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The Adventures of Pete & Pete

1993 – 1996Show3 seasons39 episodesTV-Y

80

GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, heartwarming drama series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, adrenaline or scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 39 episodes · best: S2E12 "Yellow Fever" 9.1

Story

Two brothers, same name.

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.

Feels like

Nostalgic Coming-of-Age
Melancholic Tone
Iconic Soundtrack
Complex Family Dynamics
Suburban Realism
Emotional Resonance
Character-Driven Drama
Bittersweet Reflection

Crew

Directors: Katherine Dieckmann, Chris Koch, Peter Lauer
Written by: Joe Stillman, Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi
Produced by: Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi, Jondi Whitis
Music by: Mark Mulcahy

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 28, 1993 · April 1, 1996 · Ended

First aired: November 28, 1993
Last aired: April 1, 1996
Status: Ended
Length: 3 seasons · 39 episodes
Age rating: TV-Y
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Kids
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Adventures of Pete & Pete worth watching?"

Questions about The Adventures of Pete & Pete

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Adventures of Pete & Pete worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.4).

Is The Adventures of Pete & Pete okay for kids?

TV-YStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-Y in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Adventures of Pete & Pete?

16 h

About 16 hours: 39 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1996.

Will The Adventures of Pete & Pete make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Adventures of Pete & Pete plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.