The BEST seasons of Reading Rainbow

Every season of Reading Rainbow ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Reading Rainbow!

Host LeVar Burton shepherds children through the exciting world of books with celebrity guest narrations, youth book reviews, and relevant cultural tie-ins.

Last Updated: 6/11/2025Network: PBSStatus: Ended

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8.00

1 votes

#1 - Season 3

First Aired 7/1/1985

8.00

1 votes

#2 - Season 5

First Aired 6/22/1987

7.00

1 votes

#3 - Season 4

First Aired 6/23/1986

7.00

1 votes

#4 - Season 7

First Aired 7/3/1989

6.00

1 votes

The BEST seasons of Reading Rainbow

Every season of Reading Rainbow ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Reading Rainbow!

#1 - Season 3

First Aired 7/1/1985

#2 - Season 5

First Aired 6/22/1987

#3 - Season 4

First Aired 6/23/1986

#4 - Season 7

First Aired 7/3/1989

#5 - Season 6

First Aired 8/15/1988