Episode 1
Back to School
30m
Mike teaches at an urban high school.
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Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Fred Applegate
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Growing Pains
1985TV-G7 seasons6.5 / 10
Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
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Synopsis
Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
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Episode 2
Stop, Luke, and Listen
30m
Mike gets involved when he learns his prize pupil Luke is homeless.
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Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Liz SageGuest stars Fred Applegate, Chelsea Noble
Episode 3
In Vino Veritas
30m
Mike persuades Jason and Maggie to let Luke stay with them temporarily; then Jason's wine cellar goes missing.
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Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 4
Paper Tigers
30m
Jason and Maggie compete to write a newspaper column; Ben hates his glasses.
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Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Shavar Ross, Peter Jurasik
Episode 5
The Young and the Homeless
30m
Mike gears up for his big day as a TV soap opera star just as Luke gears up to move out of the Seavers'.
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Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Paul Collins, Chelsea Noble, Robert Costanzo
Episode 6
Jason Sings the Blues
30m
Luke is afraid to visit the doctor, so Jason accompanies him -- but it's Jason who turns out to need surgery.
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Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Ellen Crawford, Kedric Wolfe
Episode 7
The Kid's Still Got It
30m
Carol accompanies Maggie to a resort, which turns out to be hosting a singles convention; meanwhile, the all-male weekend planned at home is ruined when Chrissy is set home with head lice.
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Episode 8
There Must Be a Pony
30m
Nouveau riche neighbors move in next door; Ben is forced to look after Luke on his first day of high school; Jason's scheme to let Chrissie stay up late backfires when the neighbors throw a lavish party.
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Written by Liz SageGuest stars Hilary Swank, Michael Cudlitz, Chelsea Noble
Episode 9
The Big Fix
30m
Consumer advocate Maggie raps a vacuum cleaner that Ben broke without telling her.
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Guest stars Shavar Ross, Peter Jurasik, Danielle Harris, Cristine Rose
Episode 10
Home Malone
30m
The ghost of Maggie's father oversees the Seavers' visit to her childhood home.
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Chelsea Noble, Gordon Jump
Episode 11
Bad Day Cafe
30m
While Jason and Maggie are away, the principal informs Mike that Luke's birth father is back in town -- and wants him back.
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Guest stars Fred Applegate, Gary Grubbs
Episode 12
B=MC²
30m
Ben crams for a college entrance exam, but gets no help from Jason.
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Directed by Gerren KeithGuest stars Shavar Ross
Episode 13
It's Not Easy Being Green
30m
Christmas brings anger and angst to the Seavers.
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Guest stars Fred Applegate, Stewart Finlay-McLennan, Chelsea Noble
Episode 14
The Call of the Wild
30m
Penniless Mike schemes to give Kate a skiing trip.
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Guest stars Michael Cudlitz, Chelsea Noble, Michael Dempsey
Episode 15
Honest Abe
30m
Luke's homeless friend steals a Seaver momento.
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Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff
Episode 16
Vicious Cycle
30m
Maggie and Jason put Mike on the spot for Luke's curfew problems.
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Gordon Jennison Noice
Episode 17
Ménage à Luke
30m
A love triangle involves Ben, Luke and a classmate.
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Directed by Gerren KeithGuest stars Hilary Swank, Wendy Cox
Episode 18
The Five Fingers of Ben
30m
Tired of being bullies, Ben takes karate lessons.
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars James Lew
Episode 19
Don't Go Changin'
30m
Mike thinks his friend is a bad influence on Luke.
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Directed by Don AmendoliaGuest stars K.C. Martel, Shannon Day
Episode 20
The Truck Stops Here
30m
Luke's father George visits the Seavers hoping that Luke has mellowed a little and would like to spend some time with him but Luke doesn't. He was about to leave when he collapses outside the door. He says that can't move, so they take him in. Jason and Ben offer to deliver his load, and they experience all sorts of chaos on the way. Mike thinks that George is faking his injury so that he could stay and Luke would have to talk to him. But the doctor tells Maggie who tells Mike that unless George stops driving trucks, he could become paralyzed. Mike talks to George and tells him to tell Luke but doesn't want Luke to pity him and doesn't anything else to do but be a trucker. Mike suggests that maybe he could open a truck stop. Luke finds George struggling to get up and they finally talk. The next day after Jason and Ben return, George tells them that he is giving up trucking and will open a truck stop and Luke's going with him. Luke says goodbye to the Seavers.
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Directed by Joanna KernsGuest stars Gary Grubbs
Episode 21
Maggie's Brilliant Career
30m
Maggie wants to fulfill a dream by climbing a mountain.
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Directed by Gerren KeithGuest stars Jeff Lester
Episode 22
The Wrath of Con Ed
30m
A power failure causes dissensions in the Seaver household.
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Written by Liz SageGuest stars Chelsea Noble
Episode 23
The Last Picture Show
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Maggie is offered a plum job in Washington, D.C. The Seavers move to Washington, D.C., but share a final meal and memories in the empty house.
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Written by Liz Sage, Dan WilcoxGuest stars Chelsea Noble
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Growing Pains
Cast
Alan ThickeJason Seaver
Joanna KernsMaggie Seaver
Kirk CameronMike Seaver
Tracey GoldCarol Seaver
Jeremy MillerBen Seaver
Ashley JohnsonChrissy Seaver
Leonardo DiCaprioLuke Brower
Julie McCulloughJulie CostelloCredits
- Created by
- Neal Marlens
- Written by
- David Kendall, Steve Marshall, Susan Beavers, Liz Sage, Rob Bragin, Arnold Margolin, Jay Abramowitz, Elias Davis, David Pollock, Tom Walla, Ali Marie Matheson, Mark Fink, Bob Brush, Jake Weinberger, Dan Wilcox, Nick LeRose, Bob Burris, Michael Ware
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 162
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- Guntzelman-Sullivan-Marshall Productions
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
familylong island, new yorkpsychiatristsitcom
