Superbook(1981)
AnimationAction & AdventureDramaKidsFamily
First Air Date: 1981-10-01
Average Runtime: 25m
Rating: 7.9
Votes: 21
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 52
Superbook, also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre, is an anime television series initially produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States and more recently solely produced by CBN for global distribution and broadcast. The series chronicled the events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments in its 52 episode run. The first 26 episodes aired from October 1, 1981 to March 29, 1982. The series returned as Superbook II with 26 episodes to air from April 4, 1983 to September 26, 1983. Between both series in the first run was the companion series The Flying House. The Christian Broadcasting Network is currently producing a new Superbook series and has released fourteen episodes.
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Season 1
Episodes: 26E01
How It All Began
Air Date: 1981-10-01
Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Superbook while reluctantly cleaning the attic for Chris' father. Superbook transports the ...
E02
My Brother's Keeper
Air Date: 1981-10-08
Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The travelers witness a jealous Cain who kills Abe...
E03
The Flood
Air Date: 1981-10-15
Superbook takes the children back in time to witness the story of Noah and the flood. During the flood, the children ...
E04
The Test
Air Date: 1981-10-22
The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
E05
Here Comes the Bride
Air Date: 1981-10-29
The children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.
E06
Double Trouble
Air Date: 1981-11-05
The children witness the story of two brothers, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob, but later regrets...
E07
A Dream Come True
Air Date: 1981-11-12
The children witness the rise to office of a young man, Joseph. The story includes Joseph's slavery in Egypt, his wis...
E08
The Miracle Rod
Air Date: 1981-11-19
The children witness the life of Moses, and his leadership of the Israelites. The travelers see many miracles, such a...
E09
Those Amazing Trumpets
Air Date: 1981-11-26
In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.
E10
Pitchers of Fire
Air Date: 1981-12-03
The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pi...
E11
Muscleman
Air Date: 1981-12-10
The children travel back to live the story of Samson, one of the world's most powerful men. Samson gets deceived, cap...
E12
The First Christmas
Air Date: 1981-12-17
The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attem...
E13
Miracles of Love
Air Date: 1981-12-24
Superbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.
E14
The Best News Yet
Air Date: 1981-12-31
The children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
E15
Mother's Day
Air Date: 1982-01-07
Superbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with ...
E16
The Patience of Job
Air Date: 1982-01-14
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.
E17
Big Fish and Little Fish
Air Date: 1982-01-21
Superbook takes the children on a journey to meet Jonah. Jonah is thrown from a ship and swallowed by a giant fish. T...
E18
The First King
Air Date: 1982-01-28
Superbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to of...
E19
The Giant Killer
Air Date: 1982-02-04
The children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attem...
E20
Superbrain
Air Date: 1982-02-11
The children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.
E21
A True Prophet
Air Date: 1982-02-18
The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophet...
E22
Flaming Chariots
Air Date: 1982-02-25
The children witness the exciting story of how Elisha, the prophet, was protected with chariots from the attacking Sy...
E23
The Lion's Den
Air Date: 1982-03-04
The children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.
E24
Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
Air Date: 1982-03-11
The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to...
E25
The Beauty Queen
Air Date: 1982-03-18
The children witness the story of Queen Esther, and how she successfully intercedes for her people to the Persian Kin...
E26
The Mighty Convert
Air Date: 1982-03-25
The children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.
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