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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 Worst Episode
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    The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 1 - Grounded for Life
    0.0/10(83 votes)

    #1 - Grounded for Life

    S2:E1

    Grounded over the Fourth of July, Little Pete plans to tunnel his way to freedom with the aid of a new neighbor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 4 - The Big Quiet
    0.0/10(59 votes)

    #2 - The Big Quiet

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 5 - Time Tunnel
    0.0/10(85 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 11 - Farewell, My Little Viking (2)
    0.0/10(64 votes)

    #4 - Farewell, My Little Viking (2)

    S2:E11

    With Artie out of the picture, Little Pete must face off with super villains Papercut and McFlemp on his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 12 - Yellow Fever
    0.0/10(94 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 3 - The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky
    0.0/10(67 votes)

    #6 - The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky

    S3:E3

    After placing his two-headed penny on a train track to "recharge" its luck, Little Pete realizes the stunt may derail the Midnight Express. Can the Nightcrwalers reach the tracks before Pit Stain and his gang?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 4 - Splashdown!
    0.0/10(54 votes)

    #7 - Splashdown!

    S3:E4

    Big Pete tries to obtain the coveted position of Senior Lifeguard while Little Pete fights to abolish 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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  8. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 8 - Allnighter
    0.0/10(49 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 10 - Pinned!
    0.0/10(48 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 7 - Halloweenie
    7.0/10(108 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 1 - 35 Hours
    7.0/10(66 votes)

    #11 - 35 Hours

    S3:E1

    Dad gives the Petes the ultimate test of responsibility - a weekend with the house all to themselves. But when Little Pete sells the house to another family, it's up to Big Pete to set things right before Mom and Dad return home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Dean Batali, Rob DesHotel

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  12. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 5 - Dance Fever
    7.0/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Dance Fever

    S3:E5

    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

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  13. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 12 - Das Bus
    7.0/10(70 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 3 - The Call
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    #14 - The Call

    S2:E3

    On the hottest day of the summer, Little Pete sets out to answer an abandoned pay phone that has been ringing nonstop for 27 years.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 6 - Inspector 34
    8.0/10(78 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 9 - On Golden Pete
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 2 - The Trouble with Teddy
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 5 - Tool and Die
    8.3/10(85 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 1 - The King of the Road
    8.5/10(142 votes)

    #19 - The King of the Road

    S1:E1

    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

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  20. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 6 - Don't Tread on Pete
    9.0/10(81 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 8 - Hard Day's Pete
    9.0/10(102 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 9 - Valentine's Day Massacre
    9.0/10(86 votes)

    #22 - Valentine's Day Massacre

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 10 - What We Did on Our Summer Vacation
    9.0/10(129 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 2 - Field of Pete
    9.0/10(81 votes)

    #24 - Field of Pete

    S2:E2

    Big Pete's love of baseball is put to the ultimate test when Coach Narrins hires Little Pete to heckle the competition. Will Big Pete revel in victory and endless Orange Lazarus slush, or will he confront his brother and save baseball forever?

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Bob Mittenthal

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  25. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 8 - X=Why?
    9.0/10(71 votes)

    #25 - X=Why?

    S2:E8

    Ellen starts a revolution in math class that could spell the end of word problems forever - but at what cost?

    Directors:Katherine Dieckmann, Damon Santostefano
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Grounded for Life" is the worst rated episode of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete". It scored /10 based on 83 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Big Quiet".