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The Wonder Years S5E2 — Day One

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The Wonder Years•Season 5•Episode 2

Day One

8.1/10 · 305 votesOct 9, 199124 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Kevin's first day of high school is not all it's cracked up to be. He tries to set himself up as the class clown, but it backfires. He is hassled by a nerd and his new teacher, Mr. Botner. Even Winnie can't make him feel

Directed byDaniel Stern

Written bySy Dukane

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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

Narrator (Adult Kevin)

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Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Director

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Sy Dukane

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Day One" is episode 2 of The Wonder Years season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 305 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Daniel Stern and written by Sy Dukane, it aired on October 9, 1991.

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