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The Wonder Years

  • TV Series
  • 1988–1993
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
42K
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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.

  • Creators
    • Carol Black
    • Neal Marlens
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Dan Lauria
    • Alley Mills
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,066
    190
    • Creators
      • Carol Black
      • Neal Marlens
    • Stars
      • Fred Savage
      • Dan Lauria
      • Alley Mills
    • 139User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 46 wins & 129 nominations total

    Episodes115

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    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • Kevin Arnold
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Jack Arnold
    Alley Mills
    Alley Mills
    • Norma Arnold
    Jason Hervey
    Jason Hervey
    • Wayne Arnold
    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Winnie Cooper
    Josh Saviano
    Josh Saviano
    • Paul Pfeiffer
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Kevin Arnold - The Narrator…
    Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo
    • Karen Arnold
    Michael Tricario
    • Randy Mitchell…
    Andy Berman
    Andy Berman
    • Chuck Coleman
    Brandon Crane
    Brandon Crane
    • Doug Porter…
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Jeff Billings
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Cutlip…
    Scott Nemes
    • Ricky Halsenbach
    Krista Murphy
    • Carla Healy
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Mr. Cantwell
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • Mr. Diperna
    Sean Baca
    • Craig Hobson
    • Creators
      • Carol Black
      • Neal Marlens
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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. 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
      Throughout the series, whenever characters are seen riding in vehicles, there are often instances of late-'80s to early-'90s vehicles appearing in the background.
    • 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)
    • Soundtracks
      With A Little Help From My Friends
      Performed by Joe Cocker

    User reviews139

    Featured 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.
    • mayurdeepz
    • Oct 31, 2004
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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • 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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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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