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Season 4 – Growing Pains

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The "Father Knows Best" of the 1980s, Dr. Jason Seaver is a psychiatrist who has moved his practice into his Long Island, N.Y., home so that his wife, Maggie, can resume her career. Their children are girl-crazy Mike, brainiac Carol and cute little Ben (later, precocious Chrissie was born). This series, however, tackles issues that "Father Knows Best" wouldn't have: drugs, suicide, peer pressure, alcohol. But the Seavers pull through problems with a sense of humor and usually emerge stronger than before.
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Growing Pains — Season 4

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Alan Thicke

Dr. Jason Seaver

Joanna Kerns

Maggie Seaver

Kirk Cameron

Mike Seaver

Tracey Gold

Carol Seaver

Jeremy Miller

Ben Seaver

Julie McCullough

Julie Costello

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 19, 1988 Fool for Love Ben (Jeremy Miller) prepares for his first date; a pregnant Maggie (Joanna Kerns) tests Jason's (Alan Thicke) patience. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 26, 1988 Birth of a Seaver Maggie (Joanna Kerns) goes into labor and interrupts Ben's (Jeremy Miller) birthday party. With Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 2, 1988 Family Ties Mike (Kirk Cameron) battles with his parents (Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns) over his independence as a college man. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 9, 1988 Family Ties Landlord-tenant problems abound when Mike (Kirk Cameron) moves into the storage area over the family garage. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 16, 1988 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Jason's (Alan Thicke) widowed mother (Jane Powell) visits with surprising news. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 23, 1988 Homecoming Queen Beauty vs. brains becomes an issue when Carol is nominated for the homecoming court. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 30, 1988 Nude Photos Mike's (Kirk Cameron) photography class requires him to take a nude photo. With Alan Thicke. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 1988 Ben's First Kiss To spend time alone with a girl (Jenny Lewis), Ben (Jeremy Miller) invents a birthday party for himself. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 1989 The Nanny Maggie (Joanna Kerns) isn't pleased with the pretty nanny (Julie McCullogh) they've hired. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 11, 1989 Mandingo Mike (Kirk Cameron) is stranded on Martha's Vineyard with baby sister Chrissy and her lovely nanny. Julie McCullogh guest stars. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 1989 In Carol We Trust The usually straight-laced Carol (Tracey Gold) sneaks out on a date with a college student (Matthew Perry). Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 25, 1989 Mom of the Year Maggie's (Joanna Kerns) Working Mother of the Year Award triggers family memories. With Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 1989 Semper Fidelis Boner (Andrew Koenig) flunks out of college and joins the Marines. With Kirk Cameron. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 1989 Feet of Clay Maggie (Joanna Kerns) arranges a meeting between Ben (Jeremy Miller) and a rock star he admires. With Alan Thicke. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 1989 Anniversary From Hell The children throw a surprise 20th-anniversary party for Jason and Maggie (Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns). Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 1989 Fortunate Son Mike (Kirk Cameron) discovers his new boss (Dick Van Patten) is a bigot. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 1, 1989 Double Standard Ben (Jeremy Miller) gets a lighter punishment than Carol (Tracey Gold) when they break the same rule. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 15, 1989 The Recruiter Mike (Kirk Cameron) helps Carol (Tracey Gold) when she doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 22, 1989 Show Ninety -- Who Knew? Jason (Alan Thicke) gets involved when Mike (Kirk Cameron) claims his psychology professor (Richard Sanders) doesn't like him. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 19, 1989 Second Chance Carol's (Tracey Gold) boyfriend (Matthew Perry) is seriously injured in a car crash after having a few drinks. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 26, 1989 The Loooove Boat The Seavers go along when Jason's mother decides to get married on a cruise, but troubles arise when Jason expresses his disapproval. Details Episode 22 Aired May 3, 1989 The Loooove Boat Jason makes an attempt to mend his mother's broken wedding plans. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Tracy
Executive Producer
Michael Sullivan, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman, Tim O'Donnell
Screenwriter
Tim O'Donnell, David Kendall, Kevin Abbott, Becky Ayers, Kate Boutilier, Tom Walla, Todd Thicke
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 19, 1988