Numbuh 1

**Nigel Uno,** also known as **Numbuh 1**, is the main protagonist of the 2002 animated series, *Codename: Kids Next Door*. He's the bald, British leader, and the former head operative of Sector V and current Earth representative to the Galactic Kids Next Door. Described as a tactical genius by some kids and as a paranoid workaholic by others, Numbuh 1 takes his position and responsibilities as a KND operative too seriously.

Throughout the show, Numbuh 1 speaks with a noted English accent, because his parents come from England and he was born there, but then he moved to the United States when he was 3 years old. According to Numbuh 1, he, and Numbuh 2 have been best friends since Kindergarten. Numbuh 1 had a relationship with Lizzie Devine, who he considered bossy, but deeply cared for until *Operation: G.I.R.L.F.R.I.E.N.D.* when they broke up.

## Background

Numbuh 1 is described as the stern, "workaholic leader of Sector V," as he would rather go on missions than spend his day-off at the beach as seen in *Operation: B.E.A.C.H.* and *Operation: B.U.T.T.*.

Numbuh 1 is one of the few operatives in the Kids Next Door that takes his missions seriously as seen in *Operation: F.E.R.A.L.* where he yelled at Numbuh 86 (*"... risking my life, endangered my team and spent valuable KND resources, just to get a stupid key chain?!"*) when he was sent to Rainbow Monkey Island to retrieve a stone tablet with a secret code on it.

Alongside Numbuh 5, Numbuh 1 is considered the only one with common sense on his team. As the leader, he is quick to jump into action and he is quite resourceful, but tends to be paranoid to the point of stretching the truth and using his imagination when analyzing a potential adult threat. He was considered to be a suitable candidate for both Supreme Leader and Global Tactical Officer in the past, but refused both to stay with his friends.

In *Operation: Z.E.R.O.*, it was stated many times by Numbuh 362 (who notes that he puts his team before himself) that Numbuh 1 is reckless, hot-tempered, stubborn, and acts alone. Nevertheless, he's caring and protective towards his friends, putting his full trust into them.

Numbuh 1 is also a huge believer, as he is one of the few KND operatives who believes in the legendary Numbuh 0, who turned out to be his own father, adding further prestige to his already famous reputation.

Although Numbuh 1 is clever, he is also shown to also be rather naive in *Operation: D.I.A.P.E.R.*, as he believes that babies were kidnapped and brought to the hospital to be aged into adults, and that babies come from "baby eggs.

Nigel was among the greatest, if not the greatest of KND operatives, defeating the famed Numbuh 274 in single combat, being revealed as the son of the legendary Numbuh 0 and becoming the single earth representative of the GKND. He, along with the rest of Sector V was looked up to by the majority of the KND, whilst also being considered reckless and impulsive by Global Command.

## Trivia

* Numbuh 1's codename is Numbuh 1, because his surname is *uno*, Spanish for *one*.
* Numbuh 1 is the only member of Sector V who doesn't have a brother or sister.
* Numbuh 1 is the only member of Sector V who hasn't been married in *Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S.*, because of him leaving the Earth for the GKND.
* Numbuh 1's most prized characteristic, according to *Operation: C.A.R.A.M.E.L.*, is his leadership, which is bold yet very smooth.
* In *Operation: D.I.A.P.E.R.*, Numbuh 1 was shown to be a lousy singer. However, in *Operation: L.O.V.E.* and *Operation: S.P.I.N.A.C.H.*, it was shown that he can sing just fine.
* In *Operation: T.H.E.-F.L.Y.*, Numbuh 1 is afraid of bugs.
* In *Operation: S.A.F.A.R.I.*, Numbuh 1 may have a fear of needles.
* How he lost his hair is one story that the writers would like to tell one day. It would possibly have been explored in the cancelled live-action film.
* In a fan letter, it was confirmed that Nigel might have the genes to get his uncle and grandfather's shadow suit and powers.
	+ In another Q&A he answered that it was possible but not probable.
* There has been two actors that were considered to play Numbuh 1. The first actor was an actual kid and the second was Tom Kenny, but he sounded too old.
* His sunglasses are prescription.
* He didn't really know Abby before joining the KND.
* Numbuh one has become so paranoid because he has been on the business end of various crazy adult schemes.
	+ It is likely if he got decommissioned, his paranoia would have been erased (much like Fanny's hatred of boys).