7.5/1028 votes#1 - Conky's Breakdown
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/1990
When Pee-wee's robot, Conky 2000, breaks down, the Playhouse gang suddenly doesn't feel so "great." When Pee-wee tries to fix the sick robot, Conky winds up in a million pieces! What'll Pee-wee do, now? Call the Authorized Conky Repairman - that's what. Will the repairman be able to fix their pal, or will lovelorn Miss Yvonne wrench him away first?
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: John Moody, Doug Cox
- 7.5/1037 votes
#2 - Mystery
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/1990
Everyone better start looking "around" because some of Pee-Wee's favorite possessions are missing! When Miss Yvonne offers to take his suits to the cleaners, Pee-Wee can't find them. Soon, he discovers that his spoon, cereal bowl, and even his connect-the-dots are gone! When the culprit is revealed, Pee-Wee discovers more than just his treasured possessions; he discovers a new friend and a valuable lesson about being yourself!
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen
- 7.7/1027 votes
#3 - Front Page Pee-wee
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/1990
Pee-wee's revving up the presses to print the Playhouse's first newspaper! The Playhouse crew starts researching their articles with the five "W's" and "H": who, what, when, where, why, and "how." When Pee-wee puts the paper to bed, and then goes to bed himself, sneaky Randy changes everyone's stories to lies! How will the Playhouse pals live it down?
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: John Moody, Doug Cox
- 6.6/1033 votes
#4 - Tango Time
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/1990
Mrs. Rene is learning how to tango! With a rose in her mouth and Pee-wee's magic footprints on the floor, she dances up a storm until Pee-wee dips her right out the Playhouse door! Cowboy Curtis remembers his first and last whirl on rollerskates, and Jambi helps Pee-wee relive the whole show with a replay that goes by all too "fast."
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen
- 7.8/1031 votes
#5 - Playhouse Day
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1990
Because Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, and Cowntess all have to work, Pee-wee and the Playhouse crew create a special holiday: "Playhouse Day!" To celebrate, they decorate a tree, the Playhouse, and even the King of Cartoons! When they find out it's an official holiday, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, and the Cowntess take the day off. After all, it is the fun "thing" to do!
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: Rob Bragin
- 7.8/1026 votes
#6 - Accidental Playhouse
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/1990
Mrs. Rene stops by to give Pee-wee a letter from a faraway "place" - Japan! It's from Oki Doki, a young Japanese man who soon appears at the Playhouse door. By introducing Pee-wee to sushi, origami, and Gamara, Oki proves that he has a lot to share about his homeland, and Pee-wee has a lot to learn!
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: John Moody, Doug Cox
- 7.6/1028 votes
#7 - Fun, Fun, Fun
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/1990
Miss Yvonne teaches the gang how to make cheese balls, and Pee-wee makes a mobile. The fun goes "on" and on!
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: Max Robert
- 8.3/1034 votes
#8 - Camping Out
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/1990
Pee-wee goes on a camping trip with Cowboy Curtis and leaves Mrs. Rene to house-sit the Playhouse. Pee-wee and Cowboy Curtis ride horses, roast wieners, and sleep under the stars. Curtis does his best to "show" Pee-wee a good time, and Pee-wee thinks Curtis is lucky to be a cowboy!
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: John Paragon
- 7.7/1028 votes
#9 - Something To Do
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/1990
Pee-wee can't figure out what to "do" today, so Jambi gives him a to-do list which includes blowing a big balloon, dressing up as a pirate, and going for a walk with Miss Yvonne. The list also mentions cleaning up Pee-wee's room.
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: John Paragon
- 7.7/1037 votes
#10 - Playhouse For Sale
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/1990
Miss Yvonne pays a visit to the Playhouse, yet Pee-wee is nowhere to be found. Miss Yvonne finds, instead, the words "For Sale" in front of the Playhouse abode. Shocked and confused, Miss Yvonne and everyone else try to remember all the better times that the Playhouse has gone through. Watch for today's secret "word."
Director: Paul Reubens, John Paragon
Writer: John Paragon
The Best Episodes of Pee-wee's Playhouse Season 5
Every episode of Pee-wee's Playhouse Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pee-wee's Playhouse Season 5!
Pee-wee's Playhouse is an American children's television program starring Paul Reubens as the childlike Pee-wee Herman.
Genres:KidsComedy
Network:CBS
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Conky's Breakdown" is the best rated episode of "Pee-wee's Playhouse" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Paul Reubens, John Paragon and written by John Moody, Doug Cox, it aired on 9/15/1990. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Mystery".