Small Wonder 1985
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 7, 1985
- Last Aired
- May 20, 1989
- Format
- 4 seasons · 99 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~34.7 hours (21 min/ep)
- Created By
- Howard Leeds
- Network
- Syndication
What is Small Wonder?
Small Wonder is a television series that centers on the domestic life of the Lawson family following the arrival of a unique new member. Ted Lawson, a genius cybernetics engineer, brings home a top-secret invention known as a Voice Input Child Identicant, or V.I.C.I.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 99
- Runtime
- 21 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1985
- Last aired
- May 20, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 155 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 99 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~21 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Syndication
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Estimate the schedule using 99 episodes and an average 21-minute runtime.
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Small Wonder is a television series that centers on the domestic life of the Lawson family following the arrival of a unique new member. Ted Lawson, a genius cybernetics engineer, brings home a top-secret invention known as a Voice Input Child Identicant, or V.I.C.I. The family must work together to hide the true nature of the robot by passing her off as a real child to their neighbors, which includes Ted’s boss and a nosy family living next door. For Joan Lawson, the task is simple as she quickly begins to dote on the robot as if she were her own daughter. However, the situation proves more complicated for their son, Jamie. The precocious boy frequently utilizes the robot to complete his school assignments and to avoid interactions with Harriet, an annoying redheaded girl who lives next door. As the family navigates these challenges, their daily existence becomes anything but mechanical while they maintain the secret of their technological addition to the household.
Should you watch it?
“A cybernetic kid hides in a suburban home, turning family life into comic chaos.”
- Inventive sci‑fi premise with humor
- Kid‑friendly family antics
- Playful blend of technology and everyday life
- Period sitcom pacing may feel dated
- Humor relies heavily on slapstick
Watch it if you enjoy quirky family sitcoms with a futuristic twist.
The series is lighthearted and suitable for general audiences, with mild comedy and no intense content.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Vicki's Homecoming Mytharc Sep 7, 1985
- E2 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Core Sep 14, 1985
- E3 Robositter Core Sep 21, 1985
- E4 Nerd Crush Core Sep 28, 1985
- E5 Runaway Jamie Core Oct 5, 1985
- E6 Lights! Camera! Ego! Core Oct 12, 1985
- E7 White Lies Core Oct 19, 1985
- E8 The Bully Core Oct 26, 1985
- E9 DisHonor Student Core Nov 2, 1985
- E10 Vicki's Adoption Core Nov 9, 1985
- E11 Child Prodigy Core Nov 16, 1985
- E12 Brindles Move In Core Nov 23, 1985
- E13 RoboBrat Core Nov 30, 1985
- E14 The Burrito Story Core Jan 4, 1986
- E15 Babes in the Woods Core Jan 11, 1986
- E16 First Love Core Jan 18, 1986
- E17 Substitute Dad Core Jan 25, 1986
- E18 The Robot Nappers Core Feb 8, 1986
- E19 Ted's Lay-Off Core Feb 15, 1986
- E20 Health Nuts Core Feb 22, 1986
- E21 The Reluctant Halfback Core Mar 1, 1986
- E22 Vaudeville Vicki Core May 3, 1986
- E23 The Birds, The Bees, and Robots Mytharc May 10, 1986
- E24 Grandpa Lawson's Visit Mytharc May 17, 1986
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Chewed Out (Smoker's Delight) Mytharc Sep 13, 1986
- E2 Money, Money, Money Core Sep 20, 1986
- E3 My Mother the Teacher Core Sep 27, 1986
- E4 Here Comes the Judge Core Oct 4, 1986
- E5 Home Sweet Homeless Core Oct 11, 1986
- E6 Crazy Like a Fox Core Oct 18, 1986
- E7 The Older Woman Core Oct 25, 1986
- E8 Who's the Boss? Core Nov 1, 1986
- E9 P-P Paula Core Nov 8, 1986
- E10 You Gotta Have Heart Core Nov 15, 1986
- E11 Little Miss Shopping Mall Core Nov 22, 1986
- E12 Thanksgiving Story Core Nov 29, 1986
- E13 Neighborhood Watch Core Dec 6, 1986
- E14 Moving Up Core Jan 10, 1987
- E15 Top Secret Core Jan 17, 1987
- E16 The Personality Kid Core Jan 24, 1987
- E17 Matchmaker, Matchmaker Core Jan 31, 1987
- E18 Little Miss Shopping Mall Core Feb 7, 1987
- E19 Victor/ Vicki-toria Core Feb 14, 1987
- E20 Look into My Eyes Core Feb 21, 1987
- E21 Wally the Wimp Core Jun 20, 1987
- E22 The Cat's Meow Core May 9, 1987
- E23 Vicki Goodwrench Mytharc May 16, 1987
- E24 Double Wedding Mytharc May 23, 1987
Season 3 · 27 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Vicki and the Pusher Mytharc Sep 5, 1987
- E2 The Strike Core Sep 12, 1987
- E3 The Pool Core Sep 19, 1987
- E4 Screaming Skulls Core Sep 26, 1987
- E5 The Electric Potatoheads Core Oct 3, 1987
- E6 Geisha Vicki Core Oct 10, 1987
- E7 I Hear You Core Oct 24, 1987
- E8 Haunted House Core Oct 31, 1987
- E9 The Bad Seedling Core Nov 7, 1987
- E10 My Living Doll Core Nov 14, 1987
- E11 Fat's Where It's At Core Nov 21, 1987
- E12 Bank Hostages Core Nov 28, 1987
- E13 Breakfast of Criminals Mytharc Dec 5, 1987
- E14 Girl on the Milk Carton Core Dec 12, 1987
- E15 The Bossy Daughter Core Jan 9, 1988
- E16 Home Sweet Sale Core Jan 30, 1988
- E17 Ronald McDonald House Core Feb 6, 1988
- E18 The Russians are Coming The Russians are Coming Core Feb 12, 1988
- E19 In the Spirits Core Feb 20, 1988
- E20 The Perfect Daughter Core Mar 12, 1988
- E21 Earthquake Vicki Core May 4, 1988
- E22 Ted's Dead Core May 28, 1988
- E23 Big J, the D.J. Core Jul 9, 1988
- E24 Safety First Core Jul 30, 1988
- E25 How I Love Thee Core Aug 6, 1988
- E26 The Cheater Mytharc Aug 27, 1988
- E27 Digital Love Mytharc Sep 6, 1988
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Big J, Private Eye Mytharc Jul 23, 1988
- E2 School Monitor Core Jul 30, 1988
- E3 More About L.E.S. Core Aug 6, 1988
- E4 Game Show Core Aug 13, 1988
- E5 Jailbirds Core Aug 20, 1988
- E6 I Dream of Vicki Core Sep 18, 1988
- E7 Golddigging Ida Core Sep 25, 1988
- E8 It's a Gas Core Oct 2, 1988
- E9 SuperSuds Core Oct 9, 1988
- E10 Battle of the Sexes and Robot Core Oct 16, 1988
- E11 Vicki and the Skyjacker Core Oct 23, 1988
- E12 Luke and Ray Core Oct 30, 1988
- E13 Vicki's Glasses Core Nov 6, 1988
- E14 Double Dates Core Nov 13, 1988
- E15 Vicki's Expose Core Nov 20, 1988
- E16 Doolittle Vicki Core Nov 27, 1988
- E17 Radio Show Core Dec 3, 1988
- E18 Pool Shark Vicki Core Dec 10, 1988
- E19 Singing Telegram Core Dec 17, 1988
- E20 The Rip-Off Core Jan 5, 1989
- E21 My Favorite Martian Core Jan 12, 1989
- E22 Hooray for Hollyweird! Core Feb 9, 1989
- E23 See No Evil Mytharc May 13, 1989
- E24 Thy Neighbor's Wife Mytharc May 20, 1989
Frequently asked questions
What is V.I.C.I.?
V.I.C.I. is a Voice Input Child Identicant, a robot designed to look like a human child.
Who creates V.I.C.I.?
Genius cybernetics engineer Ted Lawson builds V.I.C.I.
What challenge does the Lawson family face?
They must pass V.I.C.I. off as a real child to their neighbors and others.
Who is Harriet?
Harriet is the annoying red‑haired girl who lives next door to the Lawsons.
What genre does Small Wonder belong to?
It is a comedy‑family sitcom with sci‑fi elements.
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