Episode guide
Growing Pains: Season 4
22 episodes · first aired Oct 19, 1988
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- 1 Fool for Love Oct 19, 1988 · 25m Ben gets spooked at the prospect of asking a girl to a Halloween party; Jason becomes a disruptive force at Lamaze class.
- 2 Birth of a Seaver Oct 26, 1988 · 25m Maggie goes into labor on Ben's 12th birthday and Ben confesses to a patient at the hospital that he's already feeling crowded.
- 3 Family Ties (1) Nov 2, 1988 · 24m Mike has a showdown with Jason over his rights as an 18-year-old college student, and declares his freedom from parental rule.
- 4 Family Ties (2) Nov 9, 1988 · 25m Landlord-tenant problems abound when Mike (Kirk Cameron) moves into the storage area over the family garage
- 5 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Nov 16, 1988 · 25m Jason sends his mother on a cruise to get her mind off her dead husband, but when she returns with a fiancé in tow, Jason finds it hard to accept the man who will "replace" his father.
- 6 Homecoming Queen Nov 23, 1988 · 25m Carol is chosen for homecoming court.
- 7 Nude Photos Nov 30, 1988 · 25m Mike's photography course includes nude studies.
- 8 Ben's First Kiss Dec 7, 1988 · 25m Ben throws a party to get to know a girl.
- 9 The Nanny Jan 4, 1989 · 25m The Seavers hire a nanny for Chrissy.
- 10 Mandingo Jan 11, 1989 · 25m A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.
- 11 In Carol We Trust Jan 18, 1989 · 25m Carol sneaks out of the house for a date.
- 12 Mom of the Year Jan 25, 1989 · 25m Maggie prepares her "Working Mother of the Year" acceptance speech.
- 13 Semper Fidelis Feb 1, 1989 · 25m Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.
- 14 Feet of Clay Feb 8, 1989 · 24m Maggie arranges for Ben to meet his favorite rock musician.
- 15 Anniversary from Hell Feb 15, 1989 · 24m Guests bicker at the Seavers' 20th-anniversary party.
- 16 Fortunate Son Feb 22, 1989 · 23m When Mike takes a job at a convenience store, his mother is worried about him working the dangerous night shift; but Mike is more concerned about the favoritism his racist boss shows him…
- 17 Double Standard Mar 1, 1989 · 24m Jason punishes Carol and Ben unequally for the same offense when they are both caught after sneaking out for dates without permission.
- 18 The Recruiter Mar 15, 1989 · 24m Carol doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater.
- 19 Show Ninety -- Who Knew? Mar 22, 1989 · 24m Jason intervenes when Mike gets bad grades in psychology.
- 20 Second Chance Apr 12, 1989 · 24m After Carol disobeys Maggie and Jason by sneaking out to a bar with her college-aged boyfriend Sandy, she learns a valuable lesson when Sandy gets into an accident and ends up in the…
- 21 The Looooove Boat (1) Apr 26, 1989 · 24m Jason's mother plans to wed aboard a cruise ship.
- 22 The Looooove Boat (2) May 3, 1989 · 24m Jason tries to mend his mother's broken wedding plans.