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The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.


“With a little help from my friends.”
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.

Fred Savage
Kevin Arnold

Dan Lauria
John 'Jack' Arnold

Alley Mills
Norma Arnold

Jason Hervey
Wayne Arnold

Danica McKellar
Gwendolyn 'Winnie' Cooper

Josh Saviano
Paul Joshua Pfeiffer

Daniel Stern
Narrator (Adult Kevin)
The Wonder Years is a comedy, drama, family series that first aired in 1988 exploring themes of 1970s, puberty, girlfriend, high school, friends, growing up. Created by Carol Black, it stars Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills. The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
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