B Movies Blog

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi’s series The Adventures of Pete & Pete into the ol’ VCR. 

Much like Election, The Adventures of Pete & Pete is lightning in a bottle. There’s no way it would work today, and it perfectly encapsulates the weird and quirky spirit of the 90s. 

The Adventures of Pete & Pete is one of, if not, my favorite show of all time. I have Petunia on my leg. I tracked down the soundtrack on vinyl. I have all of the available seasons on DVD as well as an incredible box set from Slimeterion Collection (@slimeterioncollection on Instagram). Needless to say, I freakin’ love this show. 

I’m honestly just looking for someone who choreographs a marching band show about two molecules to bring me back to reality and prove their feelings.

If you aren’t familiar with this gem, The Adventures of Pete & Pete follows the life of two brothers, both named Pete, as they tackle the ups and downs of growing up. The show was originally comprised of shorts, but eventually, an entire show was developed. 

The Adventures of Pete & Pete boasts recurring cameos from the likes of Iggy Pop (no, seriously), folk musician Syd Straw, and 90s Nickelodeon royalty, Michelle Trachtenberg. It also stars another member of the 90s Nickelodeon royal family, Danny Tameberelli, and the one and only Toby Huss. 

I told y’all Iggy was in this show, but here’s, like, evidentiary support. 

We also need to give Michael C. Maronna, Alison Fanelli, Judy Grafe (RIP), and Hardy Rawls their dues. This entire cast is incredible and works so well together. 

The Adventures of Pete & Pete is so wonderfully weird. For me, it’s like someone recreated scenes from your childhood, but how you felt when you experienced them. There’s something magical and innocent about each episode. It’s bizarre at times, but that’s what makes the show as great as it is. 

So, friends, my advice to you is to buy the show, get some ice cream from Mr. Tastee, and let Pete teach you some sick burns. 

OUCH.