Growing PainsSeason 51989 · 26 episodesEpisodes1Anger With LoveMaggie opposes Mike and Julie's wedding plans.2Mike and Julie's WeddingJulie and Mike suffer prenuptial jitters.3Carol Meets the Real WorldJason tells Carol to get a job.4Fish BaitHis drama teacher and classmates intimidate Mike.5Teach MeCarol brings a bogus boyfriend to a family party.6Carol's PapersAn 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.7Coughing BoyMike 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.8The New Deal (1)Jason gets a promising job offer.9The New Deal (2)Jason can't tell Maggie about the job offer.10Paper RouteBen assumes Mike's paper route for half the money.11Five GrandTheir grandparents give Mike, Carol and Ben $5,000 each.12Carol's PromotionPromoted at work, Carol decides against college.13Ben and Mike's Excellent AdventureMike takes Ben girl chasing.14The TriangleMike falls for his leading lady.15The Return of the TriangleDavid turns to Mike for help with Kate.16The Home ShowThe 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.17Jason vs. MaggieBen asks permission to get his ear pierced, which leads to a serious argument between his parents.18Mike, Kate and JulieWhile on a Valentine's Day dinner date with Kate, Mike runs into Julie at the restaurant.19Mike, the TeacherMike goes to work as a substitute teacher.20Carol in JailCarol lands in jail after a minor traffic violation.21Future ShockChrissy 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.22CheatingBen weighs the pros and cons of cheating after he learns the tricks of the test-passing trade from sly schoolmate Vito.23Mike the DirectorIn a moment of introspection as he prepares to graduate, Mike wrestles with self-doubt about his ability as a director.24Weekend at Mike'sWith Jason's wallet missing, the Seavers must rely on others to provide them with room and board while their house is being fumigated.25Ben's MovieBen casts a girl he likes as the lead in his home movie.26Where There's a WillJason and Mike head off together to inspect the mountain cabin Jason has inherited from his Uncle George.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 6Season 7
