The Best Episodes of The Adventures of Pete & Pete

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

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Writer: Joe Stillman, Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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

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

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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

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.

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

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Writer: Joe Stillman

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.

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

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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

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

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: N/A

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

Director: N/A

Writer: Joe Stillman, Alan Swayze

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

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

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Writer: Joe Stillman

Ellen tries to get rid of word problems at school.

Director: Katherine Dieckmann, Damon Santostefano

Writer: Joe Stillman

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

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Writer: Joe Stillman, Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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: N/A

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

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: N/A

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: N/A

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: N/A

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

Writer: Ken Scarborough, Chris Viscardi

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

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Writer: Michael Rubiner

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.

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

Director: Phil Morrison

Writer: Tom Hertz