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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 Worst Episode
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    The Wonder Years Season 5 Episode 21 - Stormy Weather
    0.0/10(284 votes)

    #1 - Stormy Weather

    S5:E21

    When Karen returns home one night, Kevin and Wayne's living arrangements are thrown into chaos. She's had a fight with Michael and they're not talking. Jack discovers that Michael had asked Karen to marry him, but she didn't want to do anything so traditional. Michael camps out on the Arnold family front lawn in the hopes of getting Karen back. Ten days later, Karen proposes to Michael herself.

    Director:Ken Topolsky
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  2. The Wonder Years Season 5 Episode 23 - Back to the Lake
    0.0/10(292 votes)

    #2 - Back to the Lake

    S5:E23

    Summertime used to be fun, but now everyone's gotta work. Kevin has a job at a Chinese Restaurant with Paul, but one day - after finding a Christmas card he received from Cara, decides he will visit her at the lake. Paul has no choice but to tag along because Kevin is driving. Kevin feels like recapturing the wonderful time he had last summer, but things don't go to plan.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.8/10(911 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 2 - Swingers
    7.7/10(587 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 3 - Christmas
    8.0/10(441 votes)

    #5 - Christmas

    S2:E3

    Kevin and his brother try to convince their Dad to buy a color television. Kevin tries to find a present for Winnie after she unexpectedly gives him a present.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Bob Brush

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  6. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 3 - Wayne on Wheels
    8.0/10(354 votes)

    #6 - Wayne on Wheels

    S3:E3

    Kevin wants to get to the mall to see a girl he can't stop thinking about, but the only way he can is by begging his brother to drive.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Mark B. Perry

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  7. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 9 - Math Class Squared
    8.0/10(332 votes)

    #7 - Math Class Squared

    S3:E9

    Kevin decides cheating is the only way to get ahead in math class.

    Director:Daniel Stern
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Wonder Years Season 4 Episode 9 - A Very Cutlip Christmas
    8.0/10(336 votes)

    #8 - A Very Cutlip Christmas

    S4:E9

    Kevin discovers a soft-spot inside Cutlip when he sees him playing Santa Clause at a local mall.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Wonder Years Season 6 Episode 10 - Let Nothing You Dismay
    8.0/10(285 votes)

    #9 - Let Nothing You Dismay

    S6:E10

    It's Christmas and the Arnolds have a lot to celebrate. Things begin to unravel though, when Kevin thinks Winnie has bought him an expensive present and he wants to do the same in return. And Jack's new business gets into trouble when his partner, Charlie, decides to drop out and return to NORCOM.

    Director:Ken Topolsky
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 1 - Heart of Darkness
    8.5/10(426 votes)

    #10 - Heart of Darkness

    S2:E1

    Winnie starts hanging around the cool kids because she is now dating Kirk McCray.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 8 - The Pimple
    8.5/10(323 votes)

    #11 - The Pimple

    S3:E8

    Kevin is looking forward to the visit of an old family friend, Gina, until he discovers his first pimple.

    Director:Matia Karrell
    Writer:David M. Stern

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  12. The Wonder Years Season 6 Episode 13 - Ladies and Gentlemen... The Rolling Stones
    8.5/10(275 votes)

    #12 - Ladies and Gentlemen... The Rolling Stones

    S6:E13

    Kevin wants a story that he and Winnie can tell their kids. So, when he is grounded after receiving a speeding ticket, he sneaks out of the house anyway. Kevin, Winnie and friends are off to see The Rolling Stones, who are rumored to be playing at Joe's place, which is out of town. But when they arrive, Joe says he doesn't know who the Rolling Stones are.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Kim Friese

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  13. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 3 - My Father's Office
    9.0/10(622 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 5 - The Phone Call
    9.0/10(491 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 2 - Our Miss White
    9.0/10(413 votes)

    #15 - Our Miss White

    S2:E2

    Kevin gets a crush on Miss White. She convinces him to play Robert Kennedy is a play she has written.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  16. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 6 - Pottery Will Get You Nowhere
    9.0/10(409 votes)

    #16 - Pottery Will Get You Nowhere

    S2:E6

    Norma begins taking a pottery class, but receives no support or encouragement from Jack.

    Director:Daniel Stern
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 14 - Brightwing
    9.0/10(355 votes)

    #17 - Brightwing

    S2:E14

    Kevin becomes his sister's confidant when he discovers she is skipping school to go to ""the hill.""

    Director:Daniel Stern
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 5 - On the Spot
    9.0/10(344 votes)

    #18 - On the Spot

    S3:E5

    Kevin, Paul and Winnie become involved in a production of "Our Town." Trouble begins when Winnie gets stage fright. Kevin thinks he's set because all he has to do is operate the spotlight.

    Director:Matia Karrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 6 - Odd Man Out
    9.0/10(327 votes)

    #19 - Odd Man Out

    S3:E6

    When Kevin and Paul get on each other's nerves, they try to become best friends with two other boys.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:David M. Stern

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  20. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 7 - The Family Car
    9.0/10(340 votes)

    #20 - The Family Car

    S3:E7

    When the Arnold family car breaks down and Jack can't fix it, Kevin hopes his father will buy something more fancy.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Debra Frank

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  21. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 10 - Rock 'n Roll
    9.0/10(339 votes)

    #21 - Rock 'n Roll

    S3:E10

    Kevin joins a band, The Electric Shoes, when he is inspired by The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Bob Stevens

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  22. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 12 - The Powers That Be
    9.0/10(326 votes)

    #22 - The Powers That Be

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Daniel Stern
    Writer:David M. Stern

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  23. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 16 - The Glee Club
    9.0/10(344 votes)

    #23 - The Glee Club

    S3:E16

    A new student teacher tries to make something of the 8th-grade boys' Glee Club, but without much success.

    Director:Jim McBride
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 18 - Faith
    9.0/10(321 votes)

    #24 - Faith

    S3:E18

    It's tax time and Jack is in a bad mood. Meanwhile, Norma worries about the Apollo 13 astronauts and Kevin worries about his class assignment - to write his own obituary.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Wonder Years Season 4 Episode 1 - Growing Up
    9.0/10(344 votes)

    #25 - Growing Up

    S4:E1

    The family attends Jack's company picnic. Kevin is not looking forward to seeing Mimi Detweiler, who used to have a crush on him. Wayne's new girlfriend Angela annoys everyone but Wayne. Kevin beans Jack with a baseball at the father-son baseball game. Karen leaves for college.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Bob Brush

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Stormy Weather" is the worst rated episode of "The Wonder Years". It scored /10 based on 284 votes. Directed by Ken Topolsky and written by Denise Moss, Sy Dukane, it aired on 4/22/1992. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Back to the Lake".