The Wonder Years

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  • 2021
  • 1 Season

The Wonder Years is an American coming-of-age television series that first premiered on ABC in the late 1980s. The show was created by Neal Marlens and Carol Black, and it quickly became a huge success. The Wonder Years follows the life of Kevin Arnold, played by Fred Savage, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. The show is set in a suburb of a typical American town, and it explores themes such as family, friendship, love, and heartbreak. Throughout the series, Kevin deals with the trials and tribulations of adolescence, including first crushes, embarrassing moments, and the pressure to fit in with his peers. He also grapples with his relationships with his parents, Jack and Norma, played by Dan Lauria and Alley Mills, respectively, as well as his siblings, sister Karen and brother Wayne, played by Olivia d'Abo and Jason Hervey. One of the unique aspects of The Wonder Years is its use of a narrator, who is an adult version of Kevin. The narrator, voiced by Daniel Stern, provides insight and commentary on Kevin's experiences, offering a more mature perspective on his youthful struggles. The show also delves into the social and political issues of the time, including civil rights, the Vietnam War, and the feminist movement. As Kevin navigates his way through junior high and high school, he is forced to confront these issues and form his own opinions about them. Another standout feature of The Wonder Years is its soundtrack, which includes iconic songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The show often uses music as a way to set the tone for a particular scene or evoke a specific emotion. As the series progresses, Kevin grows up and begins to think more seriously about his future. He sets his sights on college and starts to explore his passions and interests. Along the way, he experiences heartbreak and disappointment, but ultimately learns valuable lessons about life and love. The Wonder Years ran for six seasons, from 1988 to 1993, and received critical acclaim throughout its run. The show won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and remains a beloved classic to this day. In conclusion, The Wonder Years is a timeless coming-of-age drama that explores the joys and challenges of growing up in America in the 1960s and 1970s. With its relatable characters, excellent writing, and iconic soundtrack, the show continues to capture the hearts of viewers of all ages.

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Love, Dean
22. Love, Dean
May 18, 2022
It's the end of the school year, and summer excitement is all around. When Bill and Lillian each receive major career opportunities, tension builds as they decide who will handle more of the household responsibilities. Meanwhile, Dean and Keisa take shelter together as a tornado tears through Montgomery, providing the perfect moment for Dean to tell her how he really feels.
Where No Dean Has Been Before
21. Where No Dean Has Been Before
May 11, 2022
Dean tries to impress Keisa's cool new boyfriend, Broderick, by inviting him and his friends over for a party Kim is throwing while Bill and Lillian are away for the night. Things get out of hand just as Bill and Lillian arrive home, and Dean is forced to admit he isn't being true to himself.
Bill's New Gig
20. Bill's New Gig
April 20, 2022
Bill is excited to have made tenure at the university, only to find that his focus on career and family has cost him his spot in his band. Lillian encourages Bill to write and perform solo, especially as an attractive young jazz singer approaches Bill to collaborate. Meanwhile, Bruce adjusts to living at home.
Love & War
19. Love & War
April 13, 2022
Bruce returns home from Vietnam, and the family is shocked to find out he is dating an older woman with an 8-year-old son with whom he is eager to start his life. When they learn more about Bruce's latest deployment, they begin to understand his survivors' guilt and come together to support him.
Goose Grease
18. Goose Grease
April 6, 2022
When Dean comes down with the chicken pox on his way to a hunting trip with Bill and Grandaddy Clisby, Lillian forces the three of them to quarantine together. Clisby pushes homemade remedies on them out of his mistrust of doctors, but he's forced to reckon with this when Dean's condition worsens.
Jobs and Hangouts
17. Jobs and Hangouts
March 23, 2022
Kim is excited to start her new job as a waitress at the local diner, which Dean adopts as his local hangout. When Kim experiences drama with her friends, she finds unlikely allies in a tough coworker and her younger brother.
The Sleepover
16. The Sleepover
March 16, 2022
When Dean learns that Corey's dad, Coach Long, is in the doghouse, he struggles to keep this secret from his friend.
Black Teacher
15. Black Teacher
March 2, 2022
When their teacher goes on maternity leave, Dean, Cory and Keisa are excited to be taught by Mr. Brady, the school's first Black teacher. Mr. Brady encourages the students to try out for the Knowledge Bowl team where Dean faces some unexpected challenges.
Country Dean
14. Country Dean
February 23, 2022
The family spends spring break with Lillian's parents in the countryside, and Dean lies to his cousins about city life in Montgomery to impress them. Meanwhile, Lillian helps to settle a land dispute between her parents and their neighbors to impress her difficult-to-please mother.
The Valentine's Day Dance
13. The Valentine's Day Dance
February 2, 2022
Dean's plans to ask Keisa to the Valentine's Day Dance are foiled when another boy asks her out first after a new makeover makes her the talk of the school. Meanwhile, Bill and Lillian make Kim sign up for a Big Sister program to have extracurricular activities for her college applications.
I'm With the Band
12. I'm With the Band
January 19, 2022
When Dean loses his position as first chair saxophone in the school band, Bill lays the pressure on him to earn it back. But after a talk with Lillian, Bill realizes he's being a bit too harsh and forcing his own dreams upon Dean.
Brad Mitzvah
11. Brad Mitzvah
January 12, 2022
Brad works through his nerves preparing for his bar mitzvah speech while Dean ends his friendship with Keisa when Charlene tells him he can't be friends with other girls. Things come to a head when the whole group comes together to celebrate Brad's bar mitzvah.
Lads and Ladies and Us
10. Lads and Ladies and Us
January 5, 2022
Bill and Lillian decide to join high society club Lads & Ladies as a way to introduce Kim and Dean to positive influences in the community. Bill, Kim and Dean fit right in, but things take a turn when Lillian is treated differently for being a working mom.
Home for Christmas
9. Home for Christmas
December 1, 2021
Dean can't wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam. But adjusting to life back in Montgomery comes with unexpected challenges for Bruce, and the rest of the Williams family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer.
Science Fair
8. Science Fair
November 17, 2021
After seeing Dean bullied by Michael after school Lillian goes to confront his parents and learns he needs more compassion than discipline. Much to Dean's dismay, she takes Michael under her wing and helps him with his project for the science fair.
Independence Day
7. Independence Day
November 3, 2021
As Kim's campaign for a car coincides with the need to take Grandaddy Clisby's keys away, Bill proposes a solution that is only pleasing to him: Kim can drive, so long as she takes her grandfather and Dean around town.
Be Prepared
6. Be Prepared
October 27, 2021
Coach Long and Bill take the boys on a camping trip as part of their scout troop. Their different approaches to the outdoors show that Dean that his father is not good at everything.
The Lock In
5. The Lock In
October 20, 2021
Dean is reluctant to attend the annual church lock-in until Kim tells him it's where she got her first kiss. He enlists his friends to help him pair up with Keisa, but his plans are thwarted when he instead gets paired up with the pastor's daughter, Charlene.
The Workplace
4. The Workplace
October 13, 2021
It's 'Take Your Son to Work Day' and Dean heads to band practice with Bill. But the 'grown folks' business' at the music studio prompts Lillian to have to pick up Dean. While at her office, Dean finally learns what his mom does while he's at school all day, gaining a newfound respect for her career and ambition.
The Club
3. The Club
October 6, 2021
Dean stumbles upon some "racy literature" and shares it with friends at school. When he is caught by the school principal, Bill and Lillian navigate uncharted territory as parents and Dean learns that manhood isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Green Eyed Monster
2. Green Eyed Monster
September 29, 2021
While Dean reckons with his first taste of heartbreak and betrayal, the adults in his life are overly empathetic and assume his grief is from mourning current events. Dean milks the special treatment and uses it to his advantage - and his family shows their support for him in their own unique ways; Kim invites him to join her at a local activist rally, while Bill and Dean bond during a fishing trip.
Pilot
1. Pilot
September 22, 2021
As the youngest in the Williams family, Dean is struggling to figure out where he fits in. Between his brother's athleticism, sister's popularity, mother's intelligence and dad's overall coolness, everyone else seems to have their lane figured out. He decides to pursue his calling as "The Great Uniter" and attempts to organize the first integrated baseball game between his team and his friend Brad's team.
Description

The Wonder Years is an American coming-of-age television series that first premiered on ABC in the late 1980s. The show was created by Neal Marlens and Carol Black, and it quickly became a huge success. The Wonder Years follows the life of Kevin Arnold, played by Fred Savage, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. The show is set in a suburb of a typical American town, and it explores themes such as family, friendship, love, and heartbreak.

Throughout the series, Kevin deals with the trials and tribulations of adolescence, including first crushes, embarrassing moments, and the pressure to fit in with his peers. He also grapples with his relationships with his parents, Jack and Norma, played by Dan Lauria and Alley Mills, respectively, as well as his siblings, sister Karen and brother Wayne, played by Olivia d'Abo and Jason Hervey.

One of the unique aspects of The Wonder Years is its use of a narrator, who is an adult version of Kevin. The narrator, voiced by Daniel Stern, provides insight and commentary on Kevin's experiences, offering a more mature perspective on his youthful struggles.

The show also delves into the social and political issues of the time, including civil rights, the Vietnam War, and the feminist movement. As Kevin navigates his way through junior high and high school, he is forced to confront these issues and form his own opinions about them.

Another standout feature of The Wonder Years is its soundtrack, which includes iconic songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The show often uses music as a way to set the tone for a particular scene or evoke a specific emotion.

As the series progresses, Kevin grows up and begins to think more seriously about his future. He sets his sights on college and starts to explore his passions and interests. Along the way, he experiences heartbreak and disappointment, but ultimately learns valuable lessons about life and love.

The Wonder Years ran for six seasons, from 1988 to 1993, and received critical acclaim throughout its run. The show won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and remains a beloved classic to this day.

In conclusion, The Wonder Years is a timeless coming-of-age drama that explores the joys and challenges of growing up in America in the 1960s and 1970s. With its relatable characters, excellent writing, and iconic soundtrack, the show continues to capture the hearts of viewers of all ages.

The Wonder Years is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (22 episodes). The series first aired on September 22, 2021.

Where to Watch The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Wonder Years on demand at Disney+, Google Play and ABC.

  • Premiere Date
    September 22, 2021