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Reading Rainbow

Name: Reading Rainbow
Genre: Kids
Released: 1983-06-06
Rating: 8.3

“Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow!”

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1983

21 Seasons

155 Episodes

Ended

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About

Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.

Cast

LeVar Burton

as Self - Host

Episodes

Season 1

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Tight Times

Jun 6, 198330m

A young girl's father loses his job.

Miss Nelson Is Back

Jun 7, 198330m

As part of his birthday celebration, LeVar gets made-up like a movie monster, and then gets involved in Harry Blackstone's magic act. Ruth Buzzi reads Miss Nelson Is Back, all about a group of rowdy students who try to take advantage of their teacher's absence when she's out sick one day, and how she gets revenge on them by pretending to be "the meanest teacher in the world, Viola Swamp."

Bea and Mr. Jones

Jun 8, 198330m

LeVar is already worn out after working on several scenes all day long on the production of the series. He feels he needs to take on another identity, segueing into introducing the featured book, Bea and Mr. Jones. Madeline Kahn reads the book about a kindergarten student and her father who get so bored with their jobs that they decide to experiment by switching places for the day.

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

Jun 9, 198330m

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

Louis the Fish

Jun 10, 198330m

Louis the Fish

Digging Up Dinosaurs

Jun 13, 198330m

Technically not the first science-related show in its history, LeVar seeks a place where archaeologists retrieve dinosaur bones. At the end of the program, LeVar buries a time capsule, containing (among other things) a can of old Coke and his picture. Linda Gilman reads Digging Up Dinosaurs, a story about how paleontologists unearth dinosaurs skeletons and preserve them in museum exhibits.

Liang and the Magic Paintbrush

Jun 14, 198330m

Liang and the Magic Paintbrush

Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport

Jun 15, 198330m

In the featured book, a young boy and his family move from New York City to the Southwest and he has many misconceptions about what his new home is like.

Where does Reading Rainbow rank today?

Reading Rainbow is #618 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.

Highest: #618
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About Reading Rainbow

“Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow!”

Reading Rainbow Cast and Characters

The cast features LeVar Burton (as Self - Host). Their performances are a major reason Reading Rainbow has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Reading Rainbow

There's a reason Reading Rainbow keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reading Rainbow

Where can I watch Reading Rainbow online for free?

You can watch Reading Rainbow online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How many episodes does Reading Rainbow have?

Reading Rainbow has 155 episodes across 21 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Reading Rainbow good? What's the rating?

Reading Rainbow holds a 8.3/10 rating based on 47 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Reading Rainbow?

The main cast includes LeVar Burton.

Is Reading Rainbow available in English?

Yes — Reading Rainbow was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Reading Rainbow released?

Reading Rainbow first aired in 1983.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Reading Rainbow for free?

You can watch Reading Rainbow online for free on Bowood.TV. All 155 episodes across 21 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Reading Rainbow have?

Reading Rainbow currently has 21 seasons and a total of 155 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Reading Rainbow about?

In which language is Reading Rainbow originally available?

Reading Rainbow was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Reading Rainbow first released?

Reading Rainbow first premiered on June 6, 1983 (1983). The series has since concluded its run.