The Wonder Years

TV Series
1988–19931988–1993
TV-PGTV-PG
22min

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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Comedy Drama Family

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.

Creators
- Carol Black
- Neal Marlens
Stars

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Won 4 Primetime Emmys
- 25 wins & 70 nominations total

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6 seasons

6 years

Fred Savage and Josh Saviano in The Wonder Years (1988)

The Wonder Years (1988)

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Kevin Arnoldas Kevin Arnold

115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993

Jack Arnoldas Jack Arnold

115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993

Norma Arnoldas Norma Arnold

114 episodes114 eps • 1988–1993

Wayne Arnoldas Wayne Arnold

115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993

Danica McKellar

Winnie Cooperas Winnie Cooper

114 episodes114 eps • 1988–1993

Paul Pfeifferas Paul Pfeiffer

115 episodes115 eps • 1988–1993

Kevin Arnold - The Narratoras Kevin Arnold - The Narrator

114 episodes114 eps • 1988–1993

Karen Arnoldas Karen Arnold

93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1993

Michael Tricario

Randy Mitchellas Randy Mitchell

22 episodes22 eps • 1989–1993

Chuck Colemanas Chuck Coleman

19 episodes19 eps • 1991–1993

Doug Porteras Doug Porter

19 episodes19 eps • 1989–1991

Giovanni Ribisi

Jeff Billingsas Jeff Billings

15 episodes15 eps • 1992–1993

Coach Cutlipas Coach Cutlip

15 episodes15 eps • 1988–1991

Ricky Halsenbachas Ricky Halsenbach

13 episodes13 eps • 1991–1993

Carla Healyas Carla Healy

11 episodes11 eps • 1988–1990

Mr. Cantwellas Mr. Cantwell

12 episodes12 eps • 1989–1991

Mr. Dipernaas Mr. Diperna

10 episodes10 eps • 1988–1991

Craig Hobsonas Craig Hobson

10 episodes10 eps • 1989–1990

Growing Pains

6.6

Doogie Howser, M.D.

6.5

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Home Improvement

7.2

Home Improvement

Family Ties

7.2

Saved by the Bell

7.0

Saved by the Bell

The Cosby Show

7.3

Who's the Boss?

6.6

Who's the Boss?

Happy Days

7.4

Step by Step

6.5

Blossom

6.1

ALF

7.4

Full House

6.7

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
Certificate
- TV-PG
Parents guide

Trivia
In the last episode of the show, the voice of the narrator's kid at the end is Daniel Stern's son Henry - the producers wanted them to end the show talking to each other.

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)

Top review

10/10

Nostalgia Hurts

I have never had so much fun watching TV before or after "The wonder years". Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper were my friends and I could not possible imagine life without them. So many years after the show ended when I saw Kevin Arnold's pic in one of my friends computer screen NOSTALGIA did HURT. I mean it brought back memories of the yesteryears. It was very easy to relate to everything that Kevin was going through although I was from another world in India. His love interest the cute Winnie Cooper made it all the more interesting. Loved his best friend, though he did look like a nerd. I specially remembered a scene when Kevin kissed Winnie in the beach. Saying this might sound like saying a lot but it is just the truth. Sometimes the show seemed to me more important the books that I studied in school. A tutorial. It will always be close to my heart and fondly remembered. I can assume its like this for many of us around the world. Miss you Kevin.

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9

mayurdeepz
Nov 1, 2004

Runtime
- 22min
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 4:3

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