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The Wonder Years S3E12 — The Powers That Be
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The Wonder Years•Season 3•Episode 12

The Powers That Be

8.2/10 · 331 votesJan 23, 199024 min

Ranked #13 of 23 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Trouble begins in the Arnold household when Grandpa Arnold arrives and gives Kevin a dog - a responsibility Jack doesn't think Kevin can handle.

Directed byDaniel Stern
Written byDavid M. Stern
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Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Kevin Arnold

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

John 'Jack' Arnold

Alley Mills

Alley Mills

Norma Arnold

Olivia D'Abo

Olivia D'Abo

Karen 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

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David M. Stern

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Episode Summary

"The Powers That Be" is episode 12 of The Wonder Years season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 331 votes, ranking #13 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Daniel Stern and written by David M. Stern, it aired on January 23, 1990.

Next: E13 · She, My Friend and IBest of Season 3