The Worst Episodes of The Adventures of Pete & Pete

The Petes are entrusted with the key to the house while Mom and Dad go away on a trip for two days. Just when it looks like their plan to stage the ultimate bicycle race around the house (The Wrigley 500) is about to materialize, Big Pete is struck by hormones and instead chooses to vie for the attention of his latest sweet-heart, Margie Corsall. Little Pete sells the house in retaliation to the nicest family ever, the Krechmars. Big Pete tries to set things right with his brother and they attempt to regain ownership of the house before Mom and Dad return.

Director: N/A

Writer: Dean Batali, Rob DesHotel

Big Pete accidentally kills the school mascot, the Squid, and only the Petes and Ellen know. But when a hooligan named Open Face wants dirt on Big Pete, he gets cozy with Ellen hoping to extract the vital info.

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Big Pete is none too happy about having to take part in the family car trip, but the excursion turns into something positive.

Director: Peter Lauer

Writer: Will McRobb

Big Pete is embarrassed about his job as a golf-course range boy, so he dons a bear costume as a disguise.

Director: Chris Koch

Writer: Rick Groel, Will McRobb

While Little Pete mourns the death of his lizard, Big Pete tries to bridge the communication gap with his dad.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Little Pete's lucky penny runs out of luck one day, so he, Nona, Monica, and Wayne set out on a journey to recharge it by letting the Midnight Express run over it. Pit Stain, Little Pete's arch nemesis, and his henchmen (Hair Net & Drawstring) catches on and tails them, and Pete is forced to battle Pit Stain without the power of his lucky penny. Parody of Stand By Me.

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Writer: N/A

Little Pete prolongs Christmas for as long as possible after the holiday's end, in an attempt to keep the neighborhood in a constant aura of yuletide joy. His efforts are threatened by a bitter garbage man who enjoys destroying Christmas trees and the holiday spirit they represent.

Director: Damon Santostefano

Writer: N/A

Little Pete attends his first school dance and Big Pete develops a crush on the lead singer of the hired band (Luscious Jackson). Pit Stain learns of Little Pete's fear of dancing and tries to exploit it, and Nona tries to avoid the embarrassment of dancing with her "Pop," (Iggy Pop) who takes the stage and sings a song for her.

Director: Alison Maclean

Writer: Joe Stillman

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

Director: Phil Morrison

Writer: Tom Hertz

It looks like a rumble at the alley when Big Pete and Little Pete vie for a magic bowling ball.

Director: N/A

Writer: Joe Stillman

Little Pete is grounded when a home experiment backfires, ruining Dad's much-cherished lawn.

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Writer: N/A

Spring fever hits Wellsville hard and everyone begins dropping like flies. Big Pete is smitten by a star member of the tennis team, Ellen realizes her true feelings for him, and Pit Stain is head over heals for Nona. Little Pete falls for Eunice Puell, the mail lady, despite his most sincere efforts to avoid love through his mantra, "Love bites." Nona is the last to go, finally falling for Little Pete. The results of this immense love web build toward a climax.

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.

Director: N/A

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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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

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.

Director: N/A

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.

Director: N/A

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

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