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The Best Episodes of Pee-wee as Himself

Every episode of Pee-wee as Himself ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pee-wee as Himself!

Binge this in 3h 22m•Peaking at 8.7/10

A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Pee-wee as Himself Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.7/10(284 votes)

    #1 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    After taking Pee-wee to television, Reubens endures a series of scandals before reemerging as a cult figure and reclaiming his legacy.

    Director:Matt Wolf
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pee-wee as Himself Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    8.5/10(310 votes)

    #2 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    In the 1980s, Paul Reubens becomes a global sensation with his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, but fame proves to be a complicated companion.

    Director:Matt Wolf
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 2" is the best rated episode of "Pee-wee as Himself". It scored 8.7/10 based on 284 votes. Directed by Matt Wolf and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/23/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 1".