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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

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Season 1

  • How It All Began
    7.8/1016 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • My Brother's Keeper
    6.1/108 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Flood
    5.9/108 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Double Trouble
    5.6/105 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Miracle Rod
    5.0/105 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Those Amazing Trumpets
    4.8/105 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Test
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Here Comes the Bride
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A Dream Come True
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Pitchers of Fire
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Muscleman
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The First Christmas
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Miracles of Love
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Best News Yet
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Mother's Day
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Patience of Job
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Big Fish and Little Fish
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The First King
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Giant Killer
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Superbrain
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A True Prophet
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Flaming Chariots
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Lion's Den
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
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    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Beauty Queen
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    The Beauty Queen

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/18/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Mighty Convert
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    The Mighty Convert

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 3/25/1982

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown