All Episodes
Episode 1
Where, Oh Where...
April 4, 1983
When Superbook falls onto a computer keyboard, Ruffles, a dog, is accidentally transported back into the ancient time of Abram, the patriarch.
Episode 2
Hot Dog
April 11, 1983
The time-travelers come across the city of Sodom, which is about to be destroyed because of its wickedness.
Episode 3
The Test of Faith and Obedience
April 18, 1983
The children again come across Abraham, Sarah, and a newly arrived son, named Isaac. Later, the children witness Abraham's nearly attempted sacrifice of Isaac.
Episode 4
Love at First Sight
April 25, 1983
The children travel to the Mesopotamian city of Nahor, where they witness a group of people seeking a suitable wife for Abraham's son, Isaac.
Episode 5
Father's Pet
May 2, 1983
The children witness the story of Jacob and his beloved son, Joseph, and how Joseph's jealous brothers sell Joseph into slavery in Egypt.
Episode 6
All About Dreams
May 9, 1983
The children travel to Pharaoh's palace in ancient Egypt where they see Joseph thrown into prison unjustly, only to later be released and given a high position of honor as governor.
Episode 7
The Hostage
May 16, 1983
The time-travelers witness how Joseph, governor of Egypt, successfully deals with famine in Egypt. Also, they witness how Joseph will deal with his lost brothers who came to Egypt for grain.
Episode 8
The Family Reunion
May 23, 1983
The children experience how Joseph tests his brothers to determine whether they are repentant about selling Joseph into slavery years earlier.
Episode 9
A Gift From Heaven
May 30, 1983
The children witness how Egypt no longer welcomes the children of Israel, and how the Israelites are now enslaved and treated brutally. A young man names Moses is coming forth to change things.
Episode 10
The Burning Bush
June 6, 1983
The children witness Moses at the burning bush and Moses' demands to Pharaoh to let the Israelites out of bondage and out of Egypt.
Episode 11
No More Plagues
June 13, 1983
The time-travelers experience the many plagues sent upon Egypt to punish Pharaoh for not releasing the enslaved Israelites.
Episode 12
So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!
June 20, 1983
The children witness how the Red Sea parted to provide the Israelites an escape from the Egyptians, and how the closing of the parted sea downs the Egyptian army.
Episode 13
Snakes and a Donkey
June 27, 1983
The children experience a complaining group of Israelites, who are punished with poisonous snakes. But finally after 40 years, Israel begins to rally round Joshua, their new leaders.
Episode 14
Worth Fighting For
July 4, 1983
The time-travelers witness how Othniel conquers the Canaanite city of Debir because Caleb promised a daughter as a reward.
Episode 15
The Good Left Arm
July 11, 1983
The children witness Ehud's overthrow of King Eglon of Moab. A rebellion has erupted and the Israelites are fighting for their freedom
Episode 16
Stick in the Mud
July 18, 1983
In this action-filled episode, the Israelites defeat an invading Canaanite army who gets trapped in the mud.
Episode 17
That's a Promise
July 25, 1983
The time-travelers are in ancient Israel when Israel is in a state of war, led by a great but rash general names Jephthah.
Episode 18
Just Rewards
August 1, 1983
The children witness the story of Eli and Samuel in the city of Shiloh.
Episode 19
A Wonderful Gift
August 8, 1983
The time-travelers nearly become involved in a war, and Israel demands that a king be established.
Episode 20
The Mighty Little Shepherd
August 15, 1983
The time-travelers meet a young boy named David, who skillfully uses musical instruments and weapons.
Episode 21
The Bigger They Come
August 22, 1983
The children witness the battle between David and Goliath, where the future of Israel as a nation rests upon the outcome.
Episode 22
Faithful and True
August 29, 1983
The children witness Saul's jealousy and hatred for David. Saul is determined to kill David, so David flees.
Episode 23
David the King
September 5, 1983
David, who has an opportunity to take Saul's life, spares Saul. Finally, David is proclaimed King of Israel after Saul dies in battle.
Episode 24
In All His Glory
September 12, 1983
The children experience the dedication of the temple and King Solomon's great wisdom.
Episode 25
The Wicked Queen
September 19, 1983
The children almost experience death when Queen Athaliah decides to kill her "rivals" for the throne, but eventually, the Queen is put to death and a just ruler is installed.
Episode 26
A Matter Of Time
September 26, 1983
The children find themselves in a country about to be invaded by the might Assyrian army. However, God intervenes and destroys the Assyrians. The children then return to the 20th Century.