Small Wonder

Small Wonder (1985-1989)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family, Science-Fiction

When genius cybernetics engineer Ted Lawson (Dick Christie) brings home his top secret invention, a Voice Input Child Identicant or V.I.C.I. (Tiffany Brissette), life becomes anything but mechanic for the Lawson family. With Ted's boss and nosy family next door, his family must pass off Vickie as a real child. It's easy for his wife Joan (Marla Pennington) who can't help dotting on her like a real daughter, but harder for his precocious son Jamie (Jerry Supiran) who uses Vickie to do his homework and ward off Harriet (Emily Schulman), the annoying red headed girl who has a crush on him. Also starring Edie McClurg (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Hogan Family) as Harriet's busybody mom.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E24Thy Neighbor's Wifemai 20, 1989
S04E23See No Evilmai 13, 1989
S04E22The Strikemai 6, 1989
S04E21The Tattletaleavr. 29, 1989
S04E20Vicki Doolittlefévr. 25, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Small Wonder premiere?

Small Wonder premiered on September 7, 1985.

Who played the character of V.I.C.I. on Small Wonder?

Tiffany Brissette played the character of V.I.C.I. on Small Wonder.

What is the name of the Lawson family's next-door neighbor on Small Wonder?

The name of the Lawson family's next-door neighbor on Small Wonder is Harriet Brindle.

What is the name of the British scientist who created V.I.C.I.?

The name of the British scientist who created V.I.C.I. is Dr. Franklin.

What is the full name of V.I.C.I.?

The full name of V.I.C.I. is Voice Input Child Identicant.

Who played the character of Jamie Lawson on Small Wonder?

Jerry Supiran played the character of Jamie Lawson on Small Wonder.

What is the name of the company that Ted Lawson works for on Small Wonder?

The name of the company that Ted Lawson works for on Small Wonder is United Robotronics.

What is the name of the Lawson family's dog on Small Wonder?

The name of the Lawson family's dog on Small Wonder is Sigmund.

What is the name of the little girl that Jamie has a crush on in Small Wonder?

The name of the little girl that Jamie has a crush on in Small Wonder is Cynthia.

How did Ted conceal V.I.C.I.'s identity?

Ted concealed V.I.C.I.'s identity by making her look like a regular child and programming her to act like one.

What is the name of Ted's boss on Small Wonder?

The name of Ted's boss on Small Wonder is Brandon Brindle.

What is the name of the robot that was going to replace V.I.C.I.?

The name of the robot that was going to replace V.I.C.I. is Vanessa.

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