Four and a Half Friends

Four and a Half Friends

Ended First aired 19/Sep/2015 Germany English 1 season(s) 26 episode(s)
Charly and his friends love solving mysteries while facing the challenges of growing up. This unlikely group of junior detectives – and their dog – will stop at nothing to find and solve cases they uncover in and around their hometown. And between the excitement, action and laughs, they'll find out a bit about themselves and each other along the way. They don't have superpowers, they aren't geniuses and they don't even look like TV stars, but these normal, unexceptional kids and their funny-looking dog achieve amazing things when they get together as the Charly & Co. Detective Agency.

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Season 1 · Season 1
26 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Sep/2015
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S1E26
The Case Before the Stupid Burglar
Air date: 08/Nov/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

There's news about a new burglar in town, and apparently he's not very smart. The "Stupid Burglar" keeps setting off the security alarm when he tries to rob a warehouse. Charly & Co. are on the case, but would any burglar really be so dumb?

Summary

There's news about a new burglar in town, and apparently he's not very smart. The "Stupid Burglar" keeps setting off the security alarm when he tries to rob a warehouse. Charly & Co. are on the case, but would any burglar really be so dumb?

S1E25
The Case of the Trophy in the Hay Barn
Air date: 08/Nov/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The school organizes a drawing for work experience placement. The gang wins the ticket to the police station without Charly, who goes to Mr. Rubenacker’s horse stables. That afternoon a riding trophy is missing and Charly offers himself to find the culprit on his own.

Summary

The school organizes a drawing for work experience placement. The gang wins the ticket to the police station without Charly, who goes to Mr. Rubenacker’s horse stables. That afternoon a riding trophy is missing and Charly offers himself to find the culprit on his own.

S1E24
The Case of the Sabotaged Film Set
Air date: 07/Nov/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

There is a TV crew at the school filming an episode of Inspector Derk, the kids’ favorite detective show. Some students get a chance to intern on the set, including Charly & Co. Some strange things start happening: a camera cable is cut, someone puts sleeping pills in the director’s coffee mug, etc. That’s sabotage!

Summary

There is a TV crew at the school filming an episode of Inspector Derk, the kids’ favorite detective show. Some students get a chance to intern on the set, including Charly & Co. Some strange things start happening: a camera cable is cut, someone puts sleeping pills in the director’s coffee mug, etc. That’s sabotage!

S1E23
The Case of the Chicken Connection
Air date: 07/Nov/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Flossy, the leader of the Cybercrew, has bought a new Cleverphone 7 and Stefy desperately needs to have one too! The friends get a job promoting chicken wings. At the same time, there’s a robbery in the jewelry store just next to their chicken store. Time to work with the store management and police to solve the case and stop the thieves.

Summary

Flossy, the leader of the Cybercrew, has bought a new Cleverphone 7 and Stefy desperately needs to have one too! The friends get a job promoting chicken wings. At the same time, there’s a robbery in the jewelry store just next to their chicken store. Time to work with the store management and police to solve the case and stop the thieves.

S1E22
The Case of the Calamitous Gym
Air date: 25/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Handsome Harry hires Charly & Co. to follow a personal trainer named Mr. Ritter. Fred joins the gym as an undercover agent and discovers his beloved Ms. Stratford is training there with him. Fred saves Ms. Stratford from an unfortunate accident and becomes the town hero! Can Charly handle Fred's newfound fame?

Summary

Handsome Harry hires Charly & Co. to follow a personal trainer named Mr. Ritter. Fred joins the gym as an undercover agent and discovers his beloved Ms. Stratford is training there with him. Fred saves Ms. Stratford from an unfortunate accident and becomes the town hero! Can Charly handle Fred's newfound fame?

S1E21
The Case of the Capsule
Air date: 25/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

100 years ago, Charly & Co’s school began a ‘time capsule’ project. They buried the capsule under a tile in the school hall with a valuable newspaper inside. When Siggi prepares to open the capsule in front of students and press, they discover it has disappeared! Famous detective Bernard Samuel promises to solve the case. Let the best detective win!

Summary

100 years ago, Charly & Co’s school began a ‘time capsule’ project. They buried the capsule under a tile in the school hall with a valuable newspaper inside. When Siggi prepares to open the capsule in front of students and press, they discover it has disappeared! Famous detective Bernard Samuel promises to solve the case. Let the best detective win!

S1E20
The Case of the Graffiti on the School Facade
Air date: 24/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Ms. Janis’ house is under renovation and she asks Charly & Co. whether her dog Nino can stay with Dandy for a few days. That same day, a graffiti appears in the school façade. In the meantime, the municipal police are looking for the so-called ‘thief of the white stocking’ who holds up bank vans. While Charly & Co investigate the graffiti, detective Dandy and his assistant Nino discover the link between the graffiti and the thief!

Summary

Ms. Janis’ house is under renovation and she asks Charly & Co. whether her dog Nino can stay with Dandy for a few days. That same day, a graffiti appears in the school façade. In the meantime, the municipal police are looking for the so-called ‘thief of the white stocking’ who holds up bank vans. While Charly & Co investigate the graffiti, detective Dandy and his assistant Nino discover the link between the graffiti and the thief!

S1E19
The Case Of The Superhero Babysitter
Air date: 24/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Someone has broken up into Ms. Stratford’s house while she’s away, but nothing is missing. Could the thief be after her prized comic book collection? Ms. Stratford's boyfriend is willing to watch the house, but he needs a babysitter for his son, Tim. Radish becomes Tim’s babysitter and Charly & Co. use Radish as an inside spy to unmask the thieves!

Summary

Someone has broken up into Ms. Stratford’s house while she’s away, but nothing is missing. Could the thief be after her prized comic book collection? Ms. Stratford's boyfriend is willing to watch the house, but he needs a babysitter for his son, Tim. Radish becomes Tim’s babysitter and Charly & Co. use Radish as an inside spy to unmask the thieves!

S1E18
The Case of the Wandering Ghost
Air date: 17/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

While on holiday, the kids Viking island with Siggi and his family. The island is famous to host a wandering ghost, although nobody has confirmed it. During an excursion, Fred finds a beautiful piece of amber – an ancient Viking figurine. But the next morning, the figurine disappears! Could it be the ghost?

Summary

While on holiday, the kids Viking island with Siggi and his family. The island is famous to host a wandering ghost, although nobody has confirmed it. During an excursion, Fred finds a beautiful piece of amber – an ancient Viking figurine. But the next morning, the figurine disappears! Could it be the ghost?

S1E17
The Case of the Blackmailer on Stage
Air date: 17/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The school is organizing a play, and both students and teachers will get to star in it. Fred is cast as the romantic interest of his longtime crush, Ms. Stratford, and she is supposed to give him a kiss on the cheek! Fred is thrilled, but things get tricky when the theatre director starts receiving threatening letters... Will Fred finally receive the kiss from his beloved Stratford?

Summary

The school is organizing a play, and both students and teachers will get to star in it. Fred is cast as the romantic interest of his longtime crush, Ms. Stratford, and she is supposed to give him a kiss on the cheek! Fred is thrilled, but things get tricky when the theatre director starts receiving threatening letters... Will Fred finally receive the kiss from his beloved Stratford?

S1E16
The Case of the Car Thief
Air date: 11/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Ms. Brise, an intern teacher, has decided to pick a student article to publish on the front page of the school newspaper. Charly has an idea: to write about a police investigation to win the competition. However, during the interview, someone steals commissioner Martinez’s car! Charly & Co. are on the case!

Summary

Ms. Brise, an intern teacher, has decided to pick a student article to publish on the front page of the school newspaper. Charly has an idea: to write about a police investigation to win the competition. However, during the interview, someone steals commissioner Martinez’s car! Charly & Co. are on the case!

S1E15
The Case Before All the Other Cases
Air date: 11/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In this flashback episode, we get to see the Fred and Dandy origin story! Long before he was Fred's dog, Dandy was a stray who lived on the street. But after a chance encounter with a mob boss, both Fred and Dandy end up in a sticky situation... Can the two unlikely friends save the day and themselves?

Summary

In this flashback episode, we get to see the Fred and Dandy origin story! Long before he was Fred's dog, Dandy was a stray who lived on the street. But after a chance encounter with a mob boss, both Fred and Dandy end up in a sticky situation... Can the two unlikely friends save the day and themselves?

S1E14
The Case of the Missing Cucumbers
Air date: 10/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Radish is afraid of not passing his next math exam: it is an oral one and he doesn’t like to speak in public! In the meantime, cucumbers are disappearing from the community garden owned by Charley’s Grandma. Is there a small-time cucumber thief in town? Or is it all part of a larger conspiracy?

Summary

Radish is afraid of not passing his next math exam: it is an oral one and he doesn’t like to speak in public! In the meantime, cucumbers are disappearing from the community garden owned by Charley’s Grandma. Is there a small-time cucumber thief in town? Or is it all part of a larger conspiracy?

S1E13
The Case of the Tasteful Art Robbery
Air date: 10/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

A new pupil, Ben, arrives at the school and becomes good friends with Stefy. Charly is jealous and suspicious. Carl Witt, Ben’s father, is accused of stealing some sculptures and the gang tries to prove his innocence – except for Charly, who’s convinced Carl is guilty!

Summary

A new pupil, Ben, arrives at the school and becomes good friends with Stefy. Charly is jealous and suspicious. Carl Witt, Ben’s father, is accused of stealing some sculptures and the gang tries to prove his innocence – except for Charly, who’s convinced Carl is guilty!

S1E12
The Case of the Fast Food Enemy
Air date: 04/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Charly & Co. see Ms. Janis leave a briefcase with a suspicious man who disappears into a fast-food restaurant. Could this be the start of a new case? Meanwhile, Fred’s Mum has a new boyfriend, Bernie, who has convinced her to invest in his environmental business. Charly & Co. sense danger!

Summary

Charly & Co. see Ms. Janis leave a briefcase with a suspicious man who disappears into a fast-food restaurant. Could this be the start of a new case? Meanwhile, Fred’s Mum has a new boyfriend, Bernie, who has convinced her to invest in his environmental business. Charly & Co. sense danger!

S1E11
The Case of the Lonely Panthers
Air date: 04/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Handsome Harry is acting weird. He’s dressed like a biker, is driving a Harley motorcycle – which doesn’t suit him at all – and appears with beautiful 20-year-old Laura who met on a social network dating site. Charly is suspicious – she’s too nice for Handsome Harry – and Stefy becomes jealous. When Harry's motorcycle disappears, all eyes are on Laura.

Summary

Handsome Harry is acting weird. He’s dressed like a biker, is driving a Harley motorcycle – which doesn’t suit him at all – and appears with beautiful 20-year-old Laura who met on a social network dating site. Charly is suspicious – she’s too nice for Handsome Harry – and Stefy becomes jealous. When Harry's motorcycle disappears, all eyes are on Laura.

S1E10
The Case of the Sulking Gnomes
Air date: 03/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Fred’s Mum takes in an old man who has just arrived in town – and his dog. Dandy follows them around and notices their strange behavior around Charly’s house. It is not easy, but Dandy eventually manages to attract the attention of Fred and the gang as he finds out that the man photographs antiques, steals them, and sells them on the internet!

Summary

Fred’s Mum takes in an old man who has just arrived in town – and his dog. Dandy follows them around and notices their strange behavior around Charly’s house. It is not easy, but Dandy eventually manages to attract the attention of Fred and the gang as he finds out that the man photographs antiques, steals them, and sells them on the internet!

S1E9
The Case of the School Scandal
Air date: 03/Oct/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

It is Earth Week and the school is celebrating. Charly & Co decide to investigate the school's soil, and they discover tons of rubbish in soil samples and uncover what looks like an environmental scandal!

Summary

It is Earth Week and the school is celebrating. Charly & Co decide to investigate the school's soil, and they discover tons of rubbish in soil samples and uncover what looks like an environmental scandal!

S1E8
The Strange Case of Daniel the Janitor
Air date: 27/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Ms. Stratford’s silver bracelet disappears from the women's dressing room, so the kids offer her the detective services of Charly & Co! Fred suspects Daniel the Janitor, who he suspects of having a second evil personality. Fred is jealous of him! Can Fred get over his jealousy to see the facts clearly?

Summary

Ms. Stratford’s silver bracelet disappears from the women's dressing room, so the kids offer her the detective services of Charly & Co! Fred suspects Daniel the Janitor, who he suspects of having a second evil personality. Fred is jealous of him! Can Fred get over his jealousy to see the facts clearly?

S1E7
The Case of the Trendy Tracksuit
Air date: 27/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The kids go to the flea market where Charly thinks that people sell stolen clothes. Once there they meet Mr. Brassert, a dog trainer in a canine training schoo, and sign Dandy up for a weekend course and teach him protection maneuvers. Charly’s older sister Nicole, who’s becoming good friends with Stefy, will join the detective agency - to Charly’s disgust!

Summary

The kids go to the flea market where Charly thinks that people sell stolen clothes. Once there they meet Mr. Brassert, a dog trainer in a canine training schoo, and sign Dandy up for a weekend course and teach him protection maneuvers. Charly’s older sister Nicole, who’s becoming good friends with Stefy, will join the detective agency - to Charly’s disgust!

S1E6
The Case of the Contagious Detective
Air date: 26/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

During a 3-days school trip to a medieval castle, Charly's elder sister Nicole starts working as a trainee-teaching monitor. Dandy is not supposed to come along, but Fred carries him so Charly fakes an illness as a smokescreen to cover the dog. Once in the castle, the teachers fall ill one by one, with symptoms of poisoning. Charly makes a list of suspects – but this time he has to include himself!

Summary

During a 3-days school trip to a medieval castle, Charly's elder sister Nicole starts working as a trainee-teaching monitor. Dandy is not supposed to come along, but Fred carries him so Charly fakes an illness as a smokescreen to cover the dog. Once in the castle, the teachers fall ill one by one, with symptoms of poisoning. Charly makes a list of suspects – but this time he has to include himself!

S1E5
The Case of the Tricked Grandpa
Air date: 26/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Radish and Stefy’s father punishes them to stay at home and study until Radish passes his exam. However, they skip the punishment to help their Grandpa, as someone has tricked him and run away with his money!

Summary

Radish and Stefy’s father punishes them to stay at home and study until Radish passes his exam. However, they skip the punishment to help their Grandpa, as someone has tricked him and run away with his money!

S1E4
The Case of the Missing TV Star
Air date: 20/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dandy gets the part in a dog food ad, but on the first day of filming his co-star Fluppi – a pug with a diamond collar – disappears! The gang tries to solve the case and Dandy's acting career!

Summary

Dandy gets the part in a dog food ad, but on the first day of filming his co-star Fluppi – a pug with a diamond collar – disappears! The gang tries to solve the case and Dandy's acting career!

S1E3
The Case of the Online Cat
Air date: 20/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The gang creates a website to promote their detective agency. The first case they get is to find a lost kitten, which turns out to belong to Handsome Harry. Then someone hacks the website and they start to receive hundreds of fake new cases! Meanwhile, Steffy falls in love with Santi, a young and handsome IT trainee teacher – and neglects her friends and their investigations.

Summary

The gang creates a website to promote their detective agency. The first case they get is to find a lost kitten, which turns out to belong to Handsome Harry. Then someone hacks the website and they start to receive hundreds of fake new cases! Meanwhile, Steffy falls in love with Santi, a young and handsome IT trainee teacher – and neglects her friends and their investigations.

S1E2
The Case of the Mystery of the Wig
Air date: 19/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

When Ms. Stratford, the bio teacher, turns up in a convertible sports car, starts acting suspiciously and is seen wearing a disguise just like some bank robbers who are on the run, Charly suspects she might be the leader of a bank robbers’ gang. Trouble is, Fred’s got a crush on her, so he’s torn between his loyalty to his friends, and to the love of his life!

Summary

When Ms. Stratford, the bio teacher, turns up in a convertible sports car, starts acting suspiciously and is seen wearing a disguise just like some bank robbers who are on the run, Charly suspects she might be the leader of a bank robbers’ gang. Trouble is, Fred’s got a crush on her, so he’s torn between his loyalty to his friends, and to the love of his life!

S1E1
The Case of the Polka Dot Umbrella
Air date: 19/Sep/2015 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

When the school staff room is broken into and Ms. Janis’ earrings disappear, everyone is on high alert. Meanwhile, Handsome Harry declares to police that someone hacked his computer. The only clue is a polka dot umbrella...

Summary

When the school staff room is broken into and Ms. Janis’ earrings disappear, everyone is on high alert. Meanwhile, Handsome Harry declares to police that someone hacked his computer. The only clue is a polka dot umbrella...

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