List of Round the Twist episodes

The following is a list of episodes of the Australian children's television series, Round the Twist. Between April 4, 1989 and May 2, 2001 there have been 52 episodes produced, spanning 4 seasons.

Season 1 (1989)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"Skeleton on the Dunny"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	April 4, 1989
The Twist Family move in to the seaside town of Port Niranda where they have just bought the lighthouse. Bronson is busting to go to the toilet and is shocked to find that a ghost is haunting the outhouse. The three Twist children set out to find out what the ghost wants. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unreal!".
2	2	"Birdsdo"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	April 11, 1989
When Nell shows up raving about a dragon, the Gribble family plan to keep her in hospital until her house and land with its unpaid mortgage is repossessed and falls into their hands. As Bronson tries to prove the dragon is real, Pete and Linda go to Seagull Shack to find Nell's lost rubies to pay off her mortgage with – but then the seagulls attack with their volleys of droppings. Based on the short stories "Birdscrap" and "There's No Such Thing" from "Unbelievable!".
3	3	"A Good Tip For Ghosts"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	April 18, 1989
Starting at their new school, Pete and Linda are forced by Gribble Jr and his gang to pass a "nerve test" by retrieving a steer's skull from the rubbish tip at night – the same rubbish tip said to be haunted by Old Man Chompers, the ghost of a man searching for his twin long-lost grandchildren. Based on the short story of the same name from "Uncanny!".
4	4	"The Cabbage Patch Fib"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	April 25, 1989
When Bronson asks Tony where babies come from, an embarrassed Tony tells him that babies come from a cabbage patch—which turns out to be true when Bronson discovers a green baby in a cabbage patch. Based on the picture story book of the same name.
5	5	"Spaghetti Pig Out"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings	May 2, 1989
Pete finds a remote control that can control reality – when Gribble Jr's gang find out, they steal it and use it to compete in a spaghetti eating contest. Based on the short story of the same name from "Uncanny!".
6	6	"The Gum Leaf War"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings	May 9, 1989
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 looks like Nell), where she discovers that anyone who plays The Wild Colonial Boy on a gumleaf from a certain tree can pass illnesses onto others. She discovers this after Aunt Tuneless uses it against Foxy (who looks like Mr Gribble), a neighbour with whom Aunt Tuneless has been feuding for years. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unbelievable!".
7	7	"Santa Claws"	Mark Lewis	Paul Jennings	May 16, 1989
Pete discovers the truth behind Jolly Old St. Nick when he meets Santa Claws No. 115,302. He offers two wishes to each Twist. Based on the short story of the same name from "Quirky Tails".
8	8	"Wunderpants"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings	May 23, 1989
Pete's underpants become blessed with magic powers after he uses a microwave to dry them. Unfortunately, a frog race and a shrinkage problem leave Pete all alone and a bit undressed... Based on the short story of the same name from "Unreal!".
9	9	"Lucky Lips"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings	June 6, 1989
Pete and Gribble are dying for a kiss from Fiona and the magic lipstick that is irresistible to all females, comes in handy. Unfortunately, it really does mean all females, not always human. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unreal!".
10	10	"Know All"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	June 13, 1989
An old trunk of circus clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to life. Based on the short story of the same name from "Uncanny!".
11	11	"The Copy"	Mark Lewis	Paul Jennings	June 20, 1989
A copying machine is a dangerous object, as the Twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself. Based on the short story of the same name from "Quirky Tails".
12	12	"Without My Pants"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	June 17, 1989
Ben Byron, the ghost of a boy who died trying to save his dog, casts a spell on Pete. Now Pete can't say anything without blurting, "without my pants". Based on the short story "Without A Shirt" from "Unreal!"
13	13	"Lighthouse Blues"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	July 4, 1989
The Gribbles finally succeed in evicting the Twists from the lighthouse. However, unbeknownst to the Gribbles, the developer he has hired plans to destroy the lighthouse. The Twists, Gribbles, and all of their friends join together with the ghosts in the attic to save the lighthouse. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unreal!".

Season 2 (1992)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
14	1	"Next Time Around"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	April 4, 1992
Linda has hypnotized Pete to act like a chicken for 10 seconds when someone says "now". But how does she undo it? Based on the short story of the same name from "Unbearable!".
15	2	"Copy Cat"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	April 11, 1992
Linda's new magic hat gives her the power to fly—and everyone in town wants their turn with the hat. Based on the short story "Birdman" from "Unmentionable!".
16	3	"Little Squirt"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	April 18, 1992
In an effort to prove that he can do anything the older kids can do, Bronson befriends a water spirit who gives him the power to win a urinating competition. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unmentionable!".
17	4	"Pink Bow Tie"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	April 25, 1992
Pete, Gribbs and the gang have a hair problem after fighting off a gang of thieves on board a ferry. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unbelievable!"
18	5	"Nails"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	May 1, 1992
The Twist kids discover that a new boy at school has a rather "fishy" problem. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unbearable!".
19	6	"Sloppy Jalopy"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	May 8, 1992
An accident in a toxic sludge puddle turns Pete into a human garbage magnet as anything and everything smelly becomes attracted to him. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unmentionable!".
20	7	"Smelly Feat"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	May 15, 1992
While Bronson has been wearing his sneakers for six months now, the time has come for Fay's birthday party and Bronson is dying to take off those sneakers. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unbearable!".
21	8	"Grandad's Gifts"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	May 22, 1992
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. Based on the short story (and picture book) of the same name from "Unbearable!".
22	9	"Ice Maiden"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	May 29, 1992
Bronson takes a shine to Tony's ice-sculpted maiden—and the ice maiden wants to make Bronson her groom. Based on the short story of the same name from "Unmentionable!".
23	10	"Yuckles"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	June 5, 1992
While Mr. Gribble sets out to destroy a rainforest and erect a casino, Nell sets out to save a species of magical toadstools called Yuckles which live in the rainforest and can duplicate whatever stands next to them before exploding. Based on the short story "Yuggles" from "Unbearable!".
24	11	"Quivering Heap"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	June 12, 1992
Jealous that Pete gets to suck Fiona's neck during a school production of Dracula, Gribbs locks Pete in the school bathroom. While there, Pete meets a ghost who is forced to scare Pete if he ever wants to get out. Based on the short stories "Inside Out" from "Unbelievable!" and "The Velvet Throne" from "Unmentionable!".
25	12	"Little Black Balls"	Steve Jodrell	Paul Jennings and Esben Storm	June 19, 1992
A valuable opal belonging to Nell gets swallowed by a goat. Now everyone in town must search through the goat's droppings in order to find it. Based on the short story of the same name as well as "Licked" from "Unbearable!".
26	13	"Seeing The Light"	Esben Storm	Paul Jennings	June 26, 1992
As the Twists, the Gribbles, Fiona, Rabbit, Tiger and Nell are all trapped in the lighthouse in a storm, the ghost ship of the SS Niranda is returning a hundred years after being wrecked on the coast. The ghost of Matthew, the old lighthouse keeper, possesses Pete in order to save the ghost ship and be reunited with his lost love Jane.

Season 3 (2000)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
27	1	"The Big Burp"	Esben Storm	Esben Storm	February 27, 2000
While urinating on a magic tree, Pete gets magically impregnated by a dryad. Note: This episode was extremely controversial for its content and is widely considered the most inappropriate episode. It was almost banned.
28	2	"Viking Book of Love"	Esben Storm	Esben Storm	March 1, 2000
When Vikings Chief Snorri and his son Snorrison travel to Port Niranda through time with an enchanted book of Love, Linda falls under their spell.
29	3	"Whirling Derfish"	Ray Boseley	Ray Boseley	March 8, 2000
Bronson swallows a rare whirling derfish and his life starts spinning out of control. After finding it in Linda's room Fay reads to Tony from the Viking Book of Love.
30	4	"IMU UMI"	Pino Amenta	Chris Anastassiades	March 15, 2000
Pete and Harold's minds get switched in a virtual reality gaming accident. Fiona falls for Pete after he reads to her from the Viking Book of Love.
31	5	"Truth Hits Everybody"	Pino Amenta	Chris Anastassiades	March 29, 2000
Anthony and Linda discover a strange microphone that forces everyone to tell the truth. Bronson and James Gribble both turn vain after reading from the Viking Book of Love.
32	6	"The Nirandathal Beast"	Pino Amenta	Chris Anastassiades	April 5, 2000
After breaking a family tradition, Bronson is cursed with a meter-long beard and is mistaken for the Nirandathal Beast. Harold and Matron start up a motel business after Harold reads the Viking Book of Love to Matron. Tony and the Twist children struggle with Fay's first Mother's Day with the Twist family.
33	7	"Mali Boo"	Ray Boseley	Chris Anastassiades	April 12, 2000
Pete and Tony find an old Malibu surfboard and Pete meets the board's owner, the ghost Moondoggy Throckmorton who never did manage to surf Big Blue, the once every 30 year tidal wave. But with Pete, he just may have a chance. Rabbit reads the Viking Book of Love to Nell which leads to embarrassment for him.
34	8	"Brainless"	Ray Boseley	Ray Boseley	April 19, 2000
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. Linda falls for Anthony after he reads from the Viking Book of Love.
35	9	"Toy Love"	Esben Storm	Esben Storm	April 26, 2000
When the Twists decide to throw out all their junk, they realise how much of it they really want – except for Linda, who doesn't want her doll, Veronique. But Veronique isn't about to let go of her human friend without a fight. Gribbs, meanwhile is in love with Linda after the Book of Love comes into play.
36	10	"Tears Of Innocence"	Esben Storm	Esben Storm	June 3, 2000
A drought has hit Port Niranda hard and the rainmaker has fallen in with Gribbs! It is up to Pete to save the day. Fay has fallen in love with Mr. Snapper after he reads from the Viking Book of Love.
37	11	"The Icecream Man Cometh"	Ray Boseley	Ray Boseley	June 10, 2000
Harold 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.
38	12	"If The Walls Could Talk"	Pino Armenta	Chris Anastassiades	June 17, 2000
Bronson is sick and tired of being ignored by everyone, but now every piece of furniture can talk! Bronson decides to rescue Fay from Mr. Snapper by retrieving the Book of Love.
39	13	"The Big Rock"	Esben Storm	Esben Storm	June 19, 2000
Gribbs reads the last poem in the Book of Love and unknowingly turns Fay into a frog. Unfortunately, this is only part one. Snorrison's future wife, Helga suddenly appears when all the adults are transported to the 8th Century AD and the kids take over.

Season 4 (2001)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
40	1	"Welcome Back"	David Swann	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	January 31, 2001
Mr. Snapper is directing a play for the bicentenary of Port Niranda. Fay has a secret (she's pregnant) and the ghosts of the Von Clapp family want their 15 minutes of fame.
41	2	"Monster Under The Bed"	Ray Boseley	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	February 7, 2001
The dirt of the house has compiled itself into the Lint Monster and Bronson is heading for a showdown. Meanwhile, Fay jostles with the idea of telling the family about the baby, unaware the kids already know.
42	3	"Linda Godiva"	David Swann	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	February 14, 2001
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.
43	4	"Dog By Night"	Ray Boseley	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	February 21, 2001
At a flea circus, a rare Transylvanian flea named Count Dracumite sinks its teeth into 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.
44	5	"TV or Not TV"	Arnie Custo	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	February 28, 2001
Pete, Bronson and Linda are sucked into the TV and discover the truth behind their "heroes".
45	6	"Face The Fear"	Arnie Custo	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	March 7, 2001
While Linda and Pete attempt to face their fears, Bronson spends a night in the cemetery with an escaped prisoner who tries to steal some loot from Old Man Crenshaw's grave.
46	7	"Hair Brain"	Ray Boseley	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	March 14, 2001
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.
47	8	"The Princess And The Pete"	Ray Boseley	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	March 28, 2001
While Mr. Gribble has discovered a new claim to fame for Port Niranda, Pete's new crush is a force to be reckoned with.
48	9	"Boy Bird"	David Swann	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	April 4, 2001
A huge boy-faced bird has followed Bronson home and his singing talent is extraordinary – or is it?
49	10	"The Shadow Player"	Arnie Custo	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	April 11, 2001
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 new fun-loving Linda a lesson. So, at a talent show, Pete, Bronson and Linda must escape the Shadow Player so Linda can play.
50	11	"Radio DA DA"	David Swann	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	April 18, 2001
Using Nell's old radio, Pete and Linda are transported back to World War II. 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.
51	12	"Skunkman"	David Swann	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	April 25, 2001
There is a new hero in Port Niranda – Skunkman! He fights evil, protects the innocent and is in love with Lois. The reality is – it is just Bronson.
52	13	"Isle Of Dreams"	Arnie Custo	Ray Bosley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Chrstine Madafferi	May 2, 2001
Remember the strange person who keeps popping up in the lighthouse? It turns out she is Princess Ariel of the Isle of Dreams, and is looking for more people for her home. She has chosen the Twist and Gribble kids to join her. This leaves Pete, Linda, Bronson, Gribbs, Tiger and Rabbit having to decide whether or not to leave Port Niranda forever. Meanwhile, Fay handcuffs herself to Mr. Gribble and then goes into labour!