Round the Twist 1990
“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Have you ever, ever felt like this?”
What is Round the Twist?
Round the Twist is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 1990
- Networks
- ABC TV, Seven Network
- Genres
- Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Documentary
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Round the Twist is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Documentary. Status: Canceled. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Kids in a lighthouse stumble into bizarre magical mishaps.”
- Imaginative magical storylines
- Humorous tone for kids
- Unique lighthouse setting
- Some humor feels dated
- Early‑1990s production values may show
Watch it if you enjoy quirky, family‑friendly fantasy adventures.
Suitable for children, with whimsical fantasy elements and mild slapstick humor.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Skeleton on the Dunny Apr 6, 1990
- E2 Birdsdo Apr 13, 1990
- E3 A Good Tip for Ghosts Apr 20, 1990
- E4 The Cabbage Patch Fib Apr 27, 1990
- E5 Spaghetti Pig Out May 4, 1990
- E6 The Gum Leaf War May 11, 1990
- E7 Santa Claws May 18, 1990
- E8 Wunderpants May 25, 1990
- E9 Lucky Lips Jun 8, 1990
- E10 Know All Jun 15, 1990
- E11 The Copy Jun 22, 1990
- E12 Without My Pants Jun 29, 1990
- E13 Lighthouse Blues Jul 6, 1990
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Next Time Around Apr 4, 1992
- E2 Copy Cat Apr 11, 1992
- E3 Little Squirt Apr 18, 1992
- E4 Pink Bow Tie Apr 25, 1992
- E5 Nails May 1, 1992
- E6 Sloppy Jalopy May 8, 1992
- E7 Smelly Feet May 15, 1992
- E8 Grandma's Gifts May 22, 1992
- E9 Ice Maiden May 29, 1992
- E10 Yuckies Jun 5, 1992
- E11 Quivering Heap Jun 12, 1992
- E12 Little Black Balls Jun 19, 1992
- E13 Seeing the Light Jun 26, 1992
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Big Burp Feb 29, 2000
- E2 Viking Book of Love Mar 1, 2000
- E3 The Whirling Derfish Mar 2, 2000
- E4 UMI Mar 3, 2000
- E5 Truth Hits Everybody Mar 6, 2000
- E6 The Nirandathal Beast Mar 7, 2000
- E7 Mali Boo Mar 7, 2000
- E8 Brainless Mar 9, 2000
- E9 Toy Love Mar 10, 2000
- E10 The Tears of Innocence Mar 13, 2000
- E11 The Icecream Man Cometh Mar 14, 2000
- E12 If These Walls Could Talk Mar 15, 2000
- E13 The Big Rock Mar 16, 2000
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Welcome Back Jan 31, 2001
- E2 Monster Under The Bed Feb 7, 2001
- E3 Linda Godiva Feb 14, 2001
- E4 Dog by Night Feb 21, 2001
- E5 TV or Not TV Feb 28, 2001
- E6 Face The Fear Mar 7, 2001
- E7 Hair Brain Mar 14, 2001
- E8 The Princess and the Pete Mar 28, 2001
- E9 Bird Boy Apr 4, 2001
- E10 The Shadow Player Apr 11, 2001
- E11 Radio DA DA Apr 18, 2001
- E12 Skunkman Apr 25, 2001
- E13 Isle Of Dreams May 2, 2001
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The show takes place in a lighthouse where three children live with their father.
Is the series appropriate for children?
Yes, it is designed as a children's program with lighthearted, whimsical content.
What genres does the series combine?
It mixes comedy, kids programming, and sci‑fi/fantasy elements.
Did the series receive any awards?
It won a Logie Award.
How long is each episode?
Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes.