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Growing Pains: Season 1

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22 episodes · first aired Sep 24, 1985

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  1. 1 Pilot Sep 24, 1985 · 25m 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: the…
  2. 2 Springsteen Oct 1, 1985 · 24m Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
  3. 3 Jealousy Oct 8, 1985 · 24m Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
  4. 4 Carol's Article Oct 15, 1985 · 24m Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
  5. 5 Superdad! Oct 29, 1985 · 24m Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
  6. 6 Mike's Madonna Story Nov 5, 1985 · 24m Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
  7. 7 Weekend Fantasy Nov 12, 1985 · 24m Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
  8. 8 Slice of Life Nov 19, 1985 · 24m 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 when…
  9. 9 Carol's Crush Nov 26, 1985 · 24m Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
  10. 10 Dirt Bike Dec 3, 1985 · 24m 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.
  11. 11 Standardized Test Dec 10, 1985 · 24m Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
  12. 12 A Christmas Story Dec 17, 1985 · 24m A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
  13. 13 The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver Jan 7, 1986 · 24m Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
  14. 14 First Blood Jan 14, 1986 · 24m Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
  15. 15 Slice of Life II Jan 21, 1986 · 24m 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.
  16. 16 The Seavers vs. the Cleavers Jan 28, 1986 · 24m The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
  17. 17 Charity Begins at Home Feb 18, 1986 · 24m Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
  18. 18 Reputation Feb 25, 1986 · 24m Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
  19. 19 The Anniversary That Never Was Mar 4, 1986 · 24m Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
  20. 20 Be a Man Mar 11, 1986 · 24m Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
  21. 21 Career Decision May 6, 1986 · 24m Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
  22. 22 Extra Lap May 13, 1986 · 24m Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.