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Reading Rainbow

Name: Reading Rainbow
Genre: Kids
Released: 1983-06-06
Duration: 45 min

1983 – 2003 · 45m per ep · TV-Y · English · United States of America

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.

8.3(209 reviews)

13.9316% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jun 6, 1983
Last air date: Nov 10, 2006
Status: Ended
Seasons: 21
Episodes: 155
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: PBS
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-Y
Production companies: Lancit Media Productions, RCN Entertainment, On-Screen Entertainment, BTPM PBS

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1983 · 15 episodes

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Cast

LeVar Burton

Self - Host

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.3

209 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.300000000000001/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim8.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.300000000000001/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful

Reading Rainbow

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