Series synopsis
Pee-wee as Himself is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on May 23, 2025. It ended on May 23, 2025. It stars Paul Reubens, Cassandra Peterson, Debi Mazar and David Arquette.
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.
Premise
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.
Premise: I know you are, but what am I?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Reubens as Self
- Cassandra Peterson as Self
- Debi Mazar as Self
- David Arquette as Self
- Natasha Lyonne as Self
- Lynne Marie Stewart as Self
- Tracy Newman as Self
Guest cast
- Tim Burton as Self
- Laraine Newman as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 23, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One In the 1980s, Paul Reubens becomes a global sensation with his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, but fame proves to be a complicated companion. |
May 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
Part Two After taking Pee-wee to television, Reubens endures a series of scandals before reemerging as a cult figure and reclaiming his legacy. |
May 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 23, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 23, 2025 |
| Status | ended |