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Rainbow Season 12 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, January 4, 1982

Ended: Wednesday, May 5, 1982

When does Rainbow Season 12 come out?

Rainbow Season 12 premiered Monday, January 4, 1982 on ITV1 and ended Wednesday, May 5, 1982. The season has 36 episodes.

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Rainbow Season 12 release schedule

Rainbow Season 12 episode release dates
Episode Release date

1. Other People Who Help

Monday · 44 years ago

2. Caring About

Wednesday · 44 years ago

3. Wondering

Monday · 44 years ago

4. Anticipation

Wednesday · 44 years ago

5. Collection

Monday · 44 years ago

6. Delivery

Wednesday · 44 years ago

7. The Whiners

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.

Monday · 44 years ago

8. The Know-It-Alls

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.

Wednesday · 44 years ago

9. The Moodies

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

Monday · 44 years ago

10. Bossy Boots

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.

Wednesday · 44 years ago

11. Can I

Everyone is making Jane a present for her birthday.

Monday · 44 years ago

12. Must I

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.

Wednesday · 44 years ago

13. Tricks and Jokes

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".

Monday · 44 years ago

14. Magic

Wednesday · 44 years ago

15. Juggling and Balancing

Monday · 44 years ago

16. Clowning

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.

Wednesday · 44 years ago

17. Who Saw It

Monday · 44 years ago

18. Who Heard It

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.

Wednesday · 44 years ago

19. Living Together: Episode 1

Monday · 44 years ago

20. Living Together: Episode 2

Wednesday · 44 years ago

21. Facial Disguises

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

Monday · 44 years ago

22. Body Costumes

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

Wednesday · 44 years ago

23. High in the Sky

Monday · 44 years ago

24. Under the Sea

Wednesday · 44 years ago

25. In the Ground

Monday · 44 years ago

26. On Top of the Mountain

Wednesday · 44 years ago

27. Sardines in a Tin

Wednesday · 44 years ago

28. Room to Spread

Wednesday · 44 years ago

29. Fit and Healthy: Episode 1

Monday · 44 years ago

30. Fit and Healthy: Episode 2

Wednesday · 44 years ago

31. Invisible

Monday · 44 years ago

32. Hanging On

Wednesday · 44 years ago

33. Mystery Bag

Monday · 44 years ago

34. Vanishing Box

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

Wednesday · 44 years ago

35. The Abuse of George

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.

Monday · 44 years ago

36. George Won't Ask Finale

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

Wednesday · 44 years ago

Rainbow Season 12 guest stars

  • Fiona Freer

    Herself - storyteller

  • Christopher Lillicrap

    Himself

Rainbow Season 12 FAQ

When does Rainbow Season 12 come out?

Rainbow Season 12 premiered Monday, January 4, 1982 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in Rainbow Season 12?

Rainbow Season 12 has 36 episodes.

Are new episodes of Rainbow Season 12 released weekly?

Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.

When is the Rainbow Season 12 finale?

The Rainbow Season 12 finale (Episode 36) aired Wednesday, May 5, 1982.

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