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S3·E12 A Reason to Live

Episode
Season 3, Episode 12
Air Date
December 8, 1987
Runtime
25 minutes
Director
John Tracy
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 8, 1987 25 min
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Synopsis

A troubled student named Jill volunteers to work on a school project with Mike and Boner. This, however, is a subterfuge: Jill has been contemplating suicide due to some very serious problems at home, and she hopes to get some free counseling from Mike's psychiatrist dad Jason. But as it turns out, Jason is presently weighed down with a few self-pity issues of his own.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 12 of Growing Pains air?

Season 3, Episode 12 ('A Reason to Live') originally aired on December 8, 1987.

How long is Season 3 Episode 12 ('A Reason to Live')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Growing Pains Season 3 Episode 12?

A troubled student named Jill volunteers to work on a school project with Mike and Boner. This, however, is a subterfuge: Jill has been contemplating suicide due to some very serious problems at home, and she hopes to get some free counseling from Mike's psychiatrist dad Jason. But as it turns out, ...

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