"The Wonder Years" Summer Song (TV Episode 1989) Poster

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(1989)

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Summer Song
studioAT23 May 2020
Another warm and heart-felt episode of this remarkable show, focussing this time on the theme of holiday romances.

Beautifully played out as ever.
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8/10
Sweet little vacation story
sheepandsharks12 June 2023
Alright, it must be addressed at this point: the show's creators claim the setting is southern California (where it was filmed), but it's obviously New England. Considering Kevin's NY Jets jacket, Paul's reference to going to "Lake Cohasset" over the summer, Winnie going to Maine, and now the family driving to Ocean City (either Maryland or New Jersey) in a day, it's pretty clear that the setting is actually somewhere in New York.

Okay, on to what actually matters! We have another exploration of a common sitcom trope: the miserable family vacation which is nothing like the happy family vacations of yore, until the family comes together at the end. In this case, the coming-together moment is understated enough to be believable. The summer love (which is really just a weekend love) experience is also one most teens can relate to.
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