Superbook

Superbook
	Cover of the first DVD volume
アニメ親子劇場; (Anime Oyako Gekijō)
Genre	Christian; Isekai[1];
Anime television series
Directed by	Masakazu Higuchi
Produced by	Kenji Yoshida, Akira Inoue, Hyota Ezu
Written by	Akiyoshi Sakai
Music by	Masahito Maruyama
Studio	Tatsunoko Productions
Licensed by	NA Christian Broadcasting Network
Original network	TV Tokyo (Japan); CBN (United States); Australian Christian Channel(Australia)
Original run	October 1, 1981 – March 25, 1982
Episodes	26
Anime television series
Superbook II: In Search for Ruffles and Return to the 20th Century; パソコントラベル探偵団; (Pasokon toraberu tantei-dan)
Directed by	Masakazu Higuchi
Produced by	Kenji Yoshida
Written by	Masakazu Higuchi, Keiji Kubota, Haruya Yamazaki, Takao Koyama, Ryoko Takagi, other
Music by	Masayuki Chiyo
Studio	Tatsunoko Productions
Licensed by	NA Christian Broadcasting Network
Original network	TV Tokyo (Japan); CBN (United States)
Original run	April 4, 1983 – September 26, 1983
Episodes	26
Original video animation
Superbook Reimagined; 3D聖書アニメ[2]; (3D seisho anime)
Directed by	Tom Bancroft; Rob Corley; Bryant Paul Richardson
Produced by	Christian Broadcasting Network
Music by	Mark Hammond
Studio	Daysview Digital Image (China) Season 1-3; Toiion Animation Studios (South Korea) Season 3-5; Xentrix Studios (India) Season 5;
Licensed by	Tokyo MX (Japan)
Released	September 1, 2011 – present
Episodes	68

Superbook (スーパーブック, Sūpābukku), also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre (アニメ親子劇場, Anime Oyako Gekijō),[3] is a Christian anime television series from the early 1980s, initially produced at Tatsunoko Productions and TV Tokyo in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States. It was rebooted in 2011 by CBN with Asia-Pacific region animation studios along with locally based partners like Tokyo MX and Word of Life Press Ministries in Japan.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

The original 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 25, 1982, followed by a second season called Superbook II: In Search for Ruffles and Return to the 20th Century (パソコントラベル探偵団, Pasokon Toraberu Tanteidan, lit. Personal Computer Travel Detective Team) with 26 episodes 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 produced a computer animated reboot starting on September 1, 2011, which has had 5 seasons and 68 episodes so far. Together, they are considered to be among the most successful animated collaborative Japanese and American media franchises.[11]

Overview

Original series

The 1st series, Superbook (Anime Oyako Gekijo), begins at the home of a young boy named Christopher "Chris" Peeper, who discovers the ancient Bible named Superbook that can speak and send him, his friend Joy (Azusa Yamato) and his clockwork toy figure named Gizmo the Crusader Robot back in time during the events of the Old and New Testaments. The 2nd series, Superbook II: In Search for Ruffles and Return to the 20th Century (Pasokon Travel Tanteidan), takes place 2 years after the 1st series, where Superbook falls onto a computer, giving anybody the ability to see into the past from Christopher's home via the monitor. Ruffles, his poodle, has managed to get lost in time, prompting Gizmo and Christopher's little brother (re-written as his cousin in the English dub), Uriah "Uri" Peeper, to search for Ruffles. While Chris and Joy keep watch and control of the computer from the present, Gizmo and Uri experience the stories from the Old Testament solely.

Reboot series

Set in the 23rd century, the kids (Chris and Joy) and the robot (Gizmo) uncover the secrets of Superbook through a mysterious portal to the past, traveling back in Biblical times from the Old Testament and New Testament eras.

Cast and characters

Original series

Christopher "Chris" Peeper (飛鳥翔, Asuka Shō) (voiced by Masako Sugaya in Japanese, Billie Lou Watt in English): The main hero of the series, who is Professor Peeper's son and Gizmo's former owner.
Joy (大和あずさ, Yamato Azusa) (voiced by Katsue Miwa in Japanese, Sonia Owens in English): Chris's next-door neighbor and best friend.
Gizmo the Crusading Robot (ぜんまい仕掛け, Zenmaijikake) (voiced by Hiroshi Masuoka in Japanese, Helena van Koert and Billie Lou Watt in English): The name of 2 characters, depending on the season. In the 1st season, he is Chris's advanced toy figure who can become a real-life robot. In the 2nd season, Gizmo became a real-life sized robot built by Uri's father.
Uriah "Uri" Peeper (飛鳥悠, Asuka Yū) (voiced by Runa Akiyama in Japanese, Helena van Koert in English): Chris's little brother (cousin in the English dub) and Gizmo's current owner.
Professor Frederick "Fred" Peeper (あすかはかせ, Asuka hakase) (voiced by Fumio Matsuoka in Japanese, Ray Owens in English): An archaeologist and Chris's father.
Phoebe Peeper (飛鳥さつき, Asuka Satsuki) (voiced by Kumiko Takizawa in Japanese, Sonia Owens in English): Chris's mother.
Ruffles (Kikyomu in Japanese): Chris and Uri's pet Yorkshire Terrier.
Superbook (タイムブック, Taimu bukku) (voiced by Koji Totani in Japanese, Ray Owens in English): An ancient Bible that takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo and Uri back to the Old and New Testament eras.

Reboot series

Christopher "Chris" J. Quantum (voiced by Samuel Vincent): An awesome skateboarder, video-gamer and lead guitarist in a garage band with his Valleyview Middle School buddies. He uncovers the secrets of Superbook through a mysterious portal to the past.
Joy Pepper (voiced by Shannon Chan-Kent): Next-door neighbor, best friend and classmate of Chris at Valleyview Middle School. She is outgoing and usually a bit more adventurous than Chris. She loves soccer, is athletic and great at other sports as well.
Gizmo (voiced by Cathy Weseluck): A robot created by Chris's dad, Professor Quantum, to protect both Chris and Joy, but they end up protecting him. He loves upgrades to make himself more useful and would rather stay in the lab than time-travel with Superbook. A really cool feature of Gizmo is that he can change his appearance as needed.
Superbook (voiced by Colin Murdock): A device that takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo through a portal to travel back in the Old and New Testament eras during biblical times.
Professor Crispin Quantum (voiced by Jan Rabson): A scientist and inventor who is Chris's father, Phoebe's husband and Gizmo's creator.
Phoebe Quantum (voiced by Nicole Oliver): Chris's mother and Crispin's wife.

Episodes

Original series

Series	Episodes	Originally aired
Series	Episodes	First aired	Last aired	Network
1	26	October 1, 1981 (1981-10-01)	March 25, 1982 (1982-03-25)	TV Tokyo (Japan) CBN (United States)
2	26	April 4, 1983 (1983-04-04)	September 26, 1983 (1983-09-26)	TV Tokyo (Japan) CBN (United States)

Season 1 (1981–1982)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"How It All Began" "Adam and Eve"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	October 1, 1981 (1981-10-01)
Chris and Joy discover a book that takes them back in time, particularly during Biblical times. This is the story about Creation and how Adam and Eve were sent out from the Garden of Eden by God after Eve ate the forbidden fruit after being tempted by the Serpent and convinced Adam to do the same.
2	2	"My Brother's Keeper" "Cain and Abel"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	October 8, 1981 (1981-10-08)
It tells the story of how Cain murdered his brother Abel after God found more favor in the latter's offering.
3	3	"The Flood" "Noah's Ark"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	Kiichi Takagi	October 15, 1981 (1981-10-15)
It tells the story of Noah building the ark; the flood that killed everyone except Noah's family and the animals in the ark; and God's promise of not destroying the world with a flood once again (via the rainbow).
4	4	"The Test" "Abraham and Isaac"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	unknown	October 22, 1981 (1981-10-22)
It tells the story of how God made Abraham the father of all nations and that his descendants (the nation of Israel) would one day take possession of the land of Canaan and bring blessing to all nations on earth; the promise of God of giving him a son; and how he passes the test of faith given to him by God.
5	5	"Here Comes the Bride" "Rebekah"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	unknown	October 29, 1981 (1981-10-29)
It tells the story of how Abraham's servant found Rebekah in the town of Haran to become Isaac's wife.
6	6	"Double Trouble" "Jacob and Esau"	Genesis	Shoichi Yasumura	Ryoko Takagi	November 5, 1981 (1981-11-05)
It tells the story of how Jacob deceived his father Isaac to be able to steal his twin brother Esau's rightful blessings with the help of his mother, Rebekah.
7	7	"A Dream Come True" "Joseph"	Genesis	Ryoji Fujiwara	Kiichi Takayama	November 12, 1981 (1981-11-12)
It tells the story of how Joseph, the vizier of Egypt, was reunited with his brothers (who had sold him into slavery) and his father, Jacob.
8	8	"The Miracle Rod" "Moses"	Exodus	Osamu Sekita	Kazuo Satou	November 19, 1981 (1981-11-19)
It tells the story of Moses, the Ten Plagues, and the exodus of the Israelites out of slavery from Egypt.
9	9	"Those Amazing Trumpets" "Joshua and the Fall of Jericho"	Joshua	Kenjiro Yoshida	Naoko Miyake	November 26, 1981 (1981-11-26)
It tells the story of Joshua the new leader of the Israelites and the fall of Jericho and the conquest of Canaan.
10	10	"Pitchers of Fire" "Gideon"	Judges	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	unknown	December 3, 1981 (1981-12-03)
It tells the story of Gideon and how he led his people to victory using pots as weapons of war with the help of God.
11	11	"Muscleman" "Samson and Delilah"	Judges	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	unknown	December 10, 1981 (1981-12-10)
It tells the story of Samson's birth, the story of his betrayal by Delilah and how he regains his strength to fulfill one last mission by God.
12	12	"The First Christmas" "The Birth of Jesus"	Gospels	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	Ryoko Takagi	December 17, 1981 (1981-12-17)
The birth of Jesus.
13	13	"Miracles of Love" "The Life and Ministry of Jesus"	Gospels	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	Naoko Miyake	December 24, 1981 (1981-12-24)
It narrates numerous events in Jesus' life such as: The finding of the lost 12-year-old Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem; The baptism of Jesus by John The Baptist; The wedding at Cana; The healing of the paralytic in the bed; The Sermon at the Mount; The parable of the prodigal son; The multiplication of the loaves; and Jesus walks on the water and helps Peter to do the same.
14	14	"The Best News Yet" "The Death and Resurrection of Jesus"	Gospels	Masakazu Higuchi (supervising)	Saburo Ebinuma	December 31, 1981 (1981-12-31)
The death and resurrection of Jesus.
15	15	"Mother's Day" "Ruth, Naomi and Boaz"	Ruth	Shoichi Yasumura	Kiichi Takayama	January 7, 1982 (1982-01-07)
It tells the story of how Ruth became the wife of Boaz; and her mother Naomi.
16	16	"The Patience of Job" "Job"	Job	You Kitazato	Saburo Ebinuma	January 14, 1982 (1982-01-14)
It tells the story of how Satan challenges Job about his character, integrity and faith in God.
17	17	"Big Fish and Little Fish" "Jonah and the Whale"	Jonah	Kenjiro Yoshida	Ryoko Takagi	January 21, 1982 (1982-01-21)
It tells the story of how Jonah was swallowed by a whale after trying to avoid God's order of preaching repentance to the people of Nineveh.
18	18	"The First King" "Samuel and Saul"	1 Samuel	Norio Yazawa	Saburo Ebinuma	January 28, 1982 (1982-01-28)
It tells the story of the prophet Samuel and his anointing of Israel's first king, Saul.
19	19	"The Giant Killer" "David"	1 Samuel	Kenjiro Yoshida	Tsutomu Kawauchi	February 4, 1982 (1982-02-04)
It tells the story of David. It includes the killing of Goliath; his anointment as the next King of Israel by Samuel; his friendship with Jonathan; and how he eludes King Saul's attempts on his life.
20	20	"Superbrain" "King Solomon"	1 Kings	Ryoji Fujiwara	Naoko Miyake	February 11, 1982 (1982-02-11)
It tells the story of how Solomon is anointed as the next King of Israel; how God granted him great wisdom; the building of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was placed; and the meeting between him and the Queen of Sheba.
21	21	"A True Prophet" "Elijah and King Ahab"	1 Kings	Kenjiro Yoshida	Kiichi Takayama	February 18, 1982 (1982-02-18)
It tells the story of how Elijah was challenged to prove God's existence over the existence of Baal by setting fire to stone.
22	22	"Flaming Chariots" "Elisha"	2 Kings	Norio Yazawa	Kiichi Takayama	February 25, 1982 (1982-02-25)
It tells the story of how Elisha helped cure General Naaman of Syria and how he helped the Israelites win the war against the Syrians.
23	23	"The Lion's Den" "Daniel"	Daniel	Kimiharu Oguma	Ryoko Takagi	March 4, 1982 (1982-03-04)
It tells the story of how Daniel escapes death after being placed in the lion's den by King Darius.
24	24	"Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem"	Nehemiah	Ryoji Fujiwara	Kazuo Satou	March 11, 1982 (1982-03-11)
It tells the story of how Nehemiah led the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the purification of the Israelite people.
25	25	"The Beauty Queen" "Esther"	Esther	Kazuo Yamazaki	Nobuko Morita	March 18, 1982 (1982-03-18)
It tells the story of Queen Esther and how she stood up for her people as well as her adopted father (cousin) Mordecai.
26	26	"The Mighty Convert" "Paul of Tarsus"	Acts	Kenjiro Yoshida	Saburo Ebinuma	March 25, 1982 (1982-03-25)
It tells the story of the conversion of Saul into becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ and his rise as the Apostle Paul.

Season 2 (1983)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
27	1	"Where, Oh Where..."	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	April 4, 1983 (1983-04-04)
The series premiere wherein Ruffles gets sucked into the newly "computerized" Superbook. Uri and Gizmo start their search by going back into Ancient times. God tells Abram, who was later renamed as Abraham, that he is going to become the "father of many nations, but his numerous descendants would become a great, special, and powerful nation that would take possession of Canaan and would bless all the nations of the world ." Abraham also rescues Lot and the southern kings from their captors, the northern kings. Abraham is praised by Melchizedek, the king of Salem, but does not take anything from Bera, the king of Sodom.
28	2	"Hot Dog" "Sodom and Gomorrah"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	April 11, 1983 (1983-04-11)
The Lord tells Abraham that He is going to destroy the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. However, the Lord promises to spare Abraham's nephew Lot, who is still living in the wicked city of Sodom. During the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his daughters escape from Sodom. Lot's wife dies by being turned into a pillar of salt after looking back while Sodom is being destroyed.
29	3	"The Test of Faith"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	April 18, 1983 (1983-04-18)
Three travelers (two of them angels while another God Himself) visit Abraham and Sarah that tell them that they are going to have a son and they are going to name him Isaac. Some time later, God tells Abraham to offer Isaac as an offering to God on the mountain of Moriah. But upon seeing his faith, God stops him and gives him a ram to do otherwise. God then tells Abraham that his descendants will become too numerous to count, they will be set apart to God, they will become a great and powerful nation, they will be enslaved and oppressed in a foreign land but freed by God, they will take possession of Canaan and the cities of their enemies, the Savior of the world will come from them, and all the nations of the world will be blessed by them.
30	4	"Love at First Sight"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	April 25, 1983 (1983-04-25)
Abraham tells his servant to find a wife for Isaac in Haran. At that place, the servant finds Rebekah. Later, Isaac and Rebekah fall in love upon seeing each other and get married.
31	5	"Father's Pet"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	May 2, 1983 (1983-05-02)
The story of Jacob and his twelve sons particularly Joseph, who happens to be his father's favorite. Also, it narrates how Joseph was sold by his brothers as a slave in Egypt.
32	6	"All About Dreams"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	May 9, 1983 (1983-05-09)
The story of the rise of Joseph as he becomes vizier of Egypt from being a slave. Also, it narrates how Joseph was put into prison and how he interpreted dreams for his fellow prisoners and the Pharaoh.
33	7	"The Hostage"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	May 16, 1983 (1983-05-16)
The interpretation of Joseph's dream comes true as Egypt experiences seven years of prosperity and seven years of famine. Joseph, the current vizier of Egypt, meets his brothers when they ask Egypt for food and he asks them to bring Benjamin with them next time.
34	8	"The Family Reunion"	Genesis	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	May 23, 1983 (1983-05-23)
Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers. Also, he gets reunited with his father, Jacob. But everything happened after Joseph made a plan to test his brothers by placing a silver cup in Benjamin's sack and accusing him of theft. It ends with Jacob and his family settling in the land of Goshen in Egypt, Jacob's death, and the brothers' oath to bring Joseph's bones to buried when they leave Egypt and go to the land of Canaan.
35	9	"A Gift From Heaven"	Exodus	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	May 30, 1983 (1983-05-30)
A new Pharaoh comes to power and out of fear enslaves the Israelites. When the slavery only increases the Israelite population, the cruel Pharaoh gives a terrible order to his men that all Israelite babies are to be drowned in the Nile River. The Pharaoh's daughter finds a Israelite baby placed in a basket and names him Moses. Miriam offers her services to become the nurse of the baby. Moses grows up as a part of the royal family but later escapes from Egypt into the land of the Midianites after murdering an Egyptian, who happens to have beaten an Israelite slave. Moses settles in Midian as a shepherd and marries a woman named Zipporah (the daughter of Jethro) and has two sons named Gershom and Elizar. Years pass while Moses is in Midian and the old Pharaoh dies and his son succeeds him, while only making the Israelites work even harder.
36	10	"The Burning Bush"	Exodus	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	June 6, 1983 (1983-06-06)
God talks to Moses in the burning bush in the land of Midianites and gives him instructions to return to Egypt and talk to the new Pharaoh to free the Israelites. He takes Aaron with him. The new Pharaoh becomes stubborn as he refuses to follow Moses. Also, Moses clashes with the Pharaoh's magicians. Then, plagues starts to happen to Egypt as the river turns into blood, frogs come up on the land, gnats infest everything, flies are everywhere, the cattle die, boils come on the Egyptians' skin, hailstones (mixed with fire) come hurling down, locusts eat the crops, and darkness covers all Egypt. But in each of these, Israel is not affected by the Nine Plagues.
37	11	"No More Plagues"	Exodus	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	June 13, 1983 (1983-06-13)
The Pharaoh remains stubborn despite the Nine Plagues and Moses' pleadings to free the Israelites. Finally, the Pharaoh agrees to let the Israelites go after many first born sons were killed (including his) by the Angel of Death, the Tenth and Final Plague. Again, Israel is safe from the Angel of Death because they obeyed God's instructions through Moses. The episode also includes the parting of the Red Sea when the Pharaoh and his chariots chased the Israelites after changing his mind.
38	12	"So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!"	Exodus	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	June 20, 1983 (1983-06-20)
The story of journey of the Israelites towards the Promised Land that includes the following: the grumbling of the Israelites after experiencing hunger; the provision of manna by God to the Israelites; the second grumbling of the Israelites experiencing thirst; the water out of the rock; the victorious battle of the Israelites against the Amalekites; the golden calf; and the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses and the Israelites.
39	13	"Snakes and a Donkey" "Joshua"	Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	June 27, 1983 (1983-06-27)
Moses appoints Joshua as the new leader of the Israelites as they continue their journey towards the Promised Land – the bronze serpent, Balaam and the ass and the blessing of Moses. It also includes the Battle of Jericho, the enormous walled city that Joshua eventually defeats and conquers. In the end, the Israelites finally reach the land of milk and honey and kill all the people living in the Promised Land – the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Hivitites, Girgushites, and other heathen "ites" who do evil in the land of milk and honey.
40	14	"Worth Fighting For" "Othniel"	Judges	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	July 4, 1983 (1983-07-04)
Israel falls into idolatry and the Israelites worship other gods instead of the true God, thus The Lord God allows the Canaanites (one of the Israelites’ ancient and many enemies) to conquer Israel and enslave its people. Othniel, the first of many Judges, was sent by God to deliver them from Chushan-Rishathaim, the king of the Canaanites and the ruler of Mesopotamia. It narrates how he led them to a successful battle by calling out to God and how he was rewarded with the hand of Achsah, the daughter of Caleb, for his victory.
41	15	"The Good Left Arm" "Ehud and King Eglon"	Judges	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	July 11, 1983 (1983-07-11)
After the Israelites once again fall into idolatry, they are conquered by King Eglon of the Moabites (another of the Israelites’ many enemies). Ehud, a judge sent by God, leads the Israelites and delivers them from the Moabites. He also kills King Eglon (who was a very fat man) with a double-edged sword by concealing it on his right thigh being left handed.
42	16	"Stick In The Mud" "Deborah and Barak"	Judges	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	July 18, 1983 (1983-07-18)
Deborah, a prophetess and a female judge, is sent by God to deliver Israel from the Canaanites. She summoned Barak to become the commander of her army and led the Israelites to overcome the armies from Canaan led by King Jabin and Sisera, their military commander.
43	17	"That's A Promise" "Jephthah's vow"	Judges	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	July 25, 1983 (1983-07-25)
Jephthah, a judge sent by God, was tasked with leading the Israelites and delivering them from the Ammonites. Before the battle, he made a vow to God about sacrificing the first thing to meet him should he return in triumph. It turned out to be his daughter and his only child. Later, he fights and defeats the jealous Ephraimites.
44	18	"Just Rewards" "Eli and Samuel"	1 Samuel	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	August 1, 1983 (1983-08-01)
This tells the story of how Samuel became a judge and prophet of God. Hannah prayed to God and asked for a child. She gave birth to a son and called him Samuel. She offered him to be of service to God and he undergoes training under Eli, who is a judge in Israel. One important part in this story is when God speaks to Samuel and tells him of the judgment about to come on Eli's house because of his two corrupt sons. It also tells the story of how the Israelites were able to recapture the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines.
45	19	"A Wonderful Gift" "Saul is anointed king of Israel"	1 Samuel	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	August 8, 1983 (1983-08-08)
Samuel warns the Israelites about their practice of idolatry and tells them to turn to God to help them in their battle against the Philistines (the Israelites’ most bitter and hated enemies). After their obedience to Samuel, the Israelites defeated the Philistines. Also, he selects Saul and anoints him to become the first King of Israel after the people asked Samuel for a king. Then, King Saul leads the Israelites after their war against the Philistines begins once again.
46	20	"The Mighty Little Shepherd" "David"	1 Samuel	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	August 15, 1983 (1983-08-15)
Samuel selects another king of Israel with God's guidance after he becomes displeased with King Saul. He particularly selects Jesse's youngest son, David, who works as a shepherd. Also, King Saul calls for David to play the harp for him and became friends with the king's children, Jonathan and Michal.
47	21	"The Bigger They Come" "David and Goliath"	1 Samuel	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	August 22, 1983 (1983-08-22)
The Israelites and the Philistines go into war which particularly features the battle between David and Goliath, the giant from Gath who is the champion of the Philistines. David kills Goliath and gains popularity among the Israelites.
48	22	"Faithful and True" "David's friendship with Jonathan"	1 Samuel	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	August 29, 1983 (1983-08-29)
King Saul becomes jealous of David's greater popularity among the Israelites. Then David leads the Israelites to another big victory against the Philistines and acquires Michal's hand in marriage as a reward. King Saul tries to kill David but his best friend, Jonathan, helps him escape from the palace.
49	23	"David the King"	1 Samuel 2 Samuel	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	September 5, 1983 (1983-09-05)
King Saul continues to harbor feelings of envy towards David so he and his soldiers continue to pursue him. But in the end, the king and his son, Jonathan, are killed in their battle against the Philistines. After their death, David becomes the king of Israel and rules them for thirty-three years. While ruling, King David captures the city of Jerusalem, once held by the Jebusites. King David, however, commits the sin of adultery with Bathsheba and the sin of pride with the census. But God is merciful and makes a promise to David that one from his line will reign as king forever and his kingdom will have no end.
50	24	"In All His Glory" "King Solomon"	1 Kings	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	September 12, 1983 (1983-09-12)
The story of King Solomon and his great wisdom. It also narrates how he makes judgement about two women arguing and claiming to be the mother of a baby; and when the Queen of Sheba visits him.
51	25	"The Wicked Queen" "Athaliah and Joash"	2 Kings	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	September 19, 1983 (1983-09-19)
Athaliah (the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, the sister of Ahaziah and Joram, her brothers, the sons of Ahab and Jezebel) was Queen of Judah and she was known for her wickedness. Queen Athlaiah practiced idolatry, she had her husband King Jehoram of Judah lead the nation of Judah to evil and cruelty, and ordered the death of the entire extended family of her son King Ahaziah of Judah to put a stop on the worship of God. However, one grandson named Joash was rescued and raised in secret by the priest Jehoiada. After six years, Jehoiada led a revolt to overthrow Queen Athaliah and the seven-year-old Joash became the new King of Judah. In this episode, Uri and Gizmo finally find Ruffles and Chris and Joy arrive to help them get back home.
52	26	"A Matter of Time" "The Prophets, Hezekiah and Isaiah"	2 Kings	Masakazu Higuchi	Akiyoshi Sakai	September 26, 1983 (1983-09-26)
The series finale tells the story of King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah. It narrates how the Israelites were able to free themselves from the Assyrians and the miraculous recovery of King Hezekiah from his illness and Hezekiah's rash display of the wealth in Jerusalem to the Babylonian ambassadors. The prophet Isaiah tells Hezekiah because he has done this, the Babylonians will one day conquer Jerusalem and take everyone and everything away. Meanwhile, with Ruffles finally found, Chris, Joy, Uri and Gizmo are trying to get back to their present time.

Reboot series (2011–present)

Seasons	Episodes	Originally aired
Seasons	Episodes	First aired	Last aired	Network
1	13	September 1, 2011 (2011-09-01)	March 29, 2013 (2013-03-29)	CBN
2	13	June 24, 2013 (2013-06-24)	September 19, 2014 (2014-09-19)
3	13	November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06)	March 17, 2017 (2017-03-17)
4	13	June 24, 2017 (2017-06-24)	June 25, 2019 (2019-06-25)
5	16	September 1, 2019 (2019-09-01)	May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)

Season 1 (2011–2013)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"In The Beginning" "The Story of Creation"	Genesis 1–3	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	September 1, 2011 (2011-09-01)
When Chris disobeys his father by sneaking into the Quantum lab to look at the Professor’s latest invention, he has an accident that almost destroys the top secret work-in-progress. Chris is mortified and doesn’t know what he’ll say to his father. Superbook intervenes and takes our three heroes on a journey to witness Lucifer’s fall and transformation into Satan during a blistering heavenly battle.[12]
2	2	"The Test!" "Abraham and Isaac"	Genesis 18:1-15; 22:1-19	Bryant Paul Richardson	Michael Merton	March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)
Chris is stoked because he got a Holo9, the ultimate holographic gaming system! But Chris starts to feel a twinge of guilt when he hears that a sick boy in the hospital would like to have one. It takes Superbook’s assistance to turn Chris around after he meets Abraham and Isaac. Through Abraham's obedience to God, Chris learns that you should put God first above all else (even a Holo9), and everything else will work out.[13]
3	3	"Jacob and Esau" "The Stolen Birthright"	Genesis 25:19-34; 26:34–28:5; 32:1–33:20	Bryant Paul Richardson	David Ehrman	March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)
In the Quantum yard, during a spirited water fight, Joy accidentally gets Gizmo's inner workings wet, and he fritzes out. Chris becomes furious with Joy, saying he'll never forgive her. Superbook intercedes and whisks the kids back to the days of Jacob and Esau. The two brothers compete over many things, but when Esau gives up his birthright and Jacob tricks his father out of a blessing, they become estranged for many years. When Jacob finally goes to Esau and his brother finds it in his heart to forgive Jacob, Chris takes the cue and forgives Joy, as well.[14]
4	4	"Let My People Go!" "The Story of Exodus"	Exodus 2:11-15; 3:1–14:31	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cydne Clark and Steve Granat	April 1, 2011 (2011-04-01)
When Chris and the others talk about their favorite Superbook adventures, they have a hard time deciding which adventure was the best. Suddenly, Superbook appears to whisk them away on the adventure of a lifetime. They experience first hand Moses leading the Exodus from Egypt![15]
5	5	"The Ten Commandments" "Moses and the Law"	Exodus 16:1-35; 19:1–20:21; 31:18–32:26; 34:1-10, 27-32	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cydne Clark and Steve Granat	September 1, 2011 (2011-09-01)
The Quantum family along with Joy and Gizmo are enjoying a family camp out when Chris secretly decides it’ll be more adventurous to ignore the rules laid down by his parents and the park ranger. His flagrant disregard causes Superbook to send our dynamic trio on a trip back in time so they can learn that rules are in place to protect you -- not to make your life no fun![16]
6	6	"A Giant Adventure!" "David and Goliath"	1 Samuel 16:1-13; 17:1-52	Rob Corley and Tom Bancroft	Brian Cochran and Sean Gaffney	December 24, 2012 (2012-12-24)
Chris Quantum loses the courage to play his guitar in front of a crowd. Superbook whisks the kids off to meet another boy who had to face his own "giant." Chris, Joy and Gizmo befriend young David who is taking bread to his brothers on the front line of battle fighting the Philistines. It's when David meets the giant Goliath that Chris finds the courage to face his own giants.[17]
7	7	"Roar!" "Daniel and the Lion's Den"	Daniel 6	Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Steele	January 1, 2013 (2013-01-01)
Chris is morally challenged “to do the right thing" when a smaller boy, Tommy, is harassed by Skateboard Park bully, Barry. Superbook takes the kids on an adventure where they meet Daniel and King Darius in the land of Babylon. Through this adventure, Chris learns that no matter how difficult the situation, when you stand up for what is right, God will be with you.[18]
8	8	"The First Christmas" "The Birth of Jesus"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	December 25, 2012 (2012-12-25)
Commercial Christmas mayhem is reigning supreme in the Quantum household. After Chris offhandedly remarks that the family nativity scene is just another decoration like a reindeer or Santa's elves, Superbook whisks off our heroes on a journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas![19]
9	9	"Miracles of Jesus" "Miracles I"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	March 27, 2013 (2013-03-27)
When Chris begins to believe that Miraculo The Miracle Maker magician possesses real powers, Superbook whisks the kids off to historical Galilee where Jesus is performing true miracles like healing a cripple, calming a storm on the sea, and banishing demons from a possessed man. During the course of their miraculous adventure, Chris comes to understand the power to perform miracles comes only from God.[20]
10	10	"The Last Supper"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Gaffney	March 28, 2013 (2013-03-28)
Chris is getting big-headed because his band has been invited to audition for an American Idol-like show called World’s Best Band. To address this issue, Superbook whisks the kids off to Jerusalem. Chris learns from Jesus that even though Jesus is famous, He was humble and served others. During the Last Supper, the gang ultimately returns home, and Chris has a major shift in his attitude towards others.[21]
11	11	"He Is Risen!" "The Resurrection of Jesus"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Tim Hodge and Len Uhley	March 29, 2013 (2013-03-29)
Chris is arguing with his mother, Phoebe. Superbook intervenes and, in a very special episode, takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, AND Phoebe back in time for an encounter with Jesus’ mother Mary during the time of her son's crucifixion. When Superbook returns the family home, a wiser Chris apologizes for their argument, and their relationship is restored.[22]
12	12	"The Road to Damascus" "The Conversion of Saul"	Acts 7:54-8:3; 9:1-25 1 Timothy 1:15-16	Bryant Paul Richardson	Tim Hodge	December 27, 2012 (2012-12-27)
When a delinquent teen enters Chris and Joy’s lives, they don’t see any chance of him changing his ways. However, Superbook takes our heroes on a journey where they encounter the sinister Saul of Tarsus. Through experiencing Saul's dramatic life change, the kids return home with a renewed hope that amazing change is always possible with God.[23]
13	13	"Revelation: The Final Battle!" "Revelation!"	Revelation 1; 4; 20—22	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Gaffney	March 29, 2013 (2013-03-29)
After Chris accidentally burns down his family's home, he is sure that there is no forgiveness for something this big! Superbook then takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to witness the end of days. Through this experience, he discovers the greatness of God’s forgiveness and restoration.[24]

Season 2 (2013–2014)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
14	1	"Jonah" "Jonah Hears God"	Jonah 1—4	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cory Edwards	June 29, 2013 (2013-06-29)
Joy witnesses Sharon Myers stealing a bike and reports it to the principal. To Joy’s surprise, Principal Travis offers Sharon mercy instead of demanding justice. As Joy questions why Sharon shouldn’t be punished, Superbook transports her, Chris, and Gizmo to meet up with a prophet named Jonah. Jonah is running away from God because he doesn't think the people of Nineveh deserve God's mercy. Through Jonah's experiences, Joy realizes that mercy is a great gift to give as well as to receive.[25]
15	2	"Joseph and Pharaoh's Dream" "Joseph"	Genesis 37; 40–46	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Gaffney	August 29, 2013 (2013-08-29)
Superbook transports Chris back to ancient Egypt. Chris, Gizmo, and Joy travel with Joseph through several trials and triumphs. In all of their journeys, Joseph continues to trust in God. After witnessing God take Joseph from the pit to the palace, Chris realizes the value of trusting in God's plans.[26]
16	3	"The Fiery Furnace!" "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego"	Daniel 3	Bryant Paul Richardson	Brian Cochran	August 27, 2013 (2013-08-27)
Chris is tested with a moral dilemma choosing between right and wrong. Joy warns Chris to do the right thing. Suddenly, Superbook launches them back to a time when three men are tested by fire and still refuse to disobey God![27]
17	4	"Rahab and the Walls of Jericho" "Rahab and Jericho"	Joshua 1—2, 5:13-6:27	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	July 18, 2013 (2013-07-18)
At school, Joy is not getting along with Becky. Suddenly, Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time where Israelite spies team up with Rahab. Joy learns that those who seem like enemies can get along and find common ground.[28]
18	5	"Esther: For Such a Time as This!" "Queen Esther"	Esther 2—8	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sindy McKay	August 17, 2013 (2013-08-17)
At school, Joy has to choose between standing up for Bonnie (a girl in a wheelchair) or going with the crowd. Suddenly, Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Queen Esther chooses to stand up for the Israelite people. This encourages Joy when she faces Janice and the Girls' Leadership Club.[29]
19	6	"John the Baptist"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	January 9, 2014 (2014-01-09)
At home, Chris has to choose between playing stolen games or deleting them. Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when John the Baptizer chooses to live truthfully and point others to Jesus. This experience encourages Chris when he returns to face Sam.[30]
20	7	"Paul and the Shipwreck"	Acts 21:27-36; 23:11; 27:1-28:10 1 Corinthians 9:22 2 Corinthians 12:9-10	Bryant Paul Richardson	Steve Granat and Cydne Clark	October 11, 2013 (2013-10-11)
At a disaster relief effort, Joy has to choose between finishing her mission or giving up. Suddenly, Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Paul chooses to focus on his mission, no matter the circumstances. This encourages Joy when she returns to face her relief project.[31]
21	8	"Job"	Job 1—2; 16:2-6; 19:25-27; 38—42	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	June 24, 2014 (2014-06-24)
During the worst week of his life, Chris loses his grandpa. He feels as if he cannot go on. He wants to give up on doing what is right. Suddenly, Superbook sends Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to a time when Job is tested by God.[32]
22	9	"Noah and the Ark" "Noah Hears from God"	Genesis 6:5-9:17	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	November 9, 2013 (2013-11-09)
During school hours, Joy and Chris have to choose between skipping school with a bad crowd or rejecting Pearce’s dangerous influence. Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when the world was fraught with evil. This experience encourages Joy and Chris to reject Pearce’s dangerous influence.[33]
23	10	"Gideon"	Judges 6:1-23, 33-7:23; 8:22-23	Bryant Paul Richardson	Tim Hodge, Cydne Clark and Steve Granat	August 27, 2014 (2014-08-27)
When Joy is called to leadership in a difficult situation, she has to choose between taking the challenge or running scared. Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Gideon overcomes a difficult battle with the Midianites. This adventure encourages Joy to walk with God and conquer the task at hand.[34]
24	11	"Peter's Denial"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	March 10, 2014 (2014-03-10)
While hanging with the cool kids, Chris chooses to ignore his friendship with the less cool Joy. Superbook takes Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Peter denies Jesus three times. This experience helps Chris understand the value of true friendship.[35]
25	12	"The Prodigal Son"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	August 27, 2014 (2014-08-27)
Justin gets in trouble with his father. He hides. Chris begins to wonder if what Justin did can be forgiven. Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Jesus tells stories. One story shows us that no matter what we do, God will always accept us back into His family with open arms when we say we are sorry.[36]
26	13	"Elijah and the Prophets of Baal" "Elijah"	1 Kings 17:1; 18:16-46	Tony Bancroft and Bryant Paul Richardson	David Baldwin	September 19, 2014 (2014-09-19)
Chris is hooked on becoming the most powerful "god" in the online 3D game, "Battleverse of the Gods!" Suddenly, Superbook sends them to a time when Elijah battles the prophets of Baal. He shows the believers of Baal that there is only one true God.[37]

Season 3 (2015–2017)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
27	1	"Ruth"	Ruth 1—4	Tony Bancroft and Bryant Paul Richardson	Erin Zimmerman	January 13, 2015 (2015-01-13)
Chris' mother forgets that he has a trip planned to the lake and volunteers him to help his Great Aunt Isobel do yard work for the weekend. Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to meet someone who gave up everything to show kindness to her family. They meet Ruth, a young woman from Moab whose husband died, leaving her alone with her also-widowed mother-in-law, Naomi. Then a kindhearted relative steps in to change their lives forever.[38]
28	2	"Tower of Babel and The Day of Pentecost" "The Tower of Babel"	Genesis 11:1-9 Acts 1:4-11; 2:1-47	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	August 20, 2015 (2015-08-20)
Chris and Joy struggle to communicate with a new student in their school who just moved from India. Suddenly Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time when God created multiple languages.[39]
29	3	"The Birth of John the Baptist"	Gospel Harmony	Craig Grasso and Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06)
Phoebe is babysitting two-year-old Charlie for her friend, Mrs. Peterson. Joy has a hard time with the tyke, and she doesn’t want to help take care of him – “No way. Not now. Not ever!” Superbook appears and takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, AND Charlie to witness the birth of John the Baptist.[40]
30	4	"Isaac and Rebekah" "Rebekah and Isaac"	Genesis 23:1; 24	Robert Kirbyson and Bryant Paul Richardson	David Ehrman and Nate Ehrman	August 3, 2015 (2015-08-03)
Chris neglects to listen to his father and follow the directions. Suddenly, Superbook takes them to spend time with Eliezer and learn the value of following instructions.[41]
31	5	"Naaman and the Servant Girl"	2 Kings 5:1-19	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	December 11, 2014 (2014-12-11)
Joy is upset because she’s in charge of a big service project. She has done all the leadership work but finds no one is doing her bidding with the follow-up details. Superbook whisks the kids off to meet Naaman’s servant girl and follow Naaman’s story through to his amazing cure of leprosy.[42]
32	6	"Samuel and the Call of God" "Samuel"	1 Samuel 1:9-18, 20; 2:12-4:18; 7:3-17	Jerry Yu Ching	Sean Gaffney	December 11, 2015 (2015-12-11)
Chris believes he is too young to be called by God to help Jason. Suddenly, Superbook takes them back to a time when the young Samuel is called by God.[43]
33	7	"David and Saul" "Saul and David"	1 Samuel 15:10-29; 16:14-23; 18:5-16, 25-29; 24:1-22 2 Samuel 1:2, 11-12; 2:1-4	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	February 4, 2016 (2016-02-04)
Chris vows to take revenge on some teens, but Superbook whisks the trio off to meet David, who has become a great warrior and foe to an angry and jealous King Saul. Chris watches as David shows mercy to Saul. After seeing David’s act of mercy, Chris decides against vengeance, and leaves judgement to God.[44]
34	8	"Nehemiah"	Nehemiah 1; 2:10-20; 4:1-22; 6:1-16; 7:4-8:12	Bryant Paul Richardson and Robert Kirbyson	Nate Ehram and David Ehrman	May 26, 2016 (2016-05-26)
When Chris is asked to tutor two poor students who are also class clowns, he doubts he’s the guy for the job. Superbook then whisks Chris, Joy and Gizmo away to ancient Jerusalem. They meet Nehemiah, who is mocked and threatened as he rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem. Chris learns to do the job God gives you.[45]
35	9	"Elisha and the Syrians"	2 Kings 2:1-15; 6:1-23	Jerry Yu Ching	Mark Edward Edens	September 26, 2016 (2016-09-26)
Joy is embarrassed by a video of her eating that was posted online by a girl named Barbara. Joy plans to get even by posting an embarrassing video of Barb taking a tumble during cheer leading practice. Before she can upload the video, Superbook takes the kids back in time to witness miracles performed by the prophet Elisha as he narrowly escapes harm from Syrian soldiers sent to capture him.[46]
36	10	"Lazarus"	Gospel Harmony	Jerry Yu Ching and Bryant Paul Richardson	Nate Ehram	March 17, 2017 (2017-03-17)
Joy hears of a little girl who was too shy to come to the amusement park. Superbook appears and sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to the meet Jesus as He delays going to see His friend Lazarus who was sick. By delaying, Jesus is able to perform an even greater miracle – raising him from the dead! Joy learns that God’s timing is always right. Joy, Chris and Gizmo visit the shy girl and create a series of amusement park rides even more wonderful than the real thing.[47]
37	11	"King Solomon"	1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:4-28	Jerry Yu Ching and Bryant Paul Richardson	David Baldwin	November 28, 2016 (2016-11-28)
Chris faces a challenge he never imagined when his father leaves him in charge of an important project. When he is unsure of what to do, Superbook takes the kids back to ancient Jerusalem where they meet King Solomon. There, Solomon encourages Chris to share his burdens with the Lord and to pray for wisdom.[48]
38	12	"Nebuchadnezzar's Dream" "Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream"	Daniel 2	Jerry Yu Ching and Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Edward Edens	February 27, 2017 (2017-02-27)
When Joy is swamped by over-scheduled responsibilities and projects, Superbook takes the kids back to Babylon to meet Daniel in King Nebuchadnezzar's palace. Daniel faces certain death unless God reveals to him the meaning of the king's dream. God answers Daniel's prayer and the king richly rewards Daniel. When Joy and the kids return home, they are inspired by Daniel's example to seek God in prayer for the solution to her problem.[49]
39	13	"The Good Samaritan"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Edward Edens	February 13, 2015 (2015-02-13)
While a "starving" Joy is looking forward to pizza, Chris is concerned about a girl and her brother who have nothing to eat. Superbook whisks the kids to time when Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan.[50]

Season 4 (2017–2019)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
40	1	"Jesus Feeds the Hungry" "Miracles of Jesus 2/Miracles II"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Sean Gaffney and Sean Roche	November 18, 2018 (2018-11-18)
Superbook takes the kids back to the wedding of Cana. The wedding feast is nearly ruined when they run out of wine, but Jesus miraculously changes water into wine. Superbook then takes the kids to witness Jesus feeding over five thousand people by multiplying a few fish and five loaves of bread into a feast.[51]
41	2	"Peter and Cornelius" "Salvation for All!"	Acts 10:1-48; 11:15-18	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Cheryl McKay	June 24, 2017 (2017-06-24)
Joy and Chris are late for school and get caught by the letter-of-the-law hall monitor. Chris has been late one too many times and receives an after-school detention. Chris begs for mercy but the strict Hall Monitor has no interest in giving Chris special treatment over anyone else. Superbook arrives and much to Chris' disapproval, Superbook brings the hall monitor with them on their adventure! Superbook brings them back to a time when Peter needed to learn that God doesn't have favorites.[52]
42	3	"Paul and Silas"	Acts 16:6-34 Philippians 4:11-13 1 Thessalonians 5:18	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Erin Zimmerman	August 21, 2017 (2017-08-21)
Joy is down in the dumps because she's due to have her tonsils out. Superbook whisks the kids away to Philippi, where they encounter Paul and Silas preaching and being arrested for casting out a demon. Joy watches Paul's behavior as he and Silas sing praises to God in prison! Paul and Silas are miraculously freed from prison by an earthquake, then share the Gospel with the jailer and his family. They believe and are baptized as believers in Jesus! Joy returns home and vows to try and be joyful even in the most dire circumstances, like Paul and Silas![53]
43	4	"Solomon's Temple" "Building the Temple"	1 Chronicles 22:5-10 1 Kings 1:5-40; 8:1-61	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	David Baldwin	February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
Chris realizes that he won't be able to attend the National Competition Finals with his Rampaging-Robots team and the robot he designed! Superbook appears and whisks the kids away to Ancient Israel where they meet King David's son, Solomon, who will build the Temple of the Lord his father designed. Chris is amazed and a little confused how King David could design and prepare such an amazing structure, only to have someone else build it. Chris learns that it is the Lord’s plan that succeeds, and that being a part of His plan is the best plan of all. After returning home, Chris accepts that while he can't attend the competition, he can still give his team the game winning plan and strategy, which they use to win the championship trophy.[54]
44	5	"Peter's Escape"	Acts 3:1-10; 12:1-17	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Len Uhley	October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14)
Chris and Gizmo send Joy on a round-the-world Holo-9 Virtual tour to 'help' her with her school geography project. As Joy sees scenes of hardship, she is overwhelmed by the state of the human condition. Joy wonders how anyone can help and make a difference. In response, Superbook transports her, Chris and Gizmo back in time to meet Peter, Rhoda, Mary and other followers of Jesus, so that they may witness how the power of prayer can lead to miraculous changes.[55]
45	6	"Jesus Heals the Blind" "Miracles of Jesus 3/Miracles III"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Cheryl McKay	November 17, 2017 (2017-11-17)
Joy and Chris go to see a Christmas pageant that Chris' dad is running lights for. Chris recognizes the church as the one his grandfather took him to. This causes him to wonder why they no longer go to church as a family. Superbook arrives to take Joy, Chris, and Gizmo back in time to watch Jesus heal three blind men. They discover that some people are too blind to see Jesus as the Messiah.[56]
46	7	"Joshua and Caleb" "Caleb and Joshua"	Numbers 11:4-6; 13:1-14:35	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	David Baldwin	April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27)
Chris gets his big break to start on the soccer team. His excitement quickly fades when he finds out some teammates are willing to cheat to win. Even worse, they want Chris to help them! Chris is in a bad spot! Superbook whisks the kids back to meet Caleb, Joshua, and the ten other spies sent out by Moses to explore the land of Canaan the Lord has promised the Israelites.[57]
47	8	"Elijah and the Widow"	1 Kings 17	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Erin Zimmerman	May 25, 2018 (2018-05-25)
Phoebe sends Chris out shopping for a list of items that she wants him to pick up at many different specialty shops. When Chris secretly decides he knows better and can get everything in a "one-stop-shop," Superbook whisks the kids away. They spend time with Elijah in Cherith's Ravine and travel with him to Zarephath.[58]
48	9	"Teach Us to Pray" "How Do You Pray"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	David Baldwin	August 9, 2018 (2018-08-09)
Chris' Grandma is moving out of the house she lived in for years. Her husband, Chris' Grandpa, recently passed away and the home is just too big for one person. When Chris asks about how his Grandpa used to pray, Grandma has to excuse herself and sobs in the other room. Superbook then whisks the kids away and receives a lesson from Jesus on how to pray. When Chris returns he discovers a prayer card that has fallen from Grandpa's Bible and realizes Grandpa prayed the exact same words Jesus taught to His followers in the Lord's Prayer. Chris asks his Grandma to pray together - and they begin to say The Lord's Prayer. Grandma explains the meaning of each line to Chris and tells him it is the perfect outline for ALL prayer.[59]
49	10	"Jeremiah"	Jeremiah 1:4-10; 7:1-11; 18:1-12, 18; 20:1-18; 28:1-17; 38:6-13; 39:1-18; 52:1-30	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Sean Roche	October 16, 2018 (2018-10-16)
Chris just wants to play a game downtown when he is shocked to find a homeless family living by a dumpster. He can’t do anything to help—or can he? Superbook whisks the kids away to Jerusalem 600 B.C. to meet the prophet Jeremiah. The kids see how Jeremiah desperately warns people to turn back to the Lord. They witness how he is brutally punished by the Israelites and how Jerusalem is destroyed because the Israelites didn't obey God’s message from Jeremiah. The kids are then whisked home and Chris gathers the strength, from Jeremiah's example and discovers how it’s always right to do what God wants.[60]
50	11	"Jesus in the Wilderness" "The Temptations in the Wilderness"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Len Uhley	February 6, 2019 (2019-02-06)
When Chris is tempted to play a violent video game that his parents have prohibited, Superbook takes him, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Jesus at age twelve, in the Jerusalem Temple, and then as an adult, as Satan tempted Him in the wilderness. Chris watches as Jesus fights Satan's temptations with God's Word and Chris takes a deeper interest in reading the Bible upon returning home.[61]
51	12	"Paul and Barnabas" "Disciples on a Mission"	Acts 5:17-42; 9:26-30; 13:4-13; 14:8-20; 15:36-41 Colossians 4:10 2 Timothy 4:11 Philemon 1:24	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Mark Edens	March 27, 2019 (2019-03-27)
Jia Wei embarrasses Chris by inviting students to a Bible study group. Superbook whisks the kids away to journey with Paul and Barnabas on their mission to spread the message of Jesus. They witness Paul's miracle, blinding an evil sorcerer and converting the Roman Governor to a believer in Jesus. The job becomes too much for disciple John Mark, who abandons the work and returns to Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas continue spreading the Gospel against all manner of adversity including Paul being stoned and Barnabas and Paul separating over a disagreement. Chris takes their example to heart and when Superbook returns him to school, he, Joy, and Gizmo stand up for the boy and his Bible study group. Chris takes a small, first step, on a journey towards pronouncing the Gospel as the power to Salvation.[62]
52	13	"Philip"	Acts 8:4-40	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Mark Edens	June 25, 2019 (2019-06-25)
Chris is impressed by his father’s new invention. Chris covets the device and wants to use its power to impress his friends and earn lots of money. Superbook whisks the kids away to Samaria. There they watch Philip, Peter, and John teach a magician and his followers about the true power of the Holy Spirit. Later, they find Philip in the desert and witness the baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch. Upon returning home, Chris is a changed person. He has been awed by the power of the Holy Spirit and begins his path towards baptism.[63]

Season 5 (2019–2022)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Scripture Reference(s)	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
53	1	"The Birth of Moses"	Exodus 1:8-2:10	Bryant Paul Richardson	David Evan Cunningham (screenplay) Sean Roche	September 24, 2019 (2019-09-24)
Just as Joy is heading out to the waterpark, she learns that her parents are helping at the community outreach drive today. As Joy grapples with what to do, Superbook appears and whisks the kids back to ancient Egypt. The kids meet Miriam who is helping her family hide her baby brother from the Egyptians. Pharaoh has decreed that all Hebrew baby boys be thrown into the Nile River! When the family can no longer hide the baby, he is placed in a basket and sent down the Nile River. Pharaoh's daughter discovers him and decides to adopt Miriam's baby brother as her son and names him Moses. After returning home Joy realizes that God had a plan for Moses and maybe for her too! She decides to seek God to reveal that plan and chooses to help out at the community drive by beginning a more mission driven focus.[64]
54	2	"Nicodemus"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	December 17, 2019 (2019-12-17)
Chris, Joy and Gizmo hit the slopes on a ski trip with the church youth group. Chris begins to grapple with what it really means to be a Christian. As Chris ponders this, Superbook suddenly appears to transport Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Jerusalem at Passover time. There, they meet Nicodemus, a respected Pharisee and Jewish teacher. In the dark of night, the children follow Nicodemus, to secretly meet with Jesus and learn that everyone must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. Upon his return home, Chris takes a leap of faith to follow Jesus and become a Christian.[65]
55	3	"Zacchaeus" "Baptism"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cheryl McKay (screenplay) Sean Roche	January 21, 2020 (2020-01-21)
Chris is excited about his upcoming baptism; so much so that he forgets to show up at Joy's volunteer event. Superbook whisks them back to meet a tax collector named Zacchaeus in ancient Jericho. The kids are amazed to watch the transformation of a sinner like Zacchaeus when he meets Jesus. Joy sees that Jesus came to seek and save the lost--including herself! Joy realizes that she also needs to accept Jesus as her Savior--just as Zacchaeus did and begins to understand why Chris is so excited about being baptized. Joy prays to receive Jesus and then shares the good news with her parents.[66]
56	4	"The Sermon on the Mount"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Edens (screenplay) Sean Roche	February 3, 2020 (2020-02-03)
After hearing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Chris and Joy can't wait to put what they've heard into practice. Comic chaos results from their over-eager and misguided attempts to put the Beatitudes into action. Superbook shows up to take them back to hear the Sermon again--and to walk beside the disciples as even they struggle to understand and live according to Jesus' teaching. Chris and Joy witness Jesus' encounter with a Roman Centurion and learn that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone who accepts the Lord and tries to follow the narrow path of Christ's footsteps. Back home, Chris displays his new understanding at a Bible study group that the first step in leading a Christian life is admitting you can't do it without God's help.[67]
57	5	"Isaiah" "Isaiah & Hezekiah"	Isaiah 6:1-13; 22:15-24; 30:1-3; 36—37; 41:10-12	Bryant P. Richardson	Cheryl McKay (screenplay) Sean Roche	March 11, 2020 (2020-03-11)
Chris and Joy are excited about their upcoming baptism. As they look through old photo albums, Chris wonders why his family never were church goers, as his grandparents were. Phoebe overhears this conversation and becomes emotional. Chris notices his mother's reaction, and wishes he could ask her about his questions. Superbook takes the kids back to meet Isaiah, a prophet who became God's mouthpiece. Chris realizes he can be God's mouthpiece with his mother. When he returns, his mother admits her heart has been stirred back toward God ever since Chris started talking about his baptism. Chris prays with his mother at the end, as the door to her heart is beginning to open to God again.[68]
58	6	"Baptized!" "Calling of the Twelve Disciples"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant P. Richardson	Cheryl McKay (screenplay) Sean Roche	April 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)
Chris and Joy were excited about their upcoming baptism, but heavy rains are ruining their plans. Superbook takes them back in time to learn what it means to become fishers of men. Superbook also snags Ellie and brings her on the journey with them. Chris and Joy see what it's like for Ellie to see Jesus for the first time and guide her to accept Him as her Savior. Back at home, the weather clears up and the baptism ceremony is back on – including Ellie![69]
59	7	"Jesus — Friend of Sinners" "The Parable of the Great Supper, The Call of Matthew and The Sinful Woman"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant P. Richardson	David Balchwin & Sean Roche	June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
Joy is excited to have new Christian friends and church activities to be wrapped up in. But, when one of Joy’s oldest and best friends invites her to her birthday party, Joy is unsure about going because it conflicts with a church group event. Joy doesn't know how to be the "new her" around her "old friends" who are not Christians. What if they don’t accept her? Is it okay to hang out with unsaved friends? Superbook takes the kids back to three Bible stories: The Parable of the Great Supper; The Calling of Matthew, the Tax Collector; and The Sinful Woman. Joy is surprised when she sees how Jesus chose to spend so much of his time with sinners, tax collectors, the poor, and those with infirmities. Jesus accepted everyone. Joy decides to attend Jolie's birthday party and realizes that the only way she'll ever be able to be more like Jesus is to follow His example in all she does.[70]
60	8	"Paul Keeps the Faith"	Acts 21:27-36 Romans 8:18, 28, 31-39; 16:1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; 11:23-27; 12:1-10 Philippians 1:21-25; 3:1-14; 4:13 2 Timothy 4:5-8	Bryant P. Richardson	David Evan Cunningham (screenplay) Sean Roche	September 15, 2020 (2020-09-15)
Joy's life is shaken to its core when her mother is suddenly rushed to the hospital with a serious illness. Joy questions why God doesn't just fix her mother and wonders what good the Bible is when something so terrible is happening. Superbook whisks the kids to Rome during The Great Fire. The kids meet the Apostle Paul and a Christian girl named Julia. Paul shows the kids how Christians suffered for their faith, but found strength and hope in the scriptures. When the kids return Joy has a new perspective, which gives her the courage to share Christ's love with her mother.[71]
61	9	"Love Your Enemies" "Garden of Gethsemane and Stoning of Stephen"	Gospel Harmony Acts 6:8-7:60	Bryant P. Richardson	Mark Edward Edens (screenplay)	January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
Chris has become a star on the church’s soccer team during its winning season. He now has a shot at making the regional All-Stars. During tryouts, he is verbally and physically harassed because of his Christianity, and Chris’s first reaction is to fight back. Superbook whisks the kids back to the Garden of Gethsemane where they witness Jesus’ arrest and how He heals a servant’s wound. They hear Jesus’ words of forgiveness for his enemies as He dies on the cross. A time swirl moves them forward in time to witness the trial of Stephen, and they watch helplessly as he is stoned by an angry mob. As Jesus did, Stephen forgives his enemies as he dies. Returning to the All-Star tryouts, Chris understands how he needs to respond. He asks God for the strength and wisdom to reflect Christ. In a key skill test on the soccer field, Chris helps the boy who has taunted him and begins to share Jesus and the Bible.[72]
62	10	"Paul and the Unknown God, Part 1" "Defending Your Faith ━ Pt. 1"	Acts 17	Bryant P. Richardson	Bryant P. Richardson (screenplay)	November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
Superbook launches Chris, Joy, and Gizmo—plus a droid named QBIT—on a two-part adventure through time and space. In Part 1, travel to Athens, where the Apostle Paul challenges people who believe in many gods, including an unknown God. The children begin to see how to tell others about the one true God![73]
63	11	"Paul and the Unknown God, Part 2" "Defending Your Faith ━ Pt. 2"	Acts 18:1-18, 24-28 Romans 1:20 1 Corinthians 1:24; 9:22 Colossians 1:17 Hebrews 11:3	Bryant P. Richardson	Bryant P. Richardson (screenplay)	November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo—plus QBIT, a droid—to meet the Apostle Paul as he travels from Athens to Corinth. Discover how God reveals Himself through creation in the grand finale of this two-part adventure. The children learn to share how they know that God is real![74]
64	12	"Doubting Thomas"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant P. Richardson	Mark Edward Edens (screenplay)	February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
Chris tries witnessing to a group of kids on a mission trip and questions its effectiveness when they are unreceptive. Superbook takes the kids to Jerusalem following Christ’s resurrection. Chris and Gizmo hear people say that Jesus' body was stolen by His followers. When Chris disagrees, he's arrested by Roman soldiers who have been bribed by Caiaphas to cover up the truth. Chris and Gizmo escape and are helped by the disciple Thomas. Meanwhile, Joy walks with Cleopas and his companion on the road to Emmaus. They meet a stranger who explains how the Messiah's death was foretold in Scripture. Jesus appears to His disciples and charges them to go into all the world and witness their faith. Thomas insists that he won't believe Jesus is alive unless he touches the Lord's wounds with his own hands. When Jesus appears again and Thomas finally believes, Superbook returns the kids to their own time. Chris tries witnessing again to the same local kids and experiences some encouraging results.[75]
65	13	"The Promise of a Child"	Genesis 3; 15:5; 18:1-15; 25:22-24 Exodus 2:1-10; 14:21-31 Deuteronomy 18:18 Ruth 4:18-22 1 Samuel 17:1-52 Gospel Harmony	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	November 12, 2019 (2019-11-12)
Chris has writer's block while trying to come up with a new Christmas song for the youth group's Christmas service. He needs inspiration like writers of Christmas hymns in the past. Superbook whisks our heroes away to witness Bible stories they have experienced on previous Superbook trips like the Garden of Eden, Abraham and Sarah, Moses' birth and leading God's people from Egypt, Ruth and Boaz, and David and Goliath. Finally, the kids watch as Mary is told by the Angel Gabriel that she will give birth to the Son of God. With that, Chris, Joy and Gizmo are whisked home and Chris has his inspiration for his new song – "The Promise of a Child."[76]
66	14	"Rescued!"	Jonah 1—2 Daniel 3; 6	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	July 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
Chris, Joy, Gizmo and Professor Quantum travel on a mission trip along with Pastor Aaron and the youth group. The professor is anxious to get his water purification system operational before nightfall and before a storm arrives. Chris and Joy roar off in the Gizmo-track 8000 to transport fresh water to the camp. On their way, the children encounter a young boy named Mateo. Superbook suddenly appears to whisk Joy, Chris, Gizmo and Mateo off just as a huge boulder loosens in the mud and begins to roll down the hill directly at Mateo’s house! On their adventure, the children revisit past encounters with Jonah, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They are reminded that God hears and answers prayer and has the power to rescue His people in miraculous ways. Upon their return, the children join in prayer just in time to witness a present-day miracle as the boulder narrowly misses Mateo’s house. The storm finally passes as the mission group ministers to the local people.[77]
67	15	"Heroes of the Bible"	Genesis 6:5-9:17; 18:1-15; 22:1-19; 37:1-36; 40:1–46:34 Joshua 1—2, 5:13-6:27 1 Samuel 917:1-52 Esther 2—8 Daniel 6	Bryant P. Richardson	Sean Roche	April 20, 2021 (2021-04-20)
Chris wants to spend time with the heroes in the latest Holo-9 Game rather than lead a youth group Bible Study. Superbook whisks Chris and Joy away leaving behind a shocked Gizmo for the first time ever! Gizmo frantically tries to locate where Superbook has taken Chris and Joy and find a way to bring them back! Chris and Joy revisit Bible heroes Noah, as well as Joshua and Rahab, and see them in a new light alongside his Holo-9 heroes. Superbook also reminds them of other real-life Bible heroes such as Abraham, Joseph, David, Esther, and Daniel. When Chris returns, he leads the Bible Study and offers a new perspective on being a real hero in God's eyes.[78]
68	16	"The Widow's Mite" "Tithing"	Gospel Harmony	Bryant P. Richardson	Sean Roche	May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)
Chris has been saving his allowance and lawn mowing money to purchase an expensive new telescope. Meanwhile, the church youth group is involved with a food drive. Chris becomes conflicted about donating money to support the food drive or sticking with his plan of buying the telescope. Superbook arrives to take Chris, Joy and Gizmo to the Jerusalem Temple. There they meet up with Jesus' disciples while He is teaching. As they watch, a widow makes a donation into the temple treasury. She gives only two mites, but it is all she has to live on. Jesus comments that the poor woman gave more than the other wealthy contributors who gave only a tiny part of their surplus. This causes Chris to rethink his attitude about tithing to his church. Once home, Chris wrestles with his decision, but finally comes to a place where, like the widow, he gladly donates all his money to the church mission.[79]

Explorer (DVD release)

In 2016, Superbook began releasing DVDs which contained two previously released episodes per DVD. There are also special features on each DVD, such as how to draw a character in the Superbook artwork style, music videos, and/or informational videos explaining where the events of the stories may have taken place or how they relate to Jesus Christ.[80]

Volume	Title	Original release date
1	"Explorer Volume 1"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "Roar!" and "The Ten Commandments," 2 Bible Background and 2 Signposts videos, a music video, and a video on how to draw Moses.
2	"Explorer Volume 2"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "A Giant Adventure" and "Gideon," 2 Bible Background and 2 Signposts videos, a music video, and a video on how to draw David.
3	"Explorer Volume 3"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "Jonah" and "Paul and the Shipwreck", plus special features.
4	"Explorer Volume 4"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "The Test!" and "Miracles of Jesus", plus special features.
5	"Explorer Volume 5"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "Joseph and Pharaoh's Dream” and “Let My People Go”, plus special features.
6	"Explorer Volume 6"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "Noah and the Ark" and "Rahab and the Walls of Jericho"m plus special features.
7	"Explorer Volume 7"	2016 (2016)
Includes special editions of "The Prodigal Son" and "The Road to Damascus", plus special features.
8	"Explorer Volume 8"	2017 (2017)
Includes special editions of "Esther: For Such a Time as This" and "The Fiery Furnace!", plus special features.
9	"Explorer Volume 9"	2017 (2017)
Includes special editions of "Elijah and the Prophets of Baal" and "John the Baptist", plus special features.
10	"Explorer Volume 10"	2017 (2017)
Includes special editions of “In the Beginning” and “Jacob and Esau”, plus special features.
11	"Explorer Volume 11"	2017 (2017)
Includes special editions of “Job” and “The Good Samaritan”, plus special features.
12	"Explorer Volume 12"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “Ruth” and “The Birth of John the Baptist”, plus special features.
13	"Explorer Volume 13"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “Isaac and Rebekah” and “Tower of Babel and the Day of Pentecost”, plus special features.
14	"Explorer Volume 14"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “Samuel and the Call of God” and “Peter's Denial”, plus special features.
15	"Explorer Volume 15"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “David and Saul” and “King Solomon”, plus special features.
16	"Explorer Volume 16"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “Naaman and the Servant Girl” and “Lazarus”, plus special features.
17	"Explorer Volume 17"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “Nehemiah” and “Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream”, plus special features.
18	"Explorer Volume 18"	2018 (2018)
Includes special editions of “Elisha and the Syrians” and “Peter and Cornelius”, plus special features.
19	"Explorer Volume 19"	2019 (2019)
Includes special editions of “Solomon’s Temple” and “Paul and Silas”, plus special features.
20	"Explorer Volume 20"	2019 (2019)
Includes special editions of “Joshua and Caleb” and “Peter’s Escape”, plus special features.
21	"Explorer Volume 21"	2019 (2019)
Includes special editions of “Teach Us to Pray” and “Revelation: The Final Battle”, plus special features.
22	"Explorer Volume 22"	2019 (2019)
Includes special editions of "Jeremiah" and "Jesus Feeds the Hungry", plus special features.
23	"Explorer Volume 23"	2019 (2019)
Includes special editions of "Elijah and the Widow" and "Jesus in the Wilderness", plus special features.
24	"Explorer Volume 24"	2019 (2019)
Includes special editions of “Jesus Heals the Blind” and “Paul and Barnabas,” plus special features.
25	"Explorer Volume 25"	2020 (2020)
Includes special editions of "The Birth of Moses" and "Philip" plus special features.
26	"Explorer Volume 26"	2020 (2020)
Includes special editions of "Nicodemus" and "Zacchaeus" plus special features.
27	"Explorer Volume 27"	2021 (2021)
Includes special editions of "Isaiah" and "The Sermon on the Mount" plus special features.
28	"Explorer Volume 28"	2021 (2021)
Includes special editions of "Baptized" and "Jesus—Friend of Sinners" plus special features.
29	"Explorer Volume 29"	2021 (2021)
Includes special editions of "Love Your Enemies" and "Paul Keeps The Faith" plus special features.
30	"Explorer Volume 30"	2021 (2021)
Includes special editions of "The Last Supper" and "He is Risen!" plus special features.
31	"Explorer Volume 31"	2021 (2021)
Includes special editions of "Paul and the Unknown God" Parts 1 & 2 plus special features.

Gizmo Go!

In 2020, Superbook began releasing DVDs about Miss Tina starting her internship at Quantum Labs and meeting four comical robots: Gizmo, Rig, Gears and Widget.[81]

Title	Original release date
"Gizmo Go! — Tina's First Day"	2020 (2020)
Join the fun as Miss Tina starts her internship at Quantum Labs and meets four comical robots: Gizmo, Rig, Gears and Widget. When she shares how God spoke to Moses from a burning bush and gave him courage, everyone learns that the Lord fills us with strength and wisdom to obey Him!
"Gizmo Go! The Quantum Hotel"	2021 (2021)
Miss Tina and the robots plan a fun day—until the professor gives them a big job! Will they obey or sneak away? See how Noah's story inspires them to exercise their "obedience muscles," and discover how God is pleased when we obey Him!
"Gizmo Go! Call the Repair Bots!"	2021 (2021)
Miss Tina and the robots plan a fun day—until the professor gives them a big job! Will they obey or sneak away? See how Noah's story inspires them to exercise their "obedience muscles," and discover how God is pleased when we obey Him!
"Gizmo Go! Case of the Missing Protonatron"	2021 (2021)
Gears' favorite Protonatron figure has been stolen, and Gizmo (his very best friend) is the number one suspect! To save their friendship, Detective Widget works to solve the case and Miss Tina tells the story of David and Jonathan.
"Gizmo Go! The Wind-Up Robot"	2022 (2022)
Gizmo and the other bots doubt if they can be friends with a wind-Up robot who claims his name is also Gizmo and acts differently—until Miss Tina explains Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan.
"Gizmo Go! The Fast and The Gear-ious!"	2022 (2022)
Gears has invented a device to eliminate waiting, but he needs one more piece to make it work. He's impatient-until Miss Tina tells the story of Abraham and Sarah.

Superbook Specials

Title	Original release date
"Gizmo's Christmas Party Dilemma"	2022 (2022)
What is Gizmo's favorite holiday tradition—games, recipes, crafts, riddles, or his own poem? Discover the true meaning of Christmas as you witness the wonderful events surrounding the birth of Jesus—God's greatest gift to the world!
"Gizmo's Roadmap to Easter"	2022 (2022)
Join Gizmo as he follows clues about the Messiah given by prophets centuries before Christ was born. Discover the true meaning of Easter and celebrate the new life we can have because Jesus died on the cross, then rose from the dead!
"The Adventures of Captain Kindess"	2022 (2022)
Join Captain Kindness-Gizmo-as he finds ways to build up the power of kindness. Enjoy recipes, games, and the story of the Good Samaritan while discovering how kindness is a vital part of our character and a quality that pleases God!

VHS/DVD releases

Superbook Series I and Series II were released on various VHS volumes by Tyndale Entertainment. The entire series was available over 26 VHS Volumes. Superbook was released for the first time on DVD late 2005 to early 2006. The three DVD volumes features 4 episodes each from Series I.

Episode 6 of the new 3D animated Superbook series was the first to be released on DVD in 2009.[82] Episode 1 of the new Superbook series was released in November 2010 on DVD.[83] New Superbook episodes are of CBN's Superbook DVD Club.[84]

References

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"Gideon". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Peter's Denial". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"The Prodigal Son". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
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"The Birth of John the Baptist". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Isaac and Rebekah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Naaman and the Servant Girl". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Samuel". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"David and Saul". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Nehemiah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Elisha and the Syrians". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Lazarus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"King Solomon". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Nebuchadnezzar's Dream". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"The Good Samaritan". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Jesus Feeds the Hungry". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Peter and Cornelius". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Paul and Silas". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Building the Temple". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Peter's Escape". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Jesus Heals the Blind". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Caleb and Joshua". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Elijah and the Widow". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Teach Us to Pray". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Jeremiah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Jesus in the Wilderness". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Paul and Barnabas". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Philip". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"The Birth of Moses". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Nicodemus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Zacchaeus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Sermon on the Mount". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Isaiah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Baptized!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Jesus – Friend of Sinners". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Paul Keeps the Faith". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Love Your Enemies". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Paul and the Unknown God Part 1". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Paul and the Unknown God Part 2". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Doubting Thomas". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"The Promise of a Child". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Rescued!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Heroes of the Bible". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"The Widow's Mite". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Superbook Explorer". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Superbook Gizmo Go!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.
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"Another Episode of the New Superbook Coming to DVD in November". CEGAnMo.com. October 19, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
"Superbook DVD Club". CBN. December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.

External links

Official Website
Official Website (in Japanese)
Superbook at IMDb
Superbook at IMDb (reboot series)

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[Villacin_April_2022-1] Villacin, Paige (April 15, 2022). "What Makes Older Isekai Anime More Unique Than Their Modern Counterparts". CBR. Retrieved December 13, 2022.

[BRIDGE-2] "聖書3Dアニメ『スーパーブック』". 聖書チャンネル BRIDGE (in Japanese). Retrieved April 7, 2023.

[每日新聞社._東京本社_1984_p.-3] 每日新聞社. 東京本社 (1984). 每日新聞 (in Japanese). 每日新聞社. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[Lifestyle.INQ_2021-4] "Lenten viewing: Gen X mom revisits bible cartoons". Lifestyle.INQ. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[Berglund_2015-5] Berglund, Taylor (December 18, 2015). "Acclaimed 'Superbook' Revived to Entertain New Generation". Charisma Magazine - Spirit-led Living. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[6] "スーパーブックセレクション". TOKYOMX – via mxtv.jp.

[7] "スーパーブックシーズン４". TOKYOMX – via mxtv.jp.

[8] Red, Isah. "'Superbook' airs on GMA 7". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[Talusan_Nov2018-9] Talusan, Lucille (November 9, 2018). "'Superbook' Takes Center Stage at Japan's Biggest Evangelistic Festival". CBN News. Retrieved March 4, 2022.

[Talusan_Jan2018-10] Talusan, Lucille (January 2, 2018). "Superbook 'Resurrected' in Japan, Christians There Welcome it Back". CBN News. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[Villacin_July_2022-11] Villacin, Paige (July 5, 2022). "How a Christian Anime Became One of the Most Successful Collaborations With an American Company". CBR. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[12] "In The Beginning". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[13] "The Test!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[14] "Jacob and Esau". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[15] "Let My People Go!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[16] "The Ten Commandments". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[17] "A Giant Adventure". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[18] "Roar!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[19] "The First Christmas". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[20] "Miracles of Jesus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[21] "The Last Supper". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[22] "He Is Risen!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[23] "The Road to Damascus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[24] "Revelation!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[25] "Jonah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[26] "Joseph and Pharaoh's Dream". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[27] "The Fiery Furnace!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[28] "Rahab and the Walls of Jericho". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[29] "Esther - For Such a Time as This". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[30] "John the Baptist". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[31] "Paul and the Shipwreck". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[32] "Job". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[33] "Noah and the Ark". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[34] "Gideon". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[35] "Peter's Denial". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[36] "The Prodigal Son". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[37] "Elijah and the Prophets of Baal". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[38] "Ruth". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[39] "Tower of Babel and the Day of Pentecost". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[40] "The Birth of John the Baptist". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[41] "Isaac and Rebekah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[42] "Naaman and the Servant Girl". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[43] "Samuel". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[44] "David and Saul". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[45] "Nehemiah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[46] "Elisha and the Syrians". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[47] "Lazarus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[48] "King Solomon". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[49] "Nebuchadnezzar's Dream". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[50] "The Good Samaritan". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[51] "Jesus Feeds the Hungry". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[52] "Peter and Cornelius". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[53] "Paul and Silas". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[54] "Building the Temple". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[55] "Peter's Escape". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[56] "Jesus Heals the Blind". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[57] "Caleb and Joshua". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[58] "Elijah and the Widow". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[59] "Teach Us to Pray". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[60] "Jeremiah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[61] "Jesus in the Wilderness". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[62] "Paul and Barnabas". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[63] "Philip". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[64] "The Birth of Moses". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[65] "Nicodemus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[66] "Zacchaeus". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[67] "Sermon on the Mount". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[68] "Isaiah". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[69] "Baptized!". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

[70] "Jesus – Friend of Sinners". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

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[72] "Love Your Enemies". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

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[74] "Paul and the Unknown God Part 2". Superbook. Christian Broadcasting Network.

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Tatsunoko Production television series
1960s	Space Ace (1965–1966) Speed Racer (1967–1968) Oraa Guzura Dado (1967–1968) Dokachin the Primitive Boy (1968–1969) Judo Boy (1969) The Genie Family (1969–1970)
1970s	The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee (1970–1971) Inakappe Taishō (1970–1972) Hyppo and Thomas (1971–1972) Mokku of the Oak Tree (1972–1973) Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (1972–1974) Tamagon the Counselor (1972–1973) Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog (1973) Casshan (1973–1974) New Honeybee Hutch (1974) Urikupen Kyūjotai (1974–1975) Hurricane Polymar (1974–1975) The Song of Tentomushi (1974–1976) Tekkaman: The Space Knight (1975) Time Bokan (1975–1976) Goliath the Super Fighter (1976) Paul's Miraculous Adventure (1976–1977) Yatterman (1977–1979) Ippatsu Kanta-kun (1977–1978) Temple the Balloonist (1977–1978) Gatchaman II (1978–1979) Zenderman (1979–1980) Gatchaman Fighter (1979–1980) Gordian Warrior (1979–1981)
1980s	The Littl' Bits (1980) Rescueman (1980–1981) Muteking, The Dashing Warrior (1980–1981) Yattodetaman (1981–1982) Gold Lightan, The Gold Warrior (1981–1982) Dash Kappei (1981–1982) Superbook (1981–1982) The Flying House (1982–1983) Gyakuten! Ippatsuman (1982–1983) Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982–1983) Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman (1983) Itadakiman (1983) Genesis Climber MOSPEADA (1983–1984) Okawari-Boy Starzan S (1984) Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross (1984) Alpen Rose (1985) Hikari no Densetsu (1986) Anmitsu Hime (1986–1987) Doteraman (1986–1987) Akai Kōdan Zillion (1987) Oraa Guzura Dado (1987–1988) Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato (1989–1990) Time Travel Tondekeman (1989–1990) Konchu Monogatari: Minashigo Hutch (1989–1990)
1990s	Kyatto Ninden Teyandee/Samurai Pizza Cats (1990–1991) Robin Hood no Daibōken (1990–1992) Tekkaman Blade (1992–1993) The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) Shirayuki Hime no Densetsu (1994–1995) Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995–1996) Dokkan! Robotendon (1995–1996) Cinderella Monogatari (1996) Mach GoGoGo (1997) Generator Gawl (1998)
2000s	Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman (2000) The SoulTaker (2001) Yobarete Tobidete Akubi-chan (2001–2002) Akubi Girl (2006) Yatterman (2008–2009) Casshern Sins (2008–2009) Beyblade: Metal Fusion (2009–2010)
2010s	C (2011) Sket Dance (2011–2012) Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream (2011–2012) Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future (2012–2013) Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live (2013–2014) Muromi-san (2013) Gatchaman Crowds (2013) Wake Up, Girls! (2014) Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection (2014) Ping Pong (2014) PriPara (2014–2017) Psycho-Pass 2 (2014) Yatterman Night (2015) Gatchaman Crowds insight (2015) Nurse Witch Komugi R (2016) Time Bokan 24 (2016–2017) Idol Time PriPara (2017–2018) Infini-T Force (2017) Time Bokan: The Villains' Strike Back (2017–2018) Kiratto Pri Chan (2018–2021) The Price of Smiles (2019) King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars (2019)
2020s	Hakushon Daimaō 2020 (2020) Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood (2021) Muteking the Dancing Hero (2021) Waccha PriMagi! (2021–2022) Ippon Again! (2023) The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War (2023) Turkey! (TBA)
Category

Superbook

Overview

Original series

Reboot series

Cast and characters

Original series

Reboot series

Episodes

Original series

Season 1 (1981–1982)

Season 2 (1983)

Reboot series (2011–present)

Season 1 (2011–2013)

Season 2 (2013–2014)

Season 3 (2015–2017)

Season 4 (2017–2019)

Season 5 (2019–2022)

Explorer (DVD release)

Gizmo Go!

Superbook Specials

VHS/DVD releases

See also

References

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