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Growing Pains

1985★ 6.5 / 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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Episodes · Season 1
EPISODE 1

Pilot

Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye o

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EPISODE 2

Springsteen

Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.

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EPISODE 3

Jealousy

Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.

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EPISODE 4

Carol's Article

Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.

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EPISODE 5

Superdad!

Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.

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EPISODE 6

Mike's Madonna Story

Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.

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EPISODE 7

Weekend Fantasy

Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.

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EPISODE 8

Slice of Life

Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab w

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EPISODE 9

Carol's Crush

Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.

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EPISODE 10

Dirt Bike

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.

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EPISODE 11

Standardized Test

Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.

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EPISODE 12

A Christmas Story

A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.

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EPISODE 13

The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver

Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.

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EPISODE 14

First Blood

Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.

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EPISODE 15

Slice of Life II

Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce he

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EPISODE 16

The Seavers vs. the Cleavers

The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.

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EPISODE 17

Charity Begins at Home

Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.

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EPISODE 18

Reputation

Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.

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EPISODE 19

The Anniversary That Never Was

Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.

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EPISODE 20

Be a Man

Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.

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EPISODE 21

Career Decision

Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.

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EPISODE 22

Extra Lap

Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.

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About this series

Production information and credits.

Release: 1985-09-24. Production countries: United States of America. Original language: EN.

Featured cast: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, Jeremy Miller, Ashley Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio.

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