The Resume

(January 31, 1988-May 12, 1993)
Originally aired on ABC
Premise: A baby boomer reflects back on his adolescence during the turbulent 1960's
Fred Savage as Kevin Arnold
Daniel Stern as Kevin Arnold (The Narrator)
Jason Hervey as Wayne Arnold
Olivia d'Abo as Karen Arnold
Dan Lauria as Jack Arnold
Alley Mills as Norma Arnold
Josh Saviano as Paul Pfeiffer
Danica McKellar as Winnie Cooper
Ben Stein as Mr. Cantwell
David Schwimmer as Michael
Crystal McKellar as Becky Slater
Theme was 'With a Little Help From My Friends' by Joe Cocker

Why Wonder Years might be annoying:

The narrator just wouldn't shut the fuck up.
They had Kevin get in a fight with Winnie because Danica McKellar had a growth spurt and was taller than Fred Savage. They hooked up again when they matched height.
The uber nerd Paul lost his virginity before 18 (impossible!).
Almost all of the main characters hit puberty during the shows run.
Despite the rumor, Marilyn Manson was NOT Paul Pfeiffer.
The series launched David Schwimmer's career.

Why Wonder Years might not be annoying:

It was inspired by 'A Christmas Story.'
It contained more social commentary than most teen shows.
It was a teen show that adults could watch without tearing their eyes out.
The show opted for a poignant realistic ending where Winnie and Kevin go their separate ways.
Four episodes were nominated for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Emmy's in a single year (1989).
It won the Best Comedy Series Emmy in its first year (1988).
The kid stars grew up to go on to very respected colleges.
It sparked a trend of premiering new series after the Superbowl.
The role of Winnie was a toss up between Danica and her sister Crystal. After Danica secured the role, they brought back Crystal as her rival.

Credit: Captain Howdy

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• Comedy Series
• Golden Globe: Best TV Comedy (Ranked: 1988)
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Nostalgia Critic’s Top 12 Best Santa Clauses (Ranked: 5)
• Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy (Ranked: 1988)
• Profiles 14751-15000 (Ranked: 14971)
• Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time [2022] (Ranked: 90)
• Rolling Stone's 25 Best Rock Rumors Ever [2007] (Ranked: 23)
• Super Bowl Lead-Out Programs (Ranked: 1988)
• Top 100 TV Series of All Time - Classic TV Database (Ranked: 39)
• TV Shows/Series
• Wonder Years

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 36 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 87 Votes: 41.38% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 37.93% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 47.73% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 166 Votes: 43.37% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 220 Votes: 43.18% Annoying