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The Best Episodes of Superbook

Every episode of Superbook ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureDramaKidsFamily
Network:TV Tokyo

Best Episodes Summary

"How It All Began" is the best rated episode of "Superbook". It scored 7/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/1/1981. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Giant Killer".

  • How It All Began
    7.0/1014 votes
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    #1 - How It All Began

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Giant Killer
    6.2/105 votes
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    #2 - The Giant Killer

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/4/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Flood
    5.6/107 votes
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    #3 - The Flood

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Gift From Heaven
    5.6/105 votes
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    #4 - A Gift From Heaven

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/1983

    The children witness how Egypt no longer welcomes the children of Israel, and how the Israelites are now enslaved and treated brutally. A young man names Moses is coming forth to change things.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Brother's Keeper
    5.3/106 votes
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    #5 - My Brother's Keeper

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Test
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - The Test

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Here Comes the Bride
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - Here Comes the Bride

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Double Trouble
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - Double Trouble

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Dream Come True
    NaN/100 votes
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    #9 - A Dream Come True

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Miracle Rod
    NaN/100 votes
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    #10 - The Miracle Rod

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Those Amazing Trumpets
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Those Amazing Trumpets

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pitchers of Fire
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - Pitchers of Fire

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Muscleman
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - Muscleman

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The First Christmas
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - The First Christmas

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miracles of Love
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Miracles of Love

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Best News Yet
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - The Best News Yet

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/31/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mother's Day
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Mother's Day

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/7/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Patience of Job
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - The Patience of Job

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/14/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Big Fish and Little Fish
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Big Fish and Little Fish

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/21/1982

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The First King
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - The First King

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/28/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Superbrain
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - Superbrain

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/11/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A True Prophet
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - A True Prophet

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/18/1982

    The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and wins!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Flaming Chariots
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Flaming Chariots

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/25/1982

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lion's Den
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - The Lion's Den

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/4/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/11/1982

    The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to protect Jerusalem without completed walls.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A