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The Best Episodes of The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3

Every episode of The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 13 - Saturday
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    S3:E13

    The gang spends a typical Saturday in Wellsville. Ellen tries to deliver a pizza dressed as a bunny, Wayne tries to keep his new white sneakers clean, Monica keeps the streets safe as she looks for an evil ninja, Big Pete gets a haircut, and Bus Driver Stu gets frustrated with a traffic light that rarely changes to green, and when it does, won't stay that way for more than a few seconds.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  2. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 12 - Das Bus
    8.7/10(71 votes)

    S3:E12

    Big Pete chooses to become schoolbus driver Stu Benedict's apprentice for the week to be near Penelope Ghiruto, while Ellen stocks vending machines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  3. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 7 - Last Laugh
    8.6/10(72 votes)

    S3:E7

    It's April 1st and little Pete has planned the best April Fool's joke ever. With the help of Nona, Monica the KrebScout, Wayne, and surprisingly, Pit Stain and his cronies, he pulls off the mother of all pranks. The butt of his joke? Principal Swinger and a group of eight singers that come to the school annually to promote hygiene.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  4. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 9 - Road Warrior
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    S3:E9

    Big Pete and his friends reach the age of responsibility and take Driver's Ed from Mr. Slurm, the shop teacher.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Swayze, Joe Stillman

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  5. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 10 - Pinned!
    8.4/10(49 votes)

    S3:E10

    Big Pete tries to get a varsity letter and climb to the top of the social ladder the easy way by joining the wrestling team, and finds that individual sports are not a cakewalk. He trains for a confrontation at the big match with "Endless" Mike Hellstrom, and is coached by Ellen, a huge wrestling fan. However, Ellen's efforts to coach Big Pete are threatened by the school's wrestling coach, Beano Glattner.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 2 - The Trouble with Teddy
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 4 - Splashdown!
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S3:E4

    Big Pete tries to obtain the coveted position of Senior Lifeguard while Little Pete fights to abolish adult swim. Big Pete is forced to choose between the power of the lifeguard chair and his friendship with his brother.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 8 - Allnighter
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    S3:E8

    Little Pete, Monica, and Wayne get trapped in the school after it closes and are stuck for the night. They attempt to elude a fearsome school legend, who they are eventually forced to confront.

    Director:Katherine Dieckmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 5 - Dance Fever
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S3:E5

    Little Pete attends his first school dance and Big Pete develops a crush on the lead singer of the hired band (Luscious Jackson). Pit Stain learns of Little Pete's fear of dancing and tries to exploit it, and Nona tries to avoid the embarrassment of dancing with her "Pop," (Iggy Pop) who takes the stage and sings a song for her.

    Director:Alison Maclean
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  10. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 6 - Crisis in the Love Zone
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    S3:E6

    Spring fever hits Wellsville hard and everyone begins dropping like flies. Big Pete is smitten by a star member of the tennis team, Ellen realizes her true feelings for him, and Pit Stain is head over heals for Nona. Little Pete falls for Eunice Puell, the mail lady, despite his most sincere efforts to avoid love through his mantra, "Love bites." Nona is the last to go, finally falling for Little Pete. The results of this immense love web build toward a climax.

    Director:Katherine Dieckmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 3 - The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    S3:E3

    After placing his two-headed penny on a train track to "recharge" its luck, Little Pete realizes the stunt may derail the Midnight Express. Can the Nightcrwalers reach the tracks before Pit Stain and his gang?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 11 - O' Christmas Pete
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    S3:E11

    Little Pete prolongs Christmas for as long as possible after the holiday's end, in an attempt to keep the neighborhood in a constant aura of yuletide joy. His efforts are threatened by a bitter garbage man who enjoys destroying Christmas trees and the holiday spirit they represent.

    Director:Damon Santostefano
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Adventures of Pete & Pete Season 3 Episode 1 - 35 Hours
    7.4/10(67 votes)

    S3:E1

    Dad gives the Petes the ultimate test of responsibility - a weekend with the house all to themselves. But when Little Pete sells the house to another family, it's up to Big Pete to set things right before Mom and Dad return home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Rob DesHotel, Dean Batali

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Saturday" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Joe Stillman, it aired on 12/28/1995. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Das Bus".