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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!

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...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Without My Pants" is the best rated episode of "Round the Twist". It scored 8.7/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Steve Jodrell and written by N/A, it aired on 6/29/1990. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lighthouse Blues".

  • Without My Pants
    8.7/1057 votes
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    #1 - Without My Pants

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/1990

    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: Steve Jodrell

    Writer: N/A

  • Lighthouse Blues
    8.5/1042 votes
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    #2 - Lighthouse Blues

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/6/1990

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

    Director: Esben Storm

    Writer: N/A

  • TV or Not TV
    8.4/1023 votes
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    #3 - TV or Not TV

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/28/2001

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lucky Lips
    8.3/1048 votes
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    #4 - Lucky Lips

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/1990

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Whirling Derfish
    8.3/1025 votes
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    #5 - The Whirling Derfish

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Burp
    8.2/1030 votes
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    #6 - The Big Burp

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/29/2000

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

    Director: Esben Storm

    Writer: N/A

  • Isle Of Dreams
    8.2/1022 votes
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    #7 - Isle Of Dreams

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 5/2/2001

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Toy Love
    8.1/1023 votes
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    #8 - Toy Love

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2000

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Radio DA DA
    8.1/1020 votes
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    #9 - Radio DA DA

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/18/2001

    Using Nell's old radio, Pete and Linda are transported back to WWII. As they soon realise, everything they do in 1945 reflects what happens in 2001. Now, Linda and Pete must make life go back to normal or the Gribbles will have complete control of Port Niranda.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Know All
    8.0/1046 votes
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    #10 - Know All

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pink Bow Tie
    8.0/1035 votes
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    #11 - Pink Bow Tie

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tears of Innocence
    8.0/1024 votes
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    #12 - The Tears of Innocence

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2000

    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: N/A

  • The Icecream Man Cometh
    8.0/1022 votes
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    #13 - The Icecream Man Cometh

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2000

    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: N/A

    Writer: Ray Boseley

  • The Copy
    7.9/1041 votes
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    #14 - The Copy

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nails
    7.9/1035 votes
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    #15 - Nails

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Truth Hits Everybody
    7.9/1021 votes
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    #16 - Truth Hits Everybody

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/6/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Rock
    7.9/1020 votes
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    #17 - The Big Rock

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/16/2000

    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: N/A

  • Welcome Back
    7.9/1020 votes
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    #18 - Welcome Back

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2001

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Monster Under The Bed
    7.9/1022 votes
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    #19 - Monster Under The Bed

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2001

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Face The Fear
    7.9/1020 votes
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    #20 - Face The Fear

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/2001

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Princess and the Pete
    7.9/1022 votes
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    #21 - The Princess and the Pete

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2001

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Shadow Player
    7.9/1021 votes
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    #22 - The Shadow Player

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2001

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Skunkman
    7.9/1021 votes
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    #23 - Skunkman

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/2001

    There is a new hero in Port Niranda - Skunkman! He fights evil (such as Gribbs) and protects the innocent and is in love with Lois. The reality is - it's just Bronson. Having collected all those strange deliveries for the past few episodes and having collected all the smells, he really is Skunkman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wunderpants
    7.8/1046 votes
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    #24 - Wunderpants

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/1990

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Smelly Feet
    7.8/1029 votes
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    #25 - Smelly Feet

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/1992

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A