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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 1 Episode 9 - Valentine's Day Massacre
    7.3/10(128 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 1 - 35 Hours
    7.3/10(112 votes)

    #2 - 35 Hours

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Dean Batali, Rob DesHotel

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  3. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 11 - O' Christmas Pete
    7.8/10(108 votes)

    #3 - O' Christmas Pete

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown

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  4. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 1 - The King of the Road
    7.9/10(182 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 4 - Rangeboy
    7.9/10(130 votes)

    #5 - Rangeboy

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Rick Groel, Will McRobb

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  6. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 4 - The Big Quiet
    7.9/10(105 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 3 - The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky
    7.9/10(114 votes)

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

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 2 Episode 1 - Grounded for Life
    8.0/10(129 votes)

    #8 - Grounded for Life

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 5 - Dance Fever
    8.0/10(52 votes)

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

    #10 - 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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  11. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 1 Episode 7 - When Petes Collide
    8.1/10(121 votes)

    #11 - When Petes Collide

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  12. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 6 - Crisis in the Love Zone
    8.1/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Crisis in the Love Zone

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Valentine's Day Massacre" is the worst rated episode of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete". It scored 7.3/10 based on 128 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/9/1991. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "35 Hours".