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The Wonder Years

  • TV Series
  • 1988–1993
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
43K
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Fred Savage, Olivia d'Abo, Danica McKellar, Jason Hervey, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Josh Saviano in The Wonder Years (1988)
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Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.

  • Creators
    • Carol Black
    • Neal Marlens
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Dan Lauria
    • Alley Mills
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    43K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,434
    201
    • Creators
      • Carol Black
      • Neal Marlens
    • Stars
      • Fred Savage
      • Dan Lauria
      • Alley Mills
    • 139User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 46 wins & 129 nominations total

    Episodes115

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    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • Kevin Arnold
    • 1988–1993
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Jack Arnold
    • 1988–1993
    Alley Mills
    Alley Mills
    • Norma Arnold
    • 1988–1993
    Jason Hervey
    Jason Hervey
    • Wayne Arnold
    • 1988–1993
    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Winnie Cooper
    • 1988–1993
    Josh Saviano
    Josh Saviano
    • Paul Pfeiffer
    • 1988–1993
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Kevin Arnold - The Narrator…
    • 1988–1993
    Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo
    • Karen Arnold
    • 1988–1993
    Michael Tricario
    • Randy Mitchell
    • 1989–1993
    Andy Berman
    Andy Berman
    • Chuck Coleman
    • 1991–1993
    Brandon Crane
    Brandon Crane
    • Doug Porter…
    • 1989–1991
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Jeff Billings
    • 1992–1993
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Cutlip
    • 1988–1991
    Scott Nemes
    • Ricky Halsenbach
    • 1991–1993
    Krista Murphy
    • Carla Healy
    • 1988–1990
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Mr. Cantwell
    • 1989–1991
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • Mr. Diperna
    • 1988–1991
    Sean Baca
    • Craig Hobson
    • 1989–1990
    • Creators
      • Carol Black
      • Neal Marlens
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews139

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    Crowbot-2

    Best coming of years show ever made.

    I love this show. I remember when I was five sitting down in front of the tube and watching it, with my eyes wide, and my face stretched to the max with a smile. I can still remember coming home from school and watching it, and clinging on to every word like a good book. This show helped me grow up.
    10mayurdeepz

    Nostalgia Hurts

    I have never had so much fun watching TV before or after "The wonder years". Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper were my friends and I could not possible imagine life without them. So many years after the show ended when I saw Kevin Arnold's pic in one of my friends computer screen NOSTALGIA did HURT. I mean it brought back memories of the yesteryears. It was very easy to relate to everything that Kevin was going through although I was from another world in India. His love interest the cute Winnie Cooper made it all the more interesting. Loved his best friend, though he did look like a nerd. I specially remembered a scene when Kevin kissed Winnie in the beach. Saying this might sound like saying a lot but it is just the truth. Sometimes the show seemed to me more important the books that I studied in school. A tutorial. It will always be close to my heart and fondly remembered. I can assume its like this for many of us around the world. Miss you Kevin.
    BettieTeese

    Looking Back With Wonder...

    The Wonder Years truly was a great television sitcom in its time,and for those of us who still enjoy the re runs,it is still much loved today.Kevin Arnold was the typical all American teenage boy we all felt close to,even if he was just a character that doe eyed actor Fred Savage brought to life.We followed his daily trials and tribulations,using his experiences to reflect on our own.The sitcom's true to life story lines,comedy,drama and nostalgic tone contributed to the show's success and made watching it enjoyable.The Wonder Years could make you laugh,make you cry,make you remember what it was like to be 12 years old,and in love,as we fondly watched the relationship between Kevin and his dream girl Winnie Cooper,blossom,overcoming all the obstacles along the way.The closing dialogue of this magical sitcom will forever be remembered: Growing up happens in a heartbeat.One day you're in diapers,the next you're gone.But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul.I have fond memories of the Wonder Years,and enjoy watching the re runs.Hopefully the complications will be overcome in the near future,and the magic of this memorable sitcom can be re lived on DVD.
    mermatt

    A rarity amongst TV sitcoms

    This show has an engaging cast with stories set in the 1960s that involved down-to-earth, realistic plots. That's the real wonder of THE WONDER YEARS. It is far superior to most sitcoms because it isn't really a sitcom -- in other words it isn't based on silly situations and lame-brained characters.

    The show is about growing up and the discovery of human nature. The writing has a depth unlike that of most TV shows. The humor is genuine, not based on typical TV contrived situations and shallow clowning. This is destined to be one of the classics of TV series.
    10insomniac_rod

    A lesson of life delivered by entertainment.

    This is without a doubt one of the best serious programs that mixed humor and the style of sitcoms in history of American t.v.

    Who didn't have a geeky friend that would always embarrass you like Paul? Who didn't have a crush like Beck? Or what about the unexpected crush from another super sexy girl? On the more serious aspects, who didn't have a discussion that could harm a family member? What about dealing with death, love, projects of school?

    This show displayed the truth of life but only in a funnier way. I grew up watching Kevin and company dealing with the problems of diary life.

    I personally find this to be the most complete drama-comedy show of the past 20 years. You won't find another visual experience like this.

    It's like, remembering your childhood-puberty years through the eyes and memory of Kevin.

    This show made me laugh, cry, reflex, and best of all, it brought me sensations of my life; you know, memories, smells, specific situations, etc. It's like a reproduction of my life through someone else's narration.

    Also, the opening song is stuff for legend.

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    • Trivia
      One major part of the show's running storyline is a falling-out between Kevin and Winnie, who becomes a background character for several months until she and Kevin reconcile. The primary reason for this part of the storyline was that actress Danica McKellar had a growth spurt, and she and star Fred Savage, already shorter than McKellar, didn't look right standing together. The characters reconciled after Savage began to catch up in height.
    • Goofs
      In the Christmas episode in season 2, Kevin and Wayne try to convince Jack to buy a color television for Christmas. In an episode in season one (Angel #1.4), Kevin is seen watching a color TV in his living room.
    • Quotes

      Kevin Arnold - The Narrator: Things never turn out exactly the way you planned. I know they didn't with me. Still, like my father used to say, 'Traffic's traffic, you go where life takes you' and growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you're in diapers, the next you're gone, but the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul. I remember a time a place, a particular fourth of July, the things that happened in that decade of war and change. I remember a house like a lot of houses, a yard like a lot of yards, on a street like a lot of other streets. I remember how hard it was growing up among people and places I loved. Most of all, I remember how hard it was to leave. And the thing is, after all these years I still look back in wonder.

    • Alternate versions
      In some cable TV reruns outside North America, the original Joe Cocker rendition of the theme song ('With A Little Help From My Friends') has been replaced by a cover version. In the end credits, the instrumental version of this song that was originally broadcast has been replaced by the instrumental 'Winnie Cooper Theme' which is heard sometimes throughout the show. The Netflix/Amazon streaming versions use this replaced opening theme and other music replacements, but include the original closing instrumental.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      With A Little Help From My Friends
      Performed by Joe Cocker

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wunderbare jahre
    • Filming locations
      • Rosemead High School - 9063 Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Television
      • The Black/Marlens Company
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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