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List of Reading Rainbow Episodes
Season 1 {| class="wikitable" ! Prod. No. ! Air Date ! Episode Title ! Description
 * 101
 * June 6, 1983
 * Tight Times
 * In the story, a child whose father has lost his job is told that the family cannot afford the dog that he wants. Host LeVar Burton comes up with many creative ways to have fun when there’s no extra cash, reminding viewers that going to the library does not cost a cent.  Viewers also go to a pet show, where they can have a good time looking at interesting creatures without spending any money.
 * 102
 * June 7, 1983
 * Miss Nelson Is Back
 * Miss Nelson has to leave school for a whole week, and her class is up to mischief as a substitute teacher takes over in this episode of the Reading Rainbow series. In addition to the featured book, Miss Nelson Is Back, the program also includes segments featuring Blackstone the Magician and host LeVar Burton, who is mystified by a treasure hunt that he doesn’t realize is actually a surprise birthday party for him.
 * 103
 * June 8, 1983
 * Bea and Mr. Jones
 * Switching roles is an entertaining concept that has been explored in movies. In Reading Rainbow: Bea and Mr. Jones, a five-year-old girl takes on her father’s persona and goes to work, while her dad attends kindergarten.  Host LeVar Burton checks out the costume collection of the program and plays dress-up, pretending to be different characters.
 * 104
 * June 9, 1983
 * Bringing the Rain To Kapiti Plain
 * The many positive aspects of literacy are emphasized, with the programs offering celebrity readers for the featured books and host LeVar Burton taking viewers on frequent field trips to sites related to the stories. In this show, the book is about drought conditions and the solution to the problem devised by a young boy.  He looks into puddle-jumping and takes viewers to the National Center for Atmospheric Research, where they learn about aspects of meteorology.
 * 105
 * June 10, 1983
 * Louis the Fish
 * Wishful thinking becomes reality when Louis the butcher becomes Louis the salmon in this story. The story inspires host LeVar Burton to visit some marine ecosystems, taking young viewers to see the creatures at the New England Aquarium in Boston and the Aqua Circus in Cape Cod.  During the program, he reiterates the story’s message about the virtues of being oneself.
 * 106
 * June 13, 1983
 * Digging Up Dinosaurs
 * The featured book, Digging Up Dinosaurs by Aliki, discusses how scientists find and put together the skeletons of dinosaurs. The show’s field trip is a tour of Dinosaur National Monument, where host LeVar Burton explores the fossil finds.
 * 107
 * June 14, 1983
 * Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
 * Host LeVar Burton takes a look at Chinese-American life with a visit to Manhattan's Chinatown to examine a cross-section of the culture. Young reviewers get a glimpse of the creations of a chef and a calligrapher.  Burton also gets a lesson in the use of computer graphics to produce artwork and ends up in a Chinese celebration.
 * 108
 * June 15, 1983
 * Gila Monsters Meet You At The Airport
 * LeVar Burton goes to the Arizona desert, where a biologist provides information about the flora and fauna of the region, especially gila monsters.
 * 109
 * June 16, 1983
 * Three Days On A River In a Red Canoe
 * Host LeVar Burton demonstrates how he uses the featured book Three Days On A River In A Red Canoe on a camping trip for instructions on pitching a tent, tying knots, and cooking a meal outside. This episode also features a segment in which he goes white-water rafting on the Zambezi River in Africa.
 * 110
 * June 17, 1983
 * The Gift of the Sacred Dog
 * The Gift of the Sacred Dog by Paul Goble tells the story of a young boy who introduces the horse to his people. In the show’s field trip segment, host LeVar Burton travels to Crow Agency, Montana to show young viewers a Native American ceremony.
 * 111
 * June 20, 1983
 * Gregory the Terrible Eater
 * The featured story concerns a goat who prefers a strange selection of foods that include fruit, juices, vegetables, and eggs. After parental intervention, he begins to like a more goat-oriented menu.  At the San Diego Zoo, LeVar Burton checks out what the animals are fed, and winds up with a group of kids who are getting cooking lessons from a chef.
 * 112
 * June 21, 1983
 * Three By The Sea
 * Host LeVar Burton takes viewers to the Chicago City Limits, where a group shows what improvisation is all about.
 * 113
 * June 22, 1983
 * Arthur's Eyes
 * Arthur is hesitant about using his new glasses, and encounters difficulties with his faulty vision. Note: This episode is no longer air listed.
 * 114
 * June 23, 1983
 * The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash
 * Host LeVar Burton comes face to face with a boa constrictor and a tarantula when he visits a pet shop. At a livestock exhibition, he experiences the shearing of a sheep and other farm animal activities.
 * 115
 * June 24, 1983
 * Ty's One-Man Band
 * A man tells a little boy that he will create a one-man band out of nothing. He then takes spoons, a comb, and other items and begins to create music.  In this episode, viewers visit a park concert with host LeVar Burton, where several bands are performing.  There’s a jazz group, a rap band, a salsa combo, and doo-wop singers. Guest Ben Vereen demonstrates his ability to dance and produce music at the same time.
 * 110
 * June 17, 1983
 * The Gift of the Sacred Dog
 * The Gift of the Sacred Dog by Paul Goble tells the story of a young boy who introduces the horse to his people. In the show’s field trip segment, host LeVar Burton travels to Crow Agency, Montana to show young viewers a Native American ceremony.
 * 111
 * June 20, 1983
 * Gregory the Terrible Eater
 * The featured story concerns a goat who prefers a strange selection of foods that include fruit, juices, vegetables, and eggs. After parental intervention, he begins to like a more goat-oriented menu.  At the San Diego Zoo, LeVar Burton checks out what the animals are fed, and winds up with a group of kids who are getting cooking lessons from a chef.
 * 112
 * June 21, 1983
 * Three By The Sea
 * Host LeVar Burton takes viewers to the Chicago City Limits, where a group shows what improvisation is all about.
 * 113
 * June 22, 1983
 * Arthur's Eyes
 * Arthur is hesitant about using his new glasses, and encounters difficulties with his faulty vision. Note: This episode is no longer air listed.
 * 114
 * June 23, 1983
 * The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash
 * Host LeVar Burton comes face to face with a boa constrictor and a tarantula when he visits a pet shop. At a livestock exhibition, he experiences the shearing of a sheep and other farm animal activities.
 * 115
 * June 24, 1983
 * Ty's One-Man Band
 * A man tells a little boy that he will create a one-man band out of nothing. He then takes spoons, a comb, and other items and begins to create music.  In this episode, viewers visit a park concert with host LeVar Burton, where several bands are performing.  There’s a jazz group, a rap band, a salsa combo, and doo-wop singers. Guest Ben Vereen demonstrates his ability to dance and produce music at the same time.
 * June 22, 1983
 * Arthur's Eyes
 * Arthur is hesitant about using his new glasses, and encounters difficulties with his faulty vision. Note: This episode is no longer air listed.
 * 114
 * June 23, 1983
 * The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash
 * Host LeVar Burton comes face to face with a boa constrictor and a tarantula when he visits a pet shop. At a livestock exhibition, he experiences the shearing of a sheep and other farm animal activities.
 * 115
 * June 24, 1983
 * Ty's One-Man Band
 * A man tells a little boy that he will create a one-man band out of nothing. He then takes spoons, a comb, and other items and begins to create music.  In this episode, viewers visit a park concert with host LeVar Burton, where several bands are performing.  There’s a jazz group, a rap band, a salsa combo, and doo-wop singers. Guest Ben Vereen demonstrates his ability to dance and produce music at the same time.
 * 115
 * June 24, 1983
 * Ty's One-Man Band
 * A man tells a little boy that he will create a one-man band out of nothing. He then takes spoons, a comb, and other items and begins to create music.  In this episode, viewers visit a park concert with host LeVar Burton, where several bands are performing.  There’s a jazz group, a rap band, a salsa combo, and doo-wop singers. Guest Ben Vereen demonstrates his ability to dance and produce music at the same time.
 * Ty's One-Man Band
 * A man tells a little boy that he will create a one-man band out of nothing. He then takes spoons, a comb, and other items and begins to create music.  In this episode, viewers visit a park concert with host LeVar Burton, where several bands are performing.  There’s a jazz group, a rap band, a salsa combo, and doo-wop singers. Guest Ben Vereen demonstrates his ability to dance and produce music at the same time.