The Wonder Years 1988
“With a little help from my friends.”
What is The Wonder Years?
The Wonder Years is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama television series created by Neal Marlens and Carol Black. The show premiered on ABC on January 31, 1988, immediately following the network's broadcast of Super Bowl XXII.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 115
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 31, 1988
- Last aired
- May 12, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Updated
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The Wonder Years is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama television series created by Neal Marlens and Carol Black. The show premiered on ABC on January 31, 1988, immediately following the network's broadcast of Super Bowl XXII. The program concluded its run on May 12, 1993. The narrative centers on the life of Kevin Arnold as he experiences the various trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 1970s. The story is presented through the perspective of an adult Kevin, who provides narration as he reflects on his past. Throughout the series, Kevin navigates the complexities of maintaining friendships and relationships while embarking on an enthralling journey into adulthood. The production features a cast and crew of various actors, actresses, directors, and writers who contributed to the series throughout its five-year run. By blending historical context with personal growth, the show captures the challenges and experiences associated with the transition from childhood to maturity during a transformative era in American history.
Should you watch it?
“A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up during the 1960s and 70s.”
- relatable themes of youth
- engaging narrative perspective
- focuses on a specific historical era
Watch it if you enjoy coming-of-age stories told through retrospective narration.
The series explores the trials and tribulations of youth and relationships.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jan 31, 1988
- E2 Swingers Core Mar 22, 1988
- E3 My Father's Office Core Mar 29, 1988
- E4 Angel Core Apr 5, 1988
- E5 The Phone Call Mytharc Apr 12, 1988
- E6 Dance With Me Mytharc Apr 19, 1988
Season 2 · 17 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Heart of Darkness Mytharc Nov 30, 1988
- E2 Our Miss White Core Dec 7, 1988
- E3 Christmas Core Dec 14, 1988
- E4 Steady as She Goes Core Jan 11, 1989
- E5 Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky Core Jan 18, 1989
- E6 Pottery Will Get You Nowhere Core Feb 1, 1989
- E7 Coda Core Feb 8, 1989
- E8 Hiroshima, Mon Frere Core Feb 15, 1989
- E9 Loosiers Core Feb 28, 1989
- E10 Walk Out Core Mar 7, 1989
- E11 Nemesis Core Mar 14, 1989
- E12 Fate Core Mar 28, 1989
- E13 Birthday Boy Core Apr 11, 1989
- E14 Brightwing Core Apr 18, 1989
- E15 Square Dance Core May 2, 1989
- E16 Whose Woods Are These? Mytharc May 9, 1989
- E17 How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation Mytharc May 16, 1989
Season 3 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Summer Song Mytharc Oct 3, 1989
- E2 Math Class Core Oct 10, 1989
- E3 Wayne on Wheels Core Oct 24, 1989
- E4 Mom Wars Core Oct 31, 1989
- E5 On the Spot Core Nov 7, 1989
- E6 Odd Man Out Core Nov 14, 1989
- E7 The Family Car Core Nov 21, 1989
- E8 The Pimple Core Nov 28, 1989
- E9 Math Class Squared Core Dec 12, 1989
- E10 Rock 'n Roll Core Jan 2, 1990
- E11 Don't You Know Anything About Women? Core Jan 16, 1990
- E12 The Powers That Be Core Jan 23, 1990
- E13 She, My Friend and I Core Feb 6, 1990
- E14 The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Mytharc Feb 13, 1990
- E15 The Tree House Core Feb 20, 1990
- E16 The Glee Club Core Feb 27, 1990
- E17 Night Out Core Mar 13, 1990
- E18 Faith Core Mar 27, 1990
- E19 The Unnatural Core Apr 17, 1990
- E20 Goodbye Core Apr 24, 1990
- E21 Cocoa and Sympathy Core May 1, 1990
- E22 Daddy's Little Girl Mytharc May 8, 1990
- E23 Moving Mytharc May 16, 1990
Season 4 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Growing Up Mytharc Sep 19, 1990
- E2 Ninth Grade Man Core Sep 26, 1990
- E3 The Journey Core Oct 3, 1990
- E4 The Cost of Living Core Oct 10, 1990
- E5 It's a Mad, Mad, Madeline World Core Oct 24, 1990
- E6 Little Debbie Core Nov 7, 1990
- E7 The Ties That Bind Core Nov 14, 1990
- E8 The Sixth Man Core Nov 28, 1990
- E9 A Very Cutlip Christmas Core Dec 12, 1990
- E10 The Candidate Core Jan 9, 1991
- E11 Heartbreak Core Jan 23, 1991
- E12 Denial Core Jan 30, 1991
- E13 Who's Aunt Rose? Core Feb 6, 1991
- E14 Courage Core Feb 13, 1991
- E15 Buster Core Feb 27, 1991
- E16 Road Trip Core Mar 6, 1991
- E17 When Worlds Collide Core Mar 20, 1991
- E18 Separate Rooms Core Apr 3, 1991
- E19 The Yearbook Core Apr 10, 1991
- E20 The Accident Core Apr 24, 1991
- E21 The House That Jack Built Core May 1, 1991
- E22 Graduation Mytharc May 8, 1991
- E23 The Wonder Years Mytharc May 15, 1991
Season 5 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Lake Mytharc Oct 2, 1991
- E2 Day One Core Oct 9, 1991
- E3 The Hardware Store Core Oct 16, 1991
- E4 Frank and Denise Core Oct 23, 1991
- E5 Full Moon Rising Core Oct 30, 1991
- E6 Triangle Core Nov 6, 1991
- E7 Soccer Core Nov 20, 1991
- E8 Dinner Out Core Dec 4, 1991
- E9 Christmas Party Core Dec 11, 1991
- E10 Pfeiffer's Choice Core Dec 18, 1991
- E11 Road Test Core Jan 8, 1992
- E12 Grandpa's Car Core Jan 15, 1992
- E13 Kodachrome Core Jan 29, 1992
- E14 Private Butthead Core Feb 5, 1992
- E15 Of Mastodons and Men Core Feb 12, 1992
- E16 Double Double Date Core Feb 26, 1992
- E17 Hero Core Mar 11, 1992
- E18 Lunch Stories Core Mar 18, 1992
- E19 Carnal Knowledge Core Mar 25, 1992
- E20 The Lost Weekend Core Apr 8, 1992
- E21 Stormy Weather Core Apr 22, 1992
- E22 The Wedding Core Apr 29, 1992
- E23 Back to the Lake Mytharc May 6, 1992
- E24 Broken Hearts and Burgers Mytharc May 13, 1992
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows the life of Kevin Arnold as he experiences the difficulties of growing up.
When is the show set?
The story takes place during the 1960s and 1970s.
How is the story told?
The narrative is presented through the perspective of an adult Kevin Arnold.
What themes are explored?
The show focuses on maintaining relationships and friendships during the transition into adulthood.
Is it a drama?
It depicts the trials and tribulations of youth during a specific historical period.