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
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jan 31, 1988
- E2 Swingers Mar 22, 1988
- E3 My Father's Office Mar 29, 1988
- E4 Angel Apr 5, 1988
- E5 The Phone Call Apr 12, 1988
- E6 Dance With Me Apr 19, 1988
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 Heart of Darkness Nov 30, 1988
- E2 Our Miss White Dec 7, 1988
- E3 Christmas Dec 14, 1988
- E4 Steady as She Goes Jan 11, 1989
- E5 Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky Jan 18, 1989
- E6 Pottery Will Get You Nowhere Feb 1, 1989
- E7 Coda Feb 8, 1989
- E8 Hiroshima, Mon Frere Feb 15, 1989
- E9 Loosiers Feb 28, 1989
- E10 Walk Out Mar 7, 1989
- E11 Nemesis Mar 14, 1989
- E12 Fate Mar 28, 1989
- E13 Birthday Boy Apr 11, 1989
- E14 Brightwing Apr 18, 1989
- E15 Square Dance May 2, 1989
- E16 Whose Woods Are These? May 9, 1989
- E17 How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation May 16, 1989
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Summer Song Oct 3, 1989
- E2 Math Class Oct 10, 1989
- E3 Wayne on Wheels Oct 24, 1989
- E4 Mom Wars Oct 31, 1989
- E5 On the Spot Nov 7, 1989
- E6 Odd Man Out Nov 14, 1989
- E7 The Family Car Nov 21, 1989
- E8 The Pimple Nov 28, 1989
- E9 Math Class Squared Dec 12, 1989
- E10 Rock 'n Roll Jan 2, 1990
- E11 Don't You Know Anything About Women? Jan 16, 1990
- E12 The Powers That Be Jan 23, 1990
- E13 She, My Friend and I Feb 6, 1990
- E14 The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Feb 13, 1990
- E15 The Tree House Feb 20, 1990
- E16 The Glee Club Feb 27, 1990
- E17 Night Out Mar 13, 1990
- E18 Faith Mar 27, 1990
- E19 The Unnatural Apr 17, 1990
- E20 Goodbye Apr 24, 1990
- E21 Cocoa and Sympathy May 1, 1990
- E22 Daddy's Little Girl May 8, 1990
- E23 Moving May 16, 1990
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 Growing Up Sep 19, 1990
- E2 Ninth Grade Man Sep 26, 1990
- E3 The Journey Oct 3, 1990
- E4 The Cost of Living Oct 10, 1990
- E5 It's a Mad, Mad, Madeline World Oct 24, 1990
- E6 Little Debbie Nov 7, 1990
- E7 The Ties That Bind Nov 14, 1990
- E8 The Sixth Man Nov 28, 1990
- E9 A Very Cutlip Christmas Dec 12, 1990
- E10 The Candidate Jan 9, 1991
- E11 Heartbreak Jan 23, 1991
- E12 Denial Jan 30, 1991
- E13 Who's Aunt Rose? Feb 6, 1991
- E14 Courage Feb 13, 1991
- E15 Buster Feb 27, 1991
- E16 Road Trip Mar 6, 1991
- E17 When Worlds Collide Mar 20, 1991
- E18 Separate Rooms Apr 3, 1991
- E19 The Yearbook Apr 10, 1991
- E20 The Accident Apr 24, 1991
- E21 The House That Jack Built May 1, 1991
- E22 Graduation May 8, 1991
- E23 The Wonder Years May 15, 1991
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Lake Oct 2, 1991
- E2 Day One Oct 9, 1991
- E3 The Hardware Store Oct 16, 1991
- E4 Frank and Denise Oct 23, 1991
- E5 Full Moon Rising Oct 30, 1991
- E6 Triangle Nov 6, 1991
- E7 Soccer Nov 20, 1991
- E8 Dinner Out Dec 4, 1991
- E9 Christmas Party Dec 11, 1991
- E10 Pfeiffer's Choice Dec 18, 1991
- E11 Road Test Jan 8, 1992
- E12 Grandpa's Car Jan 15, 1992
- E13 Kodachrome Jan 29, 1992
- E14 Private Butthead Feb 5, 1992
- E15 Of Mastodons and Men Feb 12, 1992
- E16 Double Double Date Feb 26, 1992
- E17 Hero Mar 11, 1992
- E18 Lunch Stories Mar 18, 1992
- E19 Carnal Knowledge Mar 25, 1992
- E20 The Lost Weekend Apr 8, 1992
- E21 Stormy Weather Apr 22, 1992
- E22 The Wedding Apr 29, 1992
- E23 Back to the Lake May 6, 1992
- E24 Broken Hearts and Burgers 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.