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The Best Episodes of The Wonder Years Season 2

Every episode of The Wonder Years Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Wonder Years Season 2!

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A coming of age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama through the point-of-view of imaginative 12 year-old Dean. With the wisdom of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 1 - One Small Step
    7.9/10(153 votes)

    #1 - One Small Step

    S2:E1

    It’s the summer of 1969, and Dean and Bill are experiencing new walks of life in New York City where Dean has tagged along for Bill’s career-making songwriting gig. Back in Montgomery, Lilian’s infamous sister, Jackie, pays a memorable visit.

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  2. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 2 - Forbidden Fruit
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #2 - Forbidden Fruit

    S2:E2

    Torn between his secret relationship with Keisa and his friendship with Broderick, Dean turns to Jackie for advice. Meanwhile, after her latest run-in with the law, Jackie decides to turn over a new leaf.

    Writer:Bob Daily

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  3. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 3 - Football Team
    8.1/10(122 votes)

    #3 - Football Team

    S2:E3

    As Kim decides to take classes at Bill's college and date one of his star students, Bill must walk the line between teacher and dad; Dean and his friends join the football team where Dean finds himself in a tricky situation.

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  4. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 4 - Blockbusting
    8.0/10(122 votes)

    #4 - Blockbusting

    S2:E4

    Bill and Lillian consider moving into the first integrated neighborhood in Montgomery; Dean develops a crush on Brad's mom during a sleepover at their house.

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  5. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 5 - Takeover Spirit
    8.0/10(109 votes)

    #5 - Takeover Spirit

    S2:E5

    When Lillian joins the church choir, she discovers a new side to her mother-in-law; Kim encourages a guilt-ridden Dean to have an encounter with the supernatural.

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  6. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 6 - Bill's New Friend
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    #6 - Bill's New Friend

    S2:E6

    After Bill befriends Dean's music teacher, Bill and Lillian attend a party at his house and the evening takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, with their parents away, Dean, Bruce and Kim make their own plans for the night.

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  8. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 7 - A Star is Born
    7.8/10(101 votes)

    #7 - A Star is Born

    S2:E7

    In search of a new hobby, Dean joins the drama club - only to find himself mixed up in drama of his own. Bill and Kim grapple with Bruce's choice to campaign for a local politician.

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  9. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 8 - Like a Boss
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    #8 - Like a Boss

    S2:E8

    After Lillian's boss announces budget cuts, she is forced to make a decision and enforce boundaries between her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Dean and Cory's friendship hits a few speed bumps as they work together for the boxcar derby.

    Writer:Tom Young

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  10. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 9 - Happy Birthday Clisby
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    #9 - Happy Birthday Clisby

    S2:E9

    The Williams gather to celebrate Clisby's 75th birthday - including Bill's brother Melvin and his daughter Cassie. While Bill and Melvin try to one-up each other for Clisby's approval, Cassie shares big news with Lillian and Kim.

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  11. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 10 - The Happiest Place on Earth
    7.7/10(103 votes)

    #10 - The Happiest Place on Earth

    S2:E10

    When the Williams family decides to go on a family vacation, Kim suggests a road trip to Austin College and Dean proposes a stop at Disneyland. After meeting up with his old bandmates, Bill reflects on his life choices.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"One Small Step" is the best rated episode of "The Wonder Years" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 153 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Saladin K. Patterson, it aired on 6/14/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Forbidden Fruit".