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.

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).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Growing Pains?

1985 · 7 Seasons · 166 Episodes · Total Runtime: 71h 8m (4,268 mins)

Total Watch Time

71h 8m

4,268 minutes of non-stop content across all 166 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

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.

Average Episode Length

26 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

36 days

Finish by approximately Dec 19, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 13, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

72 days

Estimated completion:
Jan 24, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

36 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 19, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

18 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 1, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 22, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 71h 8m 1.25× Speed: 56h 54m (saves 14.2h) 1.50× Speed: 47h 25m (saves 23.7h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	22 episodes	8h 49m (529 mins)	24 mins/ep	12.4%
Season 2	26 episodes	10h 53m (653 mins)	25 mins/ep	15.3%
Season 3	24 episodes	10h 38m (638 mins)	27 mins/ep	14.9%
Season 4	22 episodes	8h 59m (539 mins)	25 mins/ep	12.6%
Season 5	26 episodes	10h 20m (620 mins)	24 mins/ep	14.5%
Season 6	23 episodes	9h 29m (569 mins)	25 mins/ep	13.3%
Season 7 Longest Season	23 episodes	12h 0m (720 mins)	31 mins/ep	16.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Growing Pains

Can I binge-watch Growing Pains in a single weekend?

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. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Growing Pains contains 71h 8m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Growing Pains at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 36 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Dec 19, 2026.

Which season of Growing Pains is the longest?

Season 7 is the longest season with a total runtime of 12h 0m across 23 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Growing Pains?

The series consists of 166 episodes across 7 seasons, totaling 71h 8m (4,268 minutes) of screen time.