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The Wonder Years

  • TV Series
  • 1988–19931988–1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
37K
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Fred Savage, Olivia d'Abo, Danica McKellar, Jason Hervey, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Josh Saviano in The Wonder Years (1988)
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Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
37K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
737
84
  • Creators
    • Carol Black
    • Neal Marlens
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Dan Lauria
    • Alley Mills
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  • Creators
    • Carol Black
    • Neal Marlens
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Dan Lauria
    • Alley Mills
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 126User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 25 wins & 70 nominations total

    Episodes115

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    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • Kevin Arnoldas Kevin Arnold
    115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Jack Arnoldas Jack Arnold
    115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993
    Alley Mills
    Alley Mills
    • Norma Arnoldas Norma Arnold
    114 episodes114 eps • 1988–1993
    Jason Hervey
    Jason Hervey
    • Wayne Arnoldas Wayne Arnold
    115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993
    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Winnie Cooperas Winnie Cooper
    114 episodes114 eps • 1988–1993
    Josh Saviano
    Josh Saviano
    • Paul Pfeifferas Paul Pfeiffer
    115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Kevin Arnold - The Narratoras Kevin Arnold - The Narrator
    114 episodes114 eps • 1988–1993
    Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo
    • Karen Arnoldas Karen Arnold
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1993
    Michael Tricario
    • Randy Mitchellas Randy Mitchell
    22 episodes22 eps • 1989–1993
    Andy Berman
    Andy Berman
    • Chuck Colemanas Chuck Coleman
    19 episodes19 eps • 1991–1993
    Brandon Crane
    Brandon Crane
    • Doug Porteras Doug Porter
    19 episodes19 eps • 1989–1991
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Jeff Billingsas Jeff Billings
    15 episodes15 eps • 1992–1993
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Coach Cutlipas Coach Cutlip
    15 episodes15 eps • 1988–1991
    Scott Nemes
    • Ricky Halsenbachas Ricky Halsenbach
    13 episodes13 eps • 1991–1993
    Krista Murphy
    • Carla Healyas Carla Healy
    11 episodes11 eps • 1988–1990
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Mr. Cantwellas Mr. Cantwell
    12 episodes12 eps • 1989–1991
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • Mr. Dipernaas Mr. Diperna
    10 episodes10 eps • 1988–1991
    Sean Baca
    • Craig Hobsonas Craig Hobson
    10 episodes10 eps • 1989–1990
    • Creators
      • Carol Black
      • Neal Marlens
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The series depicts the social and family life of a boy in a typical American suburban middle-class family from 1968 to 1973, covering the ages of 12 through 17. Each year in the series takes place exactly 20 years before airing (1988 to 1993). The show's plot centers on Kevin Arnold, son of Jack and Norma Arnold. Kevin's father holds a management job at NORCOM, a defense contractor, while his mother is a housewife. Kevin also has an older brother, Wayne, and an older sister, Karen. Two of Kevin's friends and neighbors are prominently featured throughout the series: his best friend, Paul Pfeiffer, and his crush-turned-girlfriend Gwendolyn "Winnie" Cooper. Storylines are told through Kevin's reflections as an adult in his mid-30s..
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    • Taglines
      • It's 1968. The Suburbs. And in each little house with a Chevy in the driveway and a TV in the den, there are people with stories...families band together in laughter, hope, love and wonder (season 1)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      One major part of the show's running storyline is a falling-out between Kevin and Winnie, who becomes a background character for several months until she and Kevin reconcile. As a result, the primary reason for this part of the storyline was that actress Danica McKellar had a growth spurt, and she and star Fred Savage, already shorter than McKellar, didn't look right standing together. The characters reconciled after Savage began to catch up in height.
    • Goofs
      In episode 41, Kevin comes home from school to watch the liftoff of Apollo 13. Apollo 13 lifted off on Saturday, April 11, 1970.
    • Quotes

      Kevin Arnold - The Narrator: Things never turn out exactly the way you planned. I know they didn't with me. Still, like my father used to say, 'Traffic's traffic, you go where life takes you' and growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you're in diapers, the next you're gone, but the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul. I remember a time a place, a particular fourth of July, the things that happened in that decade of war and change. I remember a house like a lot of houses, a yard like a lot of yards, on a street like a lot of other streets. I remember how hard it was growing up among people and places I loved. Most of all, I remember how hard it was to leave. And the thing is, after all these years I still look back in wonder.

    • Alternate versions
      In some cable TV reruns outside North America, the original Joe Cocker rendition of the theme song ('With A Little Help From My Friends') has been replaced by a cover version. In the end credits, the instrumental version of this song that was originally broadcast has been replaced by the instrumental 'Winnie Cooper Theme' which is heard sometimes throughout the show. The Netflix/Amazon streaming versions use this replaced opening theme and other music replacements, but include the original closing instrumental.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1988)

    User reviews126

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    Top review
    Best coming of years show ever made.
    I love this show. I remember when I was five sitting down in front of the tube and watching it, with my eyes wide, and my face stretched to the max with a smile. I can still remember coming home from school and watching it, and clinging on to every word like a good book. This show helped me grow up.
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    FAQ6

    • What city/state do the Arnolds live in?
    • Did Paul Pfeiffer (Josh Saviano) grow up to be Marilyn Manson?
    • Why did it take so long to release season sets on DVD?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1988 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Wunderbare Jahre
    • Filming locations
      • Rosemead High School - 9063 Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Television
      • The Black/Marlens Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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