TV series
Reading Rainbow
1983–2006, English, on PBS.
Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow!
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.
- Seasons
- 21
- Episodes
- 155
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2006
Absolute Cinema
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8.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Stream
PBS Kids Amazon Channel
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Latest episode
S21 E5: Show Way
Aired 10 November 2006
Seasons 21
Season 1
1983 · 15 episodes
Season 2
1984 · 5 episodes
Season 3
1985 · 5 episodes
Season 4
1986 · 10 episodes
Season 5
1987 · 10 episodes
Season 6
1988 · 10 episodes
Season 7
1989 · 10 episodes
Season 8
1990 · 5 episodes
Season 9
1991 · 10 episodes
Season 10
1992 · 10 episodes
Season 11
1993 · 10 episodes
Season 12
1994 · 10 episodes
Season 13
1995 · 5 episodes
Season 14
1995 · 5 episodes
Season 15
1996 · 5 episodes
Season 16
1997 · 5 episodes
Season 17
1998 · 5 episodes
Season 18
2000 · 6 episodes
Season 19
2002 · 4 episodes
Season 20
2004 · 5 episodes
Season 21
2006 · 5 episodes
Cast & crew
- LeVar BurtonSelf - Host · 155 ep
- Ruby DeeSelf - Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Arnold StangSelf - Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Fred NewmanDr. Yorik Skull · 3 ep
- Vincent GardeniaSelf - Narrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Michael AnsaraSelf - Narrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Linda GelmanNarrator (voice) · 2 ep
- James AverySelf - Narrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Lea SalongaSelf - Narrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Julia ChildSelf - Narrator (voice) · 1 ep
- Ruth BuzziSelf - Narrator (voice) · 1 ep
- Madeline KahnSelf - Narrator (voice) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 June 1983
- Last aired
- 10 November 2006
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-Y
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Reading Rainbow: quick answers
Is Reading Rainbow worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Reading Rainbow are there?
Reading Rainbow has 21 seasons and 155 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Reading Rainbow finished?
Yes. Reading Rainbow ended in 2006, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Reading Rainbow?
Reading Rainbow is streaming on PBS Kids Amazon Channel.
Is Reading Rainbow suitable for kids?
Reading Rainbow is rated TV-Y. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Reading Rainbow?
If you liked Reading Rainbow, try The Wiggles, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Superbook.