Pat & Mat
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
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.
E1Wallpaper
Jan 1, 1979
A new wallpaper can change the look of a room. But the wallpaper sticks more to your hands than to where it should.
E2Workshop
Jan 1, 1979
What do you need if you have books laying around everywhere? Right, a book shelf. But making one by yourself is even better.
E3Carpet
Jan 1, 1979
The carpet needs to get cleaned. But there is this big blue stain on it. Getting rid of it needs a lot of fantasy?
E4Rocking Chair
Jan 1, 1979
A rocking chair is a great invention. The only annoying thing is, that it doesn't move by itself. But there is a way.
E5Picture
Jan 1, 1979
Framing a photo can be a huge undertaking, especially if you first sawed the frame.
E6Garage
Jan 1, 1979
What a wonderful garage. But there just seems no way to get the car into it. Well, there is one.
E7The Light
Jan 1, 1979
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?
E8Gramophone
Jan 1, 1981
There are so many records, but obviously no working player. Best idea is making your own music.
E9Grill
Jan 1, 1981
Chicken tastes great! But it needs be grilled first. Too bad if your grill is too small.
E10Moving Day
Jan 1, 1982
Moving can be difficult. Even more if you only have a car.
E11Water
Jan 1, 1982
Gardening is easy, if you have water. But what do you do if the well is dry? You get water from a river.
E12Garden
Jan 1, 1982
A garden gnome is a nice centrepiece. But first it's time to clean up the garden.
E13Painting Job
Jan 1, 1982
What do you do if there's a stain on your ceiling? Right, you paint it.
E14Jumpers
Jan 1, 1982
Who doesn't want to fly? But how do you actually do that?
E15Crossword Puzzle
Jan 1, 1982
Ironing can be a hassle, especially if you also want to solve a crossword.
E16Gym
Jan 1, 1983
What do you do if your television dies while watching sports? You do your own sports.
E17Birdhouse
Jan 1, 1983
Birds are not attracted to humans. But they might come if you build a bird house.
E18Laundry Day
Jan 1, 1983
Sometimes it's time to do laundry. But what if your washing machine breaks? Right, you build one of your own.
E19Breakfast in Grass
Jan 1, 1983
Having a picnic can be great. But finding a good spot can be hard. Sometimes you just want the comforts of home.
E20Washing Machine
Jan 1, 1983
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.
E21Rain
Jan 1, 1983
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.
E22Trip
Jan 1, 1984
After wasting the car while going on an excursion it seems that camping at home is also very exciting.
E23Winemakers
Jan 1, 1984
Your own grape vines. But pay attention that you don't drink too much while making wine out of your grapes.
E24Skates
Jan 1, 1984
Long forgotten treasures lie in the attic An a flooded vegatable beet makes skating in summer possible.
E25Piano
Jan 1, 1984
A big piano won't fit in the elevator. But what can you do if it also won't fit through the window?
E26Potters
Jan 1, 1985
An accident destroys all the crockery. A good way to get new crockery is making it by yourself.
E27Malfunction
Jan 1, 1985
Is there a way to watch the soccer game after wasting the television? Of course!
E28Apple
Jan 1, 1985
The apple harvest is good. All the apples are picked, except one. But it seems impossible to reach that high.
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.
E1The Key
Jan 1, 1989
Always keep your keys in a safe place. And never let them vanish in a drain.
E2Furniture
Jan 1, 1989
IKEA furniture comes in pieces with a manual how to construct them. But you really should stick to the manual.
E3Lawnmower
Jan 1, 1990
There are other ways of cutting the lawn than with a scythe. A do-it-yourself lawnmower.
E4Big Cleanup
Jan 1, 1990
Spring is the time to clean your house. But what do you do with so much garbage?
E5Roof
Jan 1, 1990
The dish antenna on the roof is having issues. Especially when it's raining.
E6Door
Jan 1, 1990
How do you get into your house when you've locked yourself out? There are so many possibilities.
The third season of Pat & Mat aired from 1992–1994 and featured 14 episodes. The season was produced in the authors' aiF Studio, Prague.
E1Biscuits
Jan 1, 1992
No more cookies. All have been eaten. So let's bake some yourself. Let's bake a lot.
E2Garage Door
Jan 1, 1992
The garage door isn't working like it should. Let's come up with some new way to lock the car.
E3Cyclists
Jan 1, 1992
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.
E4Tiles
Jan 1, 1992
Unloading stones from a transporter is taking forever. But speeding things up can be dangerous.
E5Parquet
Jan 1, 1992
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.
E6Gutter Pipe
Jan 1, 1992
The gutter pipe needs repainting. It's easy to paint the bottom. But how do you get so high to paint the upper part?
E7Convertible
Jan 1, 1992
A convertible isn't just cool to drive, it also has some other great features.
E8Accident
Jan 1, 1994
How do you change a flat tire if you don't have a spare tire?
E9Billiards
Jan 1, 1994
Billiards is a great game if you know how to play it. If not, what about bowling?
E10Hedgerow
Jan 1, 1994
The hedge needs cutting. But after cutting it, the height should still be even.
E11The Safe
Jan 1, 1994
Money needs to be kept in a safe place, like a safe. Just keep an eye on the key to open it again.
E12Fender
Jan 1, 1994
The fender is scrap. But with some imagination the new fender may look even better than the old one.
E13Model Builders
Jan 1, 1994
With glue and matches you can make pieces of art. But matches are still highly inflammable.
E14Windsurfing
Jan 1, 1994
Even on a calm day, you can have some fun windsurfing, if you have the right car.
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.
E1Puzzle
Jan 1, 2002
Puzzle solving is great fun, but a common problem is a lost piece. There's always an interesting alternative.
E2Roasted Sausages
Jan 1, 2003
Grilling sausages in the kitchen is boring. How about building your own big grill?
E3Roof Repair
Jan 1, 2003
The roof is having problems again. But where is the rain leaking through?
E4Black Box
Jan 1, 2003
Old cameras are hard to handle. Especially if you don't want upside down photos.
E5Furniture on Wheels
Jan 1, 2003
The wheel was mankind's most important invention. But it was just the beginning.
E6Dog House
Jan 1, 2003
Before you get a dog you have to make sure you have a dog house that fits the dog.
E7Lacquering the Floor
Jan 1, 2003
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.
E8The Greenhouse
Jan 1, 2003
To cultivate your own fruits and vegetables you may need a greenhouse. But how do you build one?
E9The Swing
Jan 1, 2003
Remembering old times. Wasn't it always fun to swing? Clotheslines can be helpful.
E10Unwanted Guest
Jan 1, 2003
There's a mouse. But today's mice are too clever. More is needed than just some cheese.
E11Bodyguards
Jan 1, 2003
To protect against thieves, you have to go to the limit.
E12Painting the Windows
Jan 1, 2003
The windows need to be painted. But basic painting is boring. Make it better!
E13Easter Egg
Jan 1, 2003
Pat and Mat celebrate Easter, but it's not complete without Easter eggs.
E14Slim Figure
Jan 1, 2003
Why spend money on a gym when you can create it in your basement? But also remember the right diet.
E15Vending Machine
Jan 1, 2003
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.
E16Autodrome
Jan 1, 2003
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.
E17Aquarium
Jan 1, 2003
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?
E18Canning
Jan 1, 2003
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...
E19Hang Glider
Jan 1, 2003
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.
E20Christmas Cake
Jan 1, 2003
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.
E21Flu
Jan 1, 2003
Sick people need care. You need to regularly measure their temperature, but remember not to confuse the thermometer with a coffee spoon.
E22Fax Machine
Jan 1, 2003
Soon after they've both installed one, Pat and Mat discover the almost endless possibilities of a fax machine.
E23Strawberries
Jan 1, 2003
The strawberries are delicious. But you don't need that many. What will you do with all the rest of it now?
E24Playing Golf
Jan 1, 2004
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.
E25Bottle Cap
Jan 1, 2004
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.
E26Swimming Pool
Jan 1, 2004
Having your own pool is very expensive. You can always make it yourself. All you need is a shovel. Or maybe dynamite?
E27Hanging a Painting
Jan 1, 2004
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.
E28Christmas Tree
Jan 1, 2004
A Christmas tree may be big, and bringing it home is a common problem. But that's not a reason to cut the branches.
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.
E1Beds
Jan 1, 2009
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?
E2Paper Plates
Jan 1, 2012
The sausages are tasty. But what about those paper plates? You're right: wash them in the dishwasher.
E3Water Supply
Jan 1, 2015
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?
E4Projector
Jan 1, 2013
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.
E5Vacuum Cleaner
Jan 1, 2011
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?
E6The Floor
Jan 1, 2011
Putting in a new floor is very difficult, especially when there are problems such as not being able to open the door.
E7The Pool
Jan 1, 2012
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.
E8Deadwood
Jan 1, 2015
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?
E9Orange Juice
Jan 1, 2012
When your juicer breaks, you should come up with some alternative. It may be a machine made out of a cupboard.
E10Bicycle
Jan 1, 2015
The usual exercise on the bike is boring when it can't move. But that's what imagination is for.
E11Cactus
Jan 1, 2011
Transporting a huge cactus is complicated. You have to be careful not to stumble. It's pretty heavy, too.
E12Bathroom Tiles
Jan 1, 2014
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.
E13Sun Cover
Jan 1, 2014
Playing chess is a challenge when the sun is shining in your eyes. You need something to block the sun.
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.
E1Bees
Jan 1, 2018
E2(Solar) Lawnmower
Jan 1, 2018
E3Mole
Jan 1, 2018
E4Rodeo
Jan 1, 2018
E5Carousel
Jan 1, 2018
E6Dishwasher
Jan 1, 2018
E7Fence
Jan 1, 2018
E8Clogged Chimney
Jan 1, 2018
E9Clogged Sink
Jan 1, 2018
E10Power Station
Jan 1, 2018
E11Rock Garden
Jan 1, 2018
E12Stairs
Jan 1, 2018
E13Camera
Jan 1, 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?
E1Glazed Frost
Jan 1, 2018
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.
E2Carp
Jan 1, 2018
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.
E3Christmas Card
Jan 1, 2018
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?
E4Calamity
Jan 1, 2018
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.
E5New Year
Jan 1, 2018
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.
E6Nativity Scene
Jan 1, 2018
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.
E7Gifts
Jan 1, 2018
Wrapping a gift in paper is not so easy. Turns out you're not the only one with this problem.
E8Christmas Lights
Jan 1, 2019
Home should be decorated for the holidays. But remember moderation. Too much power consumption makes the electricity shut off.
E9Igloo
Jan 1, 2019
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.
E10Gingerbread House
Jan 1, 2019
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.
E11Tree
Jan 1, 2019
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.
E12Potato Salad
Jan 1, 2019
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?
E13Sauna
Jan 1, 2019
Gotta keep your cold friend warm somehow. A sauna would be a good idea, but where to get a one?
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.
E1Pancakes
Jan 1, 2019
Today for dinner, chicken, sausages? Why not pancakes? What are you waiting for? Let's do it.
E2Flying Machine
Jan 1, 2019
Want to learn to fly? Well, it won't be easy, but you might have a chance if you build a working machine.
E3Popcorn
Jan 1, 2019
There is definitely an easier and more effective way to pop popcorn. Just give me a pot, a funnel, and aluminum foil.
E4Furniture
Jan 1, 2019
Is your kitchen in a deplorable condition? No worries. You can always buy new furniture. You just need to be able to assemble it.
E5Car Wash
Jan 1, 2019
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.
E6Harvest
Jan 1, 2019
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?
E7Phototrap
Jan 1, 2019
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?
E8Barbecue
Jan 1, 2020
A grill isn't a grill if it can't be fired up. But remember: fire is dangerous.
E9Tube Post
Jan 1, 2020
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.
E10Ice Making
Jan 1, 2020
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.
E11Bread
Jan 1, 2020
It's not good when bread is too stiff. In such a situation, you can bake your own—just don't overdo it.
E12Pizza
Jan 1, 2020
So you lost your pizza. Well, this is the perfect chance to make your own. But first make sure your oven is big enough.
E13Garage Door
Jan 1, 2020
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.
E1Episode 1
Nov 22, 2018
E2Episode 2
Nov 29, 2018
E3Episode 3
Nov 22, 2018
E4Episode 4
Nov 22, 2018
E5Episode 5
Nov 29, 2018
E6Episode 6
Dec 6, 2018
E7Episode 7
Dec 13, 2018
E8Episode 8
Dec 20, 2018
E9Episode 9
Dec 27, 2018
E10Episode 10
Jan 3, 2019
E11Episode 11
Jan 10, 2019
E12Episode 12
Jan 17, 2019
E13Episode 13
Jan 24, 2019
Storyline
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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