Growing Pains 1985
What is Growing Pains?
The television series Growing Pains is a sitcom that follows the misadventures of a family. The series was created by Neal Marlens and features a family with a home-business father and a journalist mother.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 162
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1985
- Last aired
- Apr 25, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The television series Growing Pains is a sitcom that follows the misadventures of a family. The series was created by Neal Marlens and features a family with a home-business father and a journalist mother. The show revolves around the Seaver family, including psychiatrist and father Jason, journalist and mother Maggie, and their children. The family's situation is such that the father has taken on household chores, allowing his wife to pursue a career in journalism after spending time as a housewife. The series ran on ABC and starred Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, and Jeremy Miller. Growing Pains is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons. The show's premise is based on the idea of a family navigating their lives and relationships.
Should you watch it?
“A journalist father balances family life while his wife pursues her career.”
- Wholesome family dynamics
- Relatable parenting scenarios
- Warm character interactions
- Dated cultural references
- Predictable storylines
You enjoy classic family sitcoms with gentle humor.
Suitable for all ages with mild family-oriented themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 24, 1985
- E2 Springsteen Oct 1, 1985
- E3 Jealousy Oct 8, 1985
- E4 Carol's Article Oct 15, 1985
- E5 Superdad! Oct 29, 1985
- E6 Mike's Madonna Story Nov 5, 1985
- E7 Weekend Fantasy Nov 12, 1985
- E8 Slice of Life Nov 19, 1985
- E9 Carol's Crush Nov 26, 1985
- E10 Dirt Bike Dec 3, 1985
- E11 Standardized Test Dec 10, 1985
- E12 A Christmas Story Dec 17, 1985
- E13 The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver Jan 7, 1986
- E14 First Blood Jan 14, 1986
- E15 Slice of Life II Jan 21, 1986
- E16 The Seavers vs. the Cleavers Jan 28, 1986
- E17 Charity Begins at Home Feb 18, 1986
- E18 Reputation Feb 25, 1986
- E19 The Anniversary That Never Was Mar 4, 1986
- E20 Be a Man Mar 11, 1986
- E21 Career Decision May 6, 1986
- E22 Extra Lap May 13, 1986
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Jason and the Cruisers Sep 30, 1986
- E2 Fast Times at Dewey High Oct 21, 1986
- E3 Long Day's Journey Into Night Oct 28, 1986
- E4 Call Me Nov 11, 1986
- E5 Employee of the Month Nov 18, 1986
- E6 Dream Lover Nov 25, 1986
- E7 Do You Believe in Magic? Dec 2, 1986
- E8 Jason's Rib Dec 9, 1986
- E9 The Kid Dec 16, 1986
- E10 The Breakfast Club Jan 6, 1987
- E11 Choices Jan 13, 1987
- E12 Higher Education Jan 20, 1987
- E13 Some Enchanted Evening Jan 27, 1987
- E14 Thank You, Willie Nelson Feb 3, 1987
- E15 Thank God It's Friday Feb 10, 1987
- E16 My Brother, Myself Feb 24, 1987
- E17 Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins Mar 3, 1987
- E18 Carnival Mar 10, 1987
- E19 The Awful Truth Mar 17, 1987
- E20 Born Free Mar 31, 1987
- E21 The Long Goodbye May 5, 1987
- E22 Confidentially Yours May 19, 1987
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Aloha Sep 18, 1987
- E2 Taking Care of Business Sep 22, 1987
- E3 Not Necessarily the News Sep 29, 1987
- E4 Michaelgate Oct 6, 1987
- E5 Big Brother is Not Watching Oct 13, 1987
- E6 A Star is Born Oct 27, 1987
- E7 Gone But Not Forgotten Nov 3, 1987
- E8 Who's Zoomin' Who? Nov 10, 1987
- E9 This is Your Life Nov 17, 1987
- E10 Broadway Bound Nov 24, 1987
- E11 The Scarlet Letter Dec 1, 1987
- E12 A Reason to Live Dec 8, 1987
- E13 Nasty Habits Dec 15, 1987
- E14 The Marrying Kind Jan 5, 1988
- E15 State of the Union Jan 12, 1988
- E16 The Mom Who Knew Too Much Jan 26, 1988
- E17 Great Expectations Feb 9, 1988
- E18 Dance Fever (1) Mar 1, 1988
- E19 Dance Fever (2) Mar 2, 1988
- E20 Bringing Up Baby Mar 9, 1988
- E21 The Obscure Objects of Our Desire Mar 30, 1988
- E22 How the West Was Won (1) Apr 20, 1988
- E23 How the West Was Won (2) Apr 26, 1988
- E24 Graduation Day May 4, 1988
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Fool for Love Oct 19, 1988
- E2 Birth of a Seaver Oct 26, 1988
- E3 Family Ties (1) Nov 2, 1988
- E4 Family Ties (2) Nov 9, 1988
- E5 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Nov 16, 1988
- E6 Homecoming Queen Nov 23, 1988
- E7 Nude Photos Nov 30, 1988
- E8 Ben's First Kiss Dec 7, 1988
- E9 The Nanny Jan 4, 1989
- E10 Mandingo Jan 11, 1989
- E11 In Carol We Trust Jan 18, 1989
- E12 Mom of the Year Jan 25, 1989
- E13 Semper Fidelis Feb 1, 1989
- E14 Feet of Clay Feb 8, 1989
- E15 Anniversary from Hell Feb 15, 1989
- E16 Fortunate Son Feb 22, 1989
- E17 Double Standard Mar 1, 1989
- E18 The Recruiter Mar 15, 1989
- E19 Show Ninety -- Who Knew? Mar 22, 1989
- E20 Second Chance Apr 12, 1989
- E21 The Looooove Boat (1) Apr 26, 1989
- E22 The Looooove Boat (2) May 3, 1989
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Anger With Love Sep 20, 1989
- E2 Mike and Julie's Wedding Sep 27, 1989
- E3 Carol Meets the Real World Oct 4, 1989
- E4 Fish Bait Oct 11, 1989
- E5 Teach Me Oct 18, 1989
- E6 Carol's Papers Oct 25, 1989
- E7 Coughing Boy Nov 1, 1989
- E8 The New Deal (1) Nov 8, 1989
- E9 The New Deal (2) Nov 15, 1989
- E10 Paper Route Nov 22, 1989
- E11 Five Grand Nov 29, 1989
- E12 Carol's Promotion Dec 6, 1989
- E13 Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure Dec 13, 1989
- E14 The Triangle Jan 3, 1990
- E15 The Return of the Triangle Jan 10, 1990
- E16 The Home Show Jan 17, 1990
- E17 Jason vs. Maggie Jan 24, 1990
- E18 Mike, Kate and Julie Jan 31, 1990
- E19 Mike, the Teacher Feb 7, 1990
- E20 Carol in Jail Feb 14, 1990
- E21 Future Shock Feb 21, 1990
- E22 Cheating Mar 14, 1990
- E23 Mike the Director Mar 21, 1990
- E24 Weekend at Mike's Apr 4, 1990
- E25 Ben's Movie Apr 25, 1990
- E26 Where There's a Will May 2, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for children?
Yes, it's a family-friendly sitcom with wholesome content.
What is the main premise of the show?
A father manages household duties while his wife pursues her journalism career.
Does the show deal with serious issues?
It occasionally touches on family challenges but maintains a light tone.
Is the humor dated?
The comedy reflects its era but remains generally accessible.
Are there any mature themes?
No, it focuses on everyday family life without adult content.