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Superbook

Season 1 · 26 episodes · Oct 1, 1981

  1. Superbook season 1 episode 1 still

    Episode 1

    How It All Began

    Oct 1, 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.

  2. Episode 2

    My Brother's Keeper

    Oct 8, 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.

  3. Episode 3

    The Flood

    Oct 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.

  4. Episode 4

    The Test

    Oct 22, 1981

    The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.

  5. Episode 5

    Here Comes the Bride

    Oct 29, 1981

    The children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.

  6. Episode 6

    Double Trouble

    Nov 5, 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.

  7. Episode 7

    A Dream Come True

    Nov 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.

  8. Episode 8

    The Miracle Rod

    Nov 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.

  9. Episode 9

    Those Amazing Trumpets

    Nov 26, 1981

    In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.

  10. Episode 10

    Pitchers of Fire

    Dec 3, 1981

    The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.

  11. Episode 11

    Muscleman

    Dec 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.

  12. Episode 12

    The First Christmas

    Dec 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.

  13. Episode 13

    Miracles of Love

    Dec 24, 1981

    Superbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.

  14. Episode 14

    The Best News Yet

    Dec 31, 1981

    The children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

  15. Episode 15

    Mother's Day

    Jan 7, 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.

  16. Episode 16

    The Patience of Job

    Jan 14, 1982

    Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.

  17. Episode 17

    Big Fish and Little Fish

    Jan 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.

  18. Episode 18

    The First King

    Jan 28, 1982

    Superbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to office.

  19. Episode 19

    The Giant Killer

    Feb 4, 1982

    The children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill David.

  20. Episode 20

    Superbrain

    Feb 11, 1982

    The children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.

  21. Episode 21

    A True Prophet

    Feb 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!

  22. Episode 22

    Flaming Chariots

    Feb 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.

  23. Episode 23

    The Lion's Den

    Mar 4, 1982

    The children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.

  24. Episode 24

    Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem

    Mar 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.

  25. Episode 25

    The Beauty Queen

    Mar 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.

  26. Episode 26

    The Mighty Convert

    Mar 25, 1982

    The children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.