Series synopsis
Superbook is an American animation kids family television series that premiered on Christian Broadcasting Network on September 1, 2011. It ended on May 4, 2021.
CBN Animation's Superbook teaches children timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, Bible-based adventures of two time-traveling children and their robot friend.
Premise
CBN Animation's Superbook teaches children timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, Bible-based adventures of two time-traveling children and their robot friend.
Premise: Let The Adventure Begin!
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Shannon Chan-Kent as Joy Pepper
- Michael Daingerfield as Isaac
- French Tickner as Isaac
- Maxine Miller as Rebekah
- Alex Ferris as Zechariah
- Alessandro Juliani as David
- Aidan Drummond as Tommy
- Kirby Morrow as Joseph
- Jim Conrad as God
- Bill Mondy as Young Servant / Matthew (voice)
- Nicole Oliver as Phoebe
- Alan Marriott as Job
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 68 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 1, 2011 | March 29, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 29, 2013 | September 21, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 13, 2015 | March 17, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 13 | January 27, 2019 | January 27, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 16 | September 6, 2019 | May 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In the Beginning 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. |
September 1, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Test! 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 Issac. Through Abraham's obedience to God, Chris learns that you should put God first, above all else (even an Holo9), and everything else will work out. |
March 25, 2013 |
| 3 |
Jacob and Esau 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. |
March 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jonah 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. |
June 29, 2013 |
| 2 |
Joseph and Pharaoh's Dream Chris has a very precise plan for how he is going to get what he wants; and he can't handle it when things don't go according to his own plan. Superbook transports him back to ancient Egypt. As he watches Joseph rise from prisoner to governor of Egypt and gain a long lost bond with his brothers, Chris learns to forego his own plans and trust a little more in God's plans instead. |
July 6, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Fiery Furnace! Chris wrestles with making a moral decision between right and wrong, a decision Joy warns could get him in big trouble. Superbook takes him and his friends back to Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar to meet Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, 3 men who chose to obey God and trust Him for their protection no matter the cost. |
July 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ruth Chris' mom forgets that he has a trip planned to the lake and volunteers him to help his Great Aunt Isabel 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 mother-in-law, Naomi. Then a kindhearted relative steps in to change their lives forever. |
January 13, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Tower of Babel and The Day of Pentecost 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. |
August 20, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Birth of John the Baptist 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. |
November 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jesus Feeds The Hungry 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. |
January 27, 2019 |
| 2 |
Peter and Cornelius Joy and Chris are running late for school. If Chris gets one more ticket by the school's strict, letter-of-the-law student Hall Monitor, he'll find himself in after-school detention. When Chris enlists Gizmo's help to try to camouflage their way into school, his plan doesn't work. He and Joy get caught. Chris begs for mercy, knowing full well this thorn-in-his-side won't budge. The Hall Monitor has no interest in giving Chris special treatment over anyone else. Chris' attitude about how unlikable this guy is-even though Chris is in the wrong and the guy is just doing his job-prompts Superbook's arrival. Chris thinks he can escape to a place where he is king of his own world. Only this time, Superbook brings the Hall Monitor back with them! Superbook brings them back to a time when Peter needed to learn that God doesn't have favorites. |
January 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Paul and Silas Joy is down in the dumps because she's due to have a 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. |
January 27, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Birth of Moses 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 adopting a more mission-driven focus. |
September 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Nicodemus 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. |
December 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Zacchaeus 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 how a sinner like Zacchaeus is transformed 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. |
January 7, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Christian Broadcasting Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 1, 2011 |
| Last aired | May 4, 2021 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | Ended |