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Growing Pains (1985 – 1992)

1985 • 7 seasons • Comedy • TV-G
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Growing PainsSeason 3

24 episodes · Sep 18, 1987

1. Aloha
Sep 18, 1987 · 60m

They are marooned on Maui. Ben films Mike and Carol’s blossoming affection for the islands.

2. Taking Care of Business
Sep 22, 1987 · 30m

Mike employs a practiced jargon when attempting to sell stereos.

3. Not Necessarily the News
Sep 29, 1987 · 30m

As Maggie blossomed into a whirlwind of domesticity, transforming into something akin to a superhero of household management, her family rallied to assist. She now orchestrated elaborate meals and distributed a fresh wave of responsibilitie

4. Michaelgate
Oct 6, 1987 · 30m

Mike remained oblivious to the fact that he had been nominated for student-body president; he was, in the eyes of many, considered a foregone conclusion, destined for defeat.

5. Big Brother is Not Watching
Oct 13, 1987 · 30m

Ben sought Carol’s counsel regarding a request for a new bicycle from their parents.

6. A Star is Born
Oct 27, 1987 · 30m

Mike's ascent to stardom began the moment he secured the lead in the school play, cast alongside the radiant Monica.

7. Gone But Not Forgotten
Nov 3, 1987 · 30m

A break-in occurred at the Seaver residence.

8. Who's Zoomin' Who?
Nov 10, 1987 · 30m

Carol found herself increasingly drawn to possibilities beyond Bobby, his persistent irritations casting a shadow over any hope of a shared future. It was then, almost as if orchestrated by fate, that a new student entered the scene, catchi

9. This is Your Life
Nov 17, 1987 · 30m

As the anesthesia took hold during his tonsillectomy, Ben drifted into an unexpected dream. He envisioned himself fleeing the sterile hospital room with a kindly taxi driver, only to awaken to a disconcerting reality: a stranger occupied hi

10. Broadway Bound
Nov 24, 1987 · 30m

Following the triumph of their performance in the school play, Mike and Monica turned their attention to a Broadway audition for "Our Town."

11. The Scarlet Letter
Dec 1, 1987 · 30m

The grade, undeserved, cast a shadow over Carol's academic standing, stirring a disquieting uncertainty within her about her true merit.

12. A Reason to Live
Dec 8, 1987 · 30m

Haunted by personal struggles, Jill offered to collaborate on a school project with Mike and Boner. The offer was a carefully constructed pretense. Overwhelmed by difficult circumstances at home, Jill had been considering ending her own lif

13. Nasty Habits
Dec 15, 1987 · 30m

Maggie and Jason endeavored to keep Mike confined to his room, hoping he would finish his English paper. However, his thoughts were clearly preoccupied with matters far removed from his studies.

14. The Marrying Kind
Jan 5, 1988 · 30m

The air of decorum evaporated the moment Bobby and his parents entered the Seavers' dining room, the unspoken reason for their visit hanging heavy: an engagement announcement for Bobby and Carol.

15. State of the Union
Jan 12, 1988 · 30m

A simmering resentment grew within Maggie, fueled by a relentless accumulation of small frustrations that seemed determined to wedge a distance between her and Jason. She wrestled with these irritations, unsure of their source, until a surp

16. The Mom Who Knew Too Much
Jan 26, 1988 · 30m

At the beauty salon, Maggie and Carol exchanged intimate secrets. However, Carol soon discovered, to her dismay, that nothing remained confidential when entrusted to Maggie.

17. Great Expectations
Feb 9, 1988 · 30m

A letter arrived from the girl he’d met in Hawaii, and with it, a sudden, insistent plan began to form in Mike’s mind: to secretly arrange a trip to Los Angeles and see her.

18. Dance Fever (1)
Mar 1, 1988 · 30m

The school dance yielded a triumph for Mike, who secured a partner, while Carol faced harsh criticism. Elsewhere, Ben’s escapade took an unexpected turn for the worse.

19. Dance Fever (2)
Mar 2, 1988 · 30m

The buoyant hopes of the evening curdled at the Dewey High dance when Mike caught the sound of Lydia’s voice. Meanwhile, Ben and Stinky found themselves in a dimly lit diner, their eyes fixed on a pinball machine promising genuine winnings.

20. Bringing Up Baby
Mar 9, 1988 · 30m

With the arrival of the baby looming, the Seavers began to subtly reshape their world. Ben was gently displaced to the guest room, and a quiet melancholy settled over the family as they considered the inevitable shifts ahead. Simultaneously

21. The Obscure Objects of Our Desire
Mar 30, 1988 · 60m

The ritual of spring cleaning offers a chance to awaken the dormant spirit of a home, revealing the quiet narratives held within its possessions. Each object bears witness to the lives lived around it, a silent chronicle waiting to be redis

22. How the West Was Won (1)
Apr 20, 1988 · 30m

News reached Mike and Boner that Coach Lubbock had been dismissed, and the revelation spurred them to organize a protest.

23. How the West Was Won (2)
Apr 26, 1988 · 30m

Amidst the protest concerning Coach Lubbock's dismissal, Jason, Carol, Mike, and Boner were taken into custody.

24. Graduation Day
May 4, 1988 · 30m

As Mike received his diploma at graduation, family members looked back on a past filled with moments when the possibility of this day felt distant, almost unimaginable.

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