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The Wonder Years (1988 – 1993)

1988 • 6 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-PG
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The Wonder Years — Season 5

24 episodes · Oct 2, 1991

1. The Lake
Oct 2, 1991 · 24m

The Arnold and Pfeiffer families embarked on a shared vacation. Kevin encountered a spirited young woman with a penchant for smoking. He and Cara found their time together delightful; the connection was so strong that he skipped dinner with…

2. Day One
Oct 9, 1991 · 24m

Kevin’s first day of high school proved less exciting than he’d imagined. He attempted to establish himself as the class clown, but his efforts fell flat. Instead, he found himself the target of a persistent, unpleasant student and the watc…

3. The Hardware Store
Oct 16, 1991 · 24m · 9.0

The meager wages of his first steady position had worn on Kevin. He resolved to seek employment at the mall, envisioning a more promising prospect – the chance to meet women. He requested a raise, fully aware it was an unreasonable ask. Yet…

4. Frank and Denise
Oct 23, 1991 · 24m

Denise and Frank appeared destined for one another, until Denise's attention shifted to Kevin, drawn by his understanding of poetry. She ended her relationship with Frank and kissed Kevin, though he privately believed she would be happier r…

5. Full Moon Rising
Oct 30, 1991 · 24m

On Ricky Halsenbach’s sixteenth birthday, Kevin and his companions resolve to cruise for girls. Trouble ensues when Kevin’s dishonesty is discovered by Cindy. Meanwhile, Purdle makes a scene at Kevin’s parents’ house from the window of Rick…

6. Triangle
Nov 6, 1991 · 24m

Kevin found himself bewildered by Wayne’s new companion, Sandy. The situation shifted unexpectedly when Sandy sought out Kevin privately and kissed him. Soon after, their affection became openly displayed throughout the school. Yet, when Sa…

7. Soccer
Nov 20, 1991 · 24m

Eager for a connection to school life, Kevin joined the soccer team. However, his enthusiasm quickly waned as he grew increasingly disheartened by the team’s consistently poor showings and the coach’s profound indifference.

8. Dinner Out
Dec 4, 1991 · 24m

The occasion was Jack’s forty-third birthday dinner, yet a cloud of displeasure hung over him. His silence with his daughter remained unbroken, the source of his evident discontent. Norma and Michael attempted, as they often did, to smooth …

9. Christmas Party
Dec 11, 1991 · 24m

Kevin dreaded the neighborhood Christmas party, an annual gathering that invariably consisted only of his parents' friends. All his friends would be out of town, leaving him with an evening of polite small talk. Jack was consumed by work, a…

10. Pfeiffer's Choice
Dec 18, 1991 · 24m

The Pfeiffer and Arnold families shared a long-standing friendship, but a rift appears when the Pfeiffers unexpectedly acquire a considerable fortune from a real estate venture championed by Jack Arnold. The invitation to the Pfeiffers' cou…

11. Road Test
Jan 8, 1992 · 24m

The prospect of a date with Jessica fueled Kevin’s desire for a driver’s license. Yet, he was hopelessly inept at parallel parking, and ultimately avoided the test altogether, fabricating a story for his family about obtaining a temporary p…

12. Grandpa's Car
Jan 15, 1992 · 24m

Arnold was aging, and a small fender-bender had recently occurred. He wasn't prepared to relinquish his license until his grandson, Kevin, offered him the honest assessment he needed.

13. Kodachrome
Jan 29, 1992 · 24m

Miss Shaw stood out among Kevin’s teachers. Young and Black, she possessed a distinctly independent spirit and a genuine affection for her profession. However, her unconventional approach to teaching frequently brought her into conflict wit…

14. Private Butthead
Feb 5, 1992 · 24m · 9.0

As Kevin contemplated his path ahead, Wayne made the resolute choice to leave school and enlist in the army. Jack and Norma pleaded with him to reconsider, but their arguments fell on deaf ears. Wayne and his friend Wart journeyed to the ar…

15. Of Mastodons and Men
Feb 12, 1992 · 24m

Two weeks into his relationship with Julie Aidem, Kevin found himself invited to dinner with her family. During the meal, she gently urged him to inform her parents that they were serious about each other. Observing the dynamic between Mr. …

16. Double Double Date
Feb 26, 1992 · 24m · 9.0

Kevin desired a date with Inga, and enlisted Winnie's assistance in securing one. Winnie, in turn, orchestrated a meeting for Kevin with a new acquaintance, Matt Stevens. The pair found themselves double-dating at the Spring Dance, an arran…

17. Hero
Mar 11, 1992 · 24m

Kevin shares a familiarity with Bobby Riddle, the basketball star of McKinley High. When the team reaches the regional finals, Kevin’s father decides to attend the game, and in doing so, inadvertently embarrasses his son by discussing strat…

18. Lunch Stories
Mar 18, 1992 · 24m

The high school cafeteria buzzed with the energy of lunchtime. Chuck’s gaze landed on a girl who seemed promising. Ricky fretted over an unfinished assignment. Wayne plotted to win twenty dollars by discovering Maniac’s real name. And Winni…

19. Carnal Knowledge
Mar 25, 1992 · 24m

Kevin, Ricky, and Chuck plotted to gain illicit entry to an R-rated film, a plan that contrasted sharply with Paul’s decision to remain at home and discuss marine biology with a family friend's daughter. The trio were ejected from the cinem…

20. The Lost Weekend
Apr 8, 1992 · 24m

With his parents away for the weekend, Kevin invited his friends over for a poker game. However, as the game lost its spark, Chuck and Ricky made a round of calls, and suddenly Kevin found himself hosting a boisterous party at home – one th…

21. Stormy Weather
Apr 22, 1992 · 24m

The evening Karen arrived home found Kevin and Wayne’s shared living space in disarray. A fight with Michael had left them estranged, a chasm of silence between them. Jack learned that Michael had asked Karen for her hand in marriage, a pro…

22. The Wedding
Apr 29, 1992 · 24m · 9.0

Though Karen has consented to marry Michael, she resists the conventional ceremony her mother envisions. Furthermore, she struggles with how to inform her family of their impending move to Alaska, where Michael has secured employment.

23. Back to the Lake
May 6, 1992 · 24m

The carefree days of summer felt a distant memory; now, work consumed everyone’s attention. Kevin worked alongside Paul at a Chinese restaurant, but a discovery – a Christmas card from Cara – sparked a sudden resolve. He decided to visit he…

24. Broken Hearts and Burgers
May 13, 1992 · 24m

Kevin finds himself at a crossroads, wrestling with the question of whether to pursue a reconciliation with Winnie or to fully embrace the present companionship he enjoys with his friends at the diner. Memories of Winnie surface: moments fr…