Rainbow (Season 12)

Other People Who Help (Episode 1)

Air date: 1982-01-04

Caring About (Episode 2)

Air date: 1982-01-06

Wondering (Episode 3)

Air date: 1982-01-11

Anticipation (Episode 4)

Air date: 1982-01-13

Collection (Episode 5)

Air date: 1982-01-18

Delivery (Episode 6)

Air date: 1982-01-20

The Whiners (Episode 7)

Air date: 1982-01-25

Overview: Bungle spends all day complaining about every little thing, everyone else joins in which makes Geoffrey so angry he threatens to "Go for a walk". Zippy then throws a Cake across the room meant for Rod, Jane and Freddy's tea party.

The Know-It-Alls (Episode 8)

Air date: 1982-01-27

Overview: Getting tired of Zippy's insistance that he knows everything, the Rainbow gang act out the story of Mr Know It All, a man who thinks he knows everything.

The Moodies (Episode 9)

Air date: 1982-02-01

Overview: The Rainbow picnic is canceled when it rains. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Smile, Smile" to make everyone feel happy again.

Bossy Boots (Episode 10)

Air date: 1982-02-03

Overview: Zippy runs around demanding everyone go to the park. Zippy tells Rod his plinky plonk music sounds terrible and demands he write a song about going to the park.

Can I (Episode 11)

Air date: 1982-02-08

Overview: Everyone is making Jane a present for her birthday.

Must I (Episode 12)

Air date: 1982-02-10

Overview: Bungle doesn't want to put his toys away, Freddy falls over them and gets angry. Geoffrey explains to Bungle that that there are certain things they must do, even when they don't want to.

Tricks and Jokes (Episode 13)

Air date: 1982-02-15

Overview: George and Zippy play some jokes on Bungle. Bungle and Zippy try to trick Freddy but he's 'one step ahead of them'. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "The Joke's On Me".

Magic (Episode 14)

Air date: 1982-02-17

Juggling and Balancing (Episode 15)

Air date: 1982-02-22

Clowning (Episode 16)

Air date: 1982-02-24

Overview: Geoffrey pretends to be a clown in a clown act with Rod, Jane and Freddy. He then explains you don't need to dress up with face paint to be a clown. We then see some footage of a female clown entertaining some children.

Who Saw It (Episode 17)

Air date: 1982-03-01

Who Heard It (Episode 18)

Air date: 1982-03-03

Overview: Geoffrey is in the garden trying to call the rainbow house cat in, but can't find it. upstairs Bungle, Zippy and George hear strange noises and keep running down stairs, Freddy and Geoffrey (who are chatting around a table) think they are making it all up.

Living Together: Episode 1 (Episode 19)

Air date: 1982-03-08

Living Together: Episode 2 (Episode 20)

Air date: 1982-03-10

Facial Disguises (Episode 21)

Air date: 1982-03-15

Overview: Everyone is dressing up to go to a fancy dress party.

Body Costumes (Episode 22)

Air date: 1982-03-17

Overview: Following directly from the previous episode, It's fancy dress party day.

High in the Sky (Episode 23)

Air date: 1982-03-22

Under the Sea (Episode 24)

Air date: 1982-03-24

In the Ground (Episode 25)

Air date: 1982-03-29

On Top of the Mountain (Episode 26)

Air date: 1982-03-31

Sardines in a Tin (Episode 27)

Air date: 1982-05-05

Room to Spread (Episode 28)

Air date: 1982-04-07

Fit and Healthy: Episode 1 (Episode 29)

Air date: 1982-04-12

Fit and Healthy: Episode 2 (Episode 30)

Air date: 1982-04-14

Invisible (Episode 31)

Air date: 1982-04-19

Hanging On (Episode 32)

Air date: 1982-04-21

Mystery Bag (Episode 33)

Air date: 1982-04-26

Vanishing Box (Episode 34)

Air date: 1982-04-28

Overview: Bungle, Zippy and George meet a magician and try to copy his tricks. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Vanishing Act".

The Abuse of George (Episode 35) 8.0

Writer: Denis Bond

Air date: 1982-05-03

Overview: Everyone is taking advantage of George, people give him too much to do, make him to their jobs and blame him for everything. Geoffrey, Zippy and Bungle go for a walk and make George stay at home to wait for Rod, Jane and Freddy. He feels very sad and sings a sad sad song. Rod notices George and sings with him, letting him know he is a friend, he has a place and is appreciated.

George Won't Ask (Episode 36)

Air date: 1982-05-05

Overview: Follows on almost directly from the last episode. George is too shy to ask for help, Geoffrey explains that it's okay to ask for things, and say no. George begins to be bolder