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Reading Rainbow

Season 10

10 listed hours · 1983–2006 · PBS

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TV Flash files Season 10 of Reading Rainbow (1983–2006) on PBS as a mid listed season (10; 10 of 21) — 10 listed hours, 1992-10-05–1992-10-16 from “Tar Beach” (S10E01) to “Berlioz the Bear” (S10E10). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

  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.

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