Episode 1
Aloha
48m
The family is stranded in Maui. Ben videotapes Mike and Carol's Hawaiian romances.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve MarshallGuest stars Kelly Hu, Ty Miller, Deborah White
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
Taking Care of Business
25m
Mike uses double talk to sell stereos.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Timothy Gibbs, Andrew Koenig
Episode 3
Not Necessarily the News
25m
The family scrambles to help find an out-of-work Maggie a job after she turns into Super Mom, preparing oversize meals and assigning new chores.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Pamela Brull, Kenneth Tigar
Episode 4
Michaelgate
25m
Mike is unaware that he's been nominated for student-body president because he's "a sure loser."
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve MarshallGuest stars K.C. Martel, Jo De Winter, Andrew Koenig, Leanna Creel, Heather Graham, Butch Hartman
Episode 5
Big Brother is Not Watching
24m
Ben asks Carol's advice on getting a new bike from their parents.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Summer Phoenix
Episode 6
A Star is Born
25m
A star is born when Mike lands a leading role in the school play opposite the lovely Monica.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Rachel Jacobs, Ahmet Zappa, Andrew Koenig, Bill Kirchenbauer, Christa Denton
Episode 7
Gone But Not Forgotten
25m
Burglars hit the Seaver home.
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Guest stars Dennis Haysbert
Episode 8
Who's Zoomin' Who?
25m
Bobby's annoying habits make Carol look elsewhere for the man of her dreams -- just in time for her to notice a new student.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Brad Pitt
Episode 9
This is Your Life
25m
During a tonsillectomy, Ben has an out-of-body experience, dreaming that he escapes with a friendly cabbie, only to find a new Ben has replaced him at home.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Franklyn Seales, Danny Cooksey
Episode 10
Broadway Bound
25m
After their success in the school play, Mike and Monica set their sights on a Broadway audition for ""Our Town.""
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Bill Kirchenbauer, Dawn Wells, Christa Denton
Episode 11
The Scarlet Letter
24m
An unearned "A" makes Carol doubt her academic record.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Rachel Jacobs, Julie Cobb, Bill Kirchenbauer
Episode 12
A Reason to Live
25m
A troubled student named Jill volunteers to work on a school project with Mike and Boner. This, however, is a subterfuge: Jill has been contemplating suicide due to some very serious problems at home, and she hopes to get some free counseling from Mike's psychiatrist dad Jason. But as it turns out, Jason is presently weighed down with a few self-pity issues of his own.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Cristine Rose, Rachel Jacobs, Andrew Koenig
Episode 13
Nasty Habits
25m
Maggie and Jason try to keep Mike in his room to complete an English paper, but Mike's mind is of course elsewhere.
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Guest stars Kimberley Kates, Andrew Koenig
Episode 14
The Marrying Kind
25m
Reason flies out the window when Bobby and his parents arrive at the Seavers' for dinner and a special announcement -- that Bobby and Carol are engaged.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Arlene Golonka, Dick Butkus
Episode 15
State of the Union
25m
Maggie fumes over the many irritants that seem to be driving her and Jason apart -- until unexpected news sheds light on the situation.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Pamela Brull, Kenneth Tigar, Dennis Haysbert
Episode 16
The Mom Who Knew Too Much
25m
Maggie and Carol share confidences at the beauty salon, but later Carol learns to her chagrin that a secret isn't safe with Maggie.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Ralph Manza
Episode 17
Great Expectations
24m
A letter from the girl he met in Hawaii has Mike scheming to fly to Los Angeles to see her without his parents' knowing.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Kelly Hu, Andrew Koenig
Episode 18
Dance Fever (1)
25m
At the school dance, Mike gets a girl and Carol gets raked over the coals. Meanwhile, Ben's adventure goes awry.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Cathy Podewell, K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig, Jamie Abbott
Episode 19
Dance Fever (2)
25m
Great expectations turn sour at the Dewey High dance after Mike hears Lydia's voice; and Ben and Stinky find themselves in a seedy diner eyeing a pinball machine that pays real money.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Cathy Podewell, K.C. Martel, Kathleen Freeman, Rachel Jacobs, Andrew Koenig, Bill Erwin, Jamie Abbott
Episode 20
Bringing Up Baby
24m
The Seavers begin to make room for baby, relegating Ben to the guest quarters and making the others lament the changes bound to come. Meanwhile, Maggie grasps for a way to tell her boss she is pregnant.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Pamela Brull, Kenneth Tigar
Episode 21
The Obscure Objects of Our Desire
46m
Spring-cleaning breathes new life into the family's household objects, and each has a story to tell.
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Written by David Kendall
Episode 22
How the West Was Won (1)
25m
Mike and Boner learn that Coach Lubbock has been fired, prompting them to organize a protest.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve MarshallGuest stars Deborah Harmon, Andrew Koenig, Bill Kirchenbauer, Heather Langenkamp, Jamie Luner, Brooke Theiss
Episode 23
How the West Was Won (2)
25m
Jason, Carol, Mike and Boner are arrested in the demonstration over the dismissal of Coach Lubbock.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve MarshallGuest stars Deborah Harmon, Heidi Zeigler, Andrew Koenig, Bill Kirchenbauer, Heather Langenkamp, Matt Shakman, Jamie Luner, Brooke Theiss
Episode 24
Graduation Day
25mfinale
At Mike's high-school graduation, family members recall moments when it seemed like his graduation would never take place.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Steve MarshallGuest stars K.C. Martel, Andrew Koenig, Judith Barsi, Jarrett Lennon, Kent W. Smith, Patrika Darbo
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
