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The Wonder Years Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
The Lake
Wed, Oct 2, 1991 30 mins
On the Arnolds' lakeside vacation, Kevin yearns for the freedom to follow his heart after meeting a girl (Lisa Gerber) at the drive-in. Billy: Brad Hunt. Wart: Scott Menville. Alvin: John C. Moskoff. Debbie: Torrey Anne Cook.
Episode 2
Day One
Wed, Oct 9, 1991 30 mins
High school isn't all it's cracked up to be for Kevin, who's dogged by a nerd (Adam Sneller) and humiliated by Wayne. Callio: Josh Peden. Wart: Scott Menville. Wayne: Jason Hervey. Paul: Josh Saviano. Kevin: Fred Savage.
Episode 3
The Hardware Store
Wed, Oct 16, 1991 30 mins
Fed up with low pay and a strict boss (Al Ruscio) at a hardware-store job, Kevin hopes to nail down a job at the mall. Robby: Josh Blake. Mrs. Harris: Gloria Manos. Lewis: Michael Bacall. Norma: Alley Mills.
Episode 4
Frank and Denise
Wed, Oct 23, 1991 30 mins
High-school sweethearts Denise and Frank (Amy Hathaway, Noah Blake) turn to poetry---and Kevin---in the midst of a lovers quarrel. Weird Mr. Lemkur: Roy Brocksmith. Purdle: Parker Jacobs. Lewis: Michael Bacall.
Episode 5
Full Moon Rising
Wed, Oct 30, 1991 30 mins
When pal Ricky gets a driver's license, the status of Kevin and the gang escalates on the road and with the girls. Cindy: Heather McComb. Purdle: Parker Jacobs. Cop: Maria Parkinson. Randy: Michael Tricario.
Episode 6
Triangle
Wed, Nov 6, 1991 30 mins
Wayne has a new girlfriend (Carla Gugino) who makes him seem almost likable---and who seems more compatible with Kevin. Alice: Lindsay Sloane. Mr. Finora: Michael Ensign. Purdle: Parker Jacobs. Wayne: Jason Hervey.
Episode 7
Soccer
Wed, Nov 20, 1991 30 mins
Kevin joins the soccer team, a group of misfits whose coach (Paul Dooley) would rather be fishing. Nick: Brice Beckham. Chuck: Andrew Berman. Andy: Tenton Teigen. Leigh: Ryan Holihan.
Episode 8
Dinner Out
Wed, Dec 4, 1991 30 mins
Norma plays peacemaker to reunite Jack and Karen (Dan Lauria, Olivia d'Abo) for Jack's birthday, but even a celebration does little to repair the stormy relationship. Michael: David Schwimmer. Norma: Alley Mills. Kevin: Fred Savage. Wayne: Jason Hervey.
Episode 9
Christmas Party
Wed, Dec 11, 1991 30 mins
The Arnolds' Christmas party promises the requisite chips, dips and games, but changing times bring new attitudes and new guests. Ermin: Ben Slack. Carol: Kimberley Kates. Mrs. Ermin: Candice Azzara. Lou: David Selburg.
Episode 10
Pfeiffer's Choice
Wed, Dec 18, 1991 30 mins
Neighborly goodwill between the Arnolds and the Pfeiffers runs aground when Al makes a killing in real estate. Ida: Stephanie Satie. Debbie: Torrey Anne Cook. Repairman: Mark Boone Jr. Jack: Dan Lauria.
Episode 11
Road Test
Wed, Jan 8, 1992 30 mins
Driver's training promises to prepare Kevin for life in the fast lane---if only he can learn to parallel park. Coach Meecham: Michael Gregory. Alice: Lindsay Sloane. Grutner: Josh Berman.
Episode 12
Grandpa's Car
Wed, Jan 15, 1992 30 mins
Grandpa Arnold seems to be the only one having fun after a state trooper takes his license away. Trooper: Jeremy Roberts. Waiter: Clay Wilcox. Kevin: Fred Savage. Jack: Dan Lauria. Norma: Alley Mills.
Episode 13
Kodachrome
Wed, Jan 29, 1992 30 mins
The administration takes notice when a teacher starts shaking up the system and making a difference with the students, particularly Kevin. Dr. Valenti: Richard Fancy. Felicia: Wendy Cooke. Grutner: Josh Berman.
Episode 14
Pvt. Butthead
Wed, Feb 5, 1992 30 mins
Afraid of failing his college-entrance exams, Wayne decides to enlist in the Army. Wart: Scott Menville. Mrs. Ruebner: Pat Crawford Brown. Mr. Quaranta: Joseph Whipp. Jack: Dan Lauria.
Episode 15
Of Mastodons and Men
Wed, Feb 12, 1992 30 mins
After three weeks with the fastidious Julie, Kevin begins to feel smothered and longs for time with the guys. Ben: Lyman Ward. June: Sandy Faison. Ricky: Scott Nemes. Chuck: Andrew Berman.
Episode 16
Double Double Date
Wed, Feb 26, 1992 30 mins
Kevin and Winnie suffer awkward consequences when double dating with new dates to the spring formal. Matt: Jason Renfro. Inga: Shevonne Durkin. Winnie: Danica McKellar. Paul: Josh Saviano. Kevin: Fred Savage.
Episode 17
Hero
Wed, Mar 11, 1992 30 mins
Kevin gets so caught up in the basketball season at McKinley High that he ignores homework---and home life. Bobby: James Caviezel. Jack: Dan Lauria. Norma: Alley Mills. Paul: Josh Saviano. Kevin: Fred Savage.
Episode 18
Lunch Stories
Wed, Mar 18, 1992 30 mins
Chuck eyes a potential date; Ricky is agitated over an assignment; and Kevin falls in with the wrong crowd. Donnelly: Seth Green. Spinoza: Demian Slade.
Episode 19
Carnal Knowledge
Wed, Mar 25, 1992 30 mins
The complications of love and life unfold for Kevin through Paul, a man now older and wiser after a visit from the daughter of a family friend. Beth: Kawena Charlot. Chuck: Andrew Berman. Ricky: Scott Nemes. Alvin: John C. Moskoff.
Episode 20
The Lost Weekend
Wed, Apr 8, 1992 30 mins
With his parents away, Kevin is going to play by the house rules, but what begins as a poker game with the guys turns into a blowout party. Wayne: Jason Hervey. Kevin: Fred Savage. Chuck: Andrew Berman. Norma: Alley Mills. Ricky: Scott Nemes.
Episode 21
Stormy Weather
Wed, Apr 22, 1992 30 mins
Fallout in the nuclear Arnold family comes with a surprise late-night return from Karen (Olivia d'Abo) after a fight with boyfriend Michael (David Schwimmer), and results in a meltdown with Kevin and Wayne (Fred Savage, Jason Hervey) over new living arrangements.
Episode 22
The Wedding
Wed, Apr 29, 1992 30 mins
Karen and Michael tie the knot, forgoing a traditional wedding for a hippie "life celebration" performed by a maharishi. Minister: James E. Brodhead. Earth Mother: Tara Ellison. Rainbow: Frank Lloyd.
Episode 23
Back to the Lake
Wed, May 6, 1992 30 mins
Kevin ditches work to drive up to the lake to see an old flame. Chef: Michael Paul Chan. Driver: George Sacks. Josh: Paul Saviano. Winnie: Danica McKellar. Jack: Dan Lauria.
Episode 24
Broken Hearts and Burgers
Wed, May 13, 1992 30 mins
In clips of past episodes, Kevin reflects on bungling his relationship with Winnie. Randy: Michael Tricario. Chuck: Andrew Berman. Waitress: Sarah Dammann. Girl: Laura Mooney.
