Adulte, Kevin Arnold se remémore son enfance puis son adolescence dans une banlieue américaine à la fin des années 60. Si les multiples bouleversements que traverse le pays son présents en toile de fond (la guerre du Viêtnam, le mouvement hippie, le Watergate, les Beatles...), la série est avant tout la recréation de la vie quotidienne d'un jeune garçon franchissant les diverses étapes nécessaires (et communes à chacun d'entre nous) pour s'acheminer doucement vers l'âge adulte...

Based on true events, The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer tells the shocking story of Ira Einhorn, a respected American peace activist in 1970s America. He lives with Holly Maddux (Naomi Watts), but when he tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Somewhat later, her lifeless body is found in a suitcase in the flat of Einhorn, who has meanwhile fled the country and in the following years cleverly manages to stay one step ahead of the authorities. However, Holly's father remains determined to bring justice in his daughter's name and after a lengthy manhunt, he finds the 'unicorn killer' in France in 1997.

Follow the misadventures of 11-year-old Joe Connolly and his three best friends in their first year at O’Malley Middle School.