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The Best Episodes of Pee-wee as Himself Season 1

Every episode of Pee-wee as Himself Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pee-wee as Himself Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 22m•Peaking at 8.7/10

A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pee-wee as Himself Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    8.5/10(312 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    In the 1980s, Paul Reubens becomes a global sensation with his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, but fame proves to be a complicated companion.

    Director:Matt Wolf
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pee-wee as Himself Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.7/10(285 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    After taking Pee-wee to television, Reubens endures a series of scandals before reemerging as a cult figure and reclaiming his legacy.

    Director:Matt Wolf
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "Pee-wee as Himself" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 312 votes. Directed by Matt Wolf and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/23/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".