Growing Pains: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Sep 24, 1985 · 25 min
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start:
Springsteen
Oct 1, 1985 · 24 min
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
Jealousy
Oct 8, 1985 · 24 min
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
Carol's Article
Oct 15, 1985 · 24 min
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
Mike's Madonna Story
Nov 5, 1985 · 24 min
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
Weekend Fantasy
Nov 12, 1985 · 24 min
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
Slice of Life
Nov 19, 1985 · 24 min
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate
Carol's Crush
Nov 26, 1985 · 24 min
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
Dirt Bike
Dec 3, 1985 · 24 min
Mike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.
Standardized Test
Dec 10, 1985 · 24 min
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
A Christmas Story
Dec 17, 1985 · 24 min
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Jan 7, 1986 · 24 min
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
First Blood
Jan 14, 1986 · 24 min
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
Slice of Life II
Jan 21, 1986 · 24 min
Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.
The Seavers vs. the Cleavers
Jan 28, 1986 · 24 min
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
Charity Begins at Home
Feb 18, 1986 · 24 min
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
The Anniversary That Never Was
Mar 4, 1986 · 24 min
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
Career Decision
May 6, 1986 · 24 min
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
Extra Lap
May 13, 1986 · 24 min
Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.