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In the United States, Reading Rainbow streams on PBS Kids. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.
Reading Rainbow
1983·Show
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Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow!
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.
Educational Children's TelevisionNostalgic Comfort WatchLiteracy PromotionHeartwarming & WholesomeImaginative StorytellingFamily Bonding ActivityClassic PBS ProgrammingInspiring Curiosity
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Is Reading Rainbow worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5).
Which season of Reading Rainbow is best?
8.5S17.8S48.8S58.9S68.8S11
Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.9. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is The Bionic Bunny Show (season 6, episode 1) at 8.9, and the lowest is Feelings (season 4, episode 3) at 7.8.
Is Reading Rainbow okay for kids?
TV-Y
Yes: it's rated TV-Y in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Reading Rainbow?
78 h
About 78 hours: 155 episodes in 21 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 2006.
Can I half-watch Reading Rainbow?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Reading Rainbow?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.