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The Wonder Years S5E17 — Hero
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The Wonder Years•Season 5•Episode 17

Hero

8.1/10 · 336 votesMar 11, 199224 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Kevin is on a first-name basis with McKinley's High's basketball hero, Bobby Riddle. When the team makes it to the regional finals, Kevin's dad decides to attend the game and embarrasses Kevin by talking strategy with Paul and Chuck. Later, though, Kevin apologizes to his

Directed byStephen Cragg
Written byDavid Greenwalt
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Fred Savage

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Kevin Arnold

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

John 'Jack' Arnold

Alley Mills

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Norma Arnold

Olivia D'Abo

Olivia D'Abo

Karen Arnold

Jason Hervey

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Wayne Arnold

Danica McKellar

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Gwendolyn 'Winnie' Cooper

Josh Saviano

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Paul Joshua Pfeiffer

Daniel Stern

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Episode Summary

"Hero" is episode 17 of The Wonder Years season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 336 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Stephen Cragg and written by David Greenwalt, it aired on March 11, 1992.

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