
The King of the Road
Episode 1 • Nov 28, 1993
Big Pete is none too happy about having to take part in the family car trip, but the excursion turns into something positive.
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.
39 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1993
Rating
7.7/10
39 votes • HD
Episodes
Episode 1 • Nov 28, 1993
Big Pete is none too happy about having to take part in the family car trip, but the excursion turns into something positive.
Episode 2 • Dec 05, 1993
Ellen wants to be letter-perfect when she's chosen to dot the "i" in a marching-band formation at the regional championship competition.
Episode 3 • Dec 12, 1993
Little Pete is losing sleep over the matter of arbitrary bedtimes, so he decides to take on Mom and the whole "international adult conspiracy."
Episode 4 • Dec 19, 1993
Big Pete is embarrassed about his job as a golf-course range boy, so he dons a bear costume as a disguise.
Episode 5 • Dec 26, 1993
Big Pete must have a screw loose to think he can breeze through shop class, and needs an attitude adjustment after he's nailed for a special assignment.
Episode 6 • Jan 02, 1994
Little Pete is caught in the middle when a rival teacher and his dodgeball goons invade gym class.
Episode 1 • Sep 04, 1994
Little Pete is grounded when a home experiment backfires, ruining Dad's much-cherished lawn.
Episode 2 • Sep 11, 1994
Little Pete experiences a new sensation: winning baseball. But the team's "superslushy" victory libation throws the players a curve.
Episode 3 • Sep 18, 1994
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.
Episode 4 • Sep 25, 1994
While Little Pete mourns the death of his lizard, Big Pete tries to bridge the communication gap with his dad.
Episode 5 • Oct 02, 1994
On the day that Daylight Saving Time ends in the fall, the Petes celebrate the extra hour by taking advantage of the "time warp" to do something momentous. This year, however, Big Pete is overcome by hormones and asks Ellen out on an official date. He enlists the help of his nemesis, "Endless" Mike Hellstrom, to help the date go smoothly. Mike lends Big Pete his customized Ford Mustang convertible and teaches him the nuances of dating. When things don't work out right, Big Pete is forced to use the power of the time warp to fix things with Ellen before their friendship is lost forever.
Episode 6 • Oct 16, 1994
Little Pete notices that all his underwear has been examined by Inspector 34, whom he believes to be his guardian angel.
Episode 1 • Oct 01, 1995
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.
Episode 2 • Oct 08, 1995
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.
Episode 3 • Oct 15, 1995
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.
Episode 4 • Oct 22, 1995
Big Pete tries to obtain the coveted position of Senior Lifeguard while Little Pete fights to abolish the hated Adult Swim. Big Pete is forced to choose between the power of the lifeguard chair and his friendship with his brother.
Episode 5 • Nov 05, 1995
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.
Episode 6 • Mar 23, 1996
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.
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