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Reading Rainbow

155 episodes · 21 seasons · 1983–2006 · PBS

← Show package · 1980s

Season

Season 1

15 episodes

  1. S01E01 Tight Times

    LeVar visits a pet show and discovers all kinds of unusual pets, including pet rocks. He explains that even during "tight times" there are all kinds of ways to have fun and that working together and using imagination are what is important.

  2. S01E02 Miss Nelson is Back

    LeVar is surprised in this episode as he discovers a mysterious treasure hunt, which leads him to be transformed by a make up artist and then to a mysterious magical performance by Black Stone the Magician. The real surprise turns out to be a birthday party for LeVar.

  3. S01E03 Bea and Mr. Jones

    LeVar uses the costumes from Reading Rainbow to dress up like people he has always wanted to be, and points out the importance of being ourselves and striving to be all we can be.

  4. S01E04 Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

    LeVar talks about rainy day activities, including an aerial chase of a thunderstorm and puddle hopping. Viewers also get to visit the National Center for Atmospheric research and learn about various aspects of weather and occupations that are dependent upon meteorology.

  5. S01E05 Louis the Fish

    LeVar goes on an exploration of exotic marine life, tide pools, and dolphins while he explains that pretending to be someone else can be exciting and can also be a way of discovering how wonderful it is to be yourself. LeVar visits the New England Aquarium in Boston, Ma, and the Aqua Circus of Cape Cod where trained dolphins Dixie and Dolly reside.

  6. S01E06 Digging Up Dinosaurs

    LeVar goes on in the video to explore the fascination of dinosaurs that lived and then disappeared millions of years ago. Humor is interspersed in interviews with a ranger and a paleontologist who take LeVar on a fossil tour of Dinosaur National Monument.

  7. S01E07 Liang and the Magic Paintbrush

    LeVar explores how art is integrated into many aspects of the Chinese American culture. He takes a trip to New York City's Chinatown and visits with an expert of Chinese calligraphy, a stonecarver who makes LeVar a name stamp, and a gourmet Chinese chef. He also takes viewers to the New York Institute of Technology where he is shown how to use computer graphics to create art. Then LeVar participates in a Chinese parade.

  8. S01E08 Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport

    LeVar learns more about the West when he joins a biologist who shows him the Arizona desert and tells him about the plant and animal life—and he learns just what Gila monsters are.

  9. S01E09 Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe

    LeVar encounters fun and excitement as he goes camping with a group of young friends, and then shares his experiences of an African vacation where he rode a raft down the white water of the dangerous and uncharted Zabezi River.

  10. S01E10 The Gift of the Sacred Dog

    LeVar visits the Crow Agency in Montana and observes a special ceremony of the Old Elk family. He shows viewers how contemporary and traditional Native American life and traditions meet. Viewers also learn that some words we use have Native American roots.

  11. S01E11 Gregory, the Terrible Eater

    LeVar explores how people as well as animals need a nutritionally balanced diet. Join him on a fun-filled trip to the San Diego Zoo, Billy and Nanny's Barnyard Café and visit with a famous New York chef.

  12. S01E12 Three by the Sea

    LeVar learns that telling a story or listening to one can unlock the imagination as he watches Chicago City Limits, an improvisational performance group. Kids tell their own stories in the books they make. While walking the beach, LeVar explores the history and adventure of sea chanteys, and talks with winners of a sand sculpture contest.

  13. S01E13 Arthur's Eyes

    Arthur's Eyes — Season 1, Episode 13 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1983-06-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S01E14 The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

    A school trip to a peaceful farm turns wild when Jimmy's pet boa constrictor escapes.

  15. S01E15 Ty's One Man Band

    This episode leads LeVar on an exploration to a concert in the park where he discovers a rap-band, doo-wa group, jazz band, and salsa band-all different types of music. An a cappella singing group and the talented Ben Vereen add to the mix. Then a visit with the Reading Rainbow's music director shows how he performs magic with a music synthesizer.

Season

Season 2

5 episodes

  1. S02E01 Hot-Air Henry

    LeVar experiences a colorful and exciting expedition in a hot-air balloon. He takes viewers to a hot-air ballooning event, then provides a comical look into the past at some flying machines that never made it off the ground. Finally, LeVar visits the National Space Camp where kids find out what it takes to become an astronaut.

  2. S02E02 Simon's Book

    LeVar takes viewers into the studio of the author of Simon's Book, Henry Drescher, to find out how he came up with the idea for his book and to look at the original illustrations. LeVar then visits the printing plant to watch as a book is printed, pages are cut to size, and the book is bound.

  3. S02E03 Ox-Cart Man

    LeVar is inspired by the story to visit Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, a hands-on living museum where he discovers what life was like in the early 1800's. He learns about training oxen, blacksmithing, bartering, and early printing methods.

  4. S02E04 Mystery on the Docks

    LeVar takes a trip to the docks to find out about "Big Momma Blue", a crane that loads and unloads freighters, and then goes for a spin on a tugboat to find out how they are used.

  5. S02E05 A Chair for My Mother

    Just like the teamwork in this family, LeVar discovers how working together helps accomplish so much more than one individual working alone, as he joins a dance team and visits fire fighter's school.

Season

Season 3

5 episodes

  1. S03E01 Paul Bunyon

    Paul Bunyon — Season 3, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1985-07-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S03E02 The Patchwork Quilt

    The Patchwork Quilt — Season 3, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1985-07-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S03E03 Hill of Fire

    Hill of Fire — Season 3, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1985-07-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S03E04 The Tortoise and the Hare

    The Tortoise and the Hare — Season 3, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1985-07-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S03E05 Perfect the Pig

    Perfect the Pig — Season 3, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1985-07-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 4

10 episodes

  1. S04E01 Animal Cafe

    Animal Cafe — Season 4, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-06-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S04E02 Alistair in Outer Space

    Alistair in Outer Space — Season 4, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-06-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S04E03 Feelings

    Feelings — Season 4, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-06-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S04E04 Watch the Stars Come Out

    Viewers visit Ellis Island, the port of entry into America for millions of immigrants who came with hopes and dreams-and see footage of immigrants arriving. A.J. Annello, who works for the company that restored the Statue of Liberty, gives LeVar a tour and tells about why and how Lady Liberty has been restored.

  5. S04E05 Mama Don't Allow

    Mama Don't Allow — Season 4, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-06-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S04E06 Space Case

    Space Case — Season 4, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-06-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S04E07 The Milk Makers

    The Milk Makers — Season 4, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-07-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S04E08 Imogene's Antlers

    Imogene's Antlers — Season 4, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-07-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S04E09 Germs Make Me Sick!

    Germs Make Me Sick! — Season 4, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-07-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S04E10 Abiyoyo

    Abiyoyo — Season 4, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1986-07-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 5

10 episodes

  1. S05E01 The Life Cycle of the Honeybee

    The Life Cycle of the Honeybee — Season 5, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S05E02 Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

    Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie — Season 5, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S05E03 Chickens Aren't the Only Ones

    Chickens Aren't the Only Ones — Season 5, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S05E04 The Paper Crane

    The Paper Crane — Season 5, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S05E05 The Runaway Duck

    The Runaway Duck — Season 5, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S05E06 A Three Hat Day

    A Three Hat Day — Season 5, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S05E07 Rumpelstiltskin

    Rumpelstiltskin — Season 5, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-06-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S05E08 Best Friends

    Best Friends — Season 5, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-07-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S05E09 Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

    Meanwhile Back at the Ranch — Season 5, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-07-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S05E10 My Little Island

    My Little Island — Season 5, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-07-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 6

10 episodes

  1. S06E01 The Bionic Bunny Show

    The Bionic Bunny Show — Season 6, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1988-08-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S06E02 Bugs

    Bugs — Season 6, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-08-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S06E03 The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner

    The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner — Season 6, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1987-08-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S06E04 Brush

    Brush — Season 6, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1988-08-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S06E05 The Purple Coat

    The Purple Coat — Season 6, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1988-08-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S06E06 Barn Dance!

    Barn Dance! — Season 6, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-08-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S06E07 Duncan and Dolores

    Duncan and Dolores — Season 6, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-08-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S06E08 Knots on a Counting Rope

    Knots on a Counting Rope — Season 6, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-08-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S06E09 Mummies Made in Egypt

    Mummies Made in Egypt — Season 6, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-08-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S06E10 Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

    Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters — Season 6, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-08-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 7

10 episodes

  1. S07E01 Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story

    Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story — Season 7, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-07-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S07E02 Stay Away from the Junkyard!

    Stay Away from the Junkyard! — Season 7, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-07-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S07E03 Little Nino's Pizzeria

    Little Nino's Pizzeria — Season 7, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-07-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S07E04 Ludlow Laughs

    Ludlow Laughs — Season 7, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-07-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S07E05 Dinosaur Bob and his Adventures with the Family Lazardo

    Dinosaur Bob and his Adventures with the Family Lazardo — Season 7, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1989-07-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S07E06 Dive to the Coral Reefs

    Dive to the Coral Reefs — Season 7, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-03-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S07E07 Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus

    Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus — Season 7, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-03-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S07E08 Tooth-Gnasher Superflash

    Tooth-Gnasher Superflash — Season 7, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-03-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S07E09 Bored–Nothing to Do!

    Bored–Nothing to Do! — Season 7, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-03-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S07E10 Sports Pages

    Sports Pages — Season 7, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-03-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 8

5 episodes

  1. S08E01 The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth

    The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth — Season 8, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-09-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S08E02 Jack, the Seal and the Sea

    Jack, the Seal and the Sea — Season 8, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-09-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S08E03 The Bicycle Man

    The Bicycle Man — Season 8, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-09-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S08E04 Florence and Eric Take the Cake

    Florence and Eric Take the Cake — Season 8, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-09-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S08E05 Sunken Treasure

    Sunken Treasure — Season 8, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1990-09-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 9

10 episodes

  1. S09E01 Alistair's Time Machine

    Alistair's Time Machine — Season 9, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S09E02 The Adventures of Taxi Dog

    The Adventures of Taxi Dog — Season 9, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S09E03 The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

    The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush — Season 9, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S09E04 Galimoto

    Galimoto — Season 9, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S09E05 Fox on the Job

    Fox on the Job — Season 9, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S09E06 Opt: An Illusionary Tale

    Opt: An Illusionary Tale — Season 9, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S09E07 Raccoons and Ripe Corn

    Raccoons and Ripe Corn — Season 9, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S09E08 The Lady with the Ship on Her Head

    The Lady with the Ship on Her Head — Season 9, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S09E09 Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express

    Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express — Season 9, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S09E10 Snowy Day: Stories and Poems

    Snowy Day: Stories and Poems — Season 9, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1991-09-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 10

10 episodes

  1. S10E01 Tar Beach

    Tar Beach — Season 10, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S10E02 The Wall

    The Wall — Season 10, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S10E03 Sam the Sea Cow

    Sam the Sea Cow — Season 10, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S10E04 Rechenka's Eggs

    Rechenka's Eggs — Season 10, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S10E05 Sophie and Lou

    Sophie and Lou — Season 10, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S10E06 Come a Tide

    Come a Tide — Season 10, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S10E07 The Piggy in the Puddle

    "The Piggy in the Puddle" features a look at the art of claymation and the joys of mud. Claymation artists Becky and Cody introduce host LeVar Burton to the art of claymation and create a claymation interpretation of Charlotte Pomerantz's THE PIGGY IN THE PUDDLE. This program also features kids creating their own clay figures and a trip to a mud racing show. Kids review THIS HOUSE IS MADE OF MUD, THE HIPPOPOTAMUS SONG, and OINK.

  8. S10E08 Seashore Surprises

    Seashore Surprises — Season 10, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S10E09 Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies

    Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies — Season 10, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S10E10 Berlioz the Bear

    Berlioz the Bear — Season 10, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1992-10-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 11

10 episodes

  1. S11E01 Amazing Grace

    Amazing Grace — Season 11, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S11E02 The Furry News

    The Furry News — Season 11, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S11E03 Mrs. Katz and Tush

    Mrs. Katz and Tush — Season 11, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S11E04 The Salamander Room

    The Salamander Room — Season 11, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S11E05 Silent Lotus

    Silent Lotus — Season 11, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S11E06 Follow the Drinking Gourd

    Follow the Drinking Gourd — Season 11, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S11E07 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    If You Give a Mouse a Cookie — Season 11, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S11E08 Is This a House for Hermit Crab?

    Is This a House for Hermit Crab? — Season 11, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S11E09 And Still the Turtle Watched

    And Still the Turtle Watched — Season 11, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S11E10 June 29, 1999

    June 29, 1999 — Season 11, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1993-10-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 12

10 episodes

  1. S12E01 Nosey Mrs. Rat

    Nosey Mrs. Rat — Season 12, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S12E02 Borreguita and the Coyote

    Borreguita and the Coyote — Season 12, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S12E03 Summer

    Summer — Season 12, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S12E04 Once There Was a Tree

    Once There Was a Tree — Season 12, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S12E05 Appelemondo's Dreams

    Appelemondo's Dreams — Season 12, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S12E06 The Lotus Seed

    The Lotus Seed — Season 12, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S12E07 Hail to Mail

    Hail to Mail — Season 12, Episode 7 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S12E08 Stellaluna

    Stellaluna — Season 12, Episode 8 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S12E09 My Shadow

    My Shadow — Season 12, Episode 9 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S12E10 Ruth Law Thrills a Nation

    Ruth Law Thrills a Nation — Season 12, Episode 10 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1994-10-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 13

5 episodes

  1. S13E01 The Wonderful Towers of Watts

    The Wonderful Towers of Watts — Season 13, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S13E02 Martha Speaks

    Martha Speaks — Season 13, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S13E03 Alejandro's Gift

    Alejandro's Gift — Season 13, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S13E04 The Sign Painter's Dream

    The Sign Painter's Dream — Season 13, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S13E05 Archibald Frisby

    Archibald Frisby — Season 13, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 14

5 episodes

  1. S14E01 Fly Away Home

    Fly Away Home — Season 14, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S14E02 Uncle Jed's Barber Shop

    Uncle Jed's Barber Shop — Season 14, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S14E03 How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

    How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World — Season 14, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S14E04 Owen

    Owen — Season 14, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1995-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S14E05 How Many is a Million?

    How Many is a Million? — Season 14, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1996-04-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 15

5 episodes

  1. S15E01 Always My Dad

    Always My Dad — Season 15, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1996-10-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S15E02 Bread is for Eating

    Bread is for Eating — Season 15, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1996-10-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S15E03 Hotel Animal

    Hotel Animal — Season 15, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1996-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S15E04 Someplace Else

    Someplace Else — Season 15, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1996-10-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S15E05 Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

    Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin — Season 15, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1996-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 16

5 episodes

  1. S16E01 On the Day You Were Born

    On the Day You Were Born — Season 16, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1997-04-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S16E02 Hip Cat

    Hip Cat — Season 16, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1997-04-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S16E03 Regina's Big Mistake

    Regina's Big Mistake — Season 16, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1997-04-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S16E04 Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message

    Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message — Season 16, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1997-04-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S16E05 The Carousel

    The Carousel — Season 16, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1997-04-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 17

5 episodes

  1. S17E01 Math Curse

    Math Curse — Season 17, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1998-10-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S17E02 My Life with the Wave

    My Life with the Wave — Season 17, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1998-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S17E03 Saturday Sancocho

    Saturday Sancocho — Season 17, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1998-10-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S17E04 When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba

    When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba — Season 17, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1998-10-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S17E05 Worksong

    Worksong — Season 17, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 1998-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 18

6 episodes

  1. S18E01 The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

    The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest — Season 18, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2000-10-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S18E02 Pet Stories You Don't Have to Walk

    Pet Stories You Don't Have to Walk — Season 18, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2000-11-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S18E03 Lemonade for Sale

    Lemonade for Sale — Season 18, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2001-01-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S18E04 The Secret Shortcut

    The Secret Shortcut — Season 18, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2001-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S18E05 My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States

    My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States — Season 18, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2001-03-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S18E06 Badger's Parting Gifts

    Badger's Parting Gifts — Season 18, Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2001-04-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 19

4 episodes

  1. S19E01 The Tin Forest

    The Tin Forest — Season 19, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2002-09-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S19E02 Max

    Max — Season 19, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2002-09-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S19E03 Enemy Pie

    Enemy Pie — Season 19, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2002-09-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S19E04 Our Big Home: An Earth Poem

    Our Big Home: An Earth Poem — Season 19, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2002-09-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 20

5 episodes

  1. S20E01 Visiting Day

    Visiting Day — Season 20, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2004-12-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S20E02 Unique Monique

    Unique Monique — Season 20, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2004-12-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S20E03 Mr. George Baker

    Mr. George Baker — Season 20, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2004-12-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S20E04 Beegu

    Beegu — Season 20, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2005-01-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S20E05 Two Old Potatoes and Me

    Two Old Potatoes and Me — Season 20, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2005-01-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 21

5 episodes

  1. S21E01 The Biggest Test in the Universe

    The Biggest Test in the Universe — Season 21, Episode 1 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2006-11-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S21E02 I Lost My Tooth in Africa

    I Lost My Tooth in Africa — Season 21, Episode 2 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2006-11-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S21E03 Boxes for Katje

    Boxes for Katje — Season 21, Episode 3 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2006-11-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S21E04 Game Day

    Game Day — Season 21, Episode 4 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2006-11-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S21E05 Show Way

    Show Way — Season 21, Episode 5 of Reading Rainbow. Aired 2006-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.