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Recap / The Wonder Years S 05 E 19 Carnal Knowledge

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Kevin and friends plan to see the R-rated Carnal Knowledge, but Paul has to stay home as the family is expecting a visit from friends. Kevin and the gang end up sneaking into the theater, but get kicked out. Afterwards, Kevin learns that Paul had lost his virginity to the family's daughter.

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  • All for Nothing: Kevin and Paul rush to the airport to say goodbye to the woman Paul lost his virginity to, but they end up being too late, as the plane takes off when they get there.
    • Kevin's attempts to see Carnal Knowledge. When he hears Norma talk Jack into taking her to see the movie (on the night Kevin intends to go), Kevin plays up how expensive things at the theater are and points out to Jack that there will be a John Wayne marathon on that night, then none of Kevin's friends have fake ID's, so they sneak in but get caught by the usher.
  • Bittersweet Ending: Paul wants to meet up with the woman he had sex with before she leaves, and he and Kevin rush to the airport, only to see the airplane leave.
  • Cant Get Away With Nothing: Kevin and his friends all fail to bring fake ID's to the theater and have to sneak in, but an usher catches them, asks to see their tickets, and kicks them out.

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