Superbook

1981 – 1983
Ended
Animation · Action & Adventure · Drama · Kids · Family
~25m / ep
2 seasons
7.7/10

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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Latest: Season 2 · 1983

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E1. Where, Oh Where...
Apr 4, 1983 · 25m
When Superbook falls onto a computer keyboard, Ruffles, a dog, is accidentally transported back into the ancient time of Abram, the patriarch.
E2. Hot Dog
Apr 11, 1983 · 25m
The time-travelers come across the city of Sodom, which is about to be destroyed because of its wickedness.
E3. The Test of Faith and Obedience
Apr 18, 1983 · 25m
The children again come across Abraham, Sarah, and a newly arrived son, named Isaac. Later, the children witness Abraham's nearly attempted sacrifice of Isaac.
E4. Love at First Sight
Apr 25, 1983 · 25m
The children travel to the Mesopotamian city of Nahor, where they witness a group of people seeking a suitable wife for Abraham's son, Isaac.
E5. Father's Pet
May 2, 1983 · 25m
The children witness the story of Jacob and his beloved son, Joseph, and how Joseph's jealous brothers sell Joseph into slavery in Egypt.
E6. All About Dreams
May 9, 1983 · 25m
The children travel to Pharaoh's palace in ancient Egypt where they see Joseph thrown into prison unjustly, only to later be released and given a high position of honor as governor.