The Wonder Years

24min

Comedy

Drama

Family

The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.

Production Companies

The Black/Marlens Company

New World Television

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

24min

31st Jan 1988

Kevin and Paul attend Robert F Kennedy Junior High for the first time. Winnie's brother is killed in Vietnam. Kevin and Winnie kiss for the first time.

Swingers

2. Swingers

24min

22nd Mar 1988

Even at Brian's funeral, all Kevin can think about is Winnie. Sex Education begins at school, but the boys want to learn more - so they steal a book.

My Father's Office

3. My Father's Office

24min

29th Mar 1988

Kevin learns more about his dad by spending a day at his office.

Angel

4. Angel

24min

5th Apr 1988

Karen doesn't communicate with her parents anymore. It's made worse when she brings home a new boyfriend. Kevin takes an immediate dislike to Louis.

The Phone Call

5. The Phone Call

24min

12th Apr 1988

Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin, by consulting the Junior High grapevine.

Dance With Me

6. Dance With Me

24min

19th Apr 1988

While passing notes during class, Kevin asks Lisa Berlini to go to the dance with him. She says okay, but she decides to go with Brad Gaines after he asks her. While eating lunch with Winnie and Paul, Kevin feels himself falling back in love with Winnie, but she is goes to the dance with Kirk McCray. Kevin tries to make Winnie jealous by dancing with an unidentified girl...

First air date

31st Jan 1988

Last air date

12th May 1993

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks