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Release Date:
15 March 1988 (USA) more
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Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the 60's; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting. full summary
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Won Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 55 nominations more
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One of the best shows about growing up in the suburbs more (85 total)

Cast

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Fred Savage ... Kevin Arnold (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Daniel Stern ... Kevin Arnold - The Narrator (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Jason Hervey ... Wayne Arnold (100 episodes, 1988-1993)

Dan Lauria ... Jack Arnold (99 episodes, 1988-1993)
Alley Mills ... Norma Arnold (95 episodes, 1988-1993)
Josh Saviano ... Paul Pfeiffer (92 episodes, 1988-1993)

Danica McKellar ... Winnie Cooper (83 episodes, 1988-1993)

Olivia d'Abo ... Karen Arnold (60 episodes, 1988-1993)
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USA:30 min (115 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Inspired by A Christmas Story (1983). Peter Billingsley who played Ralphie in A Christmas Story (1983) makes a guest appearance as one of Kevin's roommates on the last episode. more
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Continuity: In the episode in which Jack sells the family's Dodge station wagon, a sign identifies it as a 1963 model, but the grown-up Kevin narrates that it's a nine-year-old car, making it (at the time) a 1960 model. In fact, that particular car was a '67. more
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Wayne Arnold: Butthead. more
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23 out of 23 people found the following comment useful.
One of the best shows about growing up in the suburbs, 8 August 2003
Author: KRJ548 from United States

With all the hype of reality shows these days, "The Wonder Years" remains one of my favorite "reality-like" shows about growing up. With today's meaningless sex and money-driven reality shows, there are no solid, relevant ones for people who just want to be able to sit back and reminisce what it was like growing up in the suburbs.

The best thing about this show was its remarkable ability to depict all aspects of a teen's everyday life--friends, relationships, family, and self, and how these things can change your entire outlook on yourself and your relationships with others. Even the simplest things make a big difference in life--and this show proves it.

Another wonderful thing about this show is that everybody--no matter how "different" you are--can relate to it. Even though the show surrounded 60's and 70's pop culture, still you can always find some problem or conflict within each episode that correlates with your own life.

Shows like "The Wonder Years" will always outstand the cornucopia of boring reality shows of the ages. It's too bad more shows like this one aren't made these days.

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