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.
Heart of Darkness (Episode 1) 8.0
Air date: 1988-11-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Winnie starts hanging around the cool kids because she is now dating Kirk McCray.
Our Miss White (Episode 2)
Writer: Michael J. Weithorn
Air date: 1988-12-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kevin gets a crush on Miss White. She convinces him to play Robert Kennedy is a play she has written.
Christmas (Episode 3) 7.7
Writer: Bob Brush
Air date: 1988-12-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Steady as She Goes (Episode 4)
Writer: David M. Stern
Air date: 1989-01-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky (Episode 5)
Air date: 1989-01-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Pottery Will Get You Nowhere (Episode 6)
Air date: 1989-02-01
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Norma begins taking a pottery class, but receives no support or encouragement from Jack.
Coda (Episode 7)
Air date: 1989-02-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kevin strives to prove himself better at the piano than Ronald Hirschmuller. But who is he trying to impress more - himself or his teacher?
Hiroshima, Mon Frere (Episode 8)
Air date: 1989-02-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kevin and Paul settle on doing a hamster/maze experiment for science class, but Wayne threatens to put a stop to it.
Loosiers (Episode 9)
Writer: David M. Stern
Air date: 1989-02-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Walk Out (Episode 10)
Air date: 1989-03-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Nemesis (Episode 11)
Air date: 1989-03-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kevin learns a lesson about talking behind someones back and how 'hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'.
Fate (Episode 12)
Writer: Bob Brush
Air date: 1989-03-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: When Kevin confronts the school bully, he's driven by his love for Winnie.
Birthday Boy (Episode 13)
Writer: David M. Stern
Air date: 1989-04-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Brightwing (Episode 14)
Air date: 1989-04-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kevin becomes his sister's confidant when he discovers she is skipping school to go to ""the hill.""
Square Dance (Episode 15)
Air date: 1989-05-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: When Kevin is partnered with class weirdo, Margaret Farquhar, he tries to keep away from her - especially when she tries to become his friend.
Whose Woods Are These? (Episode 16)
Writer: Bob Brush
Air date: 1989-05-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation (Episode 17)
Writer: Jane Anderson
Air date: 1989-05-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.