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Episode 4.01
UK premiere: Monday, January 08, 2001
Australian premiere: Wednesday, January 31, 2001
Written by Robert Greenberg

It's the bicentenary of Port Niranda and the centrepiece to all the celebrations is a play directed by Mr. Snapper. When the talentless Twists and the Gribbles perform in the play, the ghosts of a family of theatrical performers, the Von Clapps, see their opportunity to impersonate the Twists and get their final curtain call. They put on an incredible show that is truly out of this world!

Monster Under the Bed

Episode 4.02
Written by Robert Greenberg

For a long time now Bronson has been avoiding his cleaning duties around the lighthouse. But little does he know that the Lintmonster under his bed is swelling up with all the dust, grime and smelly socks from around the lighthouse. Bronson has no choice but to clean up the Lintmonster in a dust defying showdown!

With: Paul Newcombe as Lint Monster

Linda Godiva

Episode 4.03
Written by Robert Greenberg

Linda discovers an old atomiser and soon realises that it has the power to make her invisible. In fact, when she takes off her clothes, you wouldn't even know she is there! When Linda agrees to help Pete win a cross-country horse race in an attempt to impress some girls, she reveals more than the fact she's holding the reins.

Dog By Night

Episode 4.04
Written by Robert Greenberg

Count Dracumite, a Transylvanian flea, escapes from the flea circus and bites Pete. When the sun goes down, Pete becomes a werewolf and goes on the prowl. While the locals are rather taken aback to see him falling for Fiona's pet dog, Miss Offenbach, his family are more preoccupied with saving him from becoming a full-time werewolf.

TV or Not TV

Episode 4.05
Written by Robert Greenberg

When the TV takes control of the remote control, the Twist kids find themselves behaving like their favourite TV stars. The Twists are suddenly sucked into their TV, and soon discover their heroes are only one dimensional!

Face the Fear

Episode 4.06
Written by Robert Greenberg

Bronson, an escaped convict, a ghost, and a host of others collide in the cemetery when The Rat, a jumpy, accident prone crim escapes from jail and tries to retrieve his hidden loot from Old Man Crenshaw's grave.

With: Wayne Hope as Rat, Alan Hopgood as Cornelius Crenshaw, Mark Peglar and Chard Young as Policemen

Hair Brain

Episode 4.07
Written by Robert Greenberg

While Linda is trying to get elected to the student council, an apprentice hairdresser uses too much lotion and completely overcooks her hair. Linda suddenly finds herself hearing people's thoughts and, to her amazement, is able to tell the voters exactly what they want to hear.

The Princess and the Pete

Episode 4.08
Written by Robert Greenberg

Mr, Gribble suddenly has a spring in his step. He's discovered that Port Niranda has the potential to become the Mineral Water capital of the world. Pete's fallen in love with Jade, a new girl at his school. However, he soon discovers that she's a rather slimy character!

Boy Bird

Episode 4.09
Written by Robert Greenberg

A huge, mysterious boy-faced bird follows Bronson home to crash land in his bedroom. When Bronson discovers the Boy Bird can sing like a dream, everyone wants a piece of him to make their fortune. The Boy Bird's destiny is suddenly in Bronson's hands.

The Shadow Player

Episode 4.10
Written by Robert Greenberg

During a total eclipse, Linda's very own shadow breaks free and tells her the bad news. She's boring! With Linda's shadow now in charge, Linda starts to live the wild life until she come face to face with the Shadow Master.

Radio DA DA

Episode 4.11
Written by Robert Greenberg

When Pete fixes an old radio, he and Linda are blasted back in time to 1944, the Second World War! They soon discover they have a chance to change the outcome of the war, their own destinies and the future of Port Niranda.

Skunkman

Episode 4.12
Written by Robert Greenberg

The stench of crime hangs over Port Niranda and Bronson's alter-ego, Skunkman, is just the guy to clear the air. Equipped with an armory of pong bombs, Skunkman starts doing good deeds and soon gets a reputation as the smelliest super hero around town!

Note: AWGIE award winning episode (Australian Writers' Guild)

Isle of Dreams

Episode 4.13
Written by Robert Greenberg

All along Pete has been desperate for a girlfriend. He's stunned when he meets Ariel, a most beautiful girl who is the Princess of Atlantis. She invites the Twists to come with her to this perfect world. The only catch is, once they've gone, they can never return…