TV series
Pee-wee's Playhouse
1986–1990, English, on CBS. Created by Paul Reubens.
Join Pee-Wee Herman and his friends Chairry, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Jambi the Genie and others as they play around in Pee-Wee's magical Playhouse!
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 45
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pee-wee's Playhouse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S5 E10: Playhouse For Sale
Aired 17 November 1990
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Paul ReubensCreator
- Paul ReubensPee-wee Herman · 45 ep
- Lynne Marie StewartMiss Yvonne · 45 ep
- Laurence FishburneCowboy Curtis · 45 ep
- S. Epatha MerkersonReba · 45 ep
- John ParagonJambi · 45 ep
- Alison MorkChairry (voice) / Magic Screen (voice) · 45 ep
- Suzanne KentMrs. Renee · 32 ep
- William MarshallThe King of Cartoons · 32 ep
- Phil HartmanCaptain Carl · 13 ep
- Gilbert LewisThe King of Cartoons · 13 ep
- Shirley StolerMrs. Steve · 13 ep
- Gregory HarrisonConky 2000 (voice) / Knucklehead (voice) · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1986
- Last aired
- 17 November 1990
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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News & fan talk
What Pee-wee's Playhouse is based on
Pee-wee's Playhouse is based on The Pee-wee Herman Show by Paul Reubens.
The Pee-wee Herman Show
By Paul Reubens
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Pee-wee's Playhouse: quick answers
Is Pee-wee's Playhouse worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Pee-wee's Playhouse are there?
Pee-wee's Playhouse has 5 seasons and 45 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Pee-wee's Playhouse finished?
Yes. Pee-wee's Playhouse ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Pee-wee's Playhouse on?
Pee-wee's Playhouse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
Pee-wee's Playhouse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pee-wee's Playhouse is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Pee-wee's Playhouse?
If you liked Pee-wee's Playhouse, try Sesame Street, The 7D, Timon and Pumbaa.
Who created Pee-wee's Playhouse?
Pee-wee's Playhouse was created by Paul Reubens and stars Paul Reubens, Lynne Marie Stewart, Laurence Fishburne.
What is Pee-wee's Playhouse based on?
Pee-wee's Playhouse is based on The Pee-wee Herman Show by Paul Reubens.