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The Best Episodes of The Wonder Years Season 1

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.9/10(926 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Kevin and Paul attend Robert F Kennedy Junior High for the first time. Winnie's brother is killed in Vietnam. Kevin and Winnie kiss for the first time.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Neal Marlens, Carol Black

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  2. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 2 - Swingers
    8.3/10(599 votes)

    #2 - Swingers

    S1:E2

    Even at Brian's funeral, all Kevin can think about is Winnie. Sex Education begins at school, but the boys want to learn more - so they steal a book.

    Directors:Neal Marlens, Carol Black
    Writers:Neal Marlens, Carol Black

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  3. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 3 - My Father's Office
    8.6/10(636 votes)

    #3 - My Father's Office

    S1:E3

    Kevin learns more about his dad by spending a day at his office.

    Director:Jeffrey D. Brown
    Writers:Neal Marlens, Carol Black

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  4. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 4 - Angel
    8.1/10(527 votes)

    #4 - Angel

    S1:E4

    Karen doesn't communicate with her parents anymore. It's made worse when she brings home a new boyfriend. Kevin takes an immediate dislike to Louis.

    Director:Art Wolff
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 5 - The Phone Call
    8.1/10(504 votes)

    #5 - The Phone Call

    S1:E5

    Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin, by consulting the Junior High grapevine.

    Director:Jeffrey D. Brown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 6 - Dance With Me
    8.4/10(511 votes)

    #6 - Dance With Me

    S1:E6

    While passing notes during class, Kevin asks Lisa Berlini to go to the dance with him. She says okay, but she decides to go with Brad Gaines after he asks her. While eating lunch with Winnie and Paul, Kevin feels himself falling back in love with Winnie, but she is goes to the dance with Kirk McCray. Kevin tries to make Winnie jealous by dancing with an unidentified girl...

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:David M. Stern

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Wonder Years" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 926 votes. Directed by Steve Miner and written by Neal Marlens, Carol Black, it aired on 1/31/1988. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Swingers".