About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1985
Seasons
7
Episodes
162
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
169
Genre
Comedy
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
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 on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start:…
S01E02
Springsteen
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
S01E03
Jealousy
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
S01E04
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.
S01E05
Superdad!
Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
S01E06
Mike's Madonna Story
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
S01E07
Weekend Fantasy
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
S01E08
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 with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate…
S01E09
Carol's Crush
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
S01E10
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.
S01E11
Standardized Test
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
S01E12
A Christmas Story
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
S01E13
The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
S01E14
First Blood
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
S01E15
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 her class-project husband.
S01E16
The Seavers vs. the Cleavers
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
S01E17
Charity Begins at Home
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
S01E18
Reputation
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
S01E19
The Anniversary That Never Was
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
S01E20
Be a Man
Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
S01E21
Career Decision
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
S01E22
Extra Lap
Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
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Questions about Growing Pains
How many seasons does Growing Pains have?
Growing Pains has 7 seasons and 162 episodes total.
Who created Growing Pains?
Growing Pains was created by Neal Marlens and first aired in 1985.
What genre is Growing Pains?
Growing Pains is a Comedy series.
Who stars in Growing Pains?
The cast of Growing Pains includes Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, Jeremy Miller.
What is the TMDB rating for Growing Pains?
Growing Pains has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 169 votes.
