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About Round the Twist

Round the Twist is a kids and comedy TV series that premiered on ABC TV on April 6, 1990. It has 4 seasons and 52 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 13 "Isle Of Dreams", aired on May 2, 2001.

Round the Twist is a Logie Award-winning Australian children's television series about three children and their father who live in a lighthouse and become involved in many bizarre magical adventures.

  • Kids
  • Comedy
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Episodes

52 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

1990 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 36 years ago

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    13. Lighthouse Blues

    Finale

    The Gribbles are looking to destroy the lighthouse and the ghosts at the attic are not impressed.

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    12. Without My Pants

    Ben Byron died trying to save his drowning dog, Shovel. It's when the ghost of Shovel zaps Pete that the hilarious trouble begins. Pete can't say anything with out finishing his sentance with ""without my pants"" which causes him quite a bit of trouble.

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    11. The Copy

    A copying machine is a dangerous object, as the twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself.

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    10. Know All

    An old trunk of clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to life

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    9. Lucky Lips

    Pete and Gribbs are dying for a kiss from Fiona, and the magic lipstick that is irresistible to all women, comes in handy. Unfortunately, it really does mean ALL women.

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    8. Wunderpants

    Pete becomes blessed with magic powers after he uses a microwave to dry his undies. Unfortunately, a frog race and a shrinkage problem leave Pete all alone and a bit undressed...

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    7. Santa Claws

    Pete discovers the truth behind Jolly Old St. Nick when he meets Santa Claws No. 115,302. He offers 2 wishes to each Twist....

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    6. The Gum Leaf War

    After an accident, Linda ends up with a broken nose. She dreams of her nose being big, so she escapes to the country with her Aunt Tuneless (who resembles Nell), where she discovers that anyone who plays ""The Wild Colonial Boy"" on a gumleaf from a certain tree can pass illness's onto others. She discovers this after Aunt Tuneless uses it against Foxy(who resembles Mr. Gribble, and has a son that looks like Gribble junior)

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    5. Spaghetti Pig Out

    Through one of nature's miracles, a remote control that works on people lands in the Twist's hand. You can Pause people if you want, but Pete's real fun is in the spaghetti-eating competition and the rewind button.

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    4. The Cabbage Patch Fib

    Bronson wants to know where babies come from, and an embarrassed Tony tells him the cabbage patch is the answer. Unfortunately, a real green baby awaits Bronson in the cabbage patch and it thinks Bronson is it's parent figure.

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    3. A Good Tip for Ghosts

    Pete is being made to feel uncomfortable by Gribbs, Jr. and his gang - Tiger and Rabbit. However in a ""duty"" of collecting a skull, Pete gets his own back on the three.

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    2. Birdsdo

    The Gribble family - Port Niranda's most notorious residents - are trying to get rid of Old Nell, so they can buy her house. The kids must prove Nell is fine but to do this, they must go up against birds who have real problems with their bowel movement.

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    1. Skeleton on the Dunny

    The Twist Family - Tony, his twins Pete and Linda, and Bronson have moved into the lighthouse at Port Niranda. Only the toilet is haunted by the ghost and the kids must defeat him if they ever want to use their septic system again.

Season 2

1992 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 34 years ago

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    13. Seeing the Light

    Finale

    When the entire town is trapped in the lighthouse with some ghosts, all hell breaks loose!

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    12. Little Black Balls

    Nell has a very valuable opal which has just been eaten by a goat. Now the entire town is scrambling to find out which goat dropping contains it.

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    11. Quivering Heap

    Pete gets to suck Fiona's neck in Dracula, and Gribbs is jealous. Locked in the school toilets by the gang, Pete meets a ghost who has to scare someone or stay in the dunny forever. But he doesn't have that touch!

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    10. Yuckies

    While Mr.Gribble sets out to destroy a rainforest and erect a casino, Nell sets out to save the magic Yuckles from extinction.

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    9. Ice Maiden

    It seems Bronson has taken an interest in art, in fact he is completely captivated by Tony's ice maiden. But one kiss and now, they've agreed to spend their life together - til death do they part.

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    8. Grandma's Gifts

    While the lemon tree begins sprouting instant fruit and Linda gets suspicious, Tony tries to convince Fay to stay after she has one too many fights with Bronson.

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    7. Smelly Feet

    While Bronson has been wearing his sneakers for months now, the time has come for Fay's birthday party and Bronson is dying to take off those sneakers..

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    6. Sloppy Jalopy

    Being pushed into some toxic sludge is bad enough, and having to smell forever is worse but now Pete is a human junk magnet!

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    5. Nails

    The new boy at school seems to have something under his skin, in fact he is a merman.

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    4. Pink Bow Tie

    Pete, Gribbs and the gang have a hair problem after fighting off a gang of thieves on board a ferry.

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    3. Little Squirt

    Bronson is determined to prove he isn't a little squirt. Joining forces with a water spirit, he sets out to prove he can be as good at anything (even a peeing competition) as the rest.

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    2. Copy Cat

    Mr. Gribble's political campaign includes a competition for a flying machine. So, with a magic copy hat, Linda mimics a seagull and flies high. But others want a go of the copy hat too...

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    1. Next Time Around

    Linda has hyptonized Pete to act like a chicken for 10 seconds when someone says ""now"". But how does she undo it?

Season 3

2000 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. The Big Rock

    Finale

    Gribbs reads the last poem in the Book of Love and unknowingly turns Fay into a frog. Unfortunately, this is only part one. Snorrison returns when all the adults are transported to the 8th Century AD and the kids take over.

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    12. If These Walls Could Talk

    Bronson is sick and tired of not being told anything but now every piece of furniture can talk! Bronson decides to rescue Fay from Mr. Snapper by retrieving the Book of Love.

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    11. The Icecream Man Cometh

    Mr. Gribble fires Linda from his icecream parlour so she moves to Paulo's. But Paulo's secret is Giorgio, a freak who makes icecream from his nose and who has lived his whole life in the van. Linda decides to rescue him but he may not be ready for the world that lies beyond.

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    10. The Tears of Innocence

    A drought has hit Port Niranda hard and the rainmaker has fallen in with Gribbs! It is up to Pete to save the day.

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    9. Toy Love

    When the Twists decide to throw out all their junk, they realise how much of it they really want. The only thing left in the junk pile is Linda's old toy Veronique which she doesn't want. Gribbs, meanwhile is in love with Linda after the Book of Love comes into play but Linda has problems when Veronique comes to life and starts haunting her.

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    8. Brainless

    In an experiment gone wrong, Anthony and Bronson succeed in separating Pete and Linda from their brains. Now, Gribbs' gang have control of the bodies while the brains create havoc in the town.

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    7. Mali Boo

    Pete and Tony find an old Malibu surfboard and Pete meets the board's owner, the ghost Moondoggy who never did manage to surf Big Blue, the once every 30 year tidal wave. But with Pete, he just may have a chance.

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    6. The Nirandathal Beast

    After breaking a tradition, Bronson is cursed with a metre long beard and is mistaken for the Nirandathal Beast.

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    5. Truth Hits Everybody

    Anthony and Linda discover a magic microphone that makes everyone tell the truth.

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    4. UMI

    Pete and Mr. Gribble's minds get switched in a gizmo accident.

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    3. The Whirling Derfish

    Bronson swallows a rare whirling derfish and his life starts spinning out of control

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    2. Viking Book of Love

    When Vikings Chief Snorri and Snorrison travel to Port Niranda through time with an enchanted book of Love, Linda falls under their spell.

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    1. The Big Burp

    Pete meets a beautiful tree spirit and discovers he is going to be ..... a mum?

Season 4

2001 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 25 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Isle Of Dreams

    Finale

    Remember the strange person who keeps popping up in the lighthouse? It turns out she is Princess Ariel of Atlantis, and is looking for more people for her home. She has chosen the Twist and Gribble kids to join her. While Pete, Linda, Tiger, Rabbit, Gribbs and Bronson are all initially thrilled to get the chance but learn they can never come back if they go. After Pete realises what he feels for Fiona and the rest of the group realise how much they like Port Niranda they realise they can't go. Meanwhile, Fay handcuffs herself to Mr. Gribble and then goes into labour!

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    12. Skunkman

    There is a new hero in Port Niranda - Skunkman! He fights evil (such as Gribbs) and protects the innocent and is in love with Lois. The reality is - it's just Bronson. Having collected all those strange deliveries for the past few episodes and having collected all the smells, he really is Skunkman.

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    11. Radio DA DA

    Using Nell's old radio, Pete and Linda are transported back to WWII. As they soon realise, everything they do in 1945 reflects what happens in 2001. Now, Linda and Pete must make life go back to normal or the Gribbles will have complete control of Port Niranda.

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    10. The Shadow Player

    In a total eclipse, Linda's shadow breaks free and tells her how boring she is. But the Shadow Master is out to give the now fun-loving Linda a lesson. So, at a concert, Pete, Bronson and Linda must escape the Shadow Player so Linda can play.

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    9. Bird Boy

    A huge boy faced Bird has followed Bronson home and his singing talent is extraordinary - or is it?

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    8. The Princess and the Pete

    While Mr. Gribble has discovered a new claim to fame for Port Niranda while Pete's new crush is a force to be reckoned with.

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    7. Hair Brain

    Linda and Gribbs are oppositions in the election for School Council. But when a haircut goes wrong, Linda can hear people's thoughts and decides to use her power for the election, despite the smelly consequences.

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    6. Face The Fear

    While Linda and Pete attempt to face their fears, Bronson spends a night in the cemetery with an escaped convict tries to steal some loot from Old Men Crenshaw's grave.

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    5. TV or Not TV

    Pete, Bronson and Linda are sucked into the TV and discover the truth behind their ""heroes""

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    4. Dog by Night

    At a flea circus, a rare Transylvanian flea named Count Dracumite sinks its teeth in Pete, turning him into a werewolf at night. Not only is he in love with Fiona's dog, but Pete may have to stay that way.

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    3. Linda Godiva

    Linda has the power to become invisible. After ruining Gribbs' reputation she agrees to help Pete win a horserace but ends up revealing a lot more than the fact she's holding the reins.

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    2. Monster Under The Bed

    The dirt of the house has compiled itself into the Lint Monster and Bronson is headed for a showdown. Meanwhile, Fay jostles with the idea of telling the family about the baby, unaware the kids already know.

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    1. Welcome Back

    Mr. Snapper is directing a play for the bicentenary of Port Niranda. Fay has a secret (she's pregnant) and a the ghosts of the Von Clapp family want their 15 minutes of fame.

Cast & crew

Created by Paul Jennings

  • Robyn Gibbes

    Robyn Gibbes

    Fay James

  • Esben Storm

    Esben Storm

    Ralph Snapper

  • Katie Barnes

    Fiona

  • Rueben Liversidge

    Anthony

  • Bunney Brooke

    Nell Rickards

  • Charles Tingwell

    Charles Tingwell

    Derek

  • Jared Daperis

    Jared Daperis

    Barnaby Von Clapp

  • Judith McGrath

    Judith McGrath

    Matron Gribble

  • Wayne Hope

    Wayne Hope

    Ronnie the Rat

  • Mark Pegler

    Policeman #1

  • Richard Young

    Richard Young

    Policeman #2

  • David Glazebrook

    Lars

  • Marzena Godecki

    Marzena Godecki

    Beautiful Girl

  • Frankie J. Holden

    Frankie J. Holden

    Harold Gribble

  • Lachlan Jeffrey

    Lachlan Jeffrey

    Foxy Junior

  • Cameron Nugent

    Cameron Nugent

    Tiger Gleeson

Round the Twist FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Round the Twist?

Round the Twist has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 2, 2001.

When did the latest episode of Round the Twist come out?

The most recent episode of Round the Twist, Season 4 Episode 13 "Isle Of Dreams", aired on May 2, 2001.

How many seasons of Round the Twist are there?

Round the Twist has 4 seasons with 52 episodes in total.

When did Round the Twist first air?

Round the Twist first aired on ABC TV on April 6, 1990.

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