Reading Rainbow

1. S01E01Tight TimesJune 6, 1983—A young girl's father loses his job.
2. S01E02Miss Nelson Is BackJune 7, 1983—As part of his birthday celebration, LeVar gets made-up like a movie monster, and then gets involved in Harry Blackstone's magic act. Ruth B
3. S01E03Bea and Mr. JonesJune 8, 1983—LeVar is already worn out after working on several scenes all day long on the production of the series. He feels he needs to take on another
4. S01E04Bringing the Rain to Kapiti PlainJune 9, 1983—Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
5. S01E05Louis the FishJune 10, 1983—Louis the Fish
6. S01E06Digging Up DinosaursJune 13, 1983—Technically not the first science-related show in its history, LeVar seeks a place where archaeologists retrieve dinosaur bones. At the end
7. S01E07Liang and the Magic PaintbrushJune 14, 1983—Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
8. S01E08Gila Monsters Meet You at the AirportJune 15, 1983—In the featured book, a young boy and his family move from New York City to the Southwest and he has many misconceptions about what his new
9. S01E09Three Days on a River in a Red CanoeJune 16, 1983—Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
10. S01E10The Gift of the Sacred DogJune 17, 1983—The first of many programs favoring Native Americans. In this instance, a Midwestern legend suggests how horses arrived to the tribe. Later
11. S01E11Gregory, the Terrible EaterJune 20, 1983—Today's subject is goats and what they eat.
12. S01E12Three by the SeaJune 21, 1983—Three by the Sea
13. S01E13Arthur's EyesJune 22, 1983—LaVar explores seeing and our other senses, as Bill Cosby tells the story of how the young aardvark, Arthur Read acquired his pair of glasse
14. S01E14The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the WashJune 22, 1983—The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
15. S01E15Ty's One Man BandJune 23, 1983—LeVar is ready to find music everywhere, and he does. This show includes the animation Onomatopoeia. Lou Rawls reads the story of Ty's One-M

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Hot-Air HenryJanuary 1, 1984—LeVar goes to South Carolina to ride a hot-air balloon. In another study of how air travel has advanced, schoolchildren visit the Space Camp
2. S02E02Simon's BookJanuary 1, 1984—Simon's Book
3. S02E03Ox-Cart ManJanuary 1, 1984—Ox-Cart Man
4. S02E04Mystery on the DocksJanuary 1, 1984—Mystery on the Docks
5. S02E05A Chair for My MotherJanuary 1, 1984—A Chair for My Mother

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Paul BunyanJuly 1, 1985—Lavar visits a lumberjack camp in the forest. Today's featured book is based on the legend of Paul Bunyan, the giant woodsman.
2. S03E02The Patchwork QuiltJuly 2, 1985—The Patchwork Quilt
3. S03E03Hill of FireJuly 3, 1985—Hill of Fire
4. S03E04The Tortoise and the HareJuly 5, 1985—LeVar has entered a bicycle race. He's in competition not just with the other bikers, but with himself as well. This program also includes a
5. S03E05Perfect the PigJuly 22, 1985—LeVar visits a pig farm in Hawaii to find out why pigs are so popular. He also interviews Kermit the Frog to ask him about his famous girlfr

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Animal CafeJune 23, 1986—LeVar goes to a 24-hour diner to look into night jobs, and profiles people who have occupations in the evening and early morning hours, like
2. S04E02Alistair in Outer SpaceJune 24, 1986—Alistair is on his way to return library books when he is captured in a spaceship by two creatures called Goots. Also includes Library of Co
3. S04E03FeelingsJune 25, 1986—Pictures, dialogues, poems, and stories portray a variety of emotions we all feel - jealousy, sadness, fear, anger, joy, love, etc. Also inc
4. S04E04Watch the Stars Come OutJune 26, 1986—LeVar visits a pig farm in Hawaii to find out why pigs are so popular. He also interviews Kermit the Frog to ask him about his famous girlfr
5. S04E05Mama Don't AllowJune 27, 1986—When Miles gets a saxophone for his birthday, neither his parents nor his neighborhood can stand the racket! No one guesses what's in store
6. S04E06Space CaseJune 30, 1986—Is there life on other planets and stars? LaVar sends a message to aliens who might be watching and a radio telescope in Puerto Rico is prof
7. S04E07The Milk MakersJuly 1, 1986—LeVar spends a day at the dairy seeing how cows are milked and understanding what care cows need. Alaina Reed Hall reads the story of The Mi
8. S04E08Imogene's AntlersJuly 2, 1986—LaVar visits the Philadelphia Zoo in Pennsylvania to learn about animals with horns and antlers. In today's featured story, a young girl wak
9. S04E09Germs Make Me Sick!July 3, 1986—LeVar goes on a search for microorganisms, distinguishing the good ones from the bad. An animated satire of Hill Street Blues (which ran 198
10. S04E10AbiyoyoJuly 4, 1986—In one of the rare times Reading Rainbow uses a studio set, LeVar tells about storytelling through music. The then-new art of music videos i

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The Life Cycle of the Honey BeeJune 22, 1987—LeVar visits a beehive to look into beekeeping and how honey is made. Barbara Feldon narrates The Life Cycle of the Honeybee, which goes int
2. S05E02Keep the Lights Burning, AbbieJune 23, 1987—Sada Thompson reads the story of Abbie, the eldest daughter of a family that tends a lighthouse, and how she had to keep the lamps working d
3. S05E03Chickens Aren't the Only OnesJune 24, 1987—LeVar wants to find the answer to the old question, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Posing as field reporter for E.G.G.-TV , he
4. S05E04The Paper CraneJune 25, 1987—LeVar provides insight on Japanese culture. Keye Luke reads the story of a kind restaurant owner who is thanked by a customer with a magical
5. S05E05The Runaway DuckJune 28, 1987—In a small boat on the Chesapeake Bay, LeVar is on the lookout for ducks who are spending the winter. During the trip, he gets a chance to s
6. S05E06A Three Hat DayJune 29, 1987—A totally unreal hat store called "Hats... to Where?" sells hats that transport customers to all parts of the world. LeVar whisks himself to
7. S05E07RumplestiltskinJune 30, 1987—This looks like an extension of the previous episode, but it is a separate venture. LeVar appears in proper attire for an English Renaissanc
8. S05E08Best FriendsJuly 1, 1987—The best of friends are those whose friendships endure everything. And it extends to all walks of life, particularly to dogs. Liza Siegler r
9. S05E09Meanwhile Back at the RanchJuly 2, 1987—LeVar travels to an old west town made to look like life in the 1880's to see how times have changed in the last 100 years. He explores how
10. S05E10My Little IslandJuly 3, 1987—LeVar spends a day on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. With the featured book as his guide, LeVar drives around the coastline, visits an

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Bionic Bunny ShowAugust 15, 1988—In both the featured story and on the set of the show "Star Trek: the Next Generation" (which LeVar also stars on) we learn how TV shows are
2. S06E02BugsAugust 16, 1988—With microorganisms under his belt, LeVar now goes on the lookout for insects.
3. S06E03The Robbery at the Diamond Dog DinerAugust 17, 1988—LeVar tries to have lunch at a diner, but soon finds himself thrust into work. For some reason, he just doesn't understand luncheonette ling
4. S06E04BrushAugust 18, 1988—Can inanimate things come to life, as the feature book suggests? LeVar finds out for himself in a factory where all the goods for the Macy's
5. S06E05The Purple CoatAugust 19, 1988—In New York again, LeVar goes to get a tailor-made jacket. In between comes a visit to the Fashion Institute of Technology.
6. S06E06Barn Dance!August 27, 1988—LeVar is in Tennessee where he is going to a barn dance. Along the way, he meets the band who will be playing their Bluegrass music and meet
7. S06E07Duncan and DoloresAugust 28, 1988—There's more to the cat than meets the eye. It culminates with one of the stars of what was then believed to be Broadway's permanence: CATS.
8. S06E08Knots on a Counting RopeAugust 29, 1988—What's a handicap to a determined individual? With LeVar camping out by himself, the show banks itself on a news anchor who had been born wi
9. S06E09Mummies Made in EgyptAugust 30, 1988—A camel is out of place in Boston, but LeVar rides one in preparation for a show that takes a close look at mummies. Corrine Orr narrates "M
10. S06E10Mufaro's Beautiful DaughtersAugust 31, 1988—LeVar celebrates the culture of Africa in New York City's Central Park where he learns how African drums are made. Phylicia Rashid narrates

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True StoryJuly 3, 1989—LeVar is sailing on the Atlantic coast whale watching. He and a team of scientists learn about how whales eat and how they live in their hab
2. S07E02Stay Away from the Junkyard!July 4, 1989—LeVar decides it's time to clean out the things cluttering up his house. What he finds is only memories of his entire life. None of this is
3. S07E03Little Nino's PizzeriaJuly 5, 1989—LeVar makes a pizza, while "The Wonder Years" star Josh Saviano reads a story about about a boy who's father runs a pizzeria.
4. S07E04Ludlow LaughsJuly 6, 1989—Ludlow is a big grump who never laughs or even smiles. One night he has the funniest dream ever. When he starts laughing, the whole world la
5. S07E05Dinosaur Bob and his Adventures with the Family LazardoJuly 7, 1989—It's spring 1989, and LeVar gets in the training camp of the Oakland Athletics (back when it was Tony LaRussa, Dave Stewart, Mark McGwire an
6. S07E06Dive to the Coral ReefsMarch 26, 1990—Within the sea, lies a combination of scuba diving and (just slightly) snorkeling as LeVar and a friend of his dive beneath the ocean to exp
7. S07E07Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro CactusMarch 27, 1990—LeVar explores the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, photographing its natural environment and learning about how animals in the desert adapt to th
8. S07E08Tooth-Gnasher SuperflashMarch 28, 1990—LeVar, the jack of all trades, becomes a garage mechanic for this episode. Much of it fantasizes about dream cars. Then comes a real dream c
9. S07E09Bored-Nothing to Do!March 29, 1990—Focusing on planes in this episode, LeVar takes a flying lesson and flies a plane himself. Also included: the activities of a top-notch airl
10. S07E10Sports PagesMarch 30, 1990—Levar Burton works out in a gym and talks about the determination it takes to succeed in sports. Burton narrates two poems from "Sports Page

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01The Magic School Bus Inside the EarthSeptember 10, 1990—Burton introduces the episode by talking about cavern and cave exploring. The featured book, "The Magic School Bus Inside The Earth", is nar
2. S08E02Jack, the Seal and the SeaSeptember 11, 1990—LeVar takes a journey aboard a fishing boat to explore small ocean wildlife, such as plankton, sea horses, and small sharks as he learns inf
3. S08E03The Bicycle ManSeptember 12, 1990—Wheels are set in motion for this program. In-line skating, then a brand-new commodity, get featured side-by-side with bicycles. Tom Matsusa
4. S08E04Florence and Eric Take the CakeSeptember 13, 1990—LeVar visits a famed wax sculpture museum, where an expert wax artist makes a statue of him. Julia Child reads the story of two children hel
5. S08E05Sunken TreasureSeptember 14, 1990—A hurricane of the coast of Florida in 1662 caused the Atocha, a Spanish galleon to sink. This book describes the many-years-long search for

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Alistair's Time MachineSeptember 16, 1991—LeVar goes to a totally-fictitious spot to find inventors from all eras. True to form, these inventors come from the distant past, Reading R
2. S09E02The Adventures of Taxi DogSeptember 17, 1991—LeVar is a taxi driver in New York for a day, but the focus of this show soon lands on the subject of a service dog as well as how dogs are
3. S09E03The Legend of the Indian PaintbrushSeptember 18, 1991—LeVar's featured story is about a young Native American tribesman who finds his spiritual calling in life as a natural painter. His assignme
4. S09E04GalimotoSeptember 19, 1991—Viewers learn the many uses for wire: from creating objects of wire art and transporting people on the longest tramway in the world, to play
5. S09E05Fox on the JobSeptember 20, 1991—There's a wide job market out there, but just what kind of job does a person want? In this program are both conventional and unconventional
6. S09E06Opt: An Illusionary TaleSeptember 23, 1991—In this episode, all is not what it seems as LeVar demonstrates optical illusions from the book by Arline and Joseph Baum. He also shows how
7. S09E07Raccoons and Ripe CornSeptember 24, 1991—LeVar spends the day following around wildlife artist and children's book author Jim Arnofsky, who shows LeVar how he is inspired to create
8. S09E08The Lady with the Ship on her HeadSeptember 25, 1991—Turning even crazier, the show plays with our heads in more ways than one. LeVar is the "Head reporter" of a mock-news program called "HEADl
9. S09E09Kate Shelley and the Midnight ExpressSeptember 26, 1991—LeVar takes a train ride from California to Washington state. Along the way, we learn about trains and how the transcontinental railroad cam
10. S09E10Snowy Day: Stories and PoemsSeptember 27, 1991—LeVar travels to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is a perfect spot for a few poetry readings and winter observations. Some of which include sleddi

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Tar BeachOctober 5, 1992—LeVar's presence looms over New York once again, this time literally. He's taken to the roof of one of the nondescript skyscrapers, very clo
2. S10E02The WallOctober 6, 1992—LeVar visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, and discusses its historical significance to helping people learn about the ser
3. S10E03Sam The Sea CowOctober 7, 1992—LeVar goes to Florida to help take care of manatee with a crew of marine biology experts. He gets to feed a baby manatee, and assists in ret
4. S10E04Rechenka's EggsOctober 8, 1992—LeVar takes up decorating eggs and shows us that they're one of nature's extraordinary wonders. The author of the featured book shows us how
5. S10E05Sophie and LouOctober 9, 1992—LeVar takes a spirited leap into the world of dance. He gets a mambo lesson from Latin dancer, Jackie Rios, and has a hop while learning som
6. S10E06Come a TideOctober 12, 1992—LeVar discusses the weather: how it is traced, tracked, and covered in the media. Kids our shown how they can make a "soda bottle tornado",
7. S10E07The Piggy in the PuddleOctober 13, 1992—This episode of READING RAINBOW, "Piggy in the Puddle," features a look at the art of claymation and the joys of mud. Claymation artists Bec
8. S10E08Seahorse SurprisesOctober 14, 1992—LeVar journeys to the shores of Sanibel Island, off the Gulf Coast of Florida, to witness the tides, feel the sand, and examine some plant l
9. S10E09Through Moon and Stars and Night SkiesOctober 15, 1992—What is it like to be adopted? In what may be the high point of the 10th season, this show has a lengthy sequence about adopted children in
10. S10E10Berlioz the BearOctober 16, 1992—LeVar cruises the musical realms of New York in a program featuring the Boys Choir of Harlem. James Avery narrates the tale of Berlioz the B

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Amazing GraceOctober 11, 1993—LeVar visits a theater to discuss acting and how pretending to be someone else sometimes helps people express themselves in different ways.
2. S11E02The Furry NewsOctober 12, 1993—As LeVar discusses his favorite parts of a newspaper and interviews other people for different viewpoints, other functions of a newspaper st
3. S11E03Mrs. Katz and TushOctober 13, 1993—LeVar pays a visit to a family friend, who is Jewish, to learn how to prepare special foods served during a Seder dinner, like Challah bread
4. S11E04The Salamander RoomOctober 14, 1993—LeVar explores the rain forest and animals in their habitats by visiting a park that recreates the rain forest environment artificially to m
5. S11E05Silent LotusOctober 15, 1993—This episode takes a look-in at deaf culture. LeVar discusses forms of communication that doesn't involve words, like hand signals, mime, an
6. S11E06Follow the Drinking GourdOctober 18, 1993—LeVar reflects on a time when Africans were brought to America as slaves. He talks about how African-Americans risked their lives for freedo
7. S11E07If You Give a Mouse a CookieOctober 19, 1993—One thing leads to another in this episode, with LeVar in a bowling alley, showing how certain actions lead to consequences. Included is a p
8. S11E08Is This a House for Hermit Crab?October 20, 1993—LeVar sets out to build a bird house, prompting an examination of animal habitats. Eartha Kitt reads the story of a growing hermit crab, who
9. S11E09And Still the Turtle WatchedOctober 21, 1993—LeVar discusses how people can help to preserve animals and plants in nature that are in danger of extinction. Stories profiled include scie
10. S11E10June 29, 1999October 22, 1993—What's fact and what's fiction? What's the truth and what's absurd? LeVar looks into unusual stories and tries to distinguish the actual new

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Nosey Mrs. RatOctober 3, 1994—Observing people is the theme of the day, as LeVar finds himself with time to kill before a business meeting and chooses to watch children a
2. S12E02Borreguita and the CoyoteOctober 4, 1994—LeVar spends the day in a barrio in East Los Angeles studying Mexican culture as he visits friends who make their own guitars, eats some tra
3. S12E03SummerOctober 5, 1994—In this episode of Reading Rainbow, LeVar shows the kids the different sights and sounds of Summer. The different wildlife of Summer, and ho
4. S12E04Once There Was a TreeOctober 6, 1994—There is still use to a tree stump, as the feature book entails. Eli Wallach reads the story about the lifetime of a tree, and how different
5. S12E05Appelemando's DreamsOctober 7, 1994—Creativity is the theme as LeVar spends the day painting a mural and other artwork. Michael Learned tells the story of Appelemondo, a boy wh
6. S12E06The Lotus SeedOctober 10, 1994—Young people who emigrated to the United States from Asian countries are interviewed and discuss having to learn a new language and fitting
7. S12E07Hail to MailOctober 11, 1994—LeVar explains the postal service and shows how important mail as a form of communication.
8. S12E08StellalunaOctober 12, 1994—LeVar discusses bats and the importance of sleep. The featured story is of a bat who is separated from her family and adopted by a bird.
9. S12E09My ShadowOctober 13, 1994—In this episode of Reading Rainbow: LeVar shows the kids how shadows and lights make up our everyday lives. Andrea Davis is featured as a ph
10. S12E10Ruth Law Thrills a NationOctober 14, 1994—Once again the show looks into firsts in air travel, recounting great pilots such as Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart and the featured book's

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01The Wonderful Towers of WattsOctober 2, 1995—LeVar visits Watts, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The featured story is about Simon Rhodia and The Watts Towers. Also featured are young Wa
2. S13E02Martha SpeaksOctober 3, 1995—A telephone call has distracted LeVar just as he was about to show the viewers a book about cats. While LeVar's away, his dog, Luke, has the
3. S13E03Alejandro's GiftOctober 4, 1995—Alejandro gives the gift of water to various desert animals. Also includes Desert Scenes, At the Oasis, Niagara Falls and book reviews for I
4. S13E04The Sign Painter's DreamOctober 5, 1995—LeVar is back in New York (as he always seems to be), this time on Broadway. It's a sign mecca, and part of this program shows the making of
5. S13E05Archibald FrisbyOctober 6, 1995—LeVar gets in his share of scientific method while at an amusement park. He answers questions by observing and using trial and error. Along

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Fly Away HomeOctober 8, 1995—Homelessness is discussed as families have lost jobs and homes through tragic circumstances. One family, who lost their home in a fire and n
2. S14E02Uncle Jed's Barber ShopOctober 9, 1995—LeVar visits his favorite barbershop for a trim, and reads the featured book while waiting his turn. Regina Taylor tells the story of how Un
3. S14E03How to Make an Apple Pie and See the WorldOctober 10, 1995—LeVar and a friend say following recipes and cooking foods are very much like science experiments. They work on recipes which include lasagn
4. S14E04OwenOctober 11, 1995—It's easy to get flashbacks while watching Reading Rainbow. Now it's LeVar's turn, as he gets in touch with visions of "his boyhood." Matthe
5. S14E05How Much is a Million?October 12, 1995—In this episode of Reading Rainbow Levar ponders what it takes to count to one million. Levar visits a Crayola factory and learns how crayon

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Always My DadOctober 7, 1996—A girl, whose parents are divorced, doesn't see her father very often but frequently thinks about him and treasures the time they have toget
2. S15E02Bread is for EatingOctober 8, 1996—LeVar Burton focuses on the art of baking bread and its cultural value throughout the world. Bread is considered to be the most basic food t
3. S15E03Hotel AnimalOctober 9, 1996—LeVar dreams he is miniature size and everything around him is "so very big." When he Awakes, everything is back to normal. He learns that s
4. S15E04Someplace ElseOctober 10, 1996—LeVar shows us his travel room, a place very dear to him. His travel room has many maps and globes of places that he's visited. While we all
5. S15E05Zin! Zin! Zin! A ViolinOctober 11, 1996—Music and orchestras are profiled in this tuneful show. The episode soon gets rhythmic when LeVar introduces the viewers to the theatrical p

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01On the Day You Were BornApril 7, 1997—How babies are born is explored, in great detail, in this episode, as a family welcoming their fourth child is profiled during the last few
2. S16E02Hip CatApril 8, 1997—In this episode of the "Reading Rainbow," Levar Burton visits with The Bill Saxton Quartet and Saxophonist Joshua Redman. We learn about jaz
3. S16E03Regina's Big MistakeApril 9, 1997—As LeVar works to make a clay model of his childhood home as a birthday gift for his mother, artists and their different mediums are profile
4. S16E04Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning MessageApril 10, 1997—LeVar discusses how people show gratitude for kind acts and how we can repay each other in acts of kindness to spread good will in the world
5. S16E05The CarouselApril 11, 1997—This episode of "Reading Rainbow," teaches a lesson about legacies. The book "Carousel", narrated by Sarah Hubbard, shows that a legacy is a

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Math CurseOctober 5, 1998—A story of a girl bombarded with problems that all seem related to math. Also contains Math is Important in Organizing, Math is an Important
2. S17E02My Life with the WaveOctober 6, 1998—Scott Irby Ranier tells a tale of a boy who is followed home by a wave of water after a vacation at the beach, and how he and his family mus
3. S17E03Saturday SancochoOctober 7, 1998—LeVar attends a rummage sale to observe how people sometimes barter for items when they don't have money to buy them. Josie de Guzman reads
4. S17E04When Aunt Lena Did the RhumbaOctober 8, 1998—LeVar explores Broadway as he looks at live entertainment options. Lucie Arnaz reads the feature story, about a young girl who decides to pu
5. S17E05Work SongOctober 9, 1998—This week's episode is about performance. In "When Aunt Lena Did The Rumba" a little girl puts on her own musical to cheer up her sick Aunt

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon RainforestOctober 23, 2000—LeVar visits the Amazon rain forest to meet the real people profiled in today's featured book, a story about how a young man was chosen to f
2. S18E02Pet Stories You Don't Have to WalkNovember 20, 2000—"Pet Stories You Don't Have to Walk", read by Jason Alexander, features stories about pets. LeVar Burton throws a birthday party for his gol
3. S18E03Lemonade For SaleJanuary 19, 2001—LeVar explores way that young people can earn money before they're old enough for official jobs in this show. Andrea McArdle reads the featu
4. S18E04The Secret ShortcutFebruary 16, 2001—In the first of two map shows, LeVar Burton wants to show how to use maps. But he is not Rick Steves. Tim Conway reads a story about two boy
5. S18E05My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United StatesMarch 16, 2001—Levar takes us on a literary tour of the United States. From Hawaii to Maine and Montana to New York, each state is different in its own way
6. S18E06Badger's Parting GiftsApril 20, 2001—LeVar discusses cathartic ways to adjust to losing a loved one in this episode. He and fellow viewers talk about family members that are now

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01The Tin ForestSeptember 2, 2002—LeVar visits a school in New York City to ask the class how they have coped since the past year when the World Trade Center was destroyed ne
2. S19E02MaxSeptember 3, 2002—LeVar profiles people who are considered "Everyday Heroes" for doing important jobs to provide services, like firefighters, doctors, police
3. S19E03Enemy PieSeptember 5, 2002—LeVar observes activity in a playground to see how people do and don't get along with each other. Ed Harris reads Enemy Pie, a story about a
4. S19E04Our Big Home: An Earth PoemSeptember 6, 2002—LeVar visits the United Nations building to learn more about how different countries of the world try to work together. Naomi Judd reads Our

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Visiting DayDecember 15, 2004—The series tackles a delicate subject of how some children must deal with a parent in prison. Alfre Woodard reads Visiting Day, a tale about
2. S20E02Unique MoniqueDecember 16, 2004—Eliza Dushku reads a story about a girl attending private school who attempts to create her own unique style without breaking any of the sch
3. S20E03Mr. George BakerDecember 17, 2004—Eliza Dushku reads a story about a girl attending private school who attempts to create her own unique style without breaking any of the sch
4. S20E04BeeguJanuary 20, 2005—As LeVar investigates types of communication, Freddie Prinze Jr. reads Beegu, the story of an alien who visits Earth while lost from its par
5. S20E05Two Old Potatoes and MeJanuary 21, 2005—Jordan Puryear reads "Two Old Potatoes and Me," about a girl who works with her father to recycle two rotted potatoes by replanting them usi

Season 20 ranked & reviewed