Dean Williams is a fictional character portrayed by Elisha Williams in the TV series The Wonder Years.
They appear in all 32 aired episodes and have accumulated 6319 positive votes.
The character of Dean Williams is mainly associated with Bill Williams, Lillian Williams and Keisa Clemmons.
Episodes32
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 2021Struggling to figure out where he fits in, Dean decides to pursue his calling as "The Great Uniter" and attempts to organize the first integrated baseball game between his team and his friend Brad's team.
Green Eyed Monster
episode S1.E2 september 2021While Dean reckons with his first taste of heartbreak and betrayal, the adults in his life are overly empathetic and assume his grief is from mourning current events.
The Club
episode S1.E3 october 2021When Dean stumbles upon some racy literature and shares it with friends at school, Bill and Lillian must navigate uncharted territory as parents.
The Workplace
episode S1.E4 october 2021Dean heads to band practice with Bill, but the grown folks' business at the music studio prompts Lillian to pick Dean up; Dean learns what his mum does while he's at school all day.
The Lock In
episode S1.E5 october 2021Dean is reluctant to attend the annual church lock-in until Kim tells him it's where she got her first kiss; then he enlists his friends to help him pair up with Keisa.
Be Prepared
episode S1.E6 october 2021When Coach Long and Bill take the boys on a camping trip as part of their newly formed scout troop, their starkly different approaches to the outdoors show Dean that his father isn't good at everything.
Independence Day
episode S1.E7 november 2021Bill comes up with a solution for Kim's car desires, but the solution is only pleasing to him; Dean is worried about seeming uncool when Clisby ends up chaperoning him and his friends.
Science Fair
episode S1.E8 november 2021After seeing Dean bullied by Michael, Lillian confronts his parents; Lillian helps Michael with his science project.
Home for Christmas
episode S1.E9 december 2021Dean can't wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam; Bruce struggles to adjust to life back in Montgomery; the rest of the family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer.
Lads and Ladies and Us
episode S1.E10 january 2022Bill and Lillian join high society club Lads & Ladies as a way to introduce Kim and Dean to positive influences in the community; Bill, Kim and Dean fit right in, but things take a turn when Lillian is treated differently for being a working mom.
Brad Mitzvah
episode S1.E11 january 2022Brad works through his nerves preparing for his bar mitzvah speech; Dean ends his friendship with Keisa when Charlene tells him he can't be friends with other girls.
I'm with the Band
episode S1.E12 january 2022When Dean loses his position as first chair saxophone in the school band, Bill lays the pressure on him to earn it back.
The Valentine's Day Dance
episode S1.E13 february 2022Dean's plans to ask Keisa to the Valentine's Day Dance are foiled when another boy asks her out first; Bill and Lillian make Kim sign up for a Big Sister program to have extracurricular activities for her college applications.
Country Dean
episode S1.E14 february 2022The family spends spring break with Lillian's parents; Lillian helps to settle a land dispute to impress her difficult-to-please mother.
Black Teacher
episode S1.E15 march 2022When their teacher goes on leave, Dean, Cory and Keisa are excited to be taught by Mr. Brady, the school's first Black teacher; Mr. Brady encourages the students to try out for the Knowledge Bowl team, where Dean faces some challenges.
The Sleepover
episode S1.E16 march 2022When Dean learns that Corey's dad, Coach Long, is in the doghouse, he struggles to keep this secret from his friend.
Jobs and Hangouts
episode S1.E17 march 2022Kim is excited to start her new job as a waitress at the local diner, which Dean adopts as his local hangout; when Kim experiences drama with her friends, she finds unlikely allies in a tough co-worker and her younger brother.
Goose Grease
episode S1.E18 april 2022When Dean comes down with chickenpox on his way to a hunting trip with Bill and Grandaddy Clisby, Lillian forces the three of them to quarantine together; Clisby pushes homemade remedies on them out of his mistrust of doctors.
Love & War
episode S1.E19 april 2022When Bruce returns home from Vietnam, the family is shocked to find out he is dating, and eager to share his life with, an older woman with a son; when they learn more about Bruce's last deployment, they come together to support him.
Bill's New Gig
episode S1.E20 april 2022Bill is excited to have made tenure at the university, only to find that his focus on career and family has cost him a spot in his band; Bruce adjusts to living at home.
Where No Dean Has Been Before
episode S1.E21 may 2022Dean tries to impress Keisa's cool new boyfriend by inviting him and his friends to a party Kim is throwing while Bill and Lillian are away for the night; things get out of hand just as Bill and Lillian arrive home.
Love, Dean
episode S1.E22 may 2022It's the end of the school year, and summer excitement is all around; Bill and Lillian each receive major career opportunities; Dean and Keisa take shelter together as a tornado tears through.
One Small Step
episode S2.E1 june 2023It's the summer of 1969, and Dean and Bill are experiencing new walks of life in New York City; in Montgomery, Lilian's infamous sister, Jackie, pays a memorable visit.
Forbidden Fruit
episode S2.E2 june 2023Torn between his secret relationship with Keisa and his friendship with Broderick, Dean turns to Jackie for advice; after her latest run-in with the law, Jackie decides to turn over a new leaf.
Football Team
episode S2.E3 june 2023As Kim decides to take classes at Bill's college and date one of his star students, Bill must walk the line between teacher and dad; Dean and his friends join the football team where Dean finds himself in a tricky situation.
Blockbusting
episode S2.E4 june 2023Bill and Lillian consider moving into the first integrated neighborhood in Montgomery; Dean develops a crush on Brad's mom during a sleepover at their house.
Takeover Spirit
episode S2.E5 july 2023When Lillian joins the church choir, she discovers a new side to her mother-in-law; Kim encourages a guilt-ridden Dean to have an encounter with the supernatural.
Bill's New Friend
episode S2.E6 july 2023After Bill befriends Dean's music teacher, Bill and Lillian attend a party at his house and the evening takes an unexpected turn; with their parents away, Dean, Bruce and Kim make their own plans for the night.
A Star Is Born
episode S2.E7 august 2023In search of a new hobby, Dean joins the drama club - only to find himself mixed up in drama of his own; Bill and Kim grapple with Bruce's choice to campaign for a local politician.
Like a Boss
episode S2.E8 august 2023After Lillian's boss announces budget cuts, she is forced to make a decision and enforce boundaries between her personal and professional life; Dean and Cory's friendship hits a few speed bumps as they work together for the boxcar derby.
Happy Birthday, Clisby
episode S2.E9 august 2023The Williams gather to celebrate Clisby's 75th birthday -- including Bill's brother Melvin and his daughter Cassie; while Bill and Melvin try to one-up each other for Clisby's approval, Cassie shares big news with Lillian and Kim.
The Happiest Place on Earth
episode S2.E10 august 2023When the Williams family decides to go on a family vacation, Kim suggests a road trip to Austin College and Dean proposes a stop at Disneyland; after meeting up with his old bandmates, Bill reflects on his life choices.
- Pilot
- Green Eyed Monster
- The Club
- The Workplace
- The Lock In
- Be Prepared
- Independence Day
- Science Fair
- Home for Christmas
- Lads and Ladies and Us
- Brad Mitzvah
- I'm with the Band
- The Valentine's Day Dance
- Country Dean
- Black Teacher
- The Sleepover
- Jobs and Hangouts
- Goose Grease
- Love & War
- Bill's New Gig
- Where No Dean Has Been Before
- Love, Dean
- One Small Step
- Forbidden Fruit
- Football Team
- Blockbusting
- Takeover Spirit
- Bill's New Friend
- A Star Is Born
- Like a Boss
- Happy Birthday, Clisby
- The Happiest Place on Earth
Best moments10
- Dean is reluctant to attend the annual church lock-in until Kim tells him it's where she got her first kiss; then he enlists his friends to help him pair up with Keisa.
- In search of a new hobby, Dean joins the drama club - only to find himself mixed up in drama of his own; Bill and Kim grapple with Bruce's choice to campaign for a local politician.
- Dean can't wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam; Bruce struggles to adjust to life back in Montgomery; the rest of the family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer.
- When their teacher goes on leave, Dean, Cory and Keisa are excited to be taught by Mr. Brady, the school's first Black teacher; Mr. Brady encourages the students to try out for the Knowledge Bowl team, where Dean faces some challenges.
- Bill comes up with a solution for Kim's car desires, but the solution is only pleasing to him; Dean is worried about seeming uncool when Clisby ends up chaperoning him and his friends.
- Struggling to figure out where he fits in, Dean decides to pursue his calling as "The Great Uniter" and attempts to organize the first integrated baseball game between his team and his friend Brad's team.
- While Dean reckons with his first taste of heartbreak and betrayal, the adults in his life are overly empathetic and assume his grief is from mourning current events.
- When Bruce returns home from Vietnam, the family is shocked to find out he is dating, and eager to share his life with, an older woman with a son; when they learn more about Bruce's last deployment, they come together to support him.
- When Dean comes down with chickenpox on his way to a hunting trip with Bill and Grandaddy Clisby, Lillian forces the three of them to quarantine together; Clisby pushes homemade remedies on them out of his mistrust of doctors.
- When the Williams family decides to go on a family vacation, Kim suggests a road trip to Austin College and Dean proposes a stop at Disneyland; after meeting up with his old bandmates, Bill reflects on his life choices.
- The Lock In
- A Star Is Born
- Home for Christmas
- Black Teacher
- Independence Day
- Pilot
- Green Eyed Monster
- Love & War
- Goose Grease
- The Happiest Place on Earth