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The Best Episodes of The Wonder Years Season 1

Every episode of The Wonder Years Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Wonder Years Season 1!

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.

Genres:ComedyDramaFamily
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Wonder Years" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 8.8/10 from 848 user votes. It was directed by Steve Miner and written by Neal Marlens, Carol Black. "Pilot" aired on 1/31/1988 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Swingers".

  • Pilot
    8.8/10 848 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/1988

    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

    Writer: Neal Marlens, Carol Black

  • Swingers
    8.4/10 551 votes

    #2 - Swingers

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/1988

    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.

    Director: Neal Marlens, Carol Black

    Writer: Neal Marlens, Carol Black

  • My Father's Office
    8.6/10 589 votes

    #3 - My Father's Office

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/1988

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

    Director: Jeffrey D. Brown

    Writer: Neal Marlens, Carol Black

  • Angel
    8.1/10 484 votes

    #4 - Angel

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/1988

    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: N/A

  • The Phone Call
    8.1/10 462 votes

    #5 - The Phone Call

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/1988

    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: N/A

  • Dance With Me
    8.4/10 469 votes

    #6 - Dance With Me

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/19/1988

    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