01

Moving can be difficult. Even more if you only have a car.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 11: Water
1982-01-01

Gardening is easy, if you have water. But what do you do if the well is dry? You get water from a river.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 12: Garden
1982-01-01

A garden gnome is a nice centrepiece. But first it's time to clean up the garden.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 13: Painting Job
1982-01-01

What do you do if there's a stain on your ceiling? Right, you paint it.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 14: Jumpers
1982-01-01

Who doesn't want to fly? But how do you actually do that?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 15: Crossword Puzzle
1982-01-01

Ironing can be a hassle, especially if you also want to solve a crossword.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 16: Gym
1983-01-01

What do you do if your television dies while watching sports? You do your own sports.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 17: Birdhouse
1983-01-01

Birds are not attracted to humans. But they might come if you build a bird house.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 18: Laundry Day
1983-01-01

Sometimes it's time to do laundry. But what if your washing machine breaks? Right, you build one of your own.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 19: Breakfast in Grass
1983-01-01

Having a picnic can be great. But finding a good spot can be hard. Sometimes you just want the comforts of home.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 20: Washing Machine
1983-01-01

A new washing machine arrives. Along with a letter with a nice stamp on it. You will discover that you can use these machines for more than just washing your clothes.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 21: Rain
1983-01-01

A nice grill party. But then it starts raining. So let's go inside and continue there. But it isn't a lot better inside the house.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 22: Trip
1984-01-01

After wasting the car while going on an excursion it seems that camping at home is also very exciting.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 23: Winemakers
1984-01-01

Your own grape vines. But pay attention that you don't drink too much while making wine out of your grapes.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 24: Skates
1984-01-01

Long forgotten treasures lie in the attic An a flooded vegatable beet makes skating in summer possible.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 25: Piano
1984-01-01

A big piano won't fit in the elevator. But what can you do if it also won't fit through the window?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 26: Potters
1985-01-01

An accident destroys all the crockery. A good way to get new crockery is making it by yourself.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 27: Malfunction
1985-01-01

Is there a way to watch the soccer game after wasting the television? Of course!

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 28: Apple
1985-01-01

The apple harvest is good. All the apples are picked, except one. But it seems impossible to reach that high.

Runtime: 8 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (1992)

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

14 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Biscuits
1992-01-01

No more cookies. All have been eaten. So let's bake some yourself. Let's bake a lot.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 2: Garage Door
1992-01-01

The garage door isn't working like it should. Let's come up with some new way to lock the car.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 3: Cyclists
1992-01-01

A bike tour can become a nightmare if you want to take too much with a you and if you're not able to ride a bike.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 4: Tiles
1992-01-01

Unloading stones from a transporter is taking forever. But speeding things up can be dangerous.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 5: Parquet
1992-01-01

A stain on the parquet. Getting rid of it, you need one of these cleaning machines. But there are other cool things you can do with them.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 6: Gutter Pipe
1992-01-01

The gutter pipe needs repainting. It's easy to paint the bottom. But how do you get so high to paint the upper part?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 7: Convertible
1992-01-01

A convertible isn't just cool to drive, it also has some other great features.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 8: Accident
1994-01-01

How do you change a flat tire if you don't have a spare tire?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 9: Billiards
1994-01-01

Billiards is a great game if you know how to play it. If not, what about bowling?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 10: Hedgerow
1994-01-01

The hedge needs cutting. But after cutting it, the height should still be even.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 11: The Safe
1994-01-01

Money needs to be kept in a safe place, like a safe. Just keep an eye on the key to open it again.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 12: Fender
1994-01-01

The fender is scrap. But with some imagination the new fender may look even better than the old one.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 13: Model Builders
1994-01-01

With glue and matches you can make pieces of art. But matches are still highly inflammable.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 14: Windsurfing
1994-01-01

Even on a calm day, you can have some fun windsurfing, if you have the right car.

Runtime: 8 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2002)

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.

28 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Puzzle
2002-01-01

Puzzle solving is great fun, but a common problem is a lost piece. There's always an interesting alternative.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 2: Roasted Sausages
2003-01-01

Grilling sausages in the kitchen is boring. How about building your own big grill?

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 3: Roof Repair
2003-01-01

The roof is having problems again. But where is the rain leaking through?

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 4: Black Box
2003-01-01

Old cameras are hard to handle. Especially if you don't want upside down photos.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 5: Furniture on Wheels
2003-01-01

The wheel was mankind's most important invention. But it was just the beginning.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 6: Dog House
2003-01-01

Before you get a dog you have to make sure you have a dog house that fits the dog.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 7: Lacquering the Floor
2003-01-01

There's a drop of paint on the parquet. Since the paint won't go away there's only one way: paint the whole floor.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 8: The Greenhouse
2003-01-01

To cultivate your own fruits and vegetables you may need a greenhouse. But how do you build one?

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 9: The Swing
2003-01-01

Remembering old times. Wasn't it always fun to swing? Clotheslines can be helpful.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 10: Unwanted Guest
2003-01-01

There's a mouse. But today's mice are too clever. More is needed than just some cheese.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 11: Bodyguards
2003-01-01

To protect against thieves, you have to go to the limit.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 12: Painting the Windows
2003-01-01

The windows need to be painted. But basic painting is boring. Make it better!

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 13: Easter Egg
2003-01-01

Pat and Mat celebrate Easter, but it's not complete without Easter eggs.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 14: Slim Figure
2003-01-01

Why spend money on a gym when you can create it in your basement? But also remember the right diet.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 15: Vending Machine
2003-01-01

Pat and Mat get a soft drink machine. Opening the box it came in turns out to be harder than expected, let alone actually getting the machine to properly work.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 16: Autodrome
2003-01-01

Racing with toy cars is great fun. But it gets boring over time. Maybe a better idea would be to expand the tracks all over the house.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 17: Aquarium
2003-01-01

Everyone would like to have a fish. But you can't have it, if you don't have an aquarium. How about making it yourself?

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 18: Canning
2003-01-01

It's always good to grow your own veggies. But it takes a while for them to grow up. I don't think anything will happen if you speed things up a bit...

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 19: Hang Glider
2003-01-01

To fly you must have a hang glider. If you don't have it, at least make life easier for those who fly without hang gliders.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 20: Christmas Cake
2003-01-01

Christmas Eve is a wonderful holiday. But you have to prepare for it properly. It's worth buying some cake. Unless you sat on it.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 21: Flu
2003-01-01

Sick people need care. You need to regularly measure their temperature, but remember not to confuse the thermometer with a coffee spoon.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 22: Fax Machine
2003-01-01

Soon after they've both installed one, Pat and Mat discover the almost endless possibilities of a fax machine.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 23: Strawberries
2003-01-01

The strawberries are delicious. But you don't need that many. What will you do with all the rest of it now?

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 24: Playing Golf
2004-01-01

A perfect day to play golf. But maybe golf isn't a game you should play in your backyard, unless you make your own golf course.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 25: Bottle Cap
2004-01-01

Orange juice is tasty. Though, remember to close the bottle, because the cap may get lost somewhere. And catching it won't be that easy.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 26: Swimming Pool
2004-01-01

Having your own pool is very expensive. You can always make it yourself. All you need is a shovel. Or maybe dynamite?

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 27: Hanging a Painting
2004-01-01

What a beautiful picture. It needs to be hung somewhere. When hanging a picture, you have to watch your fingers, so using a big hammer is out of the question.

Runtime: 7 min
Episode 28: Christmas Tree
2004-01-01

A Christmas tree may be big, and bringing it home is a common problem. But that's not a reason to cut the branches.

Runtime: 7 min
Season 5 poster
Season 5 (2009)

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.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Beds
2009-01-01

A tree felled on your roof, preventing you from living at home. You have to go to your friend's place to sleep, but is there room for your bed?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 2: Paper Plates
2012-01-01

The sausages are tasty. But what about those paper plates? You're right: wash them in the dishwasher.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 3: Water Supply
2015-01-01

A new cupboard will be useful. A good place will be where the washbasin is. But how to route the pipes so that everything works?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 4: Projector
2013-01-01

It's great to remember the old days. But what to do when there is no suitable place to display old films? The answer is right outside the window.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 5: Vacuum Cleaner
2011-01-01

When a cable gets in the way while vacuuming, you can connect it to the lamp. Maybe automate the vacuum cleaner at the same time?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 6: The Floor
2011-01-01

Putting in a new floor is very difficult, especially when there are problems such as not being able to open the door.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 7: The Pool
2012-01-01

Just playing cards won't cool you down. You can cool off in the cold water. And where is the cold water? Sure, in the swimming pool.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 8: Deadwood
2015-01-01

It is dangerous to have a dead tree next to your house. You have to cut it down somehow, but how do you do it without damaging the house and garden?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 9: Orange Juice
2012-01-01

When your juicer breaks, you should come up with some alternative. It may be a machine made out of a cupboard.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 10: Bicycle
2015-01-01

The usual exercise on the bike is boring when it can't move. But that's what imagination is for.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 11: Cactus
2011-01-01

Transporting a huge cactus is complicated. You have to be careful not to stumble. It's pretty heavy, too.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 12: Bathroom Tiles
2014-01-01

It's time to change the style of the bathroom. Blue tiles will be perfect. Just don't make a mistake when placing them, because you will have to lay them all over again.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 13: Sun Cover
2014-01-01

Playing chess is a challenge when the sun is shining in your eyes. You need something to block the sun.

Runtime: 8 min
Season 7 poster
Season 7 (2018)

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?

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Glazed Frost
2018-01-01

Just great. How do you take out the garbage when the whole sidewalk is covered in ice? You can always combine the unpleasant with the useful and fun.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 2: Carp
2018-01-01

If you bought a carp for Christmas Eve, you need the right conditions to prepare it. Just remember, the water in the tub should not be too hot and not too cold.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 3: Christmas Card
2018-01-01

When making a Christmas card, it's worth being original. How about a photo with a dummy Bethlehem shed in the background? Made of your own furniture?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 4: Calamity
2018-01-01

Wow, it's snowed up to the windows. You need to clear the yard of snow somehow to get out of the house. As a reward, you can make a snowman out of the snow.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 5: New Year
2018-01-01

New Year's Eve is tonight, got to get ready. The food is there, the decorations are there. But what to do until midnight? You can always change the hands of the clock.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 6: Nativity Scene
2018-01-01

What solution do you see when the baby Jesus figurine is missing from the Bethlehem nativity scene? You're right: make a new nativity scene.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 7: Gifts
2018-01-01

Wrapping a gift in paper is not so easy. Turns out you're not the only one with this problem.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 8: Christmas Lights
2019-01-01

Home should be decorated for the holidays. But remember moderation. Too much power consumption makes the electricity shut off.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 9: Igloo
2019-01-01

It's snowed again. It would be nice making something out of it. An igloo is a pretty good idea. You can turn it into your second home at any time.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 10: Gingerbread House
2019-01-01

The gingerbread house is a beautiful and delicious decoration. But what to do when it keeps falling apart? The use of tools will certainly be advisable.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 11: Tree
2019-01-01

When your artificial Christmas tree has been destroyed, you should cut down a real one. But to save time and money, cut it from your garden.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 12: Potato Salad
2019-01-01

Preparing a salad is a lot of work. Chopping up all those vegetables, and then mixing them up. Wait, why do you need so much of this salad?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 13: Sauna
2019-01-01

Gotta keep your cold friend warm somehow. A sauna would be a good idea, but where to get a one?

Runtime: 8 min
Season 8 poster
Season 8 (2019)

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.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pancakes
2019-01-01

Today for dinner, chicken, sausages? Why not pancakes? What are you waiting for? Let's do it.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 2: Flying Machine
2019-01-01

Want to learn to fly? Well, it won't be easy, but you might have a chance if you build a working machine.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 3: Popcorn
2019-01-01

There is definitely an easier and more effective way to pop popcorn. Just give me a pot, a funnel, and aluminum foil.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 4: Furniture
2019-01-01

Is your kitchen in a deplorable condition? No worries. You can always buy new furniture. You just need to be able to assemble it.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 5: Car Wash
2019-01-01

Don't waste your time by washing your car the normal way. It's better to spend a little more time building a reusable car wash, unless it breaks down.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 6: Harvest
2019-01-01

Today is a hard day. You have to pick all the apples from the tree, then crush and squeeze them for juice. What can go wrong?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 7: Phototrap
2019-01-01

Why are you making such an effort when someone is stealing your apples? You have to catch the thief in some kind of trap. By the way, would you like an apple?

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 8: Barbecue
2020-01-01

A grill isn't a grill if it can't be fired up. But remember: fire is dangerous.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 9: Tube Post
2020-01-01

Moving items from point A to point B is not hard. It turns into a hassle when you have to do it all the time.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 10: Ice Making
2020-01-01

On such hot days, you need to cool down in every way. From cold drinks, to swimming pools, to — wait a minute, the ice has melted.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 11: Bread
2020-01-01

It's not good when bread is too stiff. In such a situation, you can bake your own—just don't overdo it.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 12: Pizza
2020-01-01

So you lost your pizza. Well, this is the perfect chance to make your own. But first make sure your oven is big enough.

Runtime: 8 min
Episode 13: Garage Door
2020-01-01

It's hard to drive a car into a garage that keeps closing. But there is a way to construct them to open at will.

Runtime: 8 min

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