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Growing Pains (1985 – 1992)

1985 • 7 seasons • Comedy • TV-G
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Growing PainsSeason 1

22 episodes · Sep 24, 1985

1. Pilot
Sep 24, 1985 · 30m

With Maggie’s return to journalism, psychologist Jason relocated his office into their home, a decision made to maintain a closer watch on the children. Their reunion was not without its immediate complications; the first night brought a ca

2. Springsteen
Oct 1, 1985 · 30m

At a concert celebrating Bruce Springsteen's music, Jason inadvertently caused Mike considerable embarrassment during a joint interview.

3. Jealousy
Oct 8, 1985 · 30m

A simmering resentment brewed within Jason as Maggie devoted increasing amounts of time to her investigation of the toxic waste scandal, particularly in the company of her attractive colleague, Fred.

4. Carol's Article
Oct 15, 1985 · 30m

Maggie offered Carol a candid appraisal of her article for the school magazine, while Mike and Ben stumbled upon the world of track betting.

5. Superdad!
Oct 29, 1985 · 30m

Maggie voiced an accusation against Jason, suggesting he was excessively preoccupied with the children's attention.

6. Mike's Madonna Story
Nov 5, 1985 · 30m

Maggie finds herself increasingly troubled by Mike's fascination with a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Madonna.

7. Weekend Fantasy
Nov 12, 1985 · 30m

Jason and Maggie longed for a weekend escape to a mountain lodge, yet a reluctance held them back: the thought of leaving their children behind.

8. Slice of Life
Nov 19, 1985 · 30m

In Jason’s office, Maggie discovered a compatibility test and suggested they both complete it. However, their responses diverged significantly. Elsewhere, Mike feigned enthusiasm for a karate course, his true aim being a girl who was also e

9. Carol's Crush
Nov 26, 1985 · 30m

A fondness bloomed in Carol for a friend of her family, though he regarded her with the affection one might reserve for a younger sibling.

10. Dirt Bike
Dec 3, 1985 · 30m

The pain was a sharp counterpoint to the sting of disappointment as Mike tumbled from the dirt bike, a machine he’d sworn to avoid. It wasn't just his bruised body that ached; it was the weight of a promise broken to his parents.

11. Standardized Test
Dec 10, 1985 · 30m

Lost in thought, Mike sketched aimlessly during his aptitude test, the pencil moving across the paper as if of its own accord. The result, when finally revealed, was a startling one: an IQ of twenty-seven.

12. A Christmas Story
Dec 17, 1985 · 30m

The department store Santa, burdened by a profound melancholy, sought counsel from Jason. He arrived at a grim decision: to end his life by descending the chimney of the Seavers’ house.

13. The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Jan 7, 1986 · 30m

Mike declined the family bowling night to spend time with a rather haughty girlfriend.

14. First Blood
Jan 14, 1986 · 30m

Jason finds himself in opposition to Ben's hockey coach, a man who is instilling in the players a willingness to play ruthlessly. Meanwhile, Mike discovers the grace of ballroom dancing.

15. Slice of Life II
Jan 21, 1986 · 30m

“I might be pregnant,” Maggie said to Jason, almost as an afterthought. Meanwhile, Mike spent the weekend acting as a sort of attendant to Ben; and Carol harbored a desire for divorce from her husband, whom she’d paired with for a class pro

16. The Seavers vs. the Cleavers
Jan 28, 1986 · 30m

The head of the Parent-Teacher Association declined the Seavers' offer to chaperone the dance.

17. Charity Begins at Home
Feb 18, 1986 · 30m

Ben presented Jason with a gift of considerable expense, prompting whispers and wondering about the source of his funds.

18. Reputation
Feb 25, 1986 · 30m

Mike has a peculiar habit: he inscribes test answers on the soles of his shoes.

19. The Anniversary That Never Was
Mar 4, 1986 · 30m

Maggie’s work commitments now cast a shadow over their anniversary arrangements.

20. Be a Man
Mar 11, 1986 · 30m

Mike, the building's custodian, found himself witnessing a riotous celebration unfold within the familiar confines of his own home.

21. Career Decision
May 6, 1986 · 30m

Maggie, a reporter, and Jason, a psychiatrist, both stand at a pivotal juncture in their professional lives, contemplating significant choices about their futures.

22. Extra Lap
May 13, 1986 · 30m

Uncle Bob, a man known for his playful mischief, made a visit from beyond the veil.

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