Episode 1
Jason and the Cruisers
24m
Maggie plans a surprise reunion for Jason's college rock band.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Raymond Singer, Beans Morocco
TV series
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
Fast Times at Dewey High
25m
A new school year brings boredom, bullies, and romantic mix-ups.
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Written by David KendallGuest stars K.C. Martel, Jonna Lee, Andrew Koenig, Bill Kirchenbauer, Scott Curtis, Jason Naylor, Leon Fan, Jamie Abbott
Episode 3
Long Day's Journey Into Night
24m
A cheerleader befriends Carol solely to meet Mike.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Andrew Koenig
Episode 4
Call Me
24m
Ben has been calling an X-rated phone service.
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Directed by John Tracy
Episode 5
Employee of the Month
24m
Fired Mike hides the truth from his parents.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Danny Nucci, Olivia D'Abo
Episode 6
Dream Lover
24m
Carol spreads rumors about herself and a "hunk".
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Rachel Jacobs, Bill Kirchenbauer
Episode 7
Do You Believe in Magic?
24m
A con man sells Mike a "magic" rock.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Andrew Koenig, Kit McDonough
Episode 8
Jason's Rib
25m
A proposed school dress code puts Maggie and Jason at odds.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Tom WallaGuest stars Matthew Asner, Janet Clark
Episode 9
The Kid
25m
Ben invites a street girl home for the holidays.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Hallie Todd
Episode 10
The Breakfast Club
24m
Grounded liar Mike hears Maggie fibbing to her boss.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Gordon Jump
Episode 11
Choices
24m
Carol has the chance to skip a high-school grade.
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Written by Susan BeaversGuest stars Jill Whitlow, Tina Caspary
Episode 12
Higher Education
24m
A girl raises a grade for Mike, then demands payment.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Susan BeaversGuest stars K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig, Renée Estevez
Episode 13
Some Enchanted Evening
24m
The winter formal causes opposite problems for Carol and Mike.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Susan BeaversGuest stars Rachel Jacobs, Jamie Luner
Episode 14
Thank You, Willie Nelson
25m
Maggie's quarreling parents come to visit the Seavers.
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Written by David KendallGuest stars Rachel Jacobs, Gordon Jump
Episode 15
Thank God It's Friday
24m
Mike and his friends go to a college party and have to decide whether to use drugs or not.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve MarshallGuest stars K.C. Martel, Kristy Swanson, Andrew Koenig, Heidi Kozak
Episode 16
My Brother, Myself
25m
Mike plays Cupid for smitten Ben and his baby sitter.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Susan BeaversGuest stars Brooke Theiss
Episode 17
Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins
24m
Carol wants to use radio-contest winnings on a nose job.
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Directed by John Tracy
Episode 18
Carnival
24m
Maggie's busy schedule leaves Ben feeling neglected.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Dawn Wells, Julie Cobb, Patrika Darbo
Episode 19
The Awful Truth
24m
A genealogy assignment unearths a dark family secret.
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Episode 20
Born Free
24m
Airlines passengers Jason and Mike must deliver a baby.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Rachel Victoria, Kari Lizer, Dan Lauria
Episode 21
The Long Goodbye
24m
Maggie wants Jason to fire the elderly handyman he hired to fix the furnace, but he refuses because the man is a friend.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Candace Cameron Bure, Douglas Seale, Andrew Koenig
Episode 22
Confidentially Yours
24mfinale
Jason knows the editor offering Maggie a dream job is a notorious womanizer.
Episode credits
Directed by John TracyGuest stars James Sloyan, Linda Carlson
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
