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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
The Arnold and Pfeiffer family go on a joint family trip. Kevin meets a wild young girl who smokes! Kevin and Cara have a good time together, so much so that he ditches dinner with his family to see her one last time - expecting to never see her again.
Directed by Michael DinnerGuest stars Brad Hunt, Scott Menville, Torrey Ann Cook, John C. Moskoff, Stephanie Satie, Robin Lynn Heath, Christian LaBella
Episode 2
Kevin's first day of high school is not all it's cracked up to be. He tries to set himself up as the class clown, but it backfires. He is hassled by a nerd and his new teacher, Mr. Botner. Even Winnie can't make him feel better.
Directed by Daniel SternWritten by Sy DukaneGuest stars Scott Jaeck, Scott Menville, Rocky Costanzo, Josh Peden, Adam Sneller
Episode 3
Fed up with the low pay at his first regular job, Kevin decides to try for a job at the mall where he can meet girls. He demands a pay rise, not expecting to get it. When he does, he quits anyway.
Directed by Ken TopolskyGuest stars Josh Blake, Al Ruscio, Michael Bacall, Gloria Manos, Carolyn Mignini
Episode 4
Denise and Frank seem to be made for each other, until Denise turns her eye to Kevin because he understands poetry. Although she breaks up with Frank and kisses Kevin, Kev thinks it would be better if she went back to Frank because they are a perfect match.
Directed by David GreenwaltWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Roy Brocksmith, Parker Jacobs, Rocky Costanzo, Michael Bacall, Amy Hathaway, Marc Wasserman, Ford Austin, Noah Blake
Episode 5
When Ricky Halsenbach turns 16, Kev and friends decide to go cruising for chicks. Kevin gets into trouble with Cindy after she catches him in a lie. Purdle moons Kevin's parents from Ricky's car.
Directed by Ken TopolskyWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Heather McComb, Parker Jacobs, Michael Tricario, Rocky Costanzo, Scott Nemes, Maria Parkinson
Episode 6
Kevin does not understand why Wayne's new girlfriend, Sandy, is with him. The tables are turned when Sandy approaches Kevin behind Wayne's back and kisses him. In fact, they kiss all over the school. But when Sandy breaks up with Wayne to be with Kevin, Kev can't bring himself to betray his brother.
Directed by Daniel SternGuest stars Carla Gugino, Michael Ensign, Lindsay Sloane, Parker Jacobs, Scott Nemes
Episode 7
Kevin joins the school's soccer team in an attempt to become involved in school sports, but becomes very frustrated with the team's lackluster performance and an extremely apathetic coach.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeGuest stars Brice Beckham, Paul Dooley, Michael Gregory, Ryan Holihan, Trenton Teigen, Andy Berman
Episode 8
It's dinner out for Jack's forty-third birthday. But Jack is grumpy, mainly because he is still not talking to his daughter. Norma and Michael try to mediate the arguments between the two, but the dinner - which Kevin is paying for - ends badly.
Directed by Bryan GordonGuest stars David Schwimmer, Beatrice Colen, Monica Lundry, Eric Poppick
Episode 9
Kevin doesn't want to attend his family's annual Christmas party for the neighborhood because it will only be his parent's friends - all his friends will be away. Jack is busy at work and Norma is busy at college and when several other problems crop up during the party, Norma and Jack argue. When Jack sends Kevin and Wayne to the store, they expect to return home to the worst.
Directed by Jim McBrideWritten by Denise Moss, Sy DukaneGuest stars Kimberley Kates, Candice Azzara, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, Scott Nemes, Anne Cooper, Fitz Houston, Carol Mansell, Roger Nolan
Episode 10
The Pfeiffer and Arnold families have always been friends, but that friendship is threatened when the Pfeiffers come into a lot of money due to a real estate investment that Jack Arnold passed on. When the Arnolds are invited to the Pfeiffers' country club, Jack cannot handle it. Norma saves the day with a toast to the families' continuing friendship
Directed by Ken TopolskyWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Torrey Ann Cook, John C. Moskoff, Stephanie Satie, Mark Boone Junior, Matthew Faison, Bobby Nellesen
Episode 11
Kevin is motivated to get his driver's license by the promise of a date with Jessica. But Kev can't parallel park and he whimps out of taking his test and lies to his family about getting his temporary license. When Kevin tries to practice at night, he runs over the lawnmower - leading Jack to discover the truth about Kevin's license.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeGuest stars Michael Gregory, Lindsay Sloane, Troy Fromin, Patricia Coleman, Andrew Benne, Jane Dulo, Andy Berman, Alicia Silverstone
Episode 12
Grandpa Arnold is getting old and is involved in a minor car accident. He isn't ready to give up his driver's licence until his grandson, Kevin, tells him what he needs to hear.
Directed by Michael DinnerGuest stars David Huddleston, Jeremy Roberts, Clay Wilcox
Episode 13
Miss Shaw was one of Kevin's more memorable teacher's. She was young, black, anti-authoritarian and actually enjoys teaching. But her unorthodox methods get her in trouble with the school board.
Directed by David GreenwaltGuest stars Lanei Chapman, Richard Fancy, Wendy J. Cooke, Harvey J. Goldenberg, Elliot Goldman, Ted Hayden, Claude Earl Jones, Richard Shoff
Episode 14
While Kevin is asked to consider his future, Wayne makes a decision to leave school and join the army. Jack and Norma try to talk Wayne out of it, but he won't listen. Wayne and his friend Wart go together to the army testing station. Jack follows and apologises to Wayne for not being a better father to him.
Directed by Nick MarckGuest stars Joseph Whipp, Scott Menville, Pat Crawford Brown
Episode 15
Kevin has been dating Julie Aidem for two weeks when she invites him for dinner with her family and asks him to tell her parents they are going steady. When he sees Mr. Aidem is dominated by Mrs. Aidem, Kevin decides he doesn't want to end up like that and breaks up with Julie.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeGuest stars Lyman Ward, Scott Nemes, Carly Elman, Sandy Faison, Jennifer Gaynor, Wendy Cox, Pamela Gordon
Episode 16
Kevin wants to date Inga and he uses Winnie to help him get a date. Winnie does the same thing to Kevin, getting set up with new guy Matt Stevens. They end up double-dating at the Spring Dance, bringing some tension to the evening. But when Matt and Inga begin to dance together, Winnie and Kevin rediscover their feelings for each other.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars Jason Ross-Azikiwe, Shevonne Durkin, Scott Nemes, Jason Renfro
Episode 17
Kevin is on a first-name basis with McKinley's High's basketball hero, Bobby Riddle. When the team makes it to the regional finals, Kevin's dad decides to attend the game and embarrasses Kevin by talking strategy with Paul and Chuck. Later, though, Kevin apologizes to his dad for how he treated him.
Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Jim Caviezel, John Frear, Tiffanie Poston, Mary-Beth Manning, Robin Jacobson, Ian Shippen, Andy Berman
Episode 18
It's lunchtime at McKinley High and the cafeteria is full of life. Chuck spies a potential date. Ricky worries about an assignment he is yet to finish. Wayne tries to win $20 by finding out Maniac's first name. And Kevin is convinced by Winnie to donate blood.
Directed by Ken TopolskyWritten by Denise Moss, Sy DukaneGuest stars Richard Fancy, Seth Green, Lindsay Sloane, Richard Chaim, Eric Foster, Scott Nemes, John Frear, Troy Fromin
Episode 19
Kevin, Ricky and Chuck plan on sneaking into an R-rated movie, while Paul decides he'd rather stay home and talk marine biology with a family friend's daughter. Kevin, Ricky and Chuck get thrown out of the movie theatre where "Carnal Knowledge" is playing, while Paul is at home losing his virginity. Paul confides in Kevin, but his secret gets out the next day.
Directed by Nancy CoopersteinWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars John C. Moskoff, Stephanie Satie, Scott Nemes, Jon Frear, Kawena Charlot, Kirk Trutner, Andy Berman
Episode 20
When Kevin's parents go away for the weekend, he invites his friends around for a poker game. But when the game gets boring, Chuck and Ricky call all their friends and Kevin ends up throwing the mother of all parties at home - ruining the house. Norma and Jack return the next day, earlier than expected.
Directed by Arthur AlbertWritten by Sivert GlarumGuest stars Andrew Shue, Jeremy Davies, Lindsay Sloane, Eric Bruskotter, Mike Hagerty, Michael Tricario, Christian LaBella, Scott Nemes
Episode 21
When Karen returns home one night, Kevin and Wayne's living arrangements are thrown into chaos. She's had a fight with Michael and they're not talking. Jack discovers that Michael had asked Karen to marry him, but she didn't want to do anything so traditional. Michael camps out on the Arnold family front lawn in the hopes of getting Karen back. Ten days later, Karen proposes to Michael herself.
Directed by Ken TopolskyWritten by Denise Moss, Sy DukaneGuest stars David Schwimmer
Episode 22
While Karen has agreed to marry Michael, she has not agreed to have a traditional ceremony like her mother wants. She also doesn't know how to tell her family that she and Michael are moving to Alaska, where he has found work.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Mark B. PerryGuest stars David Schwimmer, Gerry Bednob, James Brodhead, Tara Ellison, Karen Massy, Frank Lloyd
Episode 23
Summertime used to be fun, but now everyone's gotta work. Kevin has a job at a Chinese Restaurant with Paul, but one day - after finding a Christmas card he received from Cara, decides he will visit her at the lake. Paul has no choice but to tag along because Kevin is driving. Kevin feels like recapturing the wonderful time he had last summer, but things don't go to plan.
Directed by Michael DinnerGuest stars Michael Paul Chan, Kirk Trutner, Jon Frear, Rocky Costanzo, Lisa Paige Robinson
Episode 24
Kevin is torn between whether to try getting back with Winnie or just enjoying his time at the diner with friends. Includes flashbacks of Winnie in the pilot, "Steady as She Goes," "Nemesis," "How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation," among many others. There is also a flashback to Becky Slater in "Just Between You and Me and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky," to Lisa Berlini in "Dance with Me" and to Madeline in "It's a Mad, Mad, Madeline World."
Directed by Ken TopolskyGuest stars Julie Condra, Dah-ve Chodan, Mars Callahan, Jon Frear, Andy Berman, Eric Bruskotter, Sarah Dammann, Elyse Eberstein
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)
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