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2018 · TV SERIES

Cells at Work!

A diligent red blood cell races through the body to deliver life‑saving oxygen while teaming up with a fierce white blood cell to fend off invading germs and deadly diseases.

First aired
2018
Rated
TV-14
Seasons
2 seasons
ComedyAnimationAction & Adventure

This is a story about you. A tale about the inside of your body. According to a new study, the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells. These cells are hard at work every day within a world that is your body. From the oxygen-carrying red blood cells to the bacteria-fighting white blood cells, get to know the unsung heroes and the drama that unfolds inside of you. It's the oddly relatable and interesting story that is the life of cells.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01PneumococcusJul 8, 2018Rate

    A Red Blood Cell is attacked by Pneumococci while performing her duties, and a White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) comes to her aid. Determined to protect the body, the Neutrophil pursues the escaped Pneumococcus, which has taken refuge in an unexpected location.

  2. 1.02Scrape WoundJul 15, 2018Rate

    Red Blood Cell witnesses an injury and observes the arrival of White Blood Cells (Neutrophils) to combat invading pathogens. They face a difficult fight against bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. The episode explores whether the Neutrophils can successfully protect the body from infection.

  3. 1.03InfluenzaJul 22, 2018Rate

    A naive T cell, inexperienced and fearful, fails to confront an influenza outbreak and abandons the fight as more seasoned immune cells battle the infection. Overcome with doubt, he is comforted by a dendritic cell, who offers him reassurance and guidance.

  4. 1.04Food PoisoningJul 29, 2018Rate

    Bacteria near the stomach trigger an immune response, with Neutrophil arriving to find Eosinophil already fighting but clearly overwhelmed. As other cells mock Eosinophil, Neutrophil defends her by pointing out the unique role only she can perform.

  5. 1.05Cedar Pollen AllergyAug 5, 2018Rate

    A surge of cedar pollen invades the body, prompting White Blood Cell to respond, where he encounters Memory Cell, a Lymphocyte that holds the immune system's past experiences. Memory Cell becomes unsettled, recognizing the situation as eerily similar to an old legend.

  6. 1.06Erythroblasts and MyelocytesAug 12, 2018Rate

    This episode follows young Erythroblast as she trains to become a Red Blood Cell under the guidance of her teacher, Macrophage. Struggling with direction, she frequently gets lost during drills. During a practice evacuation from bacteria, she faces another challenge when she becomes disoriented.

  7. 1.07Cancer CellsAug 19, 2018Rate

    An enemy cell, previously disguised, is revealed to be a Cancer Cell. To defend the body, a White Blood Cell (Neutrophil), Killer T Cell, and NK Cell prepare to confront and battle the Cancer Cell.

  8. 1.08Blood CirculationAug 26, 2018Rate

    Red Blood Cell is determined to complete her journey through the body's circulatory system on her own, despite her tendency to get lost. As she attempts to deliver oxygen and collect carbon dioxide, White Blood Cell observes her with concern.

  9. 1.09ThymocytesSep 2, 2018Rate

    During a routine drill, Killer T Cell accidentally sends a subordinate crashing into Helper T Cell's office, sparking a heated argument. Dendritic Cell reveals that despite their current differences, the two were once classmates at Thymus School. There, they underwent grueling training with a survival rate of just two to three percent, which shaped them into very different cells.

  10. 1.10Staphylococcus AureusSep 9, 2018Rate

    A Red Blood Cell is pursued by a germ, and a masked Monocyte, a type of immune cell, arrives to help. On her way to the nasal cavity, the Red Blood Cell faces another threat in the form of Staphylococcus Aureus, a germ that typically resides on the skin but now has an unusual and secretive plan.

  11. 1.11Heat StrokeSep 16, 2018Rate

    A severe heatwave overwhelms the body, leading to dangerous symptoms such as high fever and impaired cooling. As the body struggles with heat stroke, its defenses weaken, allowing Bacillus cereus to thrive. The normally effective neutrophils are now incapacitated, raising concerns about how to restore balance and prevent further damage.

  12. 1.12Hemorrhagic Shock (1)Sep 23, 2018Rate

    Red Blood Cell is tasked with training a new recruit and aims to be a reliable mentor, but her navigation skills leave much to be desired, leading to repeated reprimands from other cells. As her training struggles, an unexpected crisis erupts within the body.

  13. 1.13Hemorrhagic Shock (2)Sep 30, 2018Rate

    White Blood Cell arrives at a site of severe internal damage only to discover that many blood cells have been lost due to heavy bleeding. As the situation worsens, Red Blood Cell and a young Red Blood Cell continue their vital work of delivering oxygen, struggling to keep their world from collapsing.

  14. 1.14OVA: Cold SyndromeRate

  1. 2.01BumpJan 10, 2021Rate

    While White Blood Cell is occupied with fighting germs, he encounters Backward Cap, a Platelet with unconventional style and hidden ambition. Just as they begin to talk, a loud rumbling and violent shaking disrupt the body's stability.

  2. 2.02Acquired Immunity/Peyer's PatchJan 17, 2021Rate

    Memory Cell experiences a dream in which messengers from the outside herald the end of their world. Soon after, mysterious enemies invade, mirroring the vision. The episode explores whether Memory Cell's ability extends beyond recalling the past to foreseeing the future, and what it might mean for the fate of their world.

  3. 2.03Dengue Fever/AcneJan 24, 2021Rate

    A toxic reaction on the skin causes chaos as Mast Cell follows protocol, unintentionally irritating other cells. Her frustration escalates into an outburst, leading to a sudden breach in a blood vessel and the mysterious disappearance of several blood cells.

  4. 2.04H. Pylori/Antigenic ShiftJan 31, 2021Rate

    An Ordinary Cell, longing for recognition, encounters a group of mysterious bacteria after observing the Immune Cells battle a viral infection.

  5. 2.05CytokinesFeb 7, 2021Rate

    Ordinary Cell and a white blood cell travel to the intestines to help reunite lactic acid bacteria with their group, but one bacterium becomes separated during the journey. Ordinary Cell searches for the lost bacterium while facing an unexpected threat from virus-infected cells.

  6. 2.06Harmful BacteriaFeb 14, 2021Rate

    Tension arises after NK Cell makes a comment about leaked antibody information to a White Blood Cell (Neutrophil). The group travels to the large intestine to reunite lactic acid bacteria with their friends, encountering Memory T Cell, formerly called "Killer T Cell," in an intestine irritated by toxic gas from harmful bacteria.

  7. 2.07Cancer Cell II (1)Feb 21, 2021Rate

    Cancer Cell returns, bringing dangerous bacteria that disrupt the intestinal environment, forcing White Blood Cell and his allies into a fierce battle to defend the body and its future.

  8. 2.08Cancer Cell II (2)Feb 28, 2021Rate

    White Blood Cells, including Neutrophil, battle a Cancer Cell, but their efforts are hindered by a Regulatory T Cell. Meanwhile, Ordinary Cell, who previously rescued lactic acid bacteria, is captured by harmful bacteria, raising concerns about the future of the cellular world.

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