Round the Twist

Apr 6, 1990

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.

Apr 13, 1990

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.

Apr 20, 1990

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.

Apr 27, 1990

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.

May 4, 1990

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.

May 11, 1990

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)

May 18, 1990

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

May 25, 1990

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...

Jun 8, 1990

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.

Jun 15, 1990

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

Jun 22, 1990

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

Jun 29, 1990

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.

Jul 6, 1990

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

Apr 4, 1992

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

Apr 11, 1992

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...

Apr 18, 1992

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.

Apr 25, 1992

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

May 1, 1992

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

May 8, 1992

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

May 15, 1992

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..

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.

May 29, 1992

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.

Jun 5, 1992

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

Jun 12, 1992

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!

Jun 19, 1992

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.

Jun 26, 1992

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

Feb 29, 2000

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

Mar 1, 2000

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

Mar 2, 2000

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

Mar 3, 2000

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

Mar 6, 2000

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

Mar 7, 2000

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

Mar 7, 2000

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.

Mar 9, 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.

Mar 10, 2000

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.

Mar 13, 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.

Mar 14, 2000

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.

Mar 15, 2000

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.

Mar 16, 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 returns when all the adults are transported to the 8th Century AD and the kids take over.

Jan 31, 2001

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.

Feb 7, 2001

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.

Feb 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.

Feb 21, 2001

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.

Feb 28, 2001

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

Mar 7, 2001

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.

Mar 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.

Mar 28, 2001

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.

Apr 4, 2001

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

Apr 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 now fun-loving Linda a lesson. So, at a concert, Pete, Bronson and Linda must escape the Shadow Player so Linda can play.

Apr 18, 2001

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.

Apr 25, 2001

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.

May 2, 2001

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!