Superbook Season 1

October. 01,1981      TV-G
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Episode 26 : The Mighty Convert
March. 25,1982
The children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.
Episode 25 : The Beauty Queen
March. 18,1982
The children witness the story of Queen Esther, and how she successfully intercedes for her people to the Persian King. Esther has wisdom on how an internal enemy of the King is deceiving him.
Episode 24 : Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
March. 11,1982
The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to protect Jerusalem without completed walls.
Episode 23 : The Lion's Den
March. 04,1982
The children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.
Episode 22 : Flaming Chariots
February. 25,1982
The children witness the exciting story of how Elisha, the prophet, was protected with chariots from the attacking Syrian soldiers. Elisha then leads the captive Syrian soldiers to Samaria.
Episode 21 : A True Prophet
February. 18,1982
The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and wins!
Episode 20 : Superbrain
February. 11,1982
The children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.
Episode 19 : The Giant Killer
February. 04,1982
The children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill David.
Episode 18 : The First King
January. 28,1982
Superbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to office.
Episode 17 : Big Fish and Little Fish
January. 21,1982
Superbook takes the children on a journey to meet Jonah. Jonah is thrown from a ship and swallowed by a giant fish. The fish them spits Jonah on the shore.
Episode 16 : The Patience of Job
January. 14,1982
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.
Episode 15 : Mother's Day
January. 07,1982
Superbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with Boaz and gets married.
Episode 14 : The Best News Yet
December. 31,1981
The children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Episode 13 : Miracles of Love
December. 24,1981
Superbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.
Episode 12 : The First Christmas
December. 17,1981
The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts to kill the baby.
Episode 11 : Muscleman
December. 10,1981
The children travel back to live the story of Samson, one of the world's most powerful men. Samson gets deceived, captured, and then destroys the temple where he's held a prisoner and slave.
Episode 10 : Pitchers of Fire
December. 03,1981
The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.
Episode 9 : Those Amazing Trumpets
November. 26,1981
In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.
Episode 8 : The Miracle Rod
November. 19,1981
The children witness the life of Moses, and his leadership of the Israelites. The travelers see many miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea and the discovery of drinking water.
Episode 7 : A Dream Come True
November. 12,1981
The children witness the rise to office of a young man, Joseph. The story includes Joseph's slavery in Egypt, his wisdom and revelation, and his becoming governor.
Episode 6 : Double Trouble
November. 05,1981
The children witness the story of two brothers, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob, but later regrets it and threatens to kill Jacob.
Episode 5 : Here Comes the Bride
October. 29,1981
The children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.
Episode 4 : The Test
October. 22,1981
The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
Episode 3 : The Flood
October. 15,1981
Superbook takes the children back in time to witness the story of Noah and the flood. During the flood, the children board Noah's ark, along with two of every living thing on earth.
Episode 2 : My Brother's Keeper
October. 08,1981
Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The travelers witness a jealous Cain who kills Abel, and then gets punished.
Episode 1 : How It All Began
October. 01,1981
Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Superbook while reluctantly cleaning the attic for Chris' father. Superbook transports the children back in time, where they meet the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden.

Seasons

Season 2
Season 2 1983
Season 1
Season 1 1981

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