Episode guide
Growing Pains: Season 5
26 episodes · first aired Sep 20, 1989
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- 1 Anger With Love Sep 20, 1989 · 24m Maggie opposes Mike and Julie's wedding plans.
- 2 Mike and Julie's Wedding Sep 27, 1989 · 24m Julie and Mike suffer prenuptial jitters.
- 3 Carol Meets the Real World Oct 4, 1989 · 24m Jason tells Carol to get a job.
- 4 Fish Bait Oct 11, 1989 · 23m His drama teacher and classmates intimidate Mike.
- 5 Teach Me Oct 18, 1989 · 24m Carol brings a bogus boyfriend to a family party.
- 6 Carol's Papers Oct 25, 1989 · 24m An angry Jason confronts Ben and Mike, who gives conflicting versions of how Ben came to sell Carol's old term papers to students at Dewey High -- and to date a seductive 18-year-old.
- 7 Coughing Boy Nov 1, 1989 · 23m Mike is over the moon when he attends an open casting session and wins a part on a TV cop show -- and crushed when his single line is cut in the editing.
- 8 The New Deal (1) Nov 8, 1989 · 24m Jason gets a promising job offer.
- 9 The New Deal (2) Nov 15, 1989 · 24m Jason can't tell Maggie about the job offer.
- 10 Paper Route Nov 22, 1989 · 24m Ben assumes Mike's paper route for half the money.
- 11 Five Grand Nov 29, 1989 · 24m Their grandparents give Mike, Carol and Ben $5,000 each.
- 12 Carol's Promotion Dec 6, 1989 · 24m Promoted at work, Carol decides against college.
- 13 Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure Dec 13, 1989 · 24m Mike takes Ben girl chasing.
- 14 The Triangle Jan 3, 1990 · 24m Mike falls for his leading lady.
- 15 The Return of the Triangle Jan 10, 1990 · 24m David turns to Mike for help with Kate.
- 16 The Home Show Jan 17, 1990 · 24m The Seavers' reception to raise money for a free mental-health clinic spells disaster when they forget the date of the party and must scramble at the last minute for a caterer.
- 17 Jason vs. Maggie Jan 24, 1990 · 24m Ben asks permission to get his ear pierced, which leads to a serious argument between his parents.
- 18 Mike, Kate and Julie Jan 31, 1990 · 24m While on a Valentine's Day dinner date with Kate, Mike runs into Julie at the restaurant.
- 19 Mike, the Teacher Feb 7, 1990 · 24m Mike goes to work as a substitute teacher.
- 20 Carol in Jail Feb 14, 1990 · 24m Carol lands in jail after a minor traffic violation.
- 21 Future Shock Feb 21, 1990 · 23m Chrissy becomes a teenager in Maggie's dream, which is influenced by her fear of being an older parent in a sea of youngsters taking their kids to preschool.
- 22 Cheating Mar 14, 1990 · 23m Ben weighs the pros and cons of cheating after he learns the tricks of the test-passing trade from sly schoolmate Vito.
- 23 Mike the Director Mar 21, 1990 · 24m In a moment of introspection as he prepares to graduate, Mike wrestles with self-doubt about his ability as a director.
- 24 Weekend at Mike's Apr 4, 1990 · 24m With Jason's wallet missing, the Seavers must rely on others to provide them with room and board while their house is being fumigated.
- 25 Ben's Movie Apr 25, 1990 · 24m Ben casts a girl he likes as the lead in his home movie.
- 26 Where There's a Will May 2, 1990 · 24m Jason and Mike head off together to inspect the mountain cabin Jason has inherited from his Uncle George.