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The Adventures of Pete & Pete

  • TV-Y
  • 1993–1996
  • 3 seasons
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 7.7

Two brothers, same name.

Pete and Pete are two redheaded brothers living in the somewhat surreal town of Wellsville. Pete, the older of the two, narrates the stories about their adventures in everyday life.

Episodes

13 episodes
  1. 135 Hours

    Oct 1, 1995

    Dad gives the Petes the ultimate test of responsibility - a weekend with the house all to themselves. But when Little Pete sells the house to another family, it's up to Big Pete to set things right before Mom and Dad return home.

  2. 2The Trouble with Teddy

    Oct 8, 1995

    Big Pete offers to let his friend Teddy stay over while his parents are away and begins to notice just how many annoying habits Teddy has. Meanwhile, Little Pete tries to get in touch with the land.

  3. 3The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky

    Oct 15, 1995

    After placing his two-headed penny on a train track to "recharge" its luck, Little Pete realizes the stunt may derail the Midnight Express. Can the Nightcrwalers reach the tracks before Pit Stain and his gang?

  4. 4Splashdown!

    Oct 22, 1995

    Big Pete tries to obtain the coveted position of Senior Lifeguard while Little Pete fights to abolish adult swim. Big Pete is forced to choose between the power of the lifeguard chair and his friendship with his brother.

  5. 5Dance Fever

    Nov 5, 1995

    Little Pete attends his first school dance and Big Pete develops a crush on the lead singer of the hired band (Luscious Jackson). Pit Stain learns of Little Pete's fear of dancing and tries to exploit it, and Nona tries to avoid the embarrassment of dancing with her "Pop," (Iggy Pop) who takes the stage and sings a song for her.

  6. 6Crisis in the Love Zone

    Mar 23, 1996

    Spring fever hits Wellsville hard and everyone begins dropping like flies. Big Pete is smitten by a star member of the tennis team, Ellen realizes her true feelings for him, and Pit Stain is head over heals for Nona. Little Pete falls for Eunice Puell, the mail lady, despite his most sincere efforts to avoid love through his mantra, "Love bites." Nona is the last to go, finally falling for Little Pete. The results of this immense love web build toward a climax.

  7. 7Last Laugh

    Apr 1, 1996

    It's April 1st and little Pete has planned the best April Fool's joke ever. With the help of Nona, Monica the KrebScout, Wayne, and surprisingly, Pit Stain and his cronies, he pulls off the mother of all pranks. The butt of his joke? Principal Swinger and a group of eight singers that come to the school annually to promote hygiene.

  8. 8Allnighter

    Nov 23, 1995

    Little Pete, Monica, and Wayne get trapped in the school after it closes and are stuck for the night. They attempt to elude a fearsome school legend, who they are eventually forced to confront.

  9. 9Road Warrior

    Nov 30, 1995

    Big Pete and his friends reach the age of responsibility and take Driver's Ed from Mr. Slurm, the shop teacher.

  10. 10Pinned!

    Dec 7, 1995

    Big Pete tries to get a varsity letter and climb to the top of the social ladder the easy way by joining the wrestling team, and finds that individual sports are not a cakewalk. He trains for a confrontation at the big match with "Endless" Mike Hellstrom, and is coached by Ellen, a huge wrestling fan. However, Ellen's efforts to coach Big Pete are threatened by the school's wrestling coach, Beano Glattner.

  11. 11O' Christmas Pete

    Dec 14, 1995

    Little Pete prolongs Christmas for as long as possible after the holiday's end, in an attempt to keep the neighborhood in a constant aura of yuletide joy. His efforts are threatened by a bitter garbage man who enjoys destroying Christmas trees and the holiday spirit they represent.

  12. 12Das Bus

    Dec 21, 1995

    Big Pete chooses to become schoolbus driver Stu Benedict's apprentice for the week to be near Penelope Ghiruto, while Ellen stocks vending machines.

  13. 13Saturday

    Dec 28, 1995

    The gang spends a typical Saturday in Wellsville. Ellen tries to deliver a pizza dressed as a bunny, Wayne tries to keep his new white sneakers clean, Monica keeps the streets safe as she looks for an evil ninja, Big Pete gets a haircut, and Bus Driver Stu gets frustrated with a traffic light that rarely changes to green, and when it does, won't stay that way for more than a few seconds.

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Series cast

Michael C. MaronnaBig Pete Wrigley39 episodes
Danny TamberelliLittle Pete Wrigley39 episodes
Alison FanelliEllen Hickle39 episodes
Judy GrafeJoyce Wrigley39 episodes
Hardy RawlsDon Wrigley39 episodes
Toby HussArtie26 episodes
Michelle TrachtenbergNona Mecklenberg14 episodes
Rick GomezEndless Mike Hellstrom6 episodes
David MartelTeddy Forzman5 episodes
Rick BarbaretteBill Korn4 episodes
Iggy PopJames Mecklenberg3 episodes
Damian YoungBus Driver Stu Benedict3 episodes
Liza WeilMargie Corsell2 episodes
James RebhornMr. McFlemp2 episodes
Aaron SchwartzClem Lanell2 episodes
Theresa Flannagan2 episodes
Carlton BeenerMort Mortenson2 episodes
Adam West2 episodes

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