Growing Pains
Growing Pains follows a father who takes over daily chores and childcare so his wife can pursue journalism. As their family life unfolds, they handle everyday problems and bigger emotional moments together, balancing humor with life lessons.
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Season 2
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1
E1
Jason and the Cruisers
Maggie plans a surprise reunion for Jason's college rock band.
Sep 30, 1986 · 25m -
2
E2
Fast Times at Dewey High
A new school year brings boredom, bullies, and romantic mix-ups.
Oct 21, 1986 · 25m -
3
E3
Long Day's Journey Into Night
A cheerleader befriends Carol solely to meet Mike.
Oct 28, 1986 · 25m -
4
E4
Call Me
Ben has been calling an X-rated phone service.
Nov 11, 1986 · 25m -
5
E5
Employee of the Month
Fired Mike hides the truth from his parents.
Nov 18, 1986 · 25m -
6
E6
Dream Lover
Carol spreads rumors about herself and a "hunk".
Nov 25, 1986 · 25m -
7
E7
Do You Believe in Magic?
A con man sells Mike a "magic" rock.
Dec 2, 1986 · 25m -
8
E8
Jason's Rib
A proposed school dress code puts Maggie and Jason at odds.
Dec 9, 1986 · 25m -
9
E9
The Kid
Ben invites a street girl home for the holidays.
Dec 16, 1986 · 25m -
10
E10
The Breakfast Club
Grounded liar Mike hears Maggie fibbing to her boss.
Jan 6, 1987 · 25m -
11
E11
Choices
Carol has the chance to skip a high-school grade.
Jan 13, 1987 · 25m -
12
E12
Higher Education
A girl raises a grade for Mike, then demands payment.
Jan 20, 1987 · 25m -
13
E13
Some Enchanted Evening
The winter formal causes opposite problems for Carol and Mike.
Jan 27, 1987 · 25m -
14
E14
Thank You, Willie Nelson
Maggie's quarreling parents come to visit the Seavers.
Feb 3, 1987 · 25m -
15
E15
Thank God It's Friday
Mike and his friends go to a college party and have to decide whether to use drugs or not.
Feb 10, 1987 · 25m -
16
E16
My Brother, Myself
Mike plays Cupid for smitten Ben and his baby sitter.
Feb 24, 1987 · 25m -
17
E17
Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins
Carol wants to use radio-contest winnings on a nose job.
Mar 3, 1987 · 25m -
18
E18
Carnival
Maggie's busy schedule leaves Ben feeling neglected.
Mar 10, 1987 · 25m -
19
E19
The Awful Truth
A genealogy assignment unearths a dark family secret.
Mar 17, 1987 · 25m -
20
E20
Born Free
Airlines passengers Jason and Mike must deliver a baby.
Mar 31, 1987 · 25m -
21
E21
The Long Goodbye
Maggie wants Jason to fire the elderly handyman he hired to fix the furnace, but he refuses because the man is a friend.
May 5, 1987 · 25m -
22
E22
Confidentially Yours
Jason knows the editor offering Maggie a dream job is a notorious womanizer.
May 19, 1987 · 25m
