Growing Pains Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1985 · ABC · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-G
Frequently Asked Questions About Growing Pains
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Growing Pains have?
Growing Pains has 7 seasons and 162 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 24, 1985 to April 25, 1992.
Is Growing Pains renewed, ended, or canceled?
Growing Pains has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Growing Pains?
It takes 71h 8m (4268 minutes) to watch the complete run of Growing Pains. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 36 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 71.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 36 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Growing Pains?
The highest-rated episode is Season 4, Episode 2 ("Birth of a Seaver"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Growing Pains?
Growing Pains is available for streaming on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Growing Pains?
Growing Pains has an official content rating of TV-G.
Who are the lead actors in Growing Pains?
The primary ensemble cast includes Alan Thicke as Jason Seaver (age 69 (deceased)), Joanna Kerns as Maggie Seaver (age 73), Kirk Cameron as Mike Seaver (age 56), Tracey Gold as Carol Seaver (age 57).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Thicke | Jason Seaver | 69 (deceased) |
| Joanna Kerns | Maggie Seaver | 73 |
| Kirk Cameron | Mike Seaver | 56 |
| Tracey Gold | Carol Seaver | 57 |
| Jeremy Miller | Ben Seaver | 50 |
| Ashley Johnson | Chrissy Seaver | 43 |
| Andrew Koenig | Richard 'Boner' Stabone | 41 (deceased) |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | Luke Brower | 52 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Growing Pains are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on November 13, 2026.