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The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

With a little help from my friends.

19888.36 Seasons115 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Carol Black
Produced by Michael Dinner, Steve Miner, Matthew Carlson
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Kevin Arnold

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

John 'Jack' Arnold

Alley Mills

Alley Mills

Norma Arnold

Jason Hervey

Jason Hervey

Wayne Arnold

Danica McKellar

Danica McKellar

Gwendolyn 'Winnie' Cooper

Josh Saviano

Josh Saviano

Paul Joshua Pfeiffer

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Narrator (Adult Kevin)

Themes & Keywords

1970spubertygirlfriendhigh schoolfriendsgrowing upslice of lifecoming of agebest friendsuburbfamilychildhoodjunior high school1960schildhood sweetheart

About The Wonder Years

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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