The Adventures of Pete & Pete is an American children's television series produced by Wellsville Pictures and broadcast by Nickelodeon. The show featured humorous and surreal elements in its narrative, and many recurring themes centered on two brothers both named Pete Wrigley, and their various interactions with family, friends, and enemies.
The show was created by Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi and began as minute-long shorts in 1989 that aired in between regular programs. Owing to the popularity of the shorts, five half-hour specials were made, followed by a regular half-hour series that ran for three seasons and continued in reruns until around 1999. The N aired reruns of the show between 2002–2003. The first two seasons were released on DVD in 2005; the third was planned for 2006 but was indefinitely postponed.
Jason Ankeny of Allmusic called the series "the greatest children's show ever," while IGN called it "One of the most well-written kids shows ever."
Grounded for Life (Episode 1)
Air date: 1994-09-04
Overview: Little Pete is grounded when a home experiment backfires, ruining Dad's much-cherished lawn.
Field of Pete (Episode 2)
Writer: Bob Mittenthal
Air date: 1994-09-11
Overview: Little Pete experiences a new sensation: winning baseball. But the team's "superslushy" victory libation throws the players a curve.
The Call (Episode 3)
Air date: 1994-09-18
Overview: 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.
The Big Quiet (Episode 4)
Air date: 1994-09-25
Overview: While Little Pete mourns the death of his lizard, Big Pete tries to bridge the communication gap with his dad.
Time Tunnel (Episode 5)
Air date: 1994-10-02
Overview: 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.
Inspector 34 (Episode 6)
Writer: Joe Stillman
Air date: 1994-10-16
Overview: Little Pete notices that all his underwear has been examined by Inspector 34, whom he believes to be his guardian angel.
Halloweenie (Episode 7) 4.0
Air date: 1994-10-09
Overview: The brothers Pete come to the rescue of fellow trick-or-treaters when the Pumpkin Eaters threaten to ruin Halloween for Wellsville.
X=Why? (Episode 8)
Writer: Joe Stillman
Air date: 1994-10-23
Overview: Ellen tries to get rid of word problems at school.
On Golden Pete (Episode 9)
Writer: Michael Rubiner
Air date: 1994-11-06
Overview: Pete, Little Pete and Dad hunt for a striped bass named Bob.
Farewell, My Little Viking (1) (Episode 10)
Air date: 1994-11-13
Overview: Jealous of Little Pete's relationship with Artie, Little Pete's dad tricks Artie into leaving Wellsville.
Farewell, My Little Viking (2) (Episode 11)
Air date: 1994-11-20
Overview: Without Artie's help, Little Pete must believe in himself to overcome a foe.
Yellow Fever (Episode 12)
Writer: Sam Johnson
Air date: 1994-11-27
Overview: When Pete's class goes on a trip, friendships--and rivalries--are tested during the bus ride.
Sick Day (Episode 13)
Writer: Sam Johnson
Air date: 1994-12-04
Overview: Little Pete fakes being sick to get out of school and ends up on a wild adventure in town.
