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The Best Episodes of Round the Twist

Every episode of Round the Twist ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Round the Twist!

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Round the Twist is a Logie Award-winning Australian children's television series about three children and their father who live in a lighthouse and become involved in many bizarre magical adventures.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Round the Twist Season 1 Episode 12 - Without My Pants
    8.8/10(60 votes)

    #1 - Without My Pants

    S1:E12

    Ben Byron died trying to save his drowning dog, Shovel. It's when the ghost of Shovel zaps Pete that the hilarious trouble begins. Pete can't say anything with out finishing his sentance with ""without my pants"" which causes him quite a bit of trouble.

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Round the Twist Season 1 Episode 13 - Lighthouse Blues
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Lighthouse Blues

    S1:E13

    The Gribbles are looking to destroy the lighthouse and the ghosts at the attic are not impressed.

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 5 - TV or Not TV
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #3 - TV or Not TV

    S4:E5

    Pete, Bronson and Linda are sucked into the TV and discover the truth behind their ""heroes""

    Director:Arnie Custo
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Round the Twist Season 1 Episode 9 - Lucky Lips
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #4 - Lucky Lips

    S1:E9

    Pete and Gribbs are dying for a kiss from Fiona, and the magic lipstick that is irresistible to all women, comes in handy. Unfortunately, it really does mean ALL women.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 1 - The Big Burp
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #5 - The Big Burp

    S3:E1

    Pete meets a beautiful tree spirit and discovers he is going to be ..... a mum?

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Esben Storm

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  6. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 3 - The Whirling Derfish
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #6 - The Whirling Derfish

    S3:E3

    Bronson swallows a rare whirling derfish and his life starts spinning out of control

    Director:Ray Boseley
    Writer:Ray Boseley

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  7. Round the Twist Season 1 Episode 10 - Know All
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Know All

    S1:E10

    An old trunk of clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to life

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Round the Twist Season 2 Episode 4 - Pink Bow Tie
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Pink Bow Tie

    S2:E4

    Pete, Gribbs and the gang have a hair problem after fighting off a gang of thieves on board a ferry.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Round the Twist Season 1 Episode 8 - Wunderpants
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #9 - Wunderpants

    S1:E8

    Pete becomes blessed with magic powers after he uses a microwave to dry his undies. Unfortunately, a frog race and a shrinkage problem leave Pete all alone and a bit undressed...

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Round the Twist Season 1 Episode 11 - The Copy
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #10 - The Copy

    S1:E11

    A copying machine is a dangerous object, as the twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself.

    Director:Mark Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Round the Twist Season 2 Episode 7 - Smelly Feet
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Smelly Feet

    S2:E7

    While Bronson has been wearing his sneakers for months now, the time has come for Fay's birthday party and Bronson is dying to take off those sneakers..

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Round the Twist Season 2 Episode 10 - Yuckies
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Yuckies

    S2:E10

    While Mr.Gribble sets out to destroy a rainforest and erect a casino, Nell sets out to save the magic Yuckles from extinction.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 9 - Toy Love
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Toy Love

    S3:E9

    When the Twists decide to throw out all their junk, they realise how much of it they really want. The only thing left in the junk pile is Linda's old toy Veronique which she doesn't want. Gribbs, meanwhile is in love with Linda after the Book of Love comes into play but Linda has problems when Veronique comes to life and starts haunting her.

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Esben Storm

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  14. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 11 - The Icecream Man Cometh
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #14 - The Icecream Man Cometh

    S3:E11

    Mr. Gribble fires Linda from his icecream parlour so she moves to Paulo's. But Paulo's secret is Giorgio, a freak who makes icecream from his nose and who has lived his whole life in the van. Linda decides to rescue him but he may not be ready for the world that lies beyond.

    Director:Ray Boseley
    Writer:Ray Boseley

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  15. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 13 - Isle Of Dreams
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Isle Of Dreams

    S4:E13

    Remember the strange person who keeps popping up in the lighthouse? It turns out she is Princess Ariel of Atlantis, and is looking for more people for her home. She has chosen the Twist and Gribble kids to join her. While Pete, Linda, Tiger, Rabbit, Gribbs and Bronson are all initially thrilled to get the chance but learn they can never come back if they go. After Pete realises what he feels for Fiona and the rest of the group realise how much they like Port Niranda they realise they can't go. Meanwhile, Fay handcuffs herself to Mr. Gribble and then goes into labour!

    Director:Arnie Custo
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Round the Twist Season 2 Episode 5 - Nails
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Nails

    S2:E5

    The new boy at school seems to have something under his skin, in fact he is a merman.

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 10 - The Tears of Innocence
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #17 - The Tears of Innocence

    S3:E10

    A drought has hit Port Niranda hard and the rainmaker has fallen in with Gribbs! It is up to Pete to save the day.

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Esben Storm

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  18. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 13 - The Big Rock
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #18 - The Big Rock

    S3:E13

    Gribbs reads the last poem in the Book of Love and unknowingly turns Fay into a frog. Unfortunately, this is only part one. Snorrison returns when all the adults are transported to the 8th Century AD and the kids take over.

    Director:Esben Storm
    Writer:Esben Storm

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  19. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 6 - Face The Fear
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Face The Fear

    S4:E6

    While Linda and Pete attempt to face their fears, Bronson spends a night in the cemetery with an escaped convict tries to steal some loot from Old Men Crenshaw's grave.

    Director:Arnie Custo
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 5 - Truth Hits Everybody
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Truth Hits Everybody

    S3:E5

    Anthony and Linda discover a magic microphone that makes everyone tell the truth.

    Director:Pino Amenta
    Writer:Chris Anastassiades

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  21. Round the Twist Season 3 Episode 7 - Mali Boo
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Mali Boo

    S3:E7

    Pete and Tony find an old Malibu surfboard and Pete meets the board's owner, the ghost Moondoggy who never did manage to surf Big Blue, the once every 30 year tidal wave. But with Pete, he just may have a chance.

    Director:Ray Boseley
    Writer:Ray Boseley

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  22. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome Back
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Welcome Back

    S4:E1

    Mr. Snapper is directing a play for the bicentenary of Port Niranda. Fay has a secret (she's pregnant) and a the ghosts of the Von Clapp family want their 15 minutes of fame.

    Director:David Swann
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 2 - Monster Under The Bed
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Monster Under The Bed

    S4:E2

    The dirt of the house has compiled itself into the Lint Monster and Bronson is headed for a showdown. Meanwhile, Fay jostles with the idea of telling the family about the baby, unaware the kids already know.

    Director:Ray Boseley
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 8 - The Princess and the Pete
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #24 - The Princess and the Pete

    S4:E8

    While Mr. Gribble has discovered a new claim to fame for Port Niranda while Pete's new crush is a force to be reckoned with.

    Director:Ray Boseley
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Round the Twist Season 4 Episode 10 - The Shadow Player
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #25 - The Shadow Player

    S4:E10

    In a total eclipse, Linda's shadow breaks free and tells her how boring she is. But the Shadow Master is out to give the now fun-loving Linda a lesson. So, at a concert, Pete, Bronson and Linda must escape the Shadow Player so Linda can play.

    Director:Arnie Custo
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Without My Pants" is the best rated episode of "Round the Twist". It scored 8.8/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Esben Storm and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/29/1990. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lighthouse Blues".