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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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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
    The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 15 - Square Dance
    8.7/10(475 votes)

    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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  2. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 5 - Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky
    8.6/10(425 votes)

    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 6 - Pottery Will Get You Nowhere
    8.5/10(422 votes)

    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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  4. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 11 - Nemesis
    8.5/10(384 votes)

    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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  5. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 17 - How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation
    8.5/10(381 votes)

    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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  6. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 3 - Christmas
    8.4/10(456 votes)

    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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  7. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 4 - Steady as She Goes
    8.4/10(426 votes)

    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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  8. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 10 - Walk Out
    8.3/10(392 votes)

    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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  9. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 2 - Our Miss White
    8.2/10(426 votes)

    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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  10. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 7 - Coda
    8.2/10(414 votes)

    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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  11. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 9 - Loosiers
    8.2/10(385 votes)

    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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  12. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 13 - Birthday Boy
    8.1/10(375 votes)

    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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  13. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 14 - Brightwing
    8.1/10(365 votes)

    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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  14. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 1 - Heart of Darkness
    8.0/10(440 votes)

    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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  15. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 8 - Hiroshima, Mon Frere
    8.0/10(381 votes)

    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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  16. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 16 - Whose Woods Are These?
    8.0/10(365 votes)

    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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  17. The Wonder Years Season 2 Episode 12 - Fate
    7.9/10(368 votes)

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Square Dance" is the best rated episode of "The Wonder Years" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 475 votes. Directed by Tom Moore and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/2/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky".