The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

With a little help from my friends.

Created by Carol Black, Neal Marlens

On ABC

1988–19936 seasons115 episodes24 min8.3 / 10

A warm, nostalgic coming-of-age comedy-drama that uses adult retrospection to find both humor and poignancy in the ordinary trials of adolescence.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Wonder Years easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is The Wonder Years violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Does The Wonder Years leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is The Wonder Years scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is The Wonder Years sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity44

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Wonder Years

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Wonder Years

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Wonder Years, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Wonder Years, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Wonder Years, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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