8.0/10147 votes#1 - One Small Step
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2023
It’s the summer of 1969, and Dean and Bill are experiencing new walks of life in New York City where Dean has tagged along for Bill’s career-making songwriting gig. Back in Montgomery, Lilian’s infamous sister, Jackie, pays a memorable visit.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Saladin K. Patterson
8.3/10116 votes#2 - Forbidden Fruit
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2023
Torn between his secret relationship with Keisa and his friendship with Broderick, Dean turns to Jackie for advice. Meanwhile, after her latest run-in with the law, Jackie decides to turn over a new leaf.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Bob Daily
8.3/10115 votes#3 - Football Team
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/21/2023
As Kim decides to take classes at Bill's college and date one of his star students, Bill must walk the line between teacher and dad; Dean and his friends join the football team where Dean finds himself in a tricky situation.
Director: Stacey Muhammad
Writer: Amberia Allen
7.8/10114 votes#4 - Blockbusting
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2023
Bill and Lillian consider moving into the first integrated neighborhood in Montgomery; Dean develops a crush on Brad's mom during a sleepover at their house.
Director: Nefertite Nguvu
Writer: Jacque Edmonds Cofer
8.2/10103 votes#5 - Takeover Spirit
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/5/2023
When Lillian joins the church choir, she discovers a new side to her mother-in-law; Kim encourages a guilt-ridden Dean to have an encounter with the supernatural.
Director: Melissa Kosar
Writer: Jordan Black
8.2/1095 votes#6 - Bill's New Friend
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2023
After Bill befriends Dean's music teacher, Bill and Lillian attend a party at his house and the evening takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, with their parents away, Dean, Bruce and Kim make their own plans for the night.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Max Searle
8.1/1093 votes#7 - A Star is Born
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2023
In search of a new hobby, Dean joins the drama club - only to find himself mixed up in drama of his own. Bill and Kim grapple with Bruce's choice to campaign for a local politician.
Director: Lisa C. Satriano
Writer: Melanie Boysaw
8.1/1091 votes#8 - Like a Boss
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2023
After Lillian's boss announces budget cuts, she is forced to make a decision and enforce boundaries between her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Dean and Cory's friendship hits a few speed bumps as they work together for the boxcar derby.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Tom Young
8.1/1091 votes#9 - Happy Birthday Clisby
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2023
The Williams gather to celebrate Clisby's 75th birthday - including Bill's brother Melvin and his daughter Cassie. While Bill and Melvin try to one-up each other for Clisby's approval, Cassie shares big news with Lillian and Kim.
Director: Katie Locke O'Brien
Writer: Kendra Cole
8.2/1092 votes#10 - The Happiest Place on Earth
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/16/2023
When the Williams family decides to go on a family vacation, Kim suggests a road trip to Austin College and Dean proposes a stop at Disneyland. After meeting up with his old bandmates, Bill reflects on his life choices.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Yael Galena
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A coming of age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama through the...
Genres:ComedyDramaFamily
Network:ABC
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"One Small Step" is the best rated episode of "The Wonder Years" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 147 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Saladin K. Patterson, it aired on 6/14/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Forbidden Fruit".