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The Edison Twins Season 5 Episodes

13 Episodes 1986 - 1986

Episode 1

One Good Con...

Wed, Apr 30, 198625 mins

The twins go on a treasure hunt when history teacher Orin Johnson quits his job and spend his life savings on a rundown piece of real estate in the hopes of finding a legendary pirate treasure.

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Episode 2

Racer's Edge

Wed, May 7, 198624 mins

Tom and Annie turn their scientific expertise toward go-karting when their friend Howie is challenged by a hot shot racer to prove himself on the track in an upcoming race. After working through some mechanical problems fixing up Howies Kart, the day of the big race arrives and the twins are confronted by more problems. They learn that Howie, a former racing champ, has lost his nerve, and that the challenger has copied a flawed spoiler design discarded by the Edisons that could spell disaster on the race track if the spoiler gives way.

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Episode 3

Smile for the Camera

Wed, May 14, 198625 mins

The arrival in town of a movie talent scout catapults Toms interest in nature photography into the hectic world of fashion photography as first his girlfriend Brenda, and then a bevy of budding actresses flock to his door to have their pictures taken.

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Episode 4

Tarantula Blues

Wed, May 21, 198625 mins

Tom and Annies hopes of hosting an elegant black tie party in honor of a well-to-do English guest turn into bedlam when Paul accidentally sets a tarantula loose in the house.

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Episode 5

The Case of the Friendly Fugitive

Wed, May 28, 198625 mins

After finding a baby elephant, Paul and Joey decide to build a home for her and pledge an oath of secrecy to keep their pachyderm pet a permanent playmate.

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Episode 6

Gems and Jelly Beans

Wed, Jun 4, 198625 mins

The elephant is on the loose again; this time wearing a priceless, jewel studded harness, but when she finds her way back to Paul and Joey, the harness has vanished and her trainer is arrested for the crime.

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Episode 7

The Maharajah of Weston

Wed, Jun 11, 198625 mins

After discovering that the gems in the Pali Harness are fake, Tom and Annie set out in search of the man who made them while Paul is left to entertain the Maharajah of Pali.

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Episode 8

Video Vengeance

Wed, Jun 18, 198625 mins

An evening of watching video launches Paul into a new movie making career and Tom and Annie into an investigation of the origins of a doctored video tape that threatens to ruin the reputation of a family friend.

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Episode 9

Tinker Tom

Wed, Jun 25, 1986

After winning an award for a labour saving appliance, Tom goes invention crazy with plans to automate the entire Edison house.

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Episode 10

Pizza Poltergeist

Wed, Jul 2, 198625 mins

When a mysterious presence threatens to close down Mammas Pizza Palace, Annie offers to run the restaurant for one day so she and Tom can witness the unexplained phenomenon first hand.

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Episode 11

Invitation to a Mystery

Wed, Jul 9, 198625 mins

When Tom and Annie are invited to the reading of George Kelsys video will, they, and two of Georges closest friends, find themselves involved in a mysterious treasure hunt in the old mansion.

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Episode 12

Lance's Luck

Wed, Sep 3, 198625 mins

Intent on saving the financially troubled Weston Lanes Bowling Alley, Lance persuades the Edisons to join his team in the annual pro/am bowling tournament.

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Episode 13

One Way Ticket

Wed, Sep 10, 198625 mins

When Lance is almost arrested for trying to use phony concert tickets, Tom drags Annie along on an investigation to track down the man who gave Lance the tickets.

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