Superbook

25min

Animation

Action & Adventure

Drama

Kids

Family

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.

Episodes

Cast

How It All Began

1. How It All Began

25min

1st Oct 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.

My Brother's Keeper

2. My Brother's Keeper

25min

8th Oct 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.

The Flood

3. The Flood

25min

15th Oct 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.

The Test

4. The Test

25min

22nd Oct 1981

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

Here Comes the Bride

5. Here Comes the Bride

25min

29th Oct 1981

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

Double Trouble

6. Double Trouble

25min

5th Nov 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.

A Dream Come True

7. A Dream Come True

25min

12th Nov 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.

The Miracle Rod

8. The Miracle Rod

25min

19th Nov 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.

Those Amazing Trumpets

9. Those Amazing Trumpets

25min

26th Nov 1981

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

Pitchers of Fire

10. Pitchers of Fire

25min

3rd Dec 1981

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

Muscleman

11. Muscleman

25min

10th Dec 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.

The First Christmas

12. The First Christmas

25min

17th Dec 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.

Miracles of Love

13. Miracles of Love

25min

24th Dec 1981

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

The Best News Yet

14. The Best News Yet

25min

31st Dec 1981

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

Mother's Day

15. Mother's Day

25min

7th Jan 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.

The Patience of Job

16. The Patience of Job

25min

14th Jan 1982

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

Big Fish and Little Fish

17. Big Fish and Little Fish

25min

21st Jan 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.

The First King

18. The First King

25min

28th Jan 1982

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

The Giant Killer

19. The Giant Killer

25min

4th Feb 1982

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

Superbrain

20. Superbrain

25min

11th Feb 1982

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

A True Prophet

21. A True Prophet

25min

18th Feb 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!

Flaming Chariots

22. Flaming Chariots

25min

25th Feb 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.

The Lion's Den

23. The Lion's Den

25min

4th Mar 1982

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

Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem

24. Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem

25min

11th Mar 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.

The Beauty Queen

25. The Beauty Queen

25min

18th Mar 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.

The Mighty Convert

26. The Mighty Convert

25min

25th Mar 1982

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

First air date

1st Oct 1981

Last air date

26th Sep 1983

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks