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Originally on: ABC (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 24, 1985    Last Aired: April 25, 1992
Show Categories: Comedy, Drama
Growing Pains
Growing Pains was sitcom originally aired on ABC from September 1985 to April 1992. It went through seven very succesful seasons with a total of 166 episodes, each special in its own way. Growing Pains was about a family of five, the Seavers, who lived on Long Island, New York. Jason Seaver was the father, a psychiatrist, who had his practice at home. (From the 1st to the 5th season)...
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Last episode: Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers
Jason and Maggie want to sell the house and retire, causing a rift between real estate agent Ben, who could use the listing, and Mike and Carol, who hate the thought of their childhood home being with another family.
Aired: Saturday October 16, 2004
167. The Growing Pains Movie Nov 25, 2000 0 Reviews 8.72
166. The Last Picture Show (2) Apr 25, 1992 0 Reviews 9.01
165. The Last Picture Show (1) Apr 25, 1992 1 Review 8.78
164. The Wrath of Con Ed Apr 11, 1992 0 Reviews 8.32

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Cast

 
Alan Thicke - Dr. Jason Roland Seaver
Joanna Kerns - Margaret 'Maggie' Katherine Malone Seaver
Kirk Cameron - Michael 'Mike' Aaron Seaver
Tracey Gold - Carol Anne Seaver
Jeremy Miller - Benjamin Hubert Horatio Humphrey Seaver (Ben) (Benny)
Leonardo DiCaprio - Luke Brower (1991-1992) (photos)
Chelsea Noble - Kate MacDonald (1989-1991)
Ashley Johnson - Christine "Chrissy" Ellen Seaver
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Community Reviews (36)

 
8.1
Great
"Classic"
nice show for the family. totally 80s. Predecessor of Seventh Heaven.
Continue » Posted Apr 11, 2008 1:59 pm PST
9.0
Superb
"Bring it back!"
A classic show!
Continue » Posted Aug 23, 2007 12:09 pm PST
8.0
Great
"Mildly interesting"
Watched it before and it was ok.
Continue » Posted May 2, 2007 7:49 pm PST

carly767
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10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
This show is a Classic!
Continue » Posted Feb 18, 2007 8:33 am PST

GPFAN01
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10.0
Perfect
"Bring it back!"
What a great show!!
Continue » Posted Feb 17, 2007 2:35 pm PST

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Show: Growing Pains
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Ratings Rank: 967 of 17,548  ( 4)
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superb: 210 (23.2%)
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