‘Numb3rs’ days are numbered on CBS

Posted Nov 5, 2009 by Walt Belcher

Updated Nov 6, 2009 at 10:36 AM

As a result of dwindling ratings, CBS is subtracting episodes from “Numb3rs.” There will be only 16 produced this season instead of 22. Look for a series finale in early spring 2010.

The series, which airs at 10 p.m. Fridays, debuted in 2005. It follows FBI Special Agent Don Eppes (Rob Morrow) and his mathematical genius brother, Charlie Eppes (David Krumholtz), who helps Don solve crimes for the FBI.

“Numb3rs” is produced by brothers Ridley and Tony Scott Waiting in the wings as a potential replacement are Canadian dramas “Flashpoint” and “The Border,” and new medical drama “Miami Trauma.”