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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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- E1 How It All BeganNext upOct 1, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E2 My Brother's KeeperOct 8, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E3 The FloodOct 15, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E4 The TestOct 22, 1981 · 25 min
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The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
- E5 Here Comes the BrideOct 29, 1981 · 25 min
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The children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.
- E6 Double TroubleNov 5, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E7 A Dream Come TrueNov 12, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E8 The Miracle RodNov 19, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E9 Those Amazing TrumpetsNov 26, 1981 · 25 min
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In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.
- E10 Pitchers of FireDec 3, 1981 · 25 min
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The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.
- E11 MusclemanDec 10, 1981 · 25 min
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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.
- E12 The First ChristmasDec 17, 1981 · 25 min
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The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts to kill the baby.
- E13 Miracles of LoveDec 24, 1981 · 25 min
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Superbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.
- E14 The Best News YetDec 31, 1981 · 25 min
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The children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- E15 Mother's DayJan 7, 1982 · 25 min
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Superbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with Boaz and gets married.
- E16 The Patience of JobJan 14, 1982 · 25 min
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Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.
- E17 Big Fish and Little FishJan 21, 1982 · 25 min
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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.
- E18 The First KingJan 28, 1982 · 25 min
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Superbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to office.
- E19 The Giant KillerFeb 4, 1982 · 25 min
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The children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill David.
- E20 SuperbrainFeb 11, 1982 · 25 min
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The children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.
- E21 A True ProphetFeb 18, 1982 · 25 min
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The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and wins!
- E22 Flaming ChariotsFeb 25, 1982 · 25 min
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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.
- E23 The Lion's DenMar 4, 1982 · 25 min
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The children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.
- E24 Nehemiah and the Walls of JerusalemMar 11, 1982 · 25 min
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The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to protect Jerusalem without completed walls.
- E25 The Beauty QueenMar 18, 1982 · 25 min
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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.
- E26 The Mighty ConvertMar 25, 1982 · 25 min
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The children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.
Masako Sugaya
Katsue Miwa
Hiroshi Masuoka
Fumio Matsuoka
Eiji Maruyama
Koji Totani
Chiyoko Kawashima
