Pee-wee's Playhouse 1986
What is Pee-wee's Playhouse?
Pee-wee's Playhouse was a children's television series featuring the eccentric character Pee-wee Herman and his diverse group of friends. The show took place primarily within Pee-wee's colorful and imaginative playhouse setting.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 45
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1986
- Last aired
- Nov 17, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Kids, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 45 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
Pee-wee's Playhouse was a children's television series featuring the eccentric character Pee-wee Herman and his diverse group of friends. The show took place primarily within Pee-wee's colorful and imaginative playhouse setting. Regular characters included Chairry, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, and Jambi the Genie, among others. The series emphasized playful interactions and adventures as the characters engaged in various activities within the magical playhouse environment. The program was designed around creative play scenarios and featured the distinctive visual style and humor associated with Pee-wee Herman. The show's format centered on the relationships between Pee-wee and his friends as they explored their whimsical surroundings together. Each episode showcased the characters participating in different playful situations and discoveries within their shared space. The series maintained a bright, fantastical atmosphere that appealed to its intended young audience through imaginative storytelling and character interactions.
Should you watch it?
“Pee-wee Herman and his colorful friends engage in magical adventures within a whimsical playhouse setting.”
- features a unique cast of characters
- engaging and imaginative premise
- limited to children's comedy genre
- specific aesthetic may not appeal to all
Watch it if you enjoy imaginative children's programming featuring a distinct comedic personality.
The series is rated TV-PG and is categorized as a children's comedy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Ice Cream Soup Sep 13, 1986
- E2 Luau For Two Sep 20, 1986
- E3 Rainy Day Sep 27, 1986
- E4 Now You See Me, Now You Don't Oct 4, 1986
- E5 Just Another Day Oct 11, 1986
- E6 Beauty Makeover Oct 18, 1986
- E7 Restaurant Oct 25, 1986
- E8 Ants In Your Pants Nov 1, 1986
- E9 Monster In the Playhouse Nov 8, 1986
- E10 The Cowboy and the Cowntess Nov 15, 1986
- E11 Stolen Apples Nov 22, 1986
- E12 The Gang's All Here Nov 29, 1986
- E13 Party Dec 6, 1986
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Open House Sep 19, 1987
- E2 Puppy In the Playhouse Sep 26, 1987
- E3 Store Oct 3, 1987
- E4 Pee-wee Catches a Cold Oct 10, 1987
- E5 Why Wasn't I Invited? Oct 17, 1987
- E6 Tons of Fun Oct 24, 1987
- E7 School Oct 31, 1987
- E8 Spring Nov 7, 1987
- E9 Playhouse In Outer Space Nov 14, 1987
- E10 Pajama Party Nov 21, 1987
Season 3 · 2 episodes
- E1 Reba Eats and Pterri Runs Sep 17, 1988
- E2 To Tell the Tooth Sep 24, 1988
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Dr. Pee-wee and the Del Rubios Sep 16, 1989
- E2 Fire In the Playhouse Sep 23, 1989
- E3 Love That Story Sep 30, 1989
- E4 Sick? Did Somebody Say Sick? Oct 7, 1989
- E5 Miss Yvonne's Visit Oct 14, 1989
- E6 Rebarella Oct 21, 1989
- E7 Heat Wave Oct 28, 1989
- E8 Chairry-Tee Drive Nov 4, 1989
- E9 Let's Play Office Nov 11, 1989
- E10 I Remember Curtis Nov 18, 1989
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Conky's Breakdown Sep 15, 1990
- E2 Mystery Sep 22, 1990
- E3 Front Page Pee-wee Sep 29, 1990
- E4 Tango Time Oct 6, 1990
- E5 Playhouse Day Oct 13, 1990
- E6 Accidental Playhouse Oct 20, 1990
- E7 Fun, Fun, Fun Oct 27, 1990
- E8 Camping Out Nov 3, 1990
- E9 Something To Do Nov 10, 1990
- E10 Playhouse For Sale Nov 17, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The series stars Paul Reubens as the childlike character Pee-wee Herman.
When did the show air?
The series originally ran from 1986 to 1990 on Saturday mornings on CBS.
Who are some of the characters?
Characters include Chairry, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, and Jambi the Genie.
How long did the show run?
The series aired from 1986 to 1990, with reruns continuing until July 1991.
What is the premise of the show?
Pee-wee Herman and his friends play and interact within a magical playhouse.