Reading Rainbow

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

★ 8.3 /10 46 votes

June 6, 1983 - November 10, 2006 21 Seasons 155 Episodes 30 min Ended TV-Y

Kids

Overview

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 & Episodes

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

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    PBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.3/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

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Cast & Crew

LeVar Burton

Self - Host

Ruby Dee

Self - Narrator (voice)

Arnold Stang

Self - Narrator (voice)

Fred Newman

Self - Narrator (voice)

Vincent Gardenia

Self - Narrator (voice)

Michael Ansara

Self - Narrator (voice)

Linda Gelman

Self - Narrator (voice)

James Avery

Self - Narrator (voice)

Lea Salonga

Self - Narrator (voice)

Julia Child

Self - Narrator (voice)

Ruth Buzzi

Self - Narrator (voice)

Madeline Kahn

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading Rainbow 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...

How many seasons does Reading Rainbow have?

Reading Rainbow has 21 seasons with 155 episodes.

When did Reading Rainbow premiere?

Reading Rainbow premiered on June 6, 1983.

Is Reading Rainbow still running?

No, Reading Rainbow has ended. The final episode aired on November 10, 2006.

Where can I watch Reading Rainbow?

Reading Rainbow originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Reading Rainbow?

Reading Rainbow has a rating of 8.3/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Reading Rainbow?

Reading Rainbow is classified as Kids.