The Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 20 Bill's New Gig
- TVPG
- April 20, 2022
In The Wonder Years season 1 episode 20, titled "Bill's New Gig," Kevin's best friend, Paul's older brother, Bill, lands a job at White Castle fast food restaurant. The episode starts with Bill proudly displaying his White Castle uniform and announcing that he now has a steady source of income. Kevin and Paul are excited for Bill and are happy to join in his celebration.
However, things quickly turn sour when Bill starts acting like he's too good for the guys and often cancels plans with them to work at White Castle. Kevin starts feeling left out and neglected by his old friend, who is now too busy with work to hang out with him.
Meanwhile, Kevin develops a crush on a girl at school, Lisa Berlini, whom he meets during a school project. Lisa is smart, funny, and seems genuinely interested in him. Kevin spends most of his free time daydreaming about Lisa and imagining their future together.
As Kevin's relationship with Lisa blossoms, his friendship with Bill deteriorates. Kevin tries to talk to Bill about how he's been acting, but Bill is dismissive and believes that Kevin is just jealous of his new job.
One day, while Kevin is at White Castle hanging out with Bill, he witnesses Bill getting fired for stealing food. Despite his initial shock and disappointment, Kevin stands by his friend and insists they go out and have fun like they used to. In the end, the boys reconcile, and things go back to the way they were before Bill's new gig.
Overall, "Bill's New Gig" is an engaging and relatable episode that touches upon themes of friendship, loyalty, and growing up. It portrays the difficulties that come with maintaining friendships as people's lives and priorities change. The episode also highlights the challenges of adolescence, such as falling in love, chasing after dreams, and discovering oneself while navigating relationships with peers. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, understanding, and acceptance in maintaining healthy relationships with those closest to us.
