Episode 1
Mike's Choice
22m
When Mike lands a role in an off-Broadway play, he leaves college to pursue acting full-time in New York City.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars James Marshall
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
Midnight Cowboy
22m
Mike is broke and homeless in New York City.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Nick LeRoseGuest stars Jerry Vale, Chelsea Noble, Gordon Jump, Kathleen Freeman, Jamie Abbott, Keely Christian
Episode 3
Roommates
30m
Mike becomes roommates with sister Carol, now a Columbia University student.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Michael Ware, Bob BurrisGuest stars Gordon Jump, Kathleen Freeman, Jamie Abbott
Episode 4
Daddy Mike
30m
Mike and his friend Eddie schemingly join "Parents Without Mates" to meet women.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Elias Davis, David PollockGuest stars K.C. Martel, Kelly Rowan, Susan Krebs, Angel Tompkins
Episode 5
Ben's Sure Thing
30m
At the school's Parents Night, the Seavers learn Ben's been telling his friends that the girl he's dating is promiscuous.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Andrea Barber, Jamie Abbott, Sid Haig
Episode 6
Jason Flirts, Maggie Hurts
30m
A flirty Jason gets jealous when Maggie turns the tables.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Tuc Watkins, Jeannine Renshaw
Episode 7
Happy Halloween
1h
The Seavers spend a rainy Halloween night telling ghost stories.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Jay Abramowitz
Episode 8
Let's Go Europe (1)
30m
Jason buys an anniversary trip to Paris from travel agent Mike, who himself wins a European tour that falls apart; Maggie, in Paris, is struck with appendicitis.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Gordon Jump, Heather Langenkamp
Episode 9
Let's Go Europe (2)
30m
Maggie is hospitalized in Paris, while Mike finds himself stuck on the road with an angry customer.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Heather Langenkamp
Episode 10
Let's Go Europe (3)
30m
Mike and Amy continue to bicker their way toward Paris.
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Directed by David Kendall, John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Heather Langenkamp
Episode 11
Divorce Story
30m
Jason, happy to see his mother's second marriage crumbling, doesn't want to provide her with professional help.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Elias Davis, David PollockGuest stars Jane Powell, Jerry Vale, Robert Rockwell, Jennifer Nash, J.P. Hubbell
Episode 12
The World According to Chrissy
30m
Chrissy starts spending much time with her imaginary friend, a six-foot-tall mouse named Ike.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Joely Fisher
Episode 13
How Could I Leave Her Behind?
30m
Mike's friend Eddie shows up for a double date with Mike's ex-girlfriend.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Jake WeinbergerGuest stars K.C. Martel, Chelsea Noble
Episode 14
Like Father, Like Son
30m
An an intrafamily communications seminar, Mike and Jason discover just how alike they are.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Nicholas Pryor, Michael A. Goorjian
Episode 15
Ben's Rap Group
30m
Jason becomes Ben's business partner in the management of a rap group, but uses the money he's invested to control Ben.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Brian Austin Green, Jamie Abbott
Episode 16
Eddie, We Hardly Knew Ye
30m
Maggie's dad drops in for an unexpected visit, with news of his imminent death.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Gordon Jump
Episode 17
Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life
30m
Jason takes Maggie on a tropical getaway to lift her spirits after her father's death, trusting Chrissy to Mike and Carol.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by Jay AbramowitzGuest stars Jack Stauffer
Episode 18
All the World is a Stage
30m
Mike competes with a well-established actor for a role in a soap opera, learning how tenuous an acting career can be.
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Directed by John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Forry Smith, Chelsea Noble, Pat Crawford Brown
Episode 19
Not With My Carol You Don't
30m
Though Jason had an insensitive Carol pitch in at the clinic, he objects to her dating an ex-con she meets there.
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Directed by John Tracy
Episode 20
Meet the Seavers
30m
In an homage to The Twilight Zone, Ben awakens to discover he's Jeremy Miller, an actor on the set of ""Meet the Cleavers"".
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Directed by David Kendall, John TracyWritten by David KendallGuest stars Chelsea Noble, Susan Straughn Harris, James Marshall, Bill Erwin
Episode 21
Carol's Carnival
30m
On a blind date shaping up as a disaster, Carol goes to the carnival, and finds unexpected fun and excitement.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars Jay Acovone
Episode 22
Home Schooling
30m
Maggie teaches Ben at home after he is suspended from school.
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Guest stars Sam Anderson
Episode 23
Viva Las Vegas
30mfinale
Mike and Kate accompany the eloping Eddie and a hat-check bimbette to Las Vegas, giving Mike and Carol the wrong idea.
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Directed by John TracyGuest stars K.C. Martel, Chelsea Noble, Bill Erwin
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
