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Reading Rainbow

Season 9

10 listed hours · 1983–2006 · PBS

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TV Flash files Season 9 of Reading Rainbow (1983–2006) on PBS as a mid listed season (9; 9 of 21) — 10 listed hours, 1991-09-16–1991-09-27 from “Alistair's Time Machine” (S09E01) to “Snowy Day: Stories and Poems” (S09E10). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

  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.

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