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The Best Episodes of The Wonder Years

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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 Fan Favorite
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    The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 4 - Steady as She Goes
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Steady as She Goes

    S2:E4

    Kevin continues to pine for Winnie, but is becoming frustrated with being alone - especially as Paul has Carla. Even though he's just looking for someone to make Winnie jealous, he ends up boyfriend to Becky Slater.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:David M. Stern

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  2. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 5 - Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky

    S2:E5

    Kevin wants to know if Winnie likes him or Kirk. Kirk wants to know if Winnie like him or Kevin. Becky punches Kevin when she finds out he doesn't really like her.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 7 - Coda
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Coda

    S2:E7

    Kevin strives to prove himself better at the piano than Ronald Hirschmuller. But who is he trying to impress more - himself or his teacher?

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 8 - Hiroshima, Mon Frere
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Hiroshima, Mon Frere

    S2:E8

    Kevin and Paul settle on doing a hamster/maze experiment for science class, but Wayne threatens to put a stop to it.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 9 - Loosiers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Loosiers

    S2:E9

    Paul likes to play basketball, but he's really bad at it. Kevin doesn't like to see his best friend humiliated during Physical Education class.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:David M. Stern

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  6. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 10 - Walk Out
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Walk Out

    S2:E10

    Kevin and other students on the student council try to organize a walk out to protest America's involvement in Vietnam. Mr. Diperna threatens to mark it down on their permanent records if they do it.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 11 - Nemesis
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Nemesis

    S2:E11

    Kevin learns a lesson about talking behind someones back and how 'hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'.

    Director:Daniel Stern
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 12 - Fate
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Fate

    S2:E12

    When Kevin confronts the school bully, he's driven by his love for Winnie.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Bob Brush

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  9. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 13 - Birthday Boy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Birthday Boy

    S2:E13

    When Kevin's birthday party is scheduled for the same day as Paul's Bar Mitzvah, Kevin feels put out, but also becomes interested in family traditions.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:David M. Stern

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  10. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 15 - Square Dance
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Square Dance

    S2:E15

    When Kevin is partnered with class weirdo, Margaret Farquhar, he tries to keep away from her - especially when she tries to become his friend.

    Director:Tom Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 16 - Whose Woods Are These?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Whose Woods Are These?

    S2:E16

    Kevin, Winnie and Paul try to stop the destruction of Harper's Woods. This is the place where Winnie and Kevin kissed for the first time and a place they all played together when they were younger.

    Director:Peter Horton
    Writer:Bob Brush

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  12. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 17 - How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation

    S2:E17

    It's the end of seventh grade for Kevin and a summer full of changes in his life. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are breaking up and Miss White announces she is going to get married.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Jane Anderson

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  13. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 1 - Summer Song
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Summer Song

    S3:E1

    Kevin enters uncharted waters when he meets an older girl during his summer vacation.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Mark B. Perry

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  14. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 2 - Math Class
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Math Class

    S3:E2

    Kevin has trouble in math class when he comes up against a teacher who Kevin thinks is completely unreasonable.

    Director:Andy Tennant
    Writers:Max Pross, Tom Gammill

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  15. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 4 - Mom Wars
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Mom Wars

    S3:E4

    Kevin thinks his mother is being over-protective when she tries to stop him from playing tackle football after school.

    Director:Daniel Stern
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 5 - On the Spot
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 11 - Don't You Know Anything About Women?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Don't You Know Anything About Women?

    S3:E11

    Kevin wants to take Susan Fisher to the dance, but she has a boyfriend, Donald Wallach. However, he hears rumors that they have broken up, so he's about to ask her until Donald interferes. Linda Sloan, his lab partner, suggests that they go as friends so they do. They have a good time in the beginning, but it turns sour when while Linda is dancing with Steve Padway, Kevin dances with Susan and they have punch. How is it bad? Susan leaves and Linda comes back and asks if they half-filled cup of punch that Susan left is for her, but Kevin says that it's Susan's in a not-so-nice sort of way. That basically breaks Linda's heart and she leaves. Kevin is about to ask Susan to dance again but she's dancing with Donald, so Kevin leaves, not knowing that Winnie came in, probably looking for him.

    Director:Jeffrey D. Brown
    Writer:Tammy Ader

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  18. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 13 - She, My Friend and I
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - She, My Friend and I

    S3:E13

    When Carla breaks up with Paul, Kevin sets him up with Winnie to make Carla jealous. But when Paul starts having feelings for Winnie, the friendship is put to the test. To Be Continued...

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 14 - The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

    S3:E14

    To make up for being rude and insenstive to Winnie, Kevin makes her a Valentine's card, but it is accidently placed in Becky Slater's locker. When Becky finds the card, she thinks Kevin wants her back - setting the two up for a showdown.

    Director:Matia Karrell
    Writer:Mark B. Perry

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  20. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 15 - The Tree House
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Tree House

    S3:E15

    When Kevin and his dad build a treehouse in the backyard, they discover they get a good view of an attractive neighbor planting her tomatoes. Meanwhile, Doug is in shock after having heard "the talk" from his dad.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 17 - Night Out
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Night Out

    S3:E17

    Pressure is brought to bear on Kevin and Winnie's relationship when they are invited to a notorious make-out party.

    Director:Dan Lauria
    Writer:Mark B. Perry

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  22. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 19 - The Unnatural
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Unnatural

    S3:E19

    When Kevin keeps making the cut for the school baseball team, he worries about whether it is because of his talent or because his dad saved the Coach's life in Korea.

    Director:Nick Marck
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 20 - Goodbye
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Goodbye

    S3:E20

    When Kevin thinks the best he can do in math is a B, his teacher Mr. Collins sets him the task of getting an A and even offers him private lessons. When Mr. Collins suddenly pulls out of the lessons shortly before the exams, Kevin feels betrayed and fills his exam with nonsensical answers.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Bob Brush

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  24. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 21 - Cocoa and Sympathy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Cocoa and Sympathy

    S3:E21

    When Paul is voted "brainiest" in Lisa Berlini's latest poll, he goes through a crisis but is helped through it by Mrs. Arnold - who he also develops a crush on.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Wonder Years Season 3 Episode 22 - Daddy's Little Girl
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Daddy's Little Girl

    S3:E22

    Kevin isn't sure whose side to take when Karen decides to enroll in a liberal college and Jack is dead-set against it.

    Director:Jim McBride
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Steady as She Goes" is the best rated episode of "The Wonder Years". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Steve Miner and written by David M. Stern, it aired on 1/11/1989. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky".