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The Wonder Years

1988 – 1993Show6 seasons115 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic828.8Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A nostalgic, heartwarming comedy series about growing up and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 115 episodes · best: S3E20 "Goodbye" 9.6

Episodes

8.5
8.3
8.4
8.2
8.1
8.1

Story

With a little help from my friends.

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 friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Coming-of-Age
  • Family Sitcom Drama
  • 1960s/70s Period Piece
  • Heartwarming & Poignant
  • Classic Pop Soundtrack
  • Reflective Narration
  • Suburban Americana
  • Bittersweet Memories
  • Gentle Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 220 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Baldwin, Michael Dinner, Daniel Stern
Written by
Mark B. Perry, Bob Brush, David M. Stern
Produced by
Steve Miner, Kerry Ehrin, Michael Dinner
Music by
W.G. Snuffy Walden

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 31, 1988 · May 12, 1993 · Ended

First aired
January 31, 1988
Last aired
May 12, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 115 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Nostalgic Narrator, Mood Whiplash, Conscription +9

  • Nostalgic Narrator
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Conscription
  • Technician Versus Performer
  • Visual Innuendo
  • Straw Vegetarian
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Series Continuity Error
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Loud Gulp
  • Only Known By His Nickname
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wonder Years?"

Questions about The Wonder Years

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wonder Years?

Hulu

In the United States, The Wonder Years streams on Hulu. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Wonder Years worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.3 and Metacritic 82).

Is The Wonder Years okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Wonder Years?

46 h

About 46 hours: 115 episodes in 6 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1993.

Will The Wonder Years make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Wonder Years plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Wonder Years use?

Nostalgic NarratorMood WhiplashConscriptionTechnician Versus PerformerVisual InnuendoStraw VegetarianShell-Shocked VeteranSeries Continuity Error"The Reason You Suck" SpeechLoud GulpOnly Known By His Nickname"Where Are They Now?" Epilogueand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Nostalgic Narrator, Mood Whiplash, and Conscription.