The family gathered for Jack’s company picnic. Kevin, however, felt a distinct lack of enthusiasm; he dreaded the possibility of encountering Mimi Detweiler, who had once harbored a secret affection for him. Wayne's new girlfriend, Angela, …

Winnie felt a knot of anxiety tighten with the approaching start of her new school. She persuaded Kevin to promise he would think of her precisely every hour. The regularity of the request proved more challenging than Kevin anticipated. Fir…

A rumor of a slumber party hosted by a tenth-grade girl spurred Kevin and his companions into a cross-town journey, fueled by the hope of acceptance contingent upon a six-pack of beer.

The news that Paul received a weekly allowance of five dollars, and that one could earn money as a caddy, spurred Kevin to seek work for the first time.

Kevin found himself with a difficult decision: he had to cancel his date with Winnie. A looming homework assignment with Madeline demanded his attention, a prospect made more complicated by the fact that Madeline had already kissed him. The…

Debbie, Paul’s sister, required a ride to a cotillion, and Kevin found himself persuaded into the role of chauffeur. Separately, Paul, Doug, and Randy made their way to the football game, their attention focused on the spirited performances…

Whenever the family requires funds, Jack petitions for a salary increase and is granted one. However, this elevated position necessitates travel to various parts of the country, and it appears he may be unable to attend Thanksgiving.

Kevin frets that Paul will appear inept upon being selected for the basketball team, yet it consistently seems Paul performs most poorly when facing Kevin in competition.

A flicker of warmth ignited within Kevin as he watched Cutlip, transformed into a jovial Santa Claus at the mall. The sight stirred something unexpected in him, a tender feeling he hadn't anticipated.

Kevin threw his hat into the ring for student council president, setting himself on a direct course for a contest with his longtime rival, Becky Slater.

Kevin always felt a thrill when Winnie’s school arranged a field trip together. However, the experience proved less joyful than anticipated. He found it difficult to coax Winnie away from her newfound companions. The situation deteriorated …

The news of Kevin and Winnie's separation had rippled through Robert F. Kennedy Junior High with swiftness. Yet, Kevin remained in denial, and with Paul’s assistance, he arranged a gathering at his home, hoping to orchestrate a private reun…

The quiet of the town was fractured when Grandpa Arnold returned, summoned for Aunt Rose’s funeral. It was a homecoming that subtly rearranged Kevin’s understanding of everything. He began, slowly and with a quiet certainty, to grasp the we…

Kevin harbored a quiet affection for Miss Hasenfuss, the dental hygienist at Dr. Tucker’s office. Her gentle demeanor had a way of making him feel capable, even important. That feeling, however, shifted abruptly when she called him in for h…

Buster, Kevin’s dog, requires surgery to quell his relentless barking, a prospect he views with considerable apprehension.

A shopping trip for a suit proved a trial for Kevin and his father. The journey began poorly, marked by a series of wrong turns that left them hopelessly lost. Tensions flared, exacerbated by a disagreement over the radio station. Later, a …

Kevin’s carefully constructed facade of indifference crumbles when Norma accepts a position at his school. In a desperate attempt to reclaim some semblance of rebellion, he pilfers a hall pass for Tony Barbella, only to be caught red-handed…

The confines of Kevin and Wayne’s bedroom had become unbearable for two grown men. With Karen now at college, an opportunity presented itself: one of them could move into her vacant room. The question, however, hung in the air, a delicate a…

An invitation to pen captions for the yearbook thrust Kevin into the orbit of the popular. Yet, the task presents an unexpected challenge when he’s assigned to write one for Peter Armbruster, the school’s heaviest student. Kevin struggles t…

Kevin encountered Winnie again, the first time since their separation. He learned that Winnie and Roger had also ended their relationship. When a car accident brought Winnie home, Kevin went to her house. Her parents, however, informed him …

Jack intends to assist Karen with repairs to the house she now occupies. However, their efforts are met with conflict when he learns she is living there with a partner.

With Kevin's impending graduation from junior high, a quiet hope settles within him that life will remain unchanged. Yet, this illusion shatters with the news that Paul will be attending a private school next year. Winnie, too, harbors a su…

A compilation of moments from Kevin's junior high years. The selection features excerpts from "Don't You Know Anything About Women," "The Glee Club," "Just Between You and Me... and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky," and "Summer Song," amo…