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TV-Special

1. Special Episode ("Buster")

Airdate: April 16 1991

based on the "The Wonder Years" episode "Buster", written by Jill Gordon, Mark B. Perry (teleplay) & Jeff Stepakoff (story) and directed by Nick Marck

TV Guide: "It's up to Kevin to 'fix' the problem when Buster disturbs sleep patterns with incessant barking."

Based on the successful "The Wonder Years" episode "Buster". Narrated from Buster's point of view.
Buster, Kevin's dog, needs to get fixed but everyone keeps avoiding it. When Kevin takes him for a walk, he runs off so they all go looking for him. Then they all taking him to get fixed.

Music:
Grieg: "Morning from Peer Gyint"
"Tossin' and Turnin'"; Theme from "Lassie"
Bill Withers: "Lean on Me"

Guest Stars:
Cristine Rose	Dr. Ferlinger (veterinarian)
Charles Tyner	Mr. Nestor (teacher for handicrafts)

Special Guest Stars:
Fred Savage	Kevin Arnold
Dan Lauria	Jack Arnold
Alley Mills	Norma Arnold
Jason Hervey	Wayne Arnold

First Season (1991/1992)

2. Pilot ("Buster's Town")

Airdate: September 25 1991

written by Bob Brush, based on a story by Bob Brush and Ken Topolsky directed by Michael Dinner

TV Guide: "The first episode of an new and exciting The Wonder Years spin-off!"

Buster hangs out in his apartment. He calls up a Chihuahua to try and get a date, and she says okay. But when she never shows up, Buster must face his defeat.

Music:
Mind Benders: "A Groovy Kind of Love"
Simon & Garfunkel: "We've got a groovy Thing going Baby"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles: "The Tracks of my Tears"

Guest Stars:
Jennifer van Gordeblast III	Linda (the Chihuahua)
Dave Anders	Ice cream Man

3. "Dinner for One"

Airdate: October 2 1991

written by Craig Hoffman directed by Thomas Schlamme

TV Guide: "Searching something to eat Buster explores the town."

Buster must find a place to eat, because no one has come to feed him today. He roams the streets, trying to find a place to eat...stopping at an upscale Italian Restaurant, a McHarris' (a spoof of McDonald's), and a park to eat the pigeon's breadcrumbs.

Music:
Joe Cocker: "Summer in the City"
Randy Newman: "I'm different"

Guest Stars:
Toni Amelio	Waiter
Len Rhue	Fastfood Seller
Nick Lowry	Old Man in the Park

4. "Withdrawal" (part 1 of 2)

Airdate: October 16 1991

written by Todd W. Langen, based on a story by Sy Rosen directed by Steve Miner

TV Guide: "Buster has to face the lost of a dear friend."

Buster's friend gets hit by a bus on his way to visit Buster. Buster feels its his fault, and gets very upset. Wayne (Jason Hervey) visits to try and bring Buster's spirits up, but Buster just sits sadly on the floor. (part one)

Music:
The Platters: "Smoke gets in your Eyes"
Buffalo Springfield: "For what it's worth"

Guest Stars:
Morton Frederic Foster I	Danny (Buster's friend)
Michael DiAngelo	Bus Driver

Special Guest Stars:
Jason Hervey	Wayne Arnold

5. "The Greatest Come Back" (part 2 of 2)

Airdate: October 23 1991

written by Jill Gordon, based on a story by Sy Rosen directed by Peter Baldwin

TV Guide: "Buster tries to return to his old self."

Buster starts to raise his spirits after the death of his friend. He begins to go out with a poodle, who eventually stands him up and leaves a note, saying she's gone to another part of town. But then Winnie (Danica McKellar) finds him and brings him home.

Music:
Linda Ronstadt: "Goodbye my friend"
Bob Dylan: "The Times they are a changin'"
The Byrds: "Turn, Turn, Turn"
Ben E. King: "Stand by me"

Guest Stars:
Lillian Helen Parker	Susie (the Poodle)

Special Guest Stars:
Danica McKellar	Winnie Cooper

Special Guest Appearance:
Fred Savage	Kevin Arnold

6. "The Pills"

Airdate: November 13 1991

written by David Chambers directed by David Greenwalt

TV Guide: "Buster is in pain and decides to go to the vet."

Buster must get pills for his severe arthritis. He can't convince Jack (Dan Lauria) to take him to the vet. So he decides to roll himself on a skateboard to the vet. But when Jack sees him on the skateboard he feels guilty and drives Buster.
Last episode.

Music:
Four Tops: "Walk away Renee"
Brotherhood of man: "United we stand"

Guest Stars:
Cristine Rose	Dr. Ferlinger (veterinarian)
Judith Goddard	Receptionist

Special Guest Stars:
Dan Lauria	Jack Arnold

Lost Episodes

Ghost-Buster

written by Mark B. Perry

Buster has awful nightmares. While walking through the town he is hunted by a dog-catcher. After waking up he goes for a walk in is really caught. Finally Norma picks him up from the home for animals and buys his first dog tag.
already written, but never filmed

The Big Goodbye

based on an idea by Bob Brush & Ken Topolsky

The day Kevin and Paul leave for College Buster is very sad. Kevin can console him and tells him that he had to let go Winnie to another college. And now it's Buster's turn. Buster stays at home with Norma and Jack, knowing that Kevin will visit him often.
According to Bob Brush that's how the show should have ended after 3 seasons if it would not have been cancelled.

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