The BEST episodes of The Wonder Years season 3

Every episode of The Wonder Years season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Wonder Years season 3!

The Wonder Years tells the story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.

Last Updated: 3/21/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Summer Song
star
8.09
165 votes

#1 - Summer Song

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/1989

Kevin enters unchartered waters when he meets an older girl during his summer vacation.

Directors: Michael Dinner
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Math Class
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7.83
171 votes

#2 - Math Class

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/1989

Kevin has trouble in math class when he comes up against a teacher who Kevin thinks is completely unreasonable.

Directors: Andy Tennant
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The Tree House
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7.82
174 votes

#3 - The Tree House

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/1990

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.

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Goodbye
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7.78
147 votes

#4 - Goodbye

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/1990

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.

Directors: Michael Dinner
Writer: Bob Brush
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Daddy's Little Girl
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7.76
122 votes

#5 - Daddy's Little Girl

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/1990

Kevin isn't sure whose side to take when Karen decides to enroll in a liberal college and Jack is dead-set against it.

Directors: Jim McBride
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The Family Car
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7.74
125 votes

#6 - The Family Car

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/1989

When the Arnolds family car breaks down and Jack can not fix it, Kevin hopes that his father will buy something more fancy.

Directors: Michael Dinner
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Don't You Know Anything About Women?
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7.72
123 votes

#7 - Don't You Know Anything About Women?

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/1990

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.

Directors: Jeff Brown
Writer: Tammy Ader
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Cocoa and Sympathy
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7.69
118 votes

#8 - Cocoa and Sympathy

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/1990

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.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
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7.67
123 votes

#9 - The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/1990

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.

Directors: Matia Karrell
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Mom Wars
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7.64
139 votes

#10 - Mom Wars

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/1989

Kevin thinks his mother is being over-protective when she tries to stop him from playing tackle football after school.

Directors: Daniel Stern
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The Powers That Be
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7.59
94 votes

#11 - The Powers That Be

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/1990

Trouble begins in the Arnold household when Grandpa Arnold arrives and gives Kevin a dog - a responsibility Jack doesn't think Kevin can handle.

Directors: Daniel Stern
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Wayne on Wheels
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7.58
144 votes

#12 - Wayne on Wheels

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/1989

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.

Directors: Beth Hillshafer
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Rock 'n Roll
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7.57
123 votes

#13 - Rock 'n Roll

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/1990

Kevin joins a band, The Electric Shoes, when he is inspired by The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show.

Directors: Michael Dinner
Writer: Bob Stevens
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On the Spot
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7.57
134 votes

#14 - On the Spot

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/1989

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.

Directors: Matia Karrell
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Odd Man Out
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7.56
126 votes

#15 - Odd Man Out

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/1989

When Kevin and Paul get on each other's nerves, they try to become best friends with two other boys.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
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Math Class Squared
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7.55
95 votes

#16 - Math Class Squared

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/1989

Kevin decides cheating is the only way to get ahead in math class.

Directors: Daniel Stern
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Night Out
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7.55
147 votes

#17 - Night Out

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/1990

Pressure is brought to bear on Kevin and Winnie's relationship when they are invited to a notorious make-out party.

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The Pimple
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7.46
122 votes

#18 - The Pimple

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/1989

Kevin is looking forward to the visit of an old family friend, Gina, until he discovers his first pimple.

Directors: Matia Karrell
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Faith
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7.42
145 votes

#19 - Faith

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/27/1990

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.

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The Unnatural
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7.41
148 votes

#20 - The Unnatural

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/17/1990

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.

Directors: Mick Marck
Writer: Ian Gurvitz
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Moving
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7.36
124 votes

#21 - Moving

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/1990

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.

Directors: Michael Dinner
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She, My Friend and I
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7.35
95 votes

#22 - She, My Friend and I

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/1990

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...

Directors: Peter Baldwin
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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The Glee Club
star
7.33
140 votes

#23 - The Glee Club

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/1990

A new student teacher tries to make something of the 8th-grade boys' Glee Club, but without much success.

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