Growing Pains (1985)
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
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1. Pilot1985-09-24 · 25mMaggie 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:
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2. Springsteen1985-10-01 · 24mJason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
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3. Jealousy1985-10-08 · 24mJason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
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4. Carol's Article1985-10-15 · 24mMaggie 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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5. Superdad!1985-10-29 · 24mMaggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
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6. Mike's Madonna Story1985-11-05 · 24mMike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
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7. Weekend Fantasy1985-11-12 · 24mJason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
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8. Slice of Life1985-11-19 · 24mComing 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
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9. Carol's Crush1985-11-26 · 24mCarol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
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10. Dirt Bike1985-12-03 · 24mMike 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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11. Standardized Test1985-12-10 · 24mMike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
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12. A Christmas Story1985-12-17 · 24mA depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
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13. The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver1986-01-07 · 24mMike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
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14. First Blood1986-01-14 · 24mJason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
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15. Slice of Life II1986-01-21 · 24mMaggie 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.
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16. The Seavers vs. the Cleavers1986-01-28 · 24mThe PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
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17. Charity Begins at Home1986-02-18 · 24mBen gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
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18. Reputation1986-02-25 · 24mMike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
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19. The Anniversary That Never Was1986-03-04 · 24mMaggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
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20. Be a Man1986-03-11 · 24mCustodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
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21. Career Decision1986-05-06 · 24mReporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
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22. Extra Lap1986-05-13 · 24mMike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
Cast
Alan ThickeJason Seaver
Joanna KernsMaggie Seaver
Kirk CameronMike Seaver
Tracey GoldCarol Seaver
Jeremy MillerBen Seaver
Ashley JohnsonChrissy Seaver
Leonardo DiCaprioLuke BrowerImages
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