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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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 24, 1985
- E2 Springsteen Core Oct 1, 1985
- E3 Jealousy Core Oct 8, 1985
- E4 Carol's Article Core Oct 15, 1985
- E5 Superdad! Core Oct 29, 1985
- E6 Mike's Madonna Story Core Nov 5, 1985
- E7 Weekend Fantasy Core Nov 12, 1985
- E8 Slice of Life Core Nov 19, 1985
- E9 Carol's Crush Core Nov 26, 1985
- E10 Dirt Bike Core Dec 3, 1985
- E11 Standardized Test Core Dec 10, 1985
- E12 A Christmas Story Core Dec 17, 1985
- E13 The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver Core Jan 7, 1986
- E14 First Blood Core Jan 14, 1986
- E15 Slice of Life II Core Jan 21, 1986
- E16 The Seavers vs. the Cleavers Core Jan 28, 1986
- E17 Charity Begins at Home Core Feb 18, 1986
- E18 Reputation Core Feb 25, 1986
- E19 The Anniversary That Never Was Core Mar 4, 1986
- E20 Be a Man Core Mar 11, 1986
- E21 Career Decision Mytharc May 6, 1986
- E22 Extra Lap Mytharc May 13, 1986
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Jason and the Cruisers Mytharc Sep 30, 1986
- E2 Fast Times at Dewey High Core Oct 21, 1986
- E3 Long Day's Journey Into Night Core Oct 28, 1986
- E4 Call Me Core Nov 11, 1986
- E5 Employee of the Month Core Nov 18, 1986
- E6 Dream Lover Core Nov 25, 1986
- E7 Do You Believe in Magic? Core Dec 2, 1986
- E8 Jason's Rib Core Dec 9, 1986
- E9 The Kid Core Dec 16, 1986
- E10 The Breakfast Club Core Jan 6, 1987
- E11 Choices Core Jan 13, 1987
- E12 Higher Education Core Jan 20, 1987
- E13 Some Enchanted Evening Core Jan 27, 1987
- E14 Thank You, Willie Nelson Core Feb 3, 1987
- E15 Thank God It's Friday Core Feb 10, 1987
- E16 My Brother, Myself Core Feb 24, 1987
- E17 Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins Core Mar 3, 1987
- E18 Carnival Core Mar 10, 1987
- E19 The Awful Truth Core Mar 17, 1987
- E20 Born Free Core Mar 31, 1987
- E21 The Long Goodbye Mytharc May 5, 1987
- E22 Confidentially Yours Mytharc May 19, 1987
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Aloha Mytharc Sep 18, 1987
- E2 Taking Care of Business Core Sep 22, 1987
- E3 Not Necessarily the News Core Sep 29, 1987
- E4 Michaelgate Core Oct 6, 1987
- E5 Big Brother is Not Watching Core Oct 13, 1987
- E6 A Star is Born Core Oct 27, 1987
- E7 Gone But Not Forgotten Core Nov 3, 1987
- E8 Who's Zoomin' Who? Core Nov 10, 1987
- E9 This is Your Life Core Nov 17, 1987
- E10 Broadway Bound Core Nov 24, 1987
- E11 The Scarlet Letter Core Dec 1, 1987
- E12 A Reason to Live Core Dec 8, 1987
- E13 Nasty Habits Core Dec 15, 1987
- E14 The Marrying Kind Core Jan 5, 1988
- E15 State of the Union Core Jan 12, 1988
- E16 The Mom Who Knew Too Much Core Jan 26, 1988
- E17 Great Expectations Core Feb 9, 1988
- E18 Dance Fever (1) Core Mar 1, 1988
- E19 Dance Fever (2) Core Mar 2, 1988
- E20 Bringing Up Baby Core Mar 9, 1988
- E21 The Obscure Objects of Our Desire Core Mar 30, 1988
- E22 How the West Was Won (1) Core Apr 20, 1988
- E23 How the West Was Won (2) Mytharc Apr 26, 1988
- E24 Graduation Day Mytharc May 4, 1988
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Fool for Love Mytharc Oct 19, 1988
- E2 Birth of a Seaver Core Oct 26, 1988
- E3 Family Ties (1) Mytharc Nov 2, 1988
- E4 Family Ties (2) Core Nov 9, 1988
- E5 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Core Nov 16, 1988
- E6 Homecoming Queen Core Nov 23, 1988
- E7 Nude Photos Core Nov 30, 1988
- E8 Ben's First Kiss Core Dec 7, 1988
- E9 The Nanny Core Jan 4, 1989
- E10 Mandingo Core Jan 11, 1989
- E11 In Carol We Trust Core Jan 18, 1989
- E12 Mom of the Year Core Jan 25, 1989
- E13 Semper Fidelis Core Feb 1, 1989
- E14 Feet of Clay Core Feb 8, 1989
- E15 Anniversary from Hell Core Feb 15, 1989
- E16 Fortunate Son Core Feb 22, 1989
- E17 Double Standard Core Mar 1, 1989
- E18 The Recruiter Core Mar 15, 1989
- E19 Show Ninety -- Who Knew? Core Mar 22, 1989
- E20 Second Chance Core Apr 12, 1989
- E21 The Looooove Boat (1) Mytharc Apr 26, 1989
- E22 The Looooove Boat (2) Mytharc May 3, 1989
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Anger With Love Mytharc Sep 20, 1989
- E2 Mike and Julie's Wedding Core Sep 27, 1989
- E3 Carol Meets the Real World Core Oct 4, 1989
- E4 Fish Bait Core Oct 11, 1989
- E5 Teach Me Core Oct 18, 1989
- E6 Carol's Papers Core Oct 25, 1989
- E7 Coughing Boy Core Nov 1, 1989
- E8 The New Deal (1) Core Nov 8, 1989
- E9 The New Deal (2) Core Nov 15, 1989
- E10 Paper Route Core Nov 22, 1989
- E11 Five Grand Core Nov 29, 1989
- E12 Carol's Promotion Core Dec 6, 1989
- E13 Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure Core Dec 13, 1989
- E14 The Triangle Core Jan 3, 1990
- E15 The Return of the Triangle Core Jan 10, 1990
- E16 The Home Show Core Jan 17, 1990
- E17 Jason vs. Maggie Core Jan 24, 1990
- E18 Mike, Kate and Julie Core Jan 31, 1990
- E19 Mike, the Teacher Core Feb 7, 1990
- E20 Carol in Jail Core Feb 14, 1990
- E21 Future Shock Core Feb 21, 1990
- E22 Cheating Core Mar 14, 1990
- E23 Mike the Director Core Mar 21, 1990
- E24 Weekend at Mike's Core Apr 4, 1990
- E25 Ben's Movie Mytharc Apr 25, 1990
- E26 Where There's a Will Mytharc 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.
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