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ABC · Ended

The Wonder Years

Drama, Comedy, Family · 1988 · Rated 7.6/10

Last aired: S6 E22, Independence Day (2) · 1993-05-12

Set in 1968-1973, the series tackles the social issues and historic events of that time through the eyes of main character Kevin Arnold. Kevin also deals with typical teenage social issues, including those prompted by his main love interest, Winnie Cooper, as well as typical family troubles. The story is narrated by an older, wiser Kevin, describing what is happening and what he learned from his experiences in an alternately nostalgic and ironic tone.

Cast

Season 6

Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6
E1 Homecoming 1992-09-23 · 30 min Kevin and his friends attempt to steal a mascot for a rival high school; Wayne's friend, Wart, returns from a tour in Vietnam.
E2 Fishing 1992-09-30 · 30 min The Arnold men head out on their triennial fishing trip.
E3 Scenes from a Wedding 1992-10-07 · 30 min The Arnolds attend the wedding of Jack's bosses daughter where Kevin attempts to impress a girl and Wayne realizes that he dated the bride.
E4 Sex and Economics 1992-10-14 · 30 min Kevin takes on a job painting a teacher's house.
E5 Politics as Usual 1992-10-21 · 30 min Kevin is jealous when Winnie begins spending her time with a champaign worker for George McGovern.
E6 White Lies 1992-10-28 · 30 min With his parents away on a trip, Kevin invites Winnie over.
E7 Wayne and Bonnie 1992-11-11 · 30 min Kevin tries to reconcile with Winnie; Wayne dates an older woman.
E8 Kevin Delivers 1992-11-25 · 30 min Kevin rushes to make his date with Winnie while working his shift at the Chinese restaurant.
E9 The Test 1992-12-02 · 30 min Kevin and his friends worry about the upcoming SAT's.  Jack considers leaving his job and buying a furniture store.
E10 Let Nothing You Dismay 1992-12-16 · 30 min Jack is left scrambling when his partner backs out of the loan; Kevin struggles to make enough money to pay Winnie a Christmas gift.
E11 New Years 1993-01-06 · 30 min Kevin hopes to attend a party at a ski lodge with his friends but Wayne and his girlfriend invite the family out to dinner.
E12 Alice in Autoland 1993-01-13 · 30 min Kevin hopes to get a good deal on a car from Alice Pedermier's father.
E13 Ladies and Gentlemen... The Rolling Stones 1993-01-27 · 30 min After hearing a rumor that The Rolling Stones are going to be performing at a local dive bar, Kevin and his friends set out on a mission to find them.
E14 Unpacking 1993-02-03 · 30 min Kevin learns more about his friend, Jeff.
E15 Hulk Arnold 1993-02-10 · 30 min Kevin decides to join the wrestling team after showing promise during P.E. class.
E16 Nose 1993-02-24 · 30 min Kevin's friend, Ricky, falls for a new girl with a big nose.
E17 Eclipse 1993-03-03 · 30 min While on a class field trip, Kevin and Winnie get into a fight while Chuck gets left behind in a restroom.
E18 Poker 1993-03-24 · 30 min The guys poker night brings several revelations.
E19 The Little Women 1993-03-31 · 30 min Norma decides to get a full time job.  SAT scores come in for Kevin and his friends.
E20 Reunion 1993-04-28 · 30 min The Arnolds travel back to where Norma grew up so she had can attend her high school reunion.
E21 Summer (1) 1993-05-12 · 30 min Winnie takes a summer job as a life guard at a hotel resort, while Kevin considers a cross-country trip with his friends, an idea that Jack soon quashes knowing that Chuck and Jeff is cross-country without Chuck's Own Parents and Jeff's Mother's permission. Frustrated, Kevin then quits his job at Jack's factory and drives to the resort to see Winnie. Kevin then takes a job as a waiter to be near Winnie, but is then disappointed when he and Winnie are so busy they have no time for each other. Kevin gambles his gas money playing poker with the resort's house band and manages to win big; but later, when he finds Winnie to tell her of his good fortune, he becomes shocked to see Winnie kissing a co-worker. Part one of the two-part series finale.
E22 Independence Day (2) 1993-05-12 · 30 min Kevin, furious with Winnie over her infidelity, plays another poker game, this time losing all his money and his car. He then punches the guy Winnie kissed, quits his job and hitchhikes home because he is now without a car. Winnie is fired from her job because of Kevin's tirade; and she, too, hitches a ride back home, and Kevin happens to be picked up by the same couple. Winnie tells Kevin her side of what happened; but their argument becomes so heated that they are both dropped off at the side of the road. Soon after a thunderstorm occurs and they find refuge in an old barn where they decide they don't want to lose their childhood relationship. The next day they make it back home just in time for the Independence Day parade, and the present-day adult Kevin reveals the fates of himself, his family, and his friends from that day onward. Part two (conclusion) of the two-part series finale.

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