Superbook
Superbook

Superbook

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.

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

How It All Began

Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Superbook while reluctantly cleaning the attic for Chris' father. Superbook transports the chi

EP 2

My Brother's Keeper

Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The travelers witness a jealous Cain who kills Abel,

EP 3

The Flood

Superbook takes the children back in time to witness the story of Noah and the flood. During the flood, the children boa

EP 4

The Test

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

EP 5

Here Comes the Bride

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

EP 6

Double Trouble

The children witness the story of two brothers, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob, but later regrets it

EP 7

A Dream Come True

The children witness the rise to office of a young man, Joseph. The story includes Joseph's slavery in Egypt, his wisdom

EP 8

The Miracle Rod

The children witness the life of Moses, and his leadership of the Israelites. The travelers see many miracles, such as t

EP 9

Those Amazing Trumpets

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

EP 10

Pitchers of Fire

The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitch

EP 11

Muscleman

The children travel back to live the story of Samson, one of the world's most powerful men. Samson gets deceived, captur

EP 12

The First Christmas

The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts

EP 13

Miracles of Love

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

EP 14

The Best News Yet

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

EP 15

Mother's Day

Superbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with Boa

EP 16

The Patience of Job

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

EP 17

Big Fish and Little Fish

Superbook takes the children on a journey to meet Jonah. Jonah is thrown from a ship and swallowed by a giant fish. The

EP 18

The First King

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

EP 19

The Giant Killer

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

EP 20

Superbrain

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

EP 21

A True Prophet

The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets o

EP 22

Flaming Chariots

The children witness the exciting story of how Elisha, the prophet, was protected with chariots from the attacking Syria

EP 23

The Lion's Den

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

EP 24

Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem

The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to pr

EP 25

The Beauty Queen

The children witness the story of Queen Esther, and how she successfully intercedes for her people to the Persian King.

EP 26

The Mighty Convert

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

EP 1

Where, Oh Where...

When Superbook falls onto a computer keyboard, Ruffles, a dog, is accidentally transported back into the ancient time of

EP 2

Hot Dog

The time-travelers come across the city of Sodom, which is about to be destroyed because of its wickedness.

EP 3

The Test of Faith and Obedience

The children again come across Abraham, Sarah, and a newly arrived son, named Isaac. Later, the children witness Abraham

EP 4

Love at First Sight

The children travel to the Mesopotamian city of Nahor, where they witness a group of people seeking a suitable wife for

EP 5

Father's Pet

The children witness the story of Jacob and his beloved son, Joseph, and how Joseph's jealous brothers sell Joseph into

EP 6

All About Dreams

The children travel to Pharaoh's palace in ancient Egypt where they see Joseph thrown into prison unjustly, only to late

EP 7

The Hostage

The time-travelers witness how Joseph, governor of Egypt, successfully deals with famine in Egypt. Also, they witness ho

EP 8

The Family Reunion

The children experience how Joseph tests his brothers to determine whether they are repentant about selling Joseph into

EP 9

A Gift From Heaven

The children witness how Egypt no longer welcomes the children of Israel, and how the Israelites are now enslaved and tr

EP 10

The Burning Bush

The children witness Moses at the burning bush and Moses' demands to Pharaoh to let the Israelites out of bondage and ou

EP 11

No More Plagues

The time-travelers experience the many plagues sent upon Egypt to punish Pharaoh for not releasing the enslaved Israelit

EP 12

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!

The children witness how the Red Sea parted to provide the Israelites an escape from the Egyptians, and how the closing

EP 13

Snakes and a Donkey

The children experience a complaining group of Israelites, who are punished with poisonous snakes. But finally after 40

EP 14

Worth Fighting For

The time-travelers witness how Othniel conquers the Canaanite city of Debir because Caleb promised a daughter as a rewar

EP 15

The Good Left Arm

The children witness Ehud's overthrow of King Eglon of Moab. A rebellion has erupted and the Israelites are fighting for

EP 16

Stick in the Mud

In this action-filled episode, the Israelites defeat an invading Canaanite army who gets trapped in the mud.

EP 17

That's a Promise

The time-travelers are in ancient Israel when Israel is in a state of war, led by a great but rash general names Jephtha

EP 18

Just Rewards

The children witness the story of Eli and Samuel in the city of Shiloh.

EP 19

A Wonderful Gift

The time-travelers nearly become involved in a war, and Israel demands that a king be established.

EP 20

The Mighty Little Shepherd

The time-travelers meet a young boy named David, who skillfully uses musical instruments and weapons.

EP 21

The Bigger They Come

The children witness the battle between David and Goliath, where the future of Israel as a nation rests upon the outcome

EP 22

Faithful and True

The children witness Saul's jealousy and hatred for David. Saul is determined to kill David, so David flees.

EP 23

David the King

David, who has an opportunity to take Saul's life, spares Saul. Finally, David is proclaimed King of Israel after Saul d

EP 24

In All His Glory

The children experience the dedication of the temple and King Solomon's great wisdom.

EP 25

The Wicked Queen

The children almost experience death when Queen Athaliah decides to kill her "rivals" for the throne, but eventually, th

EP 26

A Matter Of Time

The children find themselves in a country about to be invaded by the might Assyrian army. However, God intervenes and de

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