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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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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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Episode 1
Kevin enters uncharted waters when he meets an older girl during his summer vacation.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Holly Sampson, Juliette Lewis, Jodie Rae, Noah Kaplan
Episode 2
Kevin has trouble in math class when he comes up against a teacher who Kevin thinks is completely unreasonable.
Directed by Andy TennantWritten by Max Pross, Tom GammillGuest stars Robert Picardo, Steven Gilborn, Francia DiMase, Joie Magidow, Sierra Samuel, Ian Wade
Episode 3
Kevin wants to get to the mall to see a girl he can't stop thinking about, but the only way he can is by begging his brother to drive.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Baron, Elyse Eberstein
Episode 4
Kevin thinks his mother is being over-protective when she tries to stop him from playing tackle football after school.
Directed by Daniel SternGuest stars Ben Stein, Juliette Lewis, Michael Tricario, Brandon Crane, Sean Baca
Episode 5
Kevin, Paul and Winnie become involved in a production of "Our Town." Trouble begins when Winnie gets stage fright. Kevin thinks he's set because all he has to do is operate the spotlight.
Directed by Matia KarrellGuest stars Ryan Francis, H. Richard Greene, Lynn Milgrim, Sean Baca, Joe El Rady, Nicholas Hormann, Parker Jacobs
Episode 6
When Kevin and Paul get on each other's nerves, they try to become best friends with two other boys.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by David M. SternGuest stars Marty Belafsky, Brandon Crane, Dianne Hull
Episode 7
When the Arnold family car breaks down and Jack can't fix it, Kevin hopes his father will buy something more fancy.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Debra FrankGuest stars Jodie Rae, Noah Kaplan, Sean Baca, Patrick Cronin, Biff Yeager
Episode 8
Kevin is looking forward to the visit of an old family friend, Gina, until he discovers his first pimple.
Directed by Matia KarrellWritten by David M. SternGuest stars Ben Stein, Heather Green, Patricia Nickell, Tony Nittoli
Episode 9
Kevin decides cheating is the only way to get ahead in math class.
Directed by Daniel SternGuest stars Chris Demetral, Robert Picardo, Steven Gilborn, Eric Ratican
Episode 10
Kevin joins a band, The Electric Shoes, when he is inspired by The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Bob StevensGuest stars Joshua John Miller, Raye Birk, Jodie Rae, Ben Slack, Sean Baca, Dana Young, Casey Ellison, Stefanie Scott
Episode 11
Kevin wants to take Susan Fisher to the dance, but she has a boyfriend, Donald Wallach. However, he hears rumors that they have broken up, so he's about to ask her until Donald interferes. Linda Sloan, his lab partner, suggests that they go as friends so they do. They have a good time in the beginning, but it turns sour when while Linda is dancing with Steve Padway, Kevin dances with Susan and they have punch. How is it bad? Susan leaves and Linda comes back and asks if they half-filled cup of punch that Susan left is for her, but Kevin says that it's Susan's in a not-so-nice sort of way. That basically breaks Linda's heart and she leaves. Kevin is about to ask Susan to dance again but she's dancing with Donald, so Kevin leaves, not knowing that Winnie came in, probably looking for him.
Directed by Jeffrey D. BrownWritten by Tammy AderGuest stars Maia Brewton, Ben Stein, Kelly Packard, Krista Murphy, Sean Wohland
Episode 12
Trouble begins in the Arnold household when Grandpa Arnold arrives and gives Kevin a dog - a responsibility Jack doesn't think Kevin can handle.
Directed by Daniel SternWritten by David M. SternGuest stars Gary Grossman, David Huddleston, Jodie Rae
Episode 13
When Carla breaks up with Paul, Kevin sets him up with Winnie to make Carla jealous. But when Paul starts having feelings for Winnie, the friendship is put to the test. To Be Continued...
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Robert Picardo, Juliette Lewis, Krista Murphy
Episode 14
To make up for being rude and insenstive to Winnie, Kevin makes her a Valentine's card, but it is accidently placed in Becky Slater's locker. When Becky finds the card, she thinks Kevin wants her back - setting the two up for a showdown.
Directed by Matia KarrellWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Ben Savage, Wendel Meldrum, Crystal McKellar, Krista Murphy, Sean Baca, Tony Nittoli, Jean Palmerton
Episode 15
When Kevin and his dad build a treehouse in the backyard, they discover they get a good view of an attractive neighbor planting her tomatoes. Meanwhile, Doug is in shock after having heard "the talk" from his dad.
Directed by Michael DinnerGuest stars Brandon Crane, Sean Baca, Janet Wood
Episode 16
A new student teacher tries to make something of the 8th-grade boys' Glee Club, but without much success.
Directed by Jim McBrideGuest stars Troy Slaten, Dustin Diamond, William Lanteau, Michael Tricario, Brandon Crane, Greg Herman, Jeffrey Baum, Kiblena Peace
Episode 17
Pressure is brought to bear on Kevin and Winnie's relationship when they are invited to a notorious make-out party.
Directed by Dan LauriaWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Ben Stein, Crystal McKellar, Krista Murphy, Suzy Broad, H. Richard Greene, Sean Baca
Episode 18
It's tax time and Jack is in a bad mood. Meanwhile, Norma worries about the Apollo 13 astronauts and Kevin worries about his class assignment - to write his own obituary.
Directed by Michael DinnerGuest stars Michael Bower, Emily Schulman, Salome Jens, Yunoka Doyle, Troy Searcy, Mya Stark, Billie Joe Wright
Episode 19
When Kevin keeps making the cut for the school baseball team, he worries about whether it is because of his talent or because his dad saved the Coach's life in Korea.
Directed by Nick MarckGuest stars Harrison Page
Episode 20
When Kevin thinks the best he can do in math is a B, his teacher Mr. Collins sets him the task of getting an A and even offers him private lessons. When Mr. Collins suddenly pulls out of the lessons shortly before the exams, Kevin feels betrayed and fills his exam with nonsensical answers.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Bob BrushGuest stars Steven Gilborn, Raye Birk, Sean Baca, Phyllis Flax
Episode 21
When Paul is voted "brainiest" in Lisa Berlini's latest poll, he goes through a crisis but is helped through it by Mrs. Arnold - who he also develops a crush on.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Michael Tricario, Brandon Crane, Sean Baca, Joshua Waggoner
Episode 22
Kevin isn't sure whose side to take when Karen decides to enroll in a liberal college and Jack is dead-set against it.
Directed by Jim McBride
Episode 23
When Jack begins to complain about dry rot in the house, Kevin begins to think that his father might consider moving. When it is revealed that the Arnolds are staying put and it is the Coopers who are moving out, Kevin buys Winnie a ring as "insurance." Kevin decides to attend Karen's graduation from high school rather than watch Winnie leave.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Bob BrushGuest stars Ben Stein, Crystal McKellar, Krista Murphy, H. Richard Greene, Lynn Milgrim, Sean Baca, David Byrd
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Fred SavageKevin Arnold
Dan LauriaJohn 'Jack' Arnold
Alley MillsNorma Arnold
Olivia D'AboKaren Arnold
Jason HerveyWayne Arnold
Danica McKellarGwendolyn 'Winnie' Cooper
Josh SavianoPaul Joshua Pfeiffer
Daniel SternNarrator (Adult Kevin)
ABCUnited States
