Series synopsis
The Adventures of Pete & Pete is an American drama comedy kids television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on November 28, 1993. It ended on April 1, 1996. It was created by Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi. It stars Michael C. Maronna, Danny Tamberelli, Alison Fanelli and Judy Grafe.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Two brothers, same name.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael C. Maronna as Big Pete Wrigley
- Danny Tamberelli as Little Pete Wrigley
- Alison Fanelli as Ellen Hickle
- Judy Grafe as Joyce Wrigley
- Hardy Rawls as Don Wrigley
- Toby Huss as Artie
- Liza Weil as Margie Corsell
- Adam West
Supporting cast
- Juliana Hatfield as Emma the Lunch Line Worker
- Larisa Oleynik as Nurse
- Janeane Garofalo as Ms. Brackett
- Heather Matarazzo as Natasha
- Geoff Pierson as Mr. Perfect
- James Rebhorn as Mr. McFlemp
- Bebe Neuwirth as The Mailcarrier
- William Hickey as Grandfather Wrigley
- Ellen Cleghorne as Bus Driver Sally Knorp
- Golden Brooks as Herself
- John McLaughlin as John McLaughlin
- Mark Mulcahy as Muggy
Guest cast
- Liza Weil as Margie Corsell
- Adam West
- Juliana Hatfield as Emma the Lunch Line Worker
- Larisa Oleynik as Nurse
- Janeane Garofalo as Ms. Brackett
- Heather Matarazzo as Natasha
- Geoff Pierson as Mr. Perfect
- James Rebhorn as Mr. McFlemp
- Bebe Neuwirth as The Mailcarrier
- William Hickey as Grandfather Wrigley
- Ellen Cleghorne as Bus Driver Sally Knorp
- Golden Brooks as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 71 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 32 | February 9, 1991 | January 2, 1993 |
| Season 1 | 13 | November 28, 1993 | January 16, 1994 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 4, 1994 | December 4, 1994 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 1, 1995 | April 1, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valentine's Day Massacre 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. |
February 9, 1991 |
| 2 |
What We Did On Our Summer Vacation After the Petes and Ellen scare away Mr. Tastee, the ice cream man, they go on a search to bring him back to Wellsville. |
September 8, 1991 |
| 3 |
Space, Geeks, and Johnny Unitas Ellen and Big Pete are stuck doing reports on different topics for their end of the year projects in science class. When Ellen has trouble finding an alien for her project, the school geek might be able to provide the answers to her questions. |
June 20, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The King of the Road Big Pete is none too happy about having to take part in the family car trip, but the excursion turns into something positive. |
November 28, 1993 |
| 2 |
Day of the Dot Ellen wants to be letter-perfect when she's chosen to dot the "i" in a marching-band formation at the regional championship competition. |
December 5, 1993 |
| 3 |
The Nightcrawlers Little Pete is losing sleep over the matter of arbitrary bedtimes, so he decides to take on Mom and the whole "international adult conspiracy." |
December 12, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grounded for Life Little Pete is grounded when a home experiment backfires, ruining Dad's much-cherished lawn. |
September 4, 1994 |
| 2 |
Field of Pete Little Pete experiences a new sensation: winning baseball. But the team's "superslushy" victory libation throws the players a curve. |
September 11, 1994 |
| 3 |
The Call 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. |
September 18, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
35 Hours 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. |
October 1, 1995 |
| 2 |
The Trouble with Teddy 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. |
October 8, 1995 |
| 3 |
The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky 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. |
October 15, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 1993 |
| Last aired | April 1, 1996 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |