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The Best Episodes of The Adventures of Pete & Pete

Every episode of The Adventures of Pete & Pete ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Adventures of Pete & Pete!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 12 - Yellow Fever
    9.1/10(136 votes)

    #1 - Yellow Fever

    S2:E12

    When Pete's class goes on a trip, friendships--and rivalries--are tested during the bus ride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Stillman

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  2. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 11 - Farewell, My Little Viking (2)
    9.0/10(109 votes)

    #2 - Farewell, My Little Viking (2)

    S2:E11

    Without Artie's help, Little Pete must believe in himself to overcome a foe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 10 - What We Did on Our Summer Vacation
    8.9/10(169 votes)

    #3 - What We Did on Our Summer Vacation

    S1:E10

    As summer ends, the Petes and Ellen try to befriend Mr. Tastee the ice-cream man, but they soon learn that being an ice-cream man is supposed to be a lonely job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 13 - Saturday
    8.9/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Saturday

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  5. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 5 - Time Tunnel
    8.8/10(131 votes)

    #5 - Time Tunnel

    S2:E5

    On the day that Daylight Saving Time ends in the fall, the Petes celebrate the extra hour by taking advantage of the "time warp" to do something momentous. This year, however, Big Pete is overcome by hormones and asks Ellen out on an official date. He enlists the help of his nemesis, "Endless" Mike Hellstrom, to help the date go smoothly. Mike lends Big Pete his customized Ford Mustang convertible and teaches him the nuances of dating. When things don't work out right, Big Pete is forced to use the power of the time warp to fix things with Ellen before their friendship is lost forever.

    Director:Katherine Dieckmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 12 - Das Bus
    8.7/10(112 votes)

    #6 - Das Bus

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  7. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 3 - The Nightcrawlers
    8.6/10(155 votes)

    #7 - The Nightcrawlers

    S1:E3

    Little Pete is losing sleep over the matter of arbitrary bedtimes, so he decides to take on Mom and the whole "international adult conspiracy."

    Director:Katherine Dieckmann
    Writer:Chris Viscardi

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  8. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 8 - Hard Day's Pete
    8.6/10(146 votes)

    #8 - Hard Day's Pete

    S1:E8

    Little Pete feels out of tune because he doesn't have a favorite song, until he hears a mysterious band jamming in a neighbor's garage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 10 - Farewell, My Little Viking (1)
    8.6/10(109 votes)

    #9 - Farewell, My Little Viking (1)

    S2:E10

    Jealous of Little Pete's relationship with Artie, Little Pete's dad tricks Artie into leaving Wellsville.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 7 - Last Laugh
    8.6/10(114 votes)

    #10 - Last Laugh

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  11. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 7 - Halloweenie
    8.5/10(152 votes)

    #11 - Halloweenie

    S2:E7

    The brothers Pete come to the rescue of fellow trick-or-treaters when the Pumpkin Eaters threaten to ruin Halloween for Wellsville.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 13 - Sick Day
    8.5/10(132 votes)

    #12 - Sick Day

    S2:E13

    Little Pete fakes being sick to get out of school and ends up on a wild adventure in town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Stillman

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  13. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 9 - Road Warrior
    8.5/10(97 votes)

    #13 - Road Warrior

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Swayze, Joe Stillman

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  14. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 2 - Field of Pete
    8.4/10(126 votes)

    #14 - Field of Pete

    S2:E2

    Little Pete experiences a new sensation: winning baseball. But the team's "superslushy" victory libation throws the players a curve.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Bob Mittenthal

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  15. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 6 - Inspector 34
    8.4/10(122 votes)

    #15 - Inspector 34

    S2:E6

    Little Pete notices that all his underwear has been examined by Inspector 34, whom he believes to be his guardian angel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  16. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 8 - X=Why?
    8.4/10(116 votes)

    #16 - X=Why?

    S2:E8

    Ellen tries to get rid of word problems at school.

    Directors:Katherine Dieckmann, Damon Santostefano
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  17. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 10 - Pinned!
    8.4/10(94 votes)

    #17 - Pinned!

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 2 - Day of the Dot
    8.3/10(150 votes)

    #18 - Day of the Dot

    S1:E2

    Ellen wants to be letter-perfect when she's chosen to dot the "i" in a marching-band formation at the regional championship competition.

    Director:Katherine Dieckmann
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  19. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 3 - The Call
    8.3/10(125 votes)

    #19 - The Call

    S2:E3

    The Petes answer a pay phone that has been ringing for 27 years, but that no one else has had the courage to pick up.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 9 - On Golden Pete
    8.3/10(103 votes)

    #20 - On Golden Pete

    S2:E9

    Pete, Little Pete and Dad hunt for a striped bass named Bob.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Rubiner

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  21. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 4 - Splashdown!
    8.3/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Splashdown!

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 8 - Allnighter
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #22 - Allnighter

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Katherine Dieckmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 5 - Tool and Die
    8.2/10(129 votes)

    #23 - Tool and Die

    S1:E5

    Big Pete must have a screw loose to think he can breeze through shop class, and needs an attitude adjustment after he's nailed for a special assignment.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Ken Scarborough, Chris Viscardi

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  24. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 2 - The Trouble with Teddy
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    #24 - The Trouble with Teddy

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 6 - Don't Tread on Pete
    8.1/10(126 votes)

    #25 - Don't Tread on Pete

    S1:E6

    Little Pete is caught in the middle when a rival teacher and his dodgeball goons invade gym class.

    Director:Phil Morrison
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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Best Episodes Summary

"Yellow Fever" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete". It scored 9.1/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Stillman, it aired on 11/27/1994. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Farewell, My Little Viking (2)".