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Season 5 – 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 5

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Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 1989 Anger With Love Maggie (Joanna Kerns) intends to thwart Mike and Julie's (Kirk Cameron, Julie McCullough) wedding plans. With Alan Thicke. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 1989 Mike and Julie's Wedding Mike and Julie (Kirk Cameron, Julie McCullough) prepare for their big day. Guest stars: Jane Powell and Bill Kirchenbauer. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 1989 Carol Meets the Real World Carol (Tracey Gold) enters the work force when college is postponed. With Kirk Cameron and Alan Thicke. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 1989 Fish Bait Mike (Kirk Cameron) signs up for a drama class, but is intimidated by the other would-be actors. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 1989 Teach Me Carol (Tracey Gold) pretends a nerdy co-worker (Robert Rockwell) is her new boyfriend to keep her family from playing matchmaker. Guest star: Jane Powell. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 1989 Carol's Papers Ben (Jeremy Miller) tries to sell Carol's (Tracey Gold) old term papers at the high school. Guest star: Tracey Wells. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 1989 Coughing Boy Mike (Kirk Cameron) lands a small part on a top-rated TV police show and thinks it will launch his acting career. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 1989 The New Deal Jason considers permanently moving his psychiatry practice out of the house; Maggie faces an upset at her job. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 1989 The New Deal Jason (Alan Thicke) has trouble telling Maggie (Joanna Kerns) he wants to accept the new job offer outside the home. With Kirk Cameron. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 22, 1989 Paper Route Ben (Jeremy Miller) takes over Mike's (Kirk Cameron) paper route, at Mike's urging, then passes it along to someone else. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 29, 1989 Five Grand Mike, Carol and Ben (Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, Jeremy Miller) each receive $5,000 from their grandparents (Gordon Jump, Betty McGuire). With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 6, 1989 Carol's Promotion Carol (Tracey Gold) cancels her college plans after receiving a big promotion. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 13, 1989 Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure A trip to the store for school supplies turns into an all-night adventure for Mike and Ben (Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller). With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 3, 1990 The Triangle Mike (Kirk Cameron) falls for a girl (Chelsea Noble) who already has a boyfriend. With Alan Thicke and Tracey Gold. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 10, 1990 The Return of the Triangle Kate's (Chelsea Noble) boyfriend (David Coburn) asks Mike (Kirk Cameron) why her feelings for him have changed. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 17, 1990 The Home Show The Seavers realize they have little time before 60 hungry guests descend on their messy house. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 24, 1990 Jason vs. Maggie Jason and Maggie (Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns) argue over Ben's (Jeremy Miller) desire to wear an earring. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 31, 1990 Mike, Kate and Julie During a romantic dinner with Kate (Chelsea Noble), Mike (Kirk Cameron) is horrified to discover their waitress is his ex-fiancee (Julie McCullough). Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 7, 1990 Mike the Teacher Mike (Kirk Cameron) goes back to high school as a substitute teacher. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 14, 1990 Carol in Jail Carol (Tracey Gold) winds up in jail after a minor traffic violation. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 21, 1990 Future Shock Maggie (Joanna Kerns) dreams that Chrissy is a teenager with Carol's (Tracey Gold) intelligence and Mike's (Kirk Cameron) immaturity. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 14, 1990 Cheating Jason (Alan Thicke) counsels Ben (Jeremy Miller) not to cheat on a test. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 21, 1990 Mike, the Director Mike (Kirk Cameron) directs a school play and casts a lead actress high on looks but low on talent. With Alan Thicke and Tracey Gold. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 4, 1990 Weekend at Mike's When exterminators take over the house, the Seavers invade Mike's (Kirk Cameron) place. With Alan Thicke and Chelsea Noble. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 25, 1990 Ben's Movie Ben (Jeremy Miller) is interested in more than acting when he casts Laura Lynn (Jodi Peterson) as his leading lady in a home movie. Details Episode 26 Aired May 2, 1990 Where There's a Will Mike and Jason (Kirk Cameron, Alan Thicke) travel to the mountains when they inherit a rustic cabin. With Joanna Kerns. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Michael Sullivan, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 1989