
Round the Twist (1990)
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Patricia Edgar — Executive Producer
Episodes 52
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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSpaghetti 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.
Read MoreThe 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)
Read MoreSanta 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....
Read MoreWunderpants
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...
Read MoreLucky 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.
Read MoreWithout 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.
Read MoreLighthouse Blues
The Gribbles are looking to destroy the lighthouse and the ghosts at the attic are not impressed.
Read MoreNext Time Around
Linda has hyptonized Pete to act like a chicken for 10 seconds when someone says ""now"". But how does she undo it?
Read MoreLittle 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.
Read MorePink Bow Tie
Pete, Gribbs and the gang have a hair problem after fighting off a gang of thieves on board a ferry.
Read MoreSloppy 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!
Read MoreSmelly 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..
Read MoreGrandma'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.
Read MoreIce 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.
Read MoreQuivering 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!
Read MoreLittle 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.
Read MoreSeeing the Light
When the entire town is trapped in the lighthouse with some ghosts, all hell breaks loose!
Read MoreThe Big Burp
Pete meets a beautiful tree spirit and discovers he is going to be ..... a mum?
Read MoreViking 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.
Read MoreThe Whirling Derfish
Bronson swallows a rare whirling derfish and his life starts spinning out of control
Read MoreTruth Hits Everybody
Anthony and Linda discover a magic microphone that makes everyone tell the truth.
Read MoreThe Nirandathal Beast
After breaking a tradition, Bronson is cursed with a metre long beard and is mistaken for the Nirandathal Beast.
Read MoreToy 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThe Big Rock
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.
Read MoreWelcome 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.
Read MoreMonster 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.
Read MoreLinda 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.
Read MoreDog 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.
Read MoreTV or Not TV
Pete, Bronson and Linda are sucked into the TV and discover the truth behind their ""heroes""
Read MoreFace 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.
Read MoreHair 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreRadio 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.
Read MoreSkunkman
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.
Read MoreIsle Of Dreams
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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