TV series

Growing Pains

Name: Growing Pains
Released: 1985
Cast: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, Jeremy Miller

1985–1992· 7 seasons· 30 min episodesTV-G★ 6.5Ended

On ABC — From Guntzelman-Sullivan-Marshall Productions · Warner Bros. Television

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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.

Themes

long island, new york psychiatrist family sitcom

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 24, 1985 · 25 min
Synopsis
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.
E2 SpringsteenOct 1, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
Guest stars: K.C. Martel (Eddie), Andrew Koenig (Richard 'Boner' Stabone)
E3 JealousyOct 8, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
E4 Carol's ArticleOct 15, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
Guest stars: Biff McGuire (Simmons)
E5 Superdad!Oct 29, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
Guest stars: Olivia D'Abo (Wendy)
E6 Mike's Madonna StoryNov 5, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
Guest stars: Dana Plato (Lisa)
E7 Weekend FantasyNov 12, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
Guest stars: Derek McGrath (Encyclopedia Salesman), Dennis Haysbert (Police Officer)
E8 Slice of LifeNov 19, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.
Guest stars: Ami Dolenz (Linda)
E9 Carol's CrushNov 26, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
E10 Dirt BikeDec 3, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.
Guest stars: Brian Robbins (Mitch), Andrew Koenig (Richard 'Boner' Stabone), Sukey Smith (Nurse)
E11 Standardized TestDec 10, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
Guest stars: Earl Boen (Dr. Marlen)
E12 A Christmas StoryDec 17, 1985 · 24 min
Synopsis
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
E13 The Love Song of M. Aaron SeaverJan 7, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
Guest stars: April Lerman (Juliet Van Druten), Larry Poindexter (Andre)
E14 First BloodJan 14, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
Guest stars: Scott Curtis (Rodney), Dan Lauria (Hockey Coach)
E15 Slice of Life IIJan 21, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.
E16 The Seavers vs. the CleaversJan 28, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
Guest stars: Keith Coogan (Scottie), Andrew Koenig (Richard 'Boner' Stabone), Annette Funicello (Mrs. Hinkley), William Cort (Mr. Hinkley)
E17 Charity Begins at HomeFeb 18, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
E18 ReputationFeb 25, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
Guest stars: K.C. Martel (Eddie), Andrew Koenig (Richard 'Boner' Stabone)
E19 The Anniversary That Never WasMar 4, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
Guest stars: Richard Sanders (Luther), Bill Erwin (Buzz)
E20 Be a ManMar 11, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
Guest stars: Ami Dolenz (Linda), K.C. Martel (Eddie), Andrew Koenig (Richard 'Boner' Stabone), Barry Pearl, Gordon Jump (Ed Malone)
E21 Career DecisionMay 6, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
Guest stars: Philip Sterling (Dr. Miller), Deborah White (Susan)
E22 Extra LapMay 13, 1986 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
Guest stars: James T. Callahan (Uncle Bob)