The WORST episodes of Round the Twist

Every episode of Round the Twist ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Round the Twist!

Round The Twist is a wacky TV series written by the hilarious children's author, Paul Jennings. It follows the bizarre lives of the Twist family. Tony Twist (a.k.a. Dad) and his three children – the twins Pete and Linda and youngest son, Bronson – move from "The Big Smoke" (the city) to the sea-side village of Port Niranda. They move into an old lighthouse, previously owned by their new neighbour, Nell, and their new lives begin. Strange things always happen to the Twist family, strange but hilarious things. Each episode is a self-contained story with an amazing twist in the tail.

Last Updated: 3/7/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Ended
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Isle of Dreams
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#1 - Isle of Dreams

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/2/2001

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!

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Little Black Balls
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#2 - Little Black Balls

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/19/1992

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.

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Whirling Derfish
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#3 - Whirling Derfish

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2000

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

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Imu Umi
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#4 - Imu Umi

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/2000

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

The Nirandathal Beast
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#5 - The Nirandathal Beast

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/2000

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

Directors: Pino Amenta
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Mali-Boo!
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#6 - Mali-Boo!

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2000

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.

Directors: Pino Amenta
Brainless
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#7 - Brainless

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2000

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.

Writer: Ray Boseley
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Toy Love
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#8 - Toy Love

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2000

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.

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The Tears of Innocence
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#9 - The Tears of Innocence

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2000

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

Directors: Esben Storm
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The Icecream Man Cometh
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#10 - The Icecream Man Cometh

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2000

Mr. Gribble fires Linda from his ice-cream parlour so she moves to Paulo's. But Paulo's secret is Giorgio, a freak who makes ice-cream 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.

Directors: Ray Boseley
Writer: Ray Boseley
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If the Walls Could Talk
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#11 - If the Walls Could Talk

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/15/2000

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.

Directors: Pino Amenta
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The Big Rock
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#12 - The Big Rock

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/16/2000

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.

Directors: Esben Storm
Writer: Esben Storm
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Monster Under the Bed
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#13 - Monster Under the Bed

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2001

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.

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Linda Godiva
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#14 - Linda Godiva

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2001

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.

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Dog by Night
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#15 - Dog by Night

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/21/2001

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.

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Face the Fear
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#16 - Face the Fear

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/2001

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.

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Hair Brain
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#17 - Hair Brain

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2001

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.

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The Princess and the Pete
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#18 - The Princess and the Pete

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2001

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.

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Bird Boy
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#19 - Bird Boy

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2001

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

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The Shadow Player
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#20 - The Shadow Player

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2001

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.

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Radio Da Da
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#21 - Radio Da Da

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/18/2001

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.

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Skunk Man
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#22 - Skunk Man

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/2001

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.

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Welcome Back
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#23 - Welcome Back

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2001

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.

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The Big Burp
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#24 - The Big Burp

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/29/2000

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

Directors: Esben Storm
Writer: Esben Storm
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The Viking Book of Love
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#25 - The Viking Book of Love

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2000

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

Directors: Esben Storm
Writer: Esben Storm
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