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The Wonder Years: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Jan 31, 1988 Updated Jul 18, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Jan 31, 1988 · 24 min

Kevin and Paul attend Robert F Kennedy Junior High for the first time. Winnie's brother is killed in Vietnam. Kevin and Winnie kiss for the first time.

S1·E2 Core

Swingers

Mar 22, 1988 · 24 min

Even at Brian's funeral, all Kevin can think about is Winnie. Sex Education begins at school, but the boys want to learn more - so they steal a book.

S1·E3 Core

My Father's Office

Mar 29, 1988 · 24 min

Kevin learns more about his dad by spending a day at his office.

S1·E4 Core

Angel

Apr 5, 1988 · 24 min

Karen doesn't communicate with her parents anymore. It's made worse when she brings home a new boyfriend. Kevin takes an immediate dislike to Louis.

S1·E5 Mytharc

The Phone Call

Apr 12, 1988 · 24 min

Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin, by consulting the Junior High grapevine.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Dance With Me

Apr 19, 1988 · 24 min

While passing notes during class, Kevin asks Lisa Berlini to go to the dance with him. She says okay, but she decides to go with Brad Gaines after he asks her. While eating lunch w