The Wonder Years: S3E15: The Tree House

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Are you ready to hear about a fun father/son bonding time between Jack and Kevin Arnold? In S3E15: The Tree House which aired on February 20, 1990 Kevin and his Dad decide to build a tree house in the backyard. However, their father/son bonding is soon derailed when their work gives them a birds-eye view of an attractive female neighbor.

Time For My Flower Power Episode Rating:

I’m Giving This Episode 3 out of 5 Flower Power Petals

1. For this being a father son bonding episode as Kevin and Jack work together building the tree house or well, at least the floor.

2. I’ve got to give this to Doug Porter the expression on his face after getting the sex talk from his dad. Did he give it that morning before school or did it leave such a lasting impression his face froze like that, also when he said genitals I burst out laughing.

3. For the end when Norma found out Jack and Kevin’s treehouse vantage point leading into Donna their neighbor’s backyard with a clear shout of her chest. Then Norma’s cold stare at Wayne when he asks if they have any vegetables, and Norma’s side glance at Jack. Since she threw out the tomatoes Donna gave them. You know she did.

I knocked two flower power petals off.

1. Because Hopson had to show his face and dirty porn mag at school.

2. Because other than the tree house nothing else was really going on outside of it, other than hearing about this supposed sex talk that never took place between Kevin and his dad. Not to mention Karen was in the scene in the very end but she had no lines. Even Wayne had a couple.

My Wonderling Words of Wisdom:

I know it’s uncomfortable and embarrassing for both parties but please talk to your teens about sex and STDS and protection otherwise you might find yourself becoming a grandparent before your time. Back in the day Kevin and his siblings didn’t have the resources necessary to make informed decisions about waiting and being careful.

Teens today do.

My Grandma stressed heavily to me that sex should be had only after marriage. That didn’t stop me from being curious at a young age. I may not have waited until marriage but at least I wanted till I was old enough and responsible enough to make a conscious decision.

Here’s My Quote Of The Episode:

Narrator: My father and I never had "the talk", and we never finished the tree house. I guess some things between fathers and sons are left unspoken, and unfinished.

I want to give a sincere thank to all you listeners out there whether you listen to this podcast on Itunes or Soundcloud or any other listening platforms that you may use to hear this podcast. I love giving you the episode recaps of The Wonder Years every week joining me as I go into full detail as we reminisce of days gone by with Kevin and his friends Paul and Winnie, and the rest of the Arnold family. As well as giving my occasional running commentary and childhood stories.

Join me later this week when I discuss S3E16: Glee Club which aired on February 27, 1990. In this episode The 8th Grade Boys Glee Club can't seem to carry a tune, but a new teacher named Miss Haycock is determined to rectify that.

Have a great week everyone!