Superbook(2011 TV series)

For the original 1981 series, seeSuperbook (1981 TV series).

Superbook(also known asSuperbook Reimagined) is aChristiananimated television series produced byChristian Broadcasting NetworkwithAsia-Pacificregion animation studios along with locally based partners likeTokyo MXand Word of Life Press Ministries in Japan.It is a reboot of theoriginal series of the same name.

Superbook
Also known as	Superbook Reimagined
Genre	Christian media Adventure Science fiction Animation
Directed by	Tom Bancroft Rob Corley Bryant Paul Richardson Tony Bancroft Craig Grasso Jerry Yu Ching Robert Kirbyson
Voices of	Samuel Vincent Shannon Chan-Kent Cathy Weseluck Colin Murdock Jan Rabson Nicole Oliver Noel Johansen Jim Conrad
Theme music composer	Mark Hammond
Opening theme	The Salvation Poem by Matt & Sherry McPherson
Composer	Kurt Heineke
Country of origin	United States Japan
Original language	English
No.of seasons	5
No.of episodes	68
Production
Executive producer	Gordon Robertson
Producers	Bryant P. Richardson Sean Roche John J. Schafer and others
Editor	Bryant Paul Richardson
Running time	26 minutes
Production companies	Daysview Digital Image (China) (Season 1–3) Toiion Animation Studios (South Korea) (Season 3-5) Xentrix Studios (India) (Season 5)
Original release
Network	Tokyo MX(Japan) CBN(United States)
Release	September 9, 2010(2010-09-09)– May 4, 2021(2021-05-04)
Related
Superbook(1981)

The Christian Broadcasting Network produced the 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 Americanmedia franchises.The series currently streams for free on the Superbook Kid’s Bible App and onYippee TV,a Christian-based American children’ssubscription video on-demandover-the-topstreamingservice.

Synopsis

When best friends Chris and Joy have a problem along with their robot named Gizmo, they 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 to solve them.

Cast and characters

Main

• Christopher Quantum (voiced bySam Vincent): The friend of Joy, the owner of Gizmo, the son of Professor Crispin and Phoebe, and a student at Valleyview Middle School.
• Joy Pepper (voiced byShannon Chan-Kent): The friend of Chris and Gizmo, who studies at Valleyview Middle School.
• Gizmo (voiced byCathy Weseluck): The robot of Chris from Professor Crispin.
• Superbook (voiced by Colin Murdock): The device that takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo through a mysterious portal to the past, travelling back in theOldandNew Testamentera duringbiblicaltimes.

Recurring

• Professor Crispin Quantum (voiced byJan Rabson): The father of Chris and the husband of Phoebe.
• Phoebe Quantum (voiced byNicole Oliver): The mother of Chris and the wife of Crispin.
• Todd (voiced by Cathy Weseluck): The antagonistic rival to Chris and a cheating student at Valleyview Middle School.
• Jason (voiced by Brian Drummond): A reformed kid robber, who formerly steals from Chris' house.
• Jay (voiced by Michael Donovan): A classmate of Chris.
• Mitch (voiced by Brian Drummond): A classmate of Chris.
• Sharon Myers (voiced by Kathleen Barr): A former bully thief at the Valleyview Middle School.
• Janice (voiced by Keegan Connor Tracy): The president of the Girls' Leadership Club.
• Mrs. Pepper (voiced by Cathy Weseluck): The mother of Joy.
• Pearce (voiced by Michael Adamthwaite): The leader of the Skateboard Maniacs.
• Mr. Pepper (voiced by Colin Murdock): The father of Joy.

Guest

• Ranger Granger (voiced by Colin Murdock): The park ranger at the Quantum family camp.
• Barry (voiced by Alan Marriott): A bully, who both intimidates Tommy and Chis confronts at the Valleyview Skateboard Park.
• Tommy (voiced by Aidan Drummond): A victim of Barry, who Chris defends.
• Miraculo (voiced by Colin Murdock): A fake magician, who Chris exposes.
• Will (voiced by Matt Hill): A bandmate of Chris.
• Principal Travis (voiced by Kathleen Barr): The principal of the Valleyview Middle School.
• Gizmo's Parrot (voiced by Sam Vincent): The parrot of Gizmo.
• Becky (voiced by Nicole Oliver): The partner of Joy for a science project.
• Bonnie Scott (voiced by Cathy Weseluck): The new girl in the wheelchair, who Joy nominates for the club.

Episodes

Seasons	Episodes		Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired	Network
1	13		September 9, 2010(2010-09-09)	February 29, 2012(2012-02-29)	CBN
2	13		June 24, 2013(2013-06-24)	September 19, 2014(2014-09-19)
3	13		January 13, 2015(2015-01-13)	February 13, 2017(2017-02-13)
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	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"In The Beginning" "The Story of Creation"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	September 9, 2010(2010-09-09)
Superbook narrates howGodcreatedthe heavens and the earthin the beginning.In the present, Chris Quantum disobeys his father, Professor Crispin, by sneaking into the Quantum lab to look at the latest invention of a jet-pack, and after almost destroying it, Chris is ashamed. Superbook whisks Chris, alongside his friend Joy Pepper and his robot Gizmo, toHeaven,where they witness the fall ofLucifer,who becomesSatanfollowing the rebellion against God and battle withMichael.Superbook takes the trio to theGarden of Edento meet the first humans,Adam and Eve.Transforming into theSerpent,Satan arrives at Eden and temptsEveto eat the forbidden fruit of theTree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.Eve eats the forbidden fruit and gives some toAdam,disobeying God.Adam and Eve are ashamed of their nakedness as they cover themselves and hide from God. Knowing everything, God curses Adam and Eve and Satan. Stationingcherubimto guard theTree of Life,God banishes Adam and Eve from Eden. Returning home, Chris asks for forgiveness from his father, and Professor Crispin forgives him. Cast : Brian Dobson as Michael, Paul Dobson as Lucifer / Satan / Serpent, Kirby Morrow as Adam, Keegan Connor Tracy as Eve, and Jim Conrad as God.
2	2	"The Test!" "Abraham and Isaac"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Michael Merton	January 25, 2011(2011-01-25)
In ancientHebron,God makes acovenantwithAbraham.In the present, Chris feels guilt about the sick boy at the local hospital wanting a Holo9, that is, his birthday gift. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to Hebron, where they meet Isaac and his father, Abraham, who recalls how the three visitors, that includeJesus,affirm the promise of a child for Abraham and his wifeSarah.Taking Isaac, Abraham goes to MountMoriahto make a burnt offering. Discovering through Gizmo that God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac the day before, the trio hurries to pursue Abraham and Isaac. Arriving at the altar, Abrahambinds Isaac.At the other side of the mountain, Chris, Joy, and Gizmo witness how God calls Abraham to prevent him from sacrificing Isaac andGod providesAbraham a ram as the burnt offering. Returning home, Chris gives the Holo9 to the sick boy, and Debbie, the nurse, gives him a raffle wristband for a game unit. Cast : Richard Newman as Abraham, Michael Daingerfield as Isaac, Jim Conrad as God, and Noel Johansen asJesus/ Visitor.
3	3	"Jacob and Esau" "The Stolen Birthright"	Bryant Paul Richardson	David Ehrman	March 1, 2011(2011-03-01)
In the Quantum yard, during a water fight, Joy accidentally gets Gizmo wet, who suddenly believes he belongs to Joy, making Chris furious at Joy. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to theNegev Desert,where they meet the twin brothersJacob and Esau.Their father, Isaac, favorsEsau,the firstborn, while their mother,Rebekah,favorsJacob,who recalls God asserting Esau will serve Jacob. After an unsuccessful hunt, Esau demands Jacob, who deceives to sell his birthright in exchange for a stew, giving up his birthright. Superbook takes the trio forward on time toHaran,where they rejoin Jacob, who argues with his father-in-lawLaban.As Jacob tells the kids how he tricks Isaac into giving him his brother's blessing and then flees into Haran, he prepares to meet Esau again, following God's instruction. At dawn, Jacobwrestles with God,that is, Jesus, who changes his name toIsraeland blesses him, naming the placePeniel.Facing each other, Esau forgives Jacob, and they reconcile. Upon returning, Chris forgives Joy and fixes Gizmo. Cast : Andrew Kavadas as Jacob, Michael Adamthwaite as Esau, French Tickner as Isaac, Maxine Miller as Rebekah, and Noel Johansen as Jesus / Angel of the Lord.
4	4	"Let My People Go!" "The Story of Exodus"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cydne Clark and Steve Granat	April 1, 2011(2011-04-01)
Chris, Joy, and Gizmo argue about their best Superbook trip ever. Superbook whisks them toMidian,where they meetMoses,aHebrewrefugee and a shepherd, who is a former prince ofEgypt.AtMount Sinai,God,who reveals himself as the God of his ancestors, calls him from aburning bushand sends him to thePharaohto leadIsraelout of Egypt with the sign ofMoses' staff.After Moses reunites with his brotherAaron,they confront the Pharaoh, who refuses to let Israel go. Returning to the Pharaoh, Moses and Aaron give him the sign ofAaron's staffbecoming a serpent. As the Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go, the land of Egypt suffers theTen Plagues,leading to the Pharaoh letting Israel go. During the final plague, Moses instructs Israel on thePassoverandleads them out of Egypt.Regretting his decision, the Pharaoh and his army pursue the Israelites to theRed Sea.With the Israelites trapped and hearing God's direction, Mosesparts the Red Sea,and the Israelites cross over. As the army approaches, Moses closes the sea, drowning the Egyptians. Returning home, the trio agrees that the recent adventure is their best. Cast : Jim Conrad as God, Richard Newman as Moses, Michael Kopsa as Aaron, and Paul Dobson as Pharaoh.
5	5	"The Ten Commandments" "Moses and the Law"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cydne Clark and Steve Granat	May 3, 2011(2011-05-03)
During his family camp, Chris adventurously ignores the rules, making him, Joy, and Gizmo trapped inside a cave. Superbook whisks them to theSinai Desertin the 2nd millennium BC, where they meet Moses, Aaron, and the Israelites, who receive bread from heaven, which they callManna.God gives his commandments as Moses consecrates the Israelites at Mount Sinai, but the Israelites beg Moses to speak to them instead. Going up to the mountain to receive the commandments, Moses leaves Aaron in charge of the people. Impatient with Moses not returning, the Israelites decide to carve a god with their ornaments as Aaron reluctantly helps them. God delivers theTen Commandmentsto Moses at the mountain, written on twostone tablets.Coming back to the camp and seeing the Israelites celebrating and worshiping theirGolden Calf,Moses smashes the stone tablets and destroys the golden calf. As Moses intercedes for the Israelites, God renews hiscovenantand gives two new stone tablets. Upon returning, the trio is found by Ranger Granger and Chris' parents, with Chris acknowledging his fault. Cast : Jim Conrad as God, Richard Newman as Moses, and Michael Kopsa as Aaron.
6	6	"A Giant Adventure!" "David and Goliath"	Rob Corley and Tom Bancroft	Brian Cochran and Sean Gaffney	September 24, 2010(2010-09-24)
In ancientBethlehem,ProphetSamuelanoints a young shepherd namedDavid,the youngest son ofJesse,to be the new king ofIsrael.In the present, Chris is discouraged from playing guitar in front of a crowd. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to theValley of Elah,where they meet David, who takes down an offensive bear. Accompanying David to the battle camp between the Israelites and thePhilistines,the trio witnessGoliath,a giant fromGath,taunting the army of Israel. After reprimanding his oldest brotherEliab,David presents and proves himself to KingSaulto fight Goliath. That night, David plays hisharpand encourages Chris to play guitar for God. With five smooth stones and a sling, David confronts Goliath while the latter ridicules the former. David hurls a stone with his slingshot that hits Goliath's forehead, stumbling the giant and making the Philistines flee, and David triumphs. Upon returning, Chris can face the audition in front of the crowd. Cast : Colin Murdock as the Commander, Alessandro Juliani as David, Paul Dobson as Goliath and Saul, Scott McNeil as Samuel, and Trevor Devall as Eliab and Jesse.
7	7	"Roar!" "Daniel and the Lions' Den"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Steele	October 24, 2011(2011-10-24)
At the Valleyview Skateboard Park, Chris struggles to do the right thing when the bully, Barry, harasses the boy, Tommy. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to ancientBabylonin approximately 500 BC, where they witness the advisers of KingDariusjealously plotting againstDaniel,who is King Darius' friend. Following the announcement of King Darius' decree of praying only to him under the direction of the other advisers, the trio goes to Daniel's house to warn him of the law. Daniel continues to pray to God, teaching Joy how to pray, too, but the palace guards arrest him. King Darius hesitantly complies with the decree,throwing Daniel into the lions' den.That night, King Darius doesn't sleep while the trio prays for Daniel. The next day, King Darius hurries to the lions' den, calling for Daniel. Being lifted from the den, Daniel responds and recognizes God. Then, King Darius addresses the other advisers. Upon returning, Chris stands up for Tommy against Barry. Cast : Michael Kopsa as Daniel and Mark Oliver as Darius.
8	8	"The First Christmas"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	December 25, 2011(2011-12-25)
Thewise menreach ancientJerusalemfrom the East by thestar.In the present, Chris goes to the mall for the Christmas raffle after ignoring the nativity scene, unaware of the true meaning ofChristmas.Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to Jerusalem, where they encounter KingHerodspeaking with the wise men who seek to worship theKing of the Jews,but King Herod secretly plans to find the infant king. Superbook takes the trio on the road, where they meet a couple fromNazareth,a pregnantMaryand her husband,Joseph,during thecensus of Quirinius.Mary recounts theannouncementof the birth of Jesus by the AngelGabriel.Entering Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph stay at the stable as no lodging is available. As Mary is about to give birth, Chris is bothered about the situation, but the trio witnesses theannunciation to the shepherdsby the Angel Gabriel on the outskirts of Bethlehem. Going back to the stable, Chris, Joy, and Gizmo, alongside theshepherdsand the wise men, meet thenewborn baby Jesuswith Mary and Joseph. Upon returning, Chris fully understands the true meaning of Christmas. Cast : Brian Dobson as Joseph and Wise Man #2, Teryl Rothery as Mary, Colin Murdock as Herod, Sam Vincent as Wise Man #1, and Michael Dobson as Wise Man #3.
9	9	"Miracles of Jesus"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	November 27, 2011(2011-11-27)
As Chris begins to believe the supposed miracles of a street magician named Miraculo, Superbook whisks him, alongside Joy and Gizmo, to ancientCapernauminGalilee,where they meet Jesus of Nazareth, whoheals a paralyticat a house, and Satan tries to oppose Jesus. The trio joins the crowds as Jesus teaches them theParable of the Sower.At a campfire, after discussing teachings and miracles with Jesus, Chris asks about the sign of Jesus' power to Jesus'discipleSimon Peter.Sailing to the region of theGadarenes,Jesus, the disciples, and the trio experience a storm on theSea of Galileecaused by Satan. As the disciples wake up Jesus, who is sleeping, Jesus rebukes them of their faith andcalms the storm.Coming across the tombs in the region of the Gadarenes, they encounter a demoniac who begs Jesus from torture and identifies himself asLegion.Jesusheals the demoniac,casting out Legion and sending it to the pigs, enraging Satan. Jesus tells Chris to tell others about him. Upon returning, Chris exposes Miraculo's fake tricks. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus, Sam Vincent as the Possessed Man, Brian Drummond as Simon Peter and the Paralytic, Paul Dobson as Satan, and Colin Murdock as Herder #1.
10	10	"The Last Supper"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Gaffney	December 2, 2011(2011-12-02)
Chris becomes arrogant when his band auditions, disregarding his bandmates. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to the 1st centuryBethany,where they meet Simon Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Accompanying Simon Peter, the trio meetsJohn,another disciple who argues about the place of honor with other disciples, includingJudas Iscariot.Rejoining his disciples, Jesus rebukes them about greatness. When Jesustriumphantly enters Jerusalemwhile riding a donkey, the crowdspraise and welcome himwithpalm branches.JesuscleansestheTempleas he drives out the sellers and moneychangers, continuing to teach. At the house, a womananointing Jesus' feetwith expensive perfume troubles Judas Iscariot, but Jesus rebukes him. Struggling with Jesus' recent actions, Judas Iscariotbetrays Jesusto the leading priest withthirty pieces of silver.Jesus washes his disciples' feet, teaching Simon Peter and the disciples about humility. During thenightatthe supperin theupper room,Jesuspredicts the betrayalto his disciples, secretly permitting Judas Iscariot to go. As Judas Iscariot leaves the room, JesusinstitutestheCommunionandpraysfor his disciples. Returning home, Chris humbles himself and serves his bandmates. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus, Brian Drummond as Simon Peter, Trevor Devall as Judas Iscariot and the Vendor, and John Payne as John.
11	11	"He Is Risen!" "The Resurrection of Jesus"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Tim Hodge and Len Uhley	March 31, 2012(2012-03-31)
In 30 AD, in theGarden of Gethsemane,Jesus prays to theFatherabout his impendingsuffering,and Archangel Michael comforts him. When Satan enters him, Judas Iscariot arrives, alongside Temple priests, and betrays Jesus with akiss.Simon Peter tries to defend Jesus with a sword, but Jesusintervenes.The temple guardsarrest Jesus,and John comforts Mary. In the present, Chris argues with his mother, Phoebe. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and Phoebe to Jerusalem, where they meet John, Mary, andMary Magdalene,who await Jesus' trial beforePontius Pilate.Following thetrial,Pontius Pilate orderswhipping Jesus.The Roman soldiersmock Jesusas they put a purple robe andcrown of thornson him. Judging the crowds' response, Pontius Pilate reluctantly condemns Jesus to death. Arriving atGolgothaand aftercarrying the crosson theroad,Jesus iscrucified on the cross.EntrustingJohn to Mary anddrinkingsour wine,Jesusdies,and the Roman centurion professes belief while experiencing earthquakes and darkness. After three days, Mary Magdalene brings thegood newsof theresurrected Jesusappearing to her atJesus' tomb,and Simon Peter andJohnconfirmit. Returning home, Chris respects Phoebe's wishes. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus and the Temple Priest, Teryl Rothery as Mary, John Payne as John and the Roman Soldier #2, Nicole Oliver as Mary Magdalene, Brian Drummond as Simon Peter, Michael Donovan as theAngel,Trevor Devall as Pontius Pilate, and Paul Dobson as Satan and the Roman Soldier #1.
12	12	"The Road to Damascus" "The Conversion of Saul"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Tim Hodge	January 27, 2012(2012-01-27)
Chris doesn't see a chance of the kid Jason changing his ways when the latter robs the former's house. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to ancient Jerusalem, where they meetAnanias,who hides fromSaul of Tarsus,apersecutorof thefollowersof Jesus. After telling the trio about the martyrdom ofStephen,who is anevangelistand a devout follower of Jesus, Ananias recounts how Saul approves of stoning Stephen, prompting Saul to arrestanyonewho believes in Jesus. Escaping from Saul, Joy and Gizmo flee while Ananias and Chris go toDamascus.TheHigh Priestpermits Saul to apprehend the followers of Jesus in Damascus. On the road to Damascus, Jesus appears to Saul through light from heaven, sending him as his minister toJewsandGentiles,blinding Saul. Witnessing Saul'sconversion,Joy and Gizmo tell it to Chris. Jesus calls Ananias to heal Saul's blindness, and atStraight Street,Ananias heals and baptizes Saul. When Saulpreacheshis conversion by Jesus, the Temple guards search for him, and Saul escapes with a basket. Returning home, Chris gives Jason a second chance. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus; Brian Dobson as Saul; Garry Chalk as Ananias, the Temple Guard, and the High Priest; and Sam Vincent as Stephen.
13	13	"Revelation: The Final Battle!" "Revelation!"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Gaffney	April 5, 2012(2012-04-05)
In the future, Satan rallies his troops for the final battle with Jesus. In the present, Chris believes his parents will never forgive him after accidentally burning his house. Superbook whisks Chris toArmageddon,where he meets Satan, disguised as the Angel Lucifer, who attempts to lure Chris to his side. Meanwhile, Superbook whisks Joy and Gizmo to thethrone room of heaven,where they meet an elderlyJohn,who witnesses theend of days,writing downvisionsof the future. JohnexplainstheSpirit of God,who brings him to heaven, remembering theascensionof Jesus while promising the Holy Spirit. Superbook takes Joy and Gizmo to the desert where Chris is, who realizes Lucifer is theDevil,who fails to tempt him to eat the forbidden fruit. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Chris confronts Satan, who becomes the Snake, and then flees with Joy and Gizmo.Jesus,with hisarmies of heaven,suddenlyreturnsand vanquishes Satan. With evil destroyed forever, God restores all creation with a new heaven, anew earth,and aNew Jerusalem.Recording everything, John, alongside the trio, bows beforeGod.Returning home, Chris faces his parents, who forgive him. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus, Paul Dobson as Lucifer / Satan / Snake, and John Payne as John.

Season 2 (2013–2014)

No. overall	No.in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
14	1	"Jonah" "Jonah Hears God"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cory Edwards	June 29, 2013(2013-06-29)
In ancientIsrael,ProphetJonahruns away fromGod,who commissions him to warnNineveh,a city of God's enemies. In the present, Joy refuses to show mercy to Sharon Myers, the Valleyview Middle School thief bully, demanding justice from Principal Travis. Superbook whisks Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a boat amidst the great storm on theMediterranean Sea,sailing forTarshish,where they meet the runaway Jonah. Following the casting of lots, the ship's captain and the crewmen identify Jonah as the cause of the storm, throwing Jonah and the trio overboard. As the storm ceases, a great fish swallows them, and they stay inside it for three days. Jonah prays, causing the fish to spit him and the trio onto a beach. Journeying and arriving at Nineveh, Jonah warns its people about God's judgment as he witnesses their wickedness. Learning the repentance of Nineveh through its King's decree to pray and fast by wearingsackclothand sitting in ashes, Jonah is upset with God, who forgives Nineveh. After explaining his mercy to Nineveh, God comforts Jonah with the lesson of aplant.Upon returning, Joy shows mercy to Sharon Myers. Cast : Bill Mondy as Jonah and a Ninevite, Jim Conrad as God, Dale Wilson as the Ship's Captain and the King of Nineveh, Michael Kopsa as Crewman #1 and a Ninevite Man, Sam Vincent as Crewman #2, Colin Murdock as Crewman #3 and a Ninevite, Cathy Weseluck as a Ninevite Woman, and Sam Vincent as a Ninevite.
15	2	"Joseph and Pharaoh's Dream" "Joseph Shares His Dreams"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Gaffney	August 29, 2013(2013-08-29)
In ancientCanaan,seeingJacobgives thecoat of many colorsto his son,Joseph,favorably, Joseph's brothers, includingReubenandJudah,jealously throw Joseph into a pit. In the present, Chris' plan for the soccer match is interrupted when Professor Crispin helps someone with a stranded car. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to a prison in ancientEgypt,where they meet Joseph, the prisoner in charge, who recounts his old dreams of greatness, leading to his envious brothers selling him to slavery. ThePharaoh'scup-bearer,whose dreams Joseph has interpreted, seeks Joseph's help to explain the Pharaoh's dreams. As Pharaoh tells his dreams to Joseph, Joseph interprets them as seven years of abundance and seven years of famine. Discerning Joseph's wisdom, the Pharaoh makes Joseph theGovernorof Egypt. During the famine, when Joseph's brothers arrive in Egypt to buy grain, Joseph confronts them, who bow before him, and demands to bringBenjamin.With the famine worsening andSimeonin prison, Jacob reluctantly agrees to let Benjamin go. Perceiving his brothers, Joseph tests them with his special cup, revealing himself and reconciling with them. Jacob reunites with Joseph, moving into Egypt. Upon returning, Chris trusts God's plans. Cast : Kirby Morrow as Joseph; Andrew Kavadas as Jacob, Reuben, and the Steward; John Payne as Judah; James Kirk as Benjamin; and John Novak as Pharaoh.
16	3	"The Fiery Furnace!" "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Brian Cochran	August 27, 2013(2013-08-27)
Chris wrestles with a moral decision of looking at the test answers or not. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to ancientBabylon,500 BC, where they meet three friends,Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,discussing the Golden Image that KingNebuchadnezzarsets up. After theastrologersthreaten the three friends, the celebratory ceremony for the Golden Image begins, and by King Nebuchadnezzar's command, everyone bows down to worship it, except for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. When they defy King Nebuchadnezzar, King Nebuchadnezzar arrests them to give them another chance to worship his Golden Image or to cast them into the fiery furnace otherwise. Standing up for their faith inGod,Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to worship it. King Nebuchadnezzar is furious, ordering to throw them into the fiery furnace. Looking at the fiery furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar sees Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, with thefourth personhe describes asGod,walking around the fire unharmed. King Nebuchadnezzar commands the three friends to come out, praising God and decreeing against anyone who speaks against their God, taking down the Golden Image. Upon returning, Chris honestly takes the test and passes it. Cast : Brian Drummond as Shadrach and a Babylonian Official; John Payne as Meshach, a Babylonian Official and a Soldier; Michael Donovan as Abednego and a Babylonian Official; Garry Chalk as Nebuchadnezzar; Colin Murdock as a Babylonian Official; and Sam Vincent as a Soldier.
17	4	"Rahab and the Walls of Jericho" "Rahab and Jericho"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	July 18, 2013(2013-07-18)
At theeast sideof theJordan River,God callsJoshuato succeedMosesto lead theIsraelitesinto thePromised Land.In the present, Joy struggles with her unfriendly partner, Becky, for a science project. Superbook whisks Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to the Israelite encampment, where they meet Joshua, who discusses sending two spies toJericho.Accompanying the spies into Jericho, the trio meetsRahab,an innkeeper, who lets the spies in. After the guards interrogate Rahab concerning Israelite spies, who she hides on the roof, Rahab deals with the spies to save her family with a scarlet rope as the sign. Superbook takes the trio forward to the west side of the Jordan River, rejoining the Israelites, who carry theArk of the Covenant,and Joshua, who recounts his meeting with Jesus—theCommander of the Lord's army.With thepriestsblowing theirhornsdaily, the Israelites march around the walls of Jericho once a day for six days, then seven times on the seventh day, where they shout, causing the city walls to fall. The spies save Rahab and her family while Joshua and his troopsconquer Jericho.Upon returning, Joy befriends Becky. Cast : Jim Conrad as God; Noel Johansen as Jesus / Commander of the Lord's Army; Trevor Devall as Joshua, the Captain of the Guard and the Guard; Brian Drummond as the Second-In-Command and the Spy #2; Michael Donovan as the Spy #1; Lisa Ann Beley as Rahab; and John Payne as the King of Jericho.
18	5	"Esther: For Such a Time as This!" "Queen Esther"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sindy McKay	August 17, 2013(2013-08-17)
In ancientPersia,5th century BC,Haman,the minister, plots to kill all theJews,castinglotswith his friends to seal the fate ofMordecai,aJewinexile,and approaches KingXerxesto decree it. In the present, challenged to stand up to Janice, the President of the Girls' Leadership Club, Joy is discouraged. Superbook whisks Joy, Chris, and Gizmo toSusain Persia, where Joy meets QueenEsther,who mentions the previous QueenVashti,and her servant, Hathach. Queen Esther, alongside Joy, witnesses her cousin, Mordecai, who wears sackcloth and ashes, refusing to bow before Haman. Queen Esther sends Hathach to speak with Mordecai, who encourages Queen Esther to talk to King Xerxes about Haman's decree, making all Jewsfast.In the court, King Xerxes favors Queen Esther, who bravely approaches him, holding out his golden scepter. Queen Esther invites King Xerxes and Haman to a banquet, where she exposes Haman's plans against Mordecai and the Jews, enraging King Xerxes. Taking away Haman, King Xerxes decrees to help the Jews through Mordecai and Queen Esther. Upon returning, Joy nominates Bonnie Scott, the new girl in the wheelchair, for the club. Cast : Keegan Connor Tracy as Esther, Michael Dobson as Mordecai and the King's Servant, Trevor Devall as Hathach and Xerxes, Andrew Kavadas as Haman, Colin Murdock as Haman's Friend, Sam Vincent as Haman's Friend, and John Payne as the Servant Overseer.
19	6	"John the Baptist"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	January 9, 2014(2014-01-09)
Afterbaptizinghis disciples in the Jordan River,John the Baptizerbaptizes Jesus.In the present, Chris must choose between playing stolen games or deleting them. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to the wilderness beside the Jordan River, where they meet John, who preaches repentance to the crowds. Confronting aSadducee,John says someone greater than him is coming. When KingHerod Antipasinterrupts the sermon, John publicly rebukes his sin of taking his brother's wife,Herodias,who is angered. While the trio searches forlocustsandhoney,John'sdisciplesask their teacher regarding Jesus, and John tells them that Jesus is theMessiah.As a favor to Herodias and her daughter,Salome,King Herod Antipas arrests John. Superbook takes the trio forward toGalilee,where they rejoin John's disciples, who, on their teacher's behalf, ask Jesus if he is the Messiah. The trio goes toMachaerusafter learning John is imprisoned there, where John prophecies about himself. At Herodias' request, Salome dances for King Herod Antipas, who promises to her, and she asks for John's head. King Herod Antipas regretfullybeheads John.Ultimately, Jesus acknowledges and recognizes John the Baptizer. Returning home, a melancholic Chris faces Sam. Cast : Jim Conrad as God, Noel Johansen as Jesus, Paul Dobson as John the Baptist, Michael Donovan as Herod Antipas, Teryl Rothery as Herodias, Kathleen Barr as Salome, Brian Drummond as John the Baptist's Disciple #1 and a Sadducee, Michael Dangerfield as John the Baptist's Disciple #2, and Colin Murdock as theCenturion.
20	7	"Paul and the Shipwreck" "The Shipwreck"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Steve Granat and Cydne Clark	October 11, 2013(2013-10-11)
In ancientJerusalem,an angry mob causes a disturbance by falsely accusingPaul,aChristian,of bringing a nonbeliever into theTemple,leading to CaptainLysiasarresting Paul. In the present, Joy must choose between finishing her mission or giving up on a disaster relief effort. Superbook whisks Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a ship boarding that heads toRome,where they meet Paul, now a prisoner, who will stand trial beforeCaesar,recounting Jesus appearing to strengthen him in his cell,encouragingJoy. While sailing, Paul shares with the ship's officers about a pending disaster after sensing danger, but they dismiss him. When the storm suddenly emerges, Paul, while praying, sees an angel who appears and affirms safety. Paul tells the crew that everyone will be all right, ministering to them by giving bread. Approaching an island, theshipwrecksand Captain Julius instructs everyone to head for shore. Everyone arrives on the island ofMalta,where Paul is miraculously unharmed after being bitten by a viper. Witnessing the miracle, the locals ask Paul to heal their leader's,Publius', father. Paul heals Publius' father, staying in Malta temporarily for Rome. Upon returning, Joy faces her relief project. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus; Michael Donovan as the Angel, Julius, and a Sailor; Brian Dobson as Paul; Colin Murdock as the Centurion and a Roman Soldier; Sam Vincent as Lysias and a Maltese Man; Michael Dobson as the Ship's Captain; and Andrew Kavadas as a Sailor and Publius.
21	8	"Job"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	June 24, 2014(2014-06-24)
SatanvisitsHeavento ask God for permission to tormentJob.In the present, during the worst week of his life, Chris loses his grandfather. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to a land whereSabeanraiders take Job's cattle. Satan rains down fires on Job's possessions and kills Job's children. Escaping from catastrophes, the trio witnesses Job andhis wifereceiving the reports of the calamities. Despite the calamities, Job continues to worship and serve God by sacrificing. Satan visits Heaven a second time to ask God for permission to plague Job's body, striking Job with boils that prompt Job's wife to contend to curse God and die. Visiting Job, Job's friends,Eliphaz,Bildad,andZophar,assert that Job's problems are because of his sin, arguing with Job, who asks God what he has done wrong. Speaking with Chris, Job declares that his redeemer lives. When Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar leave, God confronts Job. As God shares his grandness with Job, Job repents. After God criticizes them for their foolishness, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar return to Job and ask for forgiveness. Then, God restores Job and his household. Returning home, Chris reads apassageon his grandfather's funeral. Cast : Jim Conrad as God; Michael Donovan asMichaeland Zophar; Sam Vincent as an Angel and Job's Servant; Paul Dobson as an Angel, Job's Servant, and Satan; Colin Murdock as an Angel and Bildad; Alan Marriott as Job; Cathy Weseluck as Job's Wife; Andrew Kavadas as Job's Servant; Michael Adamthwaite as Job's Servant; and Gary Chalk as Eliphaz.
22	9	"Noah and the Ark" "Noah Hears from God"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	October 9, 2013(2013-10-09)
Chris must choose between skipping school during school hours or rejecting Pearce's dangerous influence. Superbook whisks Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to when the world is fraught with evil, where God vows to destroy the world. The trio meetsNoah,where God tells Noah to build anark,covenantingto save Noah and his family fromthe flood.Alongside the trio, Noah, his sons,Shem,Ham,andJapheth,and their wives build the ark. When everything is ready, including the animals, God tells Noah to enter the ark. When God closes the ark, the flood begins, raining for forty days. During the flood, Chris discusses his situation with Noah. Remembering and saving only Noah and his family, God stops the rain, and the waters recede after the flood. Noah releases a raven and a dove to look for land, and the dove returns with an olive leaf. God commands Noah to leave the ark, alongside his family and all animals, proceeding to share with Noah about hisrainbowcovenant, promising not to destroy the world with a flood again. Upon returning, Chris rejects Pearce's dangerous influence. Cast : Jim Conrad as God, Ron Halder as Noah, Kathleen Barr as Noah's Wife, Michael Adamthwaite as Japheth, Colin Murdock as Marauder #1, and Michael Donovan as Marauder #2.
23	10	"Gideon"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Tim Hodge, Cydne Clark and Steve Granat	August 27, 2014(2014-08-27)
When leadership calls Joy in a difficult situation, she doubts she's for it. Superbook whisks Joy, Chris, and Gizmo toOphrahbetween 1400 and 1000 BC, where they meetGideonand his servant, Purah, who are Israelites hiding from theMidianitesinvading Israel. At theterebinthtree, the trio witnesses Gideon encountering Jesus, the Angel of the Lord, who tells him to rescue Israel from the Midianites and reassures him with his offering. Superbook takes the trio forward in time, where they reunite with Gideon, now the commander of Israel's army. Following God, Gideon tells his soldiers frightened to fight to return to their homes and then cuts the size of his army even more by watching how soldiers drink from a stream. After Gideon shares how God affirms his plans through a sheep'sfleece,he, alongside Purah, sneaks into the Midianite army's camp, where he hears a Midianite soldier's dream that strengthens him. Rallying his army of 300, Gideon prepares them to battle the Midianites, defeating them with God's help by blasting ram's horns and smashing pitchers with torches. After defeating the Midianites, Gideon affirms God as the ruler of Israel. Returning home, Joy saves her parents. Cast : Noel Johansen as Jesus / Angel of the Lord and an Israelite Soldier; Michael Dobson as Gideon and an Israelite Soldier; Lee Tokar as Purah, Midianite Soldier #2, and an Israelite Soldier; Jim Conrad as God and an Israelite Soldier; Sam Vincent as Midianite Soldier #1 and an Israelite Soldier; and Colin Murdock as an Israelite Soldier.
24	11	"Peter's Denial"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	March 10, 2014(2014-03-10)
25	12	"The Prodigal Son"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	August 27, 2014(2014-08-27)
26	13	"Elijah and the Prophets of Baal" "Elijah"	Tony Bancroft and Bryant Paul Richardson	David Baldwin	September 19, 2014(2014-09-19)

Season 3 (2015–2017)

No. overall	No.in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
27	1	"Ruth"	Tony Bancroft and Bryant Paul Richardson	Erin Zimmerman	January 13, 2015(2015-01-13)
28	2	"Tower of Babel and The Day of Pentecost" "The Tower of Babel"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	August 20, 2015(2015-08-20)
29	3	"The Birth of John the Baptist"	Craig Grasso and Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	November 6, 2014(2014-11-06)
30	4	"Isaac and Rebekah" "Rebekah and Isaac"	Robert Kirbyson and Bryant Paul Richardson	David Ehrman and Nate Ehrman	August 3, 2015(2015-08-03)
31	5	"Naaman and the Servant Girl"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	December 11, 2014(2014-12-11)
32	6	"Samuel and the Call of God" "Samuel"	Jerry Yu Ching	Sean Gaffney	December 11, 2015(2015-12-11)
33	7	"David and Saul" "Saul and David"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Len Uhley	February 4, 2016(2016-02-04)
34	8	"Nehemiah"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Robert Kirbyson	Nate Ehram and David Ehrman	May 26, 2016(2016-05-26)
35	9	"Elisha and the Syrians"	Jerry Yu Ching	Mark Edward Edens	September 26, 2016(2016-09-26)
36	10	"Lazarus"	Jerry Yu Ching and Bryant Paul Richardson	Nate Ehram	March 17, 2017(2017-03-17)
37	11	"King Solomon"	Jerry Yu Ching and Bryant Paul Richardson	David Baldwin	November 28, 2016(2016-11-28)
38	12	"Nebuchadnezzar's Dream" "Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream"	Jerry Yu Ching and Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Edward Edens	February 27, 2017(2017-02-27)
39	13	"The Good Samaritan"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Edward Edens	February 13, 2015(2015-02-13)

Season 4 (2017–2019)

No. overall	No.in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
40	1	"Jesus Feeds the Hungry" "Miracles of Jesus 2/Miracles II"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Sean Gaffney and Sean Roche	November 18, 2018(2018-11-18)
41	2	"Peter and Cornelius" "Salvation for All!"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Cheryl McKay	June 24, 2017(2017-06-24)
42	3	"Paul and Silas"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Erin Zimmerman	August 21, 2017(2017-08-21)
43	4	"Solomon's Temple" "Building the Temple"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	David Baldwin	February 23, 2018(2018-02-23)
44	5	"Peter's Escape"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Len Uhley	October 14, 2017(2017-10-14)
45	6	"Jesus Heals the Blind" "Miracles of Jesus 3/Miracles III"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Cheryl McKay	November 17, 2017(2017-11-17)
46	7	"Joshua and Caleb" "Caleb and Joshua"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	David Baldwin	April 27, 2018(2018-04-27)
47	8	"Elijah and the Widow"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Erin Zimmerman	May 25, 2018(2018-05-25)
48	9	"Teach Us to Pray" "How Do You Pray"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	David Baldwin	August 9, 2018(2018-08-09)
49	10	"Jeremiah"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Sean Roche	October 16, 2018(2018-10-16)
50	11	"Jesus in the Wilderness" "The Temptations in the Wilderness"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Len Uhley	February 6, 2019(2019-02-06)
51	12	"Paul and Barnabas" "Disciples on a Mission"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Mark Edens	March 27, 2019(2019-03-27)
52	13	"Philip"	Bryant Paul Richardson and Jerry Yu Ching	Mark Edens	June 25, 2019(2019-06-25)

Season 5 (2019–2021)

No. overall	No.in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
53	1	"The Birth of Moses"	Bryant Paul Richardson	David Evan Cunningham (screenplay) Sean Roche	September 24, 2019(2019-09-24)
54	2	"Nicodemus"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	December 17, 2019(2019-12-17)
55	3	"Zacchaeus" "Baptism"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Cheryl McKay (screenplay) Sean Roche	January 21, 2020(2020-01-21)
56	4	"The Sermon on the Mount"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Mark Edens (screenplay) Sean Roche	February 3, 2020(2020-02-03)
57	5	"Isaiah" "Isaiah&Hezekiah"	Bryant P. Richardson	Cheryl McKay (screenplay) Sean Roche	March 11, 2020(2020-03-11)
58	6	"Baptized!" "Calling of the Twelve Disciples"	Bryant P. Richardson	Cheryl McKay (screenplay) Sean Roche	April 17, 2020(2020-04-17)
59	7	"Jesus — Friend of Sinners" "The Parable of the Great Supper, The Call of Matthew and The Sinful Woman"	Bryant P. Richardson	David Balchwin & Sean Roche	June 12, 2020(2020-06-12)
60	8	"Paul Keeps the Faith"	Bryant P. Richardson	David Evan Cunningham (screenplay) Sean Roche	September 15, 2020(2020-09-15)
61	9	"Love Your Enemies" "Garden of Gethsemane and Stoning of Stephen"	Bryant P. Richardson	Mark Edward Edens (screenplay)	January 28, 2021(2021-01-28)
62	10	"Paul and the Unknown God, Part 1" "Defending Your Faith ━ Pt. 1"	Bryant P. Richardson	Bryant P. Richardson (screenplay)	November 20, 2020(2020-11-20)
63	11	"Paul and the Unknown God, Part 2" "Defending Your Faith ━ Pt. 2"	Bryant P. Richardson	Bryant P. Richardson (screenplay)	November 20, 2020(2020-11-20)
64	12	"Doubting Thomas"	Bryant P. Richardson	Mark Edward Edens (screenplay)	February 18, 2021(2021-02-18)
65	13	"The Promise of a Child"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	November 12, 2019(2019-11-12)
66	14	"Rescued!"	Bryant Paul Richardson	Sean Roche	July 20, 2020(2020-07-20)
67	15	"Heroes of the Bible"	Bryant P. Richardson	Sean Roche	March 20, 2021(2021-03-20)
68	16	"The Widow's Mite" "Tithing"	Bryant P. Richardson	Sean Roche	April 4, 2021(2021-04-04)

Explorer (DVD release)

In 2016,Superbookbegan 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 theSuperbookartwork 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.

Volume	Title	Original release date
1	"Explorer Volume 1"	2016(2016)
2	"Explorer Volume 2"	2016(2016)
3	"Explorer Volume 3"	2016(2016)
4	"Explorer Volume 4"	2016(2016)
5	"Explorer Volume 5"	2016(2016)
6	"Explorer Volume 6"	2016(2016)
7	"Explorer Volume 7"	2016(2016)
8	"Explorer Volume 8"	2017(2017)
9	"Explorer Volume 9"	2017(2017)
10	"Explorer Volume 10"	2017(2017)
11	"Explorer Volume 11"	2017(2017)
12	"Explorer Volume 12"	2018(2018)
13	"Explorer Volume 13"	2018(2018)
14	"Explorer Volume 14"	2018(2018)
15	"Explorer Volume 15"	2018(2018)
16	"Explorer Volume 16"	2018(2018)
17	"Explorer Volume 17"	2018(2018)
18	"Explorer Volume 18"	2018(2018)
19	"Explorer Volume 19"	2019(2019)
20	"Explorer Volume 20"	2019(2019)
21	"Explorer Volume 21"	2019(2019)
22	"Explorer Volume 22"	2019(2019)
23	"Explorer Volume 23"	2019(2019)
24	"Explorer Volume 24"	2019(2019)
25	"Explorer Volume 25"	2020(2020)
26	"Explorer Volume 26"	2020(2020)
27	"Explorer Volume 27"	2021(2021)
28	"Explorer Volume 28"	2021(2021)
29	"Explorer Volume 29"	2021(2021)
30	"Explorer Volume 30"	2021(2021)
31	"Explorer Volume 31"	2021(2021)

Gizmo Go!

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

Title	Original release date
"Tina's First Day: A Lesson in Courage"	2020(2020)
"The Quantum Hotel: A Lesson in Obedience"	2021(2021)
"Call the Repair Bots! A Lesson in Honesty"	2021(2021)
"Case of the Missing Protonatron: A Lesson in Friendship"	2021(2021)
"The Wind-Up Robot: A Lesson in Accepting Differences"	2022(2022)
"The Fast and the Gear-ious: A Lesson in Patience"	2022(2022)
"Invasion of the Bug-O-Mytes: A Lesson in Working Together"	2022(2022)
"Quantum Karaoke: A Sing-Along Special"	TBA
"Quantum Christmas"	TBA
"A Tale of Two Widgets: a Lesson in Self-Control"	TBA
"Rig of the West: a Lesson in Generosity"	TBA
"Return of the Flying House: a Lesson in Humility"	TBA
"Kindness Is No Joke: A Lesson in Kindness"	TBA

Superbook Specials

Title	Original release date
"Gizmo's Christmas Party Dilemma"	2022(2022)
"Gizmo's Roadmap to Easter"	2022(2022)
"The Adventures of Captain Kindess"	2022(2022)

External links

• SuperbookatIMDb