TV series
I Know My First Name Is Steven
1989, English, on NBC.
Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 23 May 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Corin NemecSteven Stayner · 2 ep
- Cindy PickettKay Stayner · 2 ep
- John AshtonDel Stayner · 2 ep
- Arliss HowardKenneth Parnell · 2 ep
- Luke EdwardsSteven Stayner (Age 7) · 2 ep
- Pruitt Taylor VinceIrving Murphy · 2 ep
- Jacob GelmanTimmy White · 2 ep
- Ray WalstonBob Augustine · 2 ep
- Peter Michael GoetzPat Hallford · 2 ep
- Gregg HenryOfficer Kean · 2 ep
- Jim HaynieOfficer Scott · 2 ep
- Barbara TarbuckSchool Counselor · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 May 1989
- Last aired
- 23 May 1989
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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What I Know My First Name Is Steven is based on
I Know My First Name Is Steven is based on a true story.
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I Know My First Name Is Steven: quick answers
Is I Know My First Name Is Steven worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of I Know My First Name Is Steven are there?
I Know My First Name Is Steven has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is I Know My First Name Is Steven finished?
Yes. I Know My First Name Is Steven ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is I Know My First Name Is Steven on?
I Know My First Name Is Steven isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
I Know My First Name Is Steven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for I Know My First Name Is Steven yet.
What shows are like I Know My First Name Is Steven?
If you liked I Know My First Name Is Steven, try Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Bad Girls, A Friend of the Family.
What is I Know My First Name Is Steven based on?
I Know My First Name Is Steven is based on a true story.