Growing Pains
an Episode Guide
by Russell Wodell
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| aired from: Sep 1985 to: Apr 1992 | 166 eps | ABC | 30 min | stereo | closed captioned |
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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 first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.
b: 24 Sep 85 pc: 206740 w: Neal Marlens d: John Pasquinrc: Eddie, Boner
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
b: 1 Oct 85 pc: 185803 w: David Kendall d: John PasquinJason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
b: 8 Oct 85 pc: 185801 w: Neal Marlens & Carol Black d: John Pasquinrc: Richie
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
b: 15 Oct 85 pc: 185804 w: Sybil Adelman & Martin Sage d: John PasquinMaggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
b: 29 Oct 85 pc: 185805 w: Tom Walla & Dave Wollert d: Nick HavingaMike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
b: 5 Nov 85 pc: 185802 w: Neal Marlens & Carol Black d: John PasquinJason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
b: 12 Nov 85 pc: 185808 w: Arnold Margolin d: John TracyComing 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 his real goal is a girl attending the course.
b: 19 Nov 85 pc: 185809 w: Rich Reinhart d: John Tracyrc: Richie
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
b: 26 Nov 85 pc: 185810 w: Stephen J. Curwick d: John Tracyrc: Boner
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.
b: 3 Dec 85 pc: 185811 w: Ali Marie Matheson & Kerry Ehrin d: John TracyMike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
b: 5 Dec 85 pc: 185806 w: Neal Marlens & Carol Black d: Nick HavingaA depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
b: 10 Dec 85 pc: 185812 w: Tom Walla & Dave Wollert s: Neal Marlens & Carol Black d: John TracyMike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
b: 7 Jan 86 pc: 185814 w: Arnold Margolin d: John TracyJason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
b: 14 Jan 86 pc: 185813 w: Mark Fink d: John TracyMaggie 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.
b: 21 Jan 86 pc: 185815 w: David Kendall & Tom Walla d: John Tracyrc: Boner
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
b: 28 Jan 86 pc: 185817 w: Susan Beavers d: John TracyBen gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
b: 18 Feb 86 pc: 185816 w: Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman d: John TracyMike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
b: 25 Feb 86 pc: 185819 w: David Kendall d: John TracyMaggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
b: 4 Mar 86 pc: 185818 w: Timothy James d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone, Kate Malone, Boner, Eddie
Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
b: 11 Mar 86 pc: 185820 w: Rich Reinhart d: John TracyReporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
b: 6 May 86 pc: 185821 w: Tom Walla s: Bob Brush d: John TracyMike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
b: 13 May 86 pc: 185807 w: Stephen J. Curwick d: John Tracy| Back to TOP of Page |
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Maggie plans a surprise reunion for Jason's college rock band.
b: 30 Sep 86 pc: 185962 w: Tom Walla d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Eddie, Coach Lubbock
A new school year brings boredom, bullies, and romantic mix-ups.
b: 21 Oct 86 pc: 185963 w: David Kendall d: Dan Guntzelmanrc: Boner
A cheerleader befriends Carol solely to meet Mike.
b: 28 Oct 86 pc: 185961 w: David Kendall d: John TracyBen has been calling an X-rated phone service.
b: 11 Nov 86 pc: 185965 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John TracyFired Mike hides the truth from his parents.
b: 18 Nov 86 pc: 185967 w: Tom Walla d: John Tracyrc: Bobby, Coach Lubbock, Debbie, Shelley
Carol spreads rumors about herself and a "hunk".
b: 25 Nov 86 pc: 185970 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Boner
A con man sells Mike a "magic" rock.
b: 2 Dec 86 pc: 186969 w: Rowland, Melody d: John TracyA proposed school dress code puts Maggie and Jason at odds.
b: 9 Dec 86 pc: 185971 w: Tom Walla d: John TracyBen invites a street girl home for the holidays.
b: 16 Dec 86 pc: 185972 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone, Kate Malone
Grounded liar Mike hears Maggie fibbing to her boss.
b: 6 Jan 87 pc: 185966 w: David Tyron King d: John TracyCarol has the chance to skip a high-school grade.
b: 13 Jan 87 pc: 185964 w: Susan Beavers d: John Tracyrc: Eddie, Boner
A girl raises a grade for Mike, then demands payment.
b: 20 Jan 87 pc: 185973 w: Susan Beavers d: John TracyThe winter formal causes opposite problems for Carol and Mike.
b: 27 Jan 87 pc: 186976 w: Susan Beavers d: John TracyMaggie's quarreling parents come to visit the Seavers.
b: 3 Feb 87 pc: 185974 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Eddie
Mike and his friends go to a college party and have to decide whether to use drugs or not.
b: 10 Feb 87 pc: 185975 w: Dan Guntzelman & Steve Marshall d: John Tracy NOTE: Kirk Cameron does anti-drug speech as himself after the show.Mike plays Cupid for smitten Ben and his baby sitter.
b: 24 Feb 87 pc: 185981 w: Susan Beavers d: John TracyCarol wants to use radio-contest winnings on a nose job.
b: 3 Mar 87 pc: 185979 w: Carolyn Shelby & Christopher Ames d: John TracyMaggie's busy schedule leaves Ben feeling neglected.
b: 10 Mar 87 pc: 185968 w: Martin Sage & Sybil Adelman d: John TracyA genealogy assignment unearths a dark family secret.
b: 17 Mar 87 pc: 185980 w: Kate Boutilier d: John TracyAirlines passengers Jason and Mike must deliver a baby.
b: 31 Mar 87 pc: 185978 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Boner
Maggie wants Jason to fire the elderly handyman he hired to fix the furnace, but he refuses because the man is a friend.
b: 4 May 87 pc: 185982 w: Tim O'Donnell & David Kendall d: John TracyJason knows the editor offering Maggie a dream job is a notorious womanizer.
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The family is stranded in Maui.
b: 18 Sep 87 pc: 186103 w: Dan Guntzelman & Steve Marshall s: Tom Walla d: John Tracyrc: Bobby
Ben videotapes Mike and Carol's Hawaiian romances.
b: 18 Sep 87 pc: 186104 w: Dan Guntzelman & Steve Marshall s: Tom Walla d: John Tracyrc: Boner
Mike uses double talk to sell stereos.
b: 22 Sep 87 pc: 186102 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John TracyThe family scrambles to help find an out-of-work Maggie a job after she turns into Super Mom, preparing oversize meals and assigning new chores.
b: 29 Sep 87 pc: 186109 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Mr. Dewitt, Eddie, Richie
Mike is unaware that he's been nominated for student-body president because he's "a sure loser."
b: 6 Oct 87 pc: 186108 w: Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman d: John TracyBen asks Carol's advice on getting a new bike from their parents.
b: 13 Oct 87 pc: 186101 w: David Tyron King d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Coach Lubbock, Richie, Debbie, Shelley
A star is born when Mike lands a leading role in the school play opposite the lovely Monica.
b: 27 Oct 87 pc: 186107 w: David Kendall d: John TracyBurglars hit the Seaver home.
b: 3 Nov 87 pc: 186105 w: Carolyn Shelly & Christpher Ames d: John Tracyrc: Debbie, Bobby
Bobby's annoying habits make Carol look elsewhere for the man of her dreams -- just in time for her to notice a new student.
b: 10 Nov 87 pc: 186113 w: Tom Walla d: John TracyDuring a tonsillectomy, Ben has an out-of-body experience, dreaming that he escapes with a friendly cabbie, only to find a new Ben has replaced him at home.
b: 17 Nov 87 pc: 186110 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Coach Lubbock
After their success in the school play, Mike and Monica set their sights on a Broadway audition for "Our Town."
b: 24 Nov 87 pc: 186115 w: Tim O'Donnell & Tom Walla d: John Tracyrc: Coach Lubbock, Debbie, Shelley
An unearned "A" makes Carol doubt her academic record.
b: 1 Dec 87 pc: 186106 w: Kate Boutilier d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Debbie, Shelley
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b: 8 Dec 87 pc: 186112 w: David Tyron King d: John TracyMaggie and Jason try to keep Mike in his room to complete an English paper, but Mike's mind is of course elsewhere.
b: 15 Dec 87 pc: 186119 w: Carolyn Shelby & Christopher Ames d: John Tracyrc: Bobby
Reason flies out the window when Bobby and his parents arrive at the Seavers' for dinner and a special announcement -- that Bobby and Carol are engaged.
b: 5 Jan 88 pc: 186114 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Sid Sidlevich, Thelma
Maggie fumes over the many irritants that seem to be driving her and Jason apart -- until unexpected news sheds light on the situation.
b: 12 Jan 88 pc: 186120 w: Kate Boutilier d: John TracyMaggie and Carol share confidences at the beauty salon, but later Carol learns to her chagrin that a secret isn't safe with Maggie.
b: 26 Jan 88 pc: 186111 w: Kate Boutilier d: John TracyA letter from the girl he met in Hawaii has Mike scheming to fly to Los Angeles to see her without his parents' knowing.
b: 9 Feb 88 pc: 186122 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Eddie, Stinky
At the school dance, Mike gets a girl and Carol gets raked over the coals. Meanwhile, Ben's adventure goes awry.
b: 1 Mar 88 pc: 186117 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Eddie, Debbie, Shelley
Great expectations turn sour at the Dewey High dance after Mike hears Lydia's voice; and Ben and Stinky find themselves in a seedy diner eyeing a pinball machine that pays real money.
b: 2 Mar 88 pc: 186118 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John TracyThe Seavers begin to make room for baby, relegating Ben to the guest quarters and making the others lament the changes bound to come. Meanwhile, Maggie grasps for a way to tell her boss she is pregnant.
b: 9 Mar 88 pc: 186121 w: Tom Walla d: John TracySpring-cleaning breathes new life into the family's household objects, and each has a story to tell (via flashbacks from past episodes).
b: 30 Mar 88 pc: 186365 w: ______________ d: ______________Household objects continue to recall occasions in the Seaver home.
b: 30 Mar 88 pc: 186365 w: ______________ d: ______________rc: Boner, Coach Lubbock, Mr. Dewitt
Mike and Boner learn that Coach Lubbock has been fired, prompting them to organize a protest.
b: 20 Apr 88 pc: 186291 w: Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Coach Lubbock, Mr. Dewitt
Jason, Carol, Mike and Boner are arrested in the demonstration over the dismissal of Coach Lubbock.
b: 26 Apr 88 pc: 186292 w: Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Mr. Dewitt, Eddie
At Mike's high-school graduation, family members recall moments when it seemed like his graduation would never take place.
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Ben gets spooked at the prospect of asking a girl to a Halloween party; Jason becomes a disruptive force at Lamaze class.
b: 19 Oct 88 pc: 186433 w: Kate Boutilier d: John TracyMaggie goes into labor on Ben's 12th birthday and Ben confesses to a patient at the hospital that he's already feeling crowded.
b: 26 Oct 88 pc: 186434 w: David Kendall d: John TracyMike has a showdown with Jason over his rights as an 18-year-old college student, and declares his freedom from parental rule.
b: 2 Nov 88 pc: 186431 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyb: 9 Nov 88 pc: 186432 w: Tom Walla d: John Tracy
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Jason learns his widowed mother has a beau.
b: 16 Nov 88 pc: 186435 w: Becky Ayers & Joanna Kerns d: John TracyCarol is chosen for homecoming court.
b: 23 Nov 88 pc: 186436 w: Kate Boutilier d: John TracyMike's photography course includes nude studies.
b: 30 Nov 88 pc: 186437 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Stinky, Vito
Ben throws a party to get to know a girl.
b: 7 Dec 88 pc: 186439 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John TracyThe Seavers hire a nanny for Chrissy.
b: 4 Jan 89 pc: 186438 w: Kevin Abbott d: John Tracyrc: Julie Costello
A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.
b: 11 Jan 89 pc: 186442 w: David Kendall & Tim O'Donnell s: Dan Guntzelman & Mike Sullivan d: John TracyCarol sneaks out of the house for a date.
b: 18 Jan 89 pc: 186441 w: Tom Walla d: John Tracy NOTE: Guest Matthew Perry's first of three appearances as Carol's boyfriend Sandy.Maggie prepares her "Working Mother of the Year" acceptance speech.
b: 25 Jan 89 pc: 186443 w: Becky Ayers d: John Tracyrc: Boner, Julie Costello
Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.
b: 1 Feb 89 pc: 186440 w: David Kendall d: John Tracy NOTE: This is Boner's last appearance.Maggie arranges for Ben to meet his favorite rock musician.
b: 8 Feb 89 pc: 186444 w: Todd Thicke d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone, Kate Malone, Irma, Sandy
Guests bicker at the Seavers' 20th-anniversary party.
b: 15 Feb 89 pc: 186446 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracy NOTE: Guest Perry's second appearance as Sandy.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 as one of the few white employees.
b: 22 Feb 89 pc: 186445 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John TracyJason punishes Carol and Ben unequally for the same offense when they are both caught after sneaking out for dates without permission.
b: 1 Mar 89 pc: 186447 w: Todd Thicke d: John TracyCarol doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater.
b: 15 Mar 89 pc: 186449 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Julie Costello
Jason intervenes when Mike gets bad grades in psychology.
b: 22 Mar 89 pc: 186450 w: Kevin Abbott d: John Tracyrc: Sandy
Carol's boyfriend is injured drinking and driving.
b: 19 Apr 89 pc: 186448 w: David Kendall s: Steve Marshall; Dan Guntzelman d: John Tracy NOTE: Guest Perry's third appearance as Sandy.rc: Irma, Wally, Julie Costello,
Jason's mother plans to wed aboard a cruise ship.
b: 26 Apr 89 pc: 186451 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Irma, Wally, Julie Costello
Jason tries to mend his mother's broken wedding plans.
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Maggie opposes Mike and Julie's wedding plans.
b: 20 Sep 89 pc: 186704 w: David Kendall & Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Julie Costello, Irma, Wally, Eddie, Coach Lubbock
Julie and Mike suffer prenuptial jitters.
b: 27 Sep 89 pc: 186703 w: David Kendall d: John TracyJason tells Carol to get a job.
b: 4 Oct 89 pc: 186701 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Kate
His drama teacher and classmates intimidate Mike.
b: 11 Oct 89 pc: 186702 w: Rob Bragin d: John TracyCarol brings a bogus boyfriend to a family party.
b: 18 Oct 89 pc: 186706 w: ______________ d: ______________rc: Sam Anderson [ Willis De Witt ]
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.
b: 25 Oct 89 pc: 186705 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Stinky
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.
b: 1 Nov 89 pc: 186709 w: Mindy Schneider d: John Tracyrc: Sid Sidlevitch, Thelma
Jason gets a promising job offer.
b: 8 Nov 89 pc: 186707 w: Shelly Landau d: John Tracyrc: Stinky, Thelma
Jason can't tell Maggie about the job offer.
b: 15 Nov 89 pc: 186708 w: Shelly Landau d: John Tracyrc: Stinky, Gary
Ben assumes Mike's paper route for half the money.
b: 22 Nov 89 pc: 186710 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone, Kate Malone, Stinky, Gary
Their grandparents give Mike, Carol and Ben $5,000 each.
b: 29 Nov 89 pc: 186713 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John TracyPromoted at work, Carol decides against college.
b: 6 Dec 89 pc: 186711 w: Mindy Schneider d: John Tracyrc: Stinky, Eddie, Mr. Dewitt
Mike takes Ben girl chasing.
b: 13 Dec 89 pc: 186712 w: Rob Bragin d: John Tracyrc: Kate
Mike falls for his leading lady.
b: 3 Jan 90 pc: 186714 w: Shelly Landau d: John Tracyrc: Kate
David turns to Mike for help with Kate.
b: 10 Jan 90 pc: 186715 w: Shelly Landau d: John Tracyrc: Stinky
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.
b: 17 Jan 90 pc: 186716 w: Tim O'Donnell & David Kendall d: John TracyBen asks permission to get his ear pierced, which leads to a serious argument between his parents.
b: 24 Jan 90 pc: 186717 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Julie Costello, Kate McDonnell
While on a Valentine's Day dinner date with Kate, Mike runs into Julie at the restaurant.
b: 31 Jan 90 pc: 186718 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Mr. Dewitt, Kate McDonnell
Mike goes to work as a substitute teacher.
b: 7 Feb 90 pc: 186719 w: Mindy Schneider d: John Tracyrc: Stinky
Carol lands in jail after a minor traffic violation.
b: 14 Feb 90 pc: 186720 w: Mindy Schneider d: John TracyChrissy 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.
b: 21 Feb 90 pc: 186721 w: Todd Thicke d: John Tracyrc: Stinky, Vito
Ben weighs the pros and cons of cheating after he learns the tricks of the test-passing trade from sly schoolmate Vito.
b: 14 Mar 90 pc: 186722 w: Tim O'Donnell d: John Tracyrc: Kate, Steve Arlen [ Peter Thorne ]
In a moment of introspection as he prepares to graduate, Mike wrestles with self-doubt about his ability as a director.
b: 21 Mar 90 pc: 186723 w: Rob Bragin d: John Tracyrc: Irma, Kate, Rock Rockwell [ Wally Overmier ], Eddie
With Jason's wallet missing, the Seavers must rely on others to provide them with room and board while their house is being fumigated.
b: 4 Apr 90 pc: 186725 w: Shelly Landau s: Tim O'Donnell; David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Stinky
Ben casts a girl he likes as the lead in his home movie.
b: 25 Apr 90 pc: 186695 w: Shelly Landau d: John TracyJason and Mike head off together to inspect the mountain cabin Jason has inherited from his Uncle George.
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Production credits:
Guntzelman Sullivan Marshall Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television
Executive producers: Dan Guntzleman, Mike Sullivan, Steve Marshall
Co-executive producer: David Kendall
Producers: Joey Scott, Rich Reinhart, Nick LeRose, Michael Ware, Bob Burris
Associate producer: Laura Lynn
Executive story consultants: Jay Abramowitz, Shelly Landau, Jake Weinberger, Mike Weinberger
Story editor: Leilani Downer
Creator: Neal Marlens
When Mike lands a role in an off-Broadway play, he leaves college to pursue acting full-time in New York City.
b: 19 Sep 90 pc: 187014 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Kate McDonnell, Ed Malone, Kate Malone, Stinky
Mike is broke and homeless in New York City.
b: 26 Sep 90 pc: 187015 w: Nick LeRose d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone, Kate Malone, Stinky
Mike becomes roommates with sister Carol, now a Columbia University student.
b: 3 Oct 90 pc: 187016 w: Bob Burris; Michael Ware d: John Tracyrc: Eddie
Mike and his friend Eddie schemingly join "Parents Without Mates" to meet women.
b: 10 Oct 90 pc: 187013 w: Davis, Elias; Pollock, David d: John Tracyrc: Stinky, Gary
At the school's Parents Night, the Seavers learn Ben's been telling his friends that the girl he's dating is promiscuous.
b: 17 Oct 90 pc: 187012 w: Shelly Landau d: John TracyA flirty Jason gets jealous when Maggie turns the tables.
b: 24 Oct 90 pc: 187011 w: Jack Weinberger, Mike Weinberger d: John TracyThe Seavers spend a rainy Halloween night telling ghost stories.
b: 31 Oct 90 pc: 187017 w: Jay Abramowitz & Nick LeRose & Dan Guntzelman d: John TracyThe Seavers spend a rainy Halloween night telling ghost stories.
b: 31 Oct 90 pc: 187018 w: Jay Abramowitz & Nick LeRose & Dan Guntzelman d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone, Kate Malone
Jason buys an anniversary trip to Paris from travel agent Mike, who himself wins a European tour that falls apart; Maggie, in Paris, is struck with appendicitis.
b: 7 Nov 90 pc: 187019 w: David Kendall d: John Tracyrc: Kate Malone
Maggie is hospitalized in Paris, while Mike finds himself stuck on the road with an angry customer.
b: 14 Nov 90 pc: 187020 w: Bob Burris & Michael Ware d: John Tracyrc: Kate Malone
Mike and Amy continue to bicker their way toward Paris.
b: 28 Nov 90 pc: 187022 w: Michael Ware & Bob Burris s: David Kendall & Dan Guntzelman d: Tracy, Joh nrc: Irma, Wally, Eddie
Jason, happy to see his mother's second marriage crumbling, doesn't want to provide her with professional help.
b: 5 Dec 90 pc: 187023 w: Davis, Elias; Pollock, David d: John TracyChrissy starts spending much time with her imaginary friend, a six-foot-tall mouse named Ike.
b: 19 Dec 90 pc: 187024 w: Leilani Downer d: John Tracyrc: Eddie, Kate
Mike's friend Eddie shows up for a double date with Mike's ex-girlfriend.
b: 2 Jan 91 pc: 187021 w: Weinberger, Jake; Weinberger, Mike d: John TracyAn an intrafamily communications seminar, Mike and Jason discover just how alike they are.
b: 9 Jan 91 pc: 187025 w: Cheung, Vince; Montanio, Ben d: John Tracyrc: Stinky
Jason becomes Ben's business partner in the management of a rap group, but uses the money he's invested to control Ben.
b: 23 Jan 91 pc: 187027 w: Todd Thicke d: John Tracyrc: Ed Malone
Maggie's dad drops in for an unexpected visit, with news of his imminent death.
b: 30 Jan 91 pc: 187026 w: Rich Reinhart d: John TracyJason takes Maggie on a tropical getaway to lift her spirits after her father's death, trusting Chrissy to Mike and Carol.
b: 6 Feb 91 pc: 187029 w: Abramowitz, Jay d: John Tracyrc: Kate
Mike competes with a well-established actor for a role in a soap opera, learning how tenuous an acting career can be.
b: 13 Feb 91 pc: 187030 w: David Kendall d: John TracyThough Jason had an insensitive Carol pitch in at the clinic, he objects to her dating an ex-con she meets there.
b: 20 Feb 91 pc: 187028 w: Leilani Downer d: John Tracyrc: Chelsea Nobel [ Kate ]
In an homage to The Twilight Zone, Ben awakens to discover he's Jeremy Miller, an actor on the set of "Meet the Cleavers".
b: 6 Mar 91 pc: 187032 w: Bob Burris, Michael Ware s: Dan Guntzelman, Steve Marshall, David Kendall, Nick LeRose, Mike Sullivan d: John TracyOn a blind date shaping up as a disaster, Carol goes to the carnival, and finds unexpected fun and excitement.
b: 27 Mar 91 pc: 187033 w: Rich Reinhart d: John TracyMaggie teaches Ben at home after he is suspended from school.
b: 17 Apr 91 pc: 187031 w: Nick LeRose s: Mike Sullivan; Dan Guntzelman d: John Tracyrc: Kate, Eddie
Mike and Kate accompany the eloping Eddie and a hat-check bimbette to Law Vegas, giving Mike and Carol the wrong idea.
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rc: Mr. Tedesco
Mike teaches at an urban high school.
b: 18 Sep 91 pc: 187201 w: Bob Burris & Michael Ware d: Jack Shearc: Kate, Mr. Tedesco
Mike gets involved when he learns his prize pupil Luke is homeless.
b: 25 Sep 91 pc: 187203 w: Liz Sage d: Jack Shearc:
Mike persuades Jason and Maggie to let Luke stay with them temporarily; then Jason's wine cellar goes missing.
b: 28 Sep 91 pc: 187204 w: Rich Reinhart d: Jack Shearc: Kenny
Jason and Maggie compete to write a newspaper column; Ben hates his glasses.
b: 5 Oct 91 pc: 197202 w: Leilani Downer d: Jack Shearc: Kate
Mike gears up for his big day as a TV soap opera star just as Luke gears up to move out of the Seavers'.
b: 12 Oct 91 pc: 187205 w: Bob Burris; Michael Ware d: Jack SheaLuke is afraid to visit the doctor, so Jason accompanies him -- but it's Jason who turns out to need surgery.
b: 19 Oct 91 pc: 187206 w: Jerry Colker d: Jack Shearc: Dwight
Carol accompanies Maggie to a resort, which turns out to be hosting a singles convention; meanwhile, the all-male weekend planned at home is ruined when Chrissy is set home with head lice.
b: 26 Oct 91 pc: 187207 w: Jerry Colker d: Iris Dugowrc: Kate
Nouveau riche neighbors move in next door; Ben is forced to look after Luke on his first day of high school; Jason's scheme to let Chrissie stay up late backfires when the neighbors throw a lavish party.
b: 2 Nov 91 pc: 187208 w: Liz Sage d: Iris Dugowrc: Kenny
Consumer advocate Maggie raps a vacuum cleaner that Ben broke without telling her.
b: 9 Nov 91 pc: 187209 w: Leilani Downer d: Iris Dugowrc: Ed Malone, Kate, Kate Malone
The ghost of Maggie's father oversees the Seavers' visit to her childhood home.
b: 14 Nov 91 pc: 187210 w: Rich Reinhart d: Burt Brinckerhoffrc: Mr. Tedesco
While Jason and Maggie are away, the principal informs Mike that Luke's birth father is back in town -- and wants him back.
b: 23 Nov 91 pc: 187212 w: Bud Wiser d: Renny Templerc: Mr. Dewitt, Kenny, Dwight
Ben crams for a college entrance exam, but gets no help from Jason.
b: 30 Nov 91 pc: 187211 w: Cathy Jung d: Gerren Keithrc: Kate, Mr. Tedesco
Christmas brings anger and angst to the Seavers.
b: 21 Dec 91 pc: 187213 w: Leilani Downer d: Renny Templerc: Kate, Dwight
Penniless Mike schemes to give Kate a skiing trip.
b: 4 Jan 92 pc: 187214 w: Bob Burris & Michael Ware d: Andy Cadiffrc: Dwight
Luke's homeless friend steals a Seaver momento.
b: 17 Jan 92 pc: 187216 w: Wendy Braff d: Burt BrinckerhoffMaggie and Jason put Mike on the spot for Luke's curfew problems.
b: 1 Feb 92 pc: 187217 w: Cathy Jung d: Burt BrinckerhoffA love triangle involves Ben, Luke and a classmate.
b: 8 Feb 92 pc: 187215 w: Todd Thicke d: Gerren Keithrc: Dwight
Tired of being bullies, Ben takes karate lessons.
b: 22 Feb 92 pc: 187218 w: Jerry Colker d: Burt Brinckerhoffrc: Eddie
Mike thinks his friend is a bad influence on Luke.
b: 29 Feb 92 pc: 187220 w: Leilani Downer & Rich Reinhart d: Don AmendoliaA visit by his ailing father poses a dilemma for Luke.
b: 21 Mar 92 pc: 187219 w: Jerry Colker d: Joanna KernsMaggie wants to fulfill a dream by climbing a mountain.
b: 4 Apr 92 pc: 187221 w: Kate Boutilier d: Gerren KeithA power failure causes dissensions in the Seaver household.
b: 11 Apr 92 pc: 187222 w: Liz Sage d: Nancy HeydornMaggie is offered a plum job in Washington, D.C.
b: 25 Apr 92 pc: 187223 w: Wendy Braff & Bob Burris & Jerry Colker & Leilani Downer & Cathy Jung & Rich Reinhart & Liz Sage & Michael Ware & Dan Wilcox d: Jonathan WeissThe Seavers move to Washington, D.C., but share a final meal and memories in the empty house.
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This episode guide is seriously incomplete as the show is no longer syndicated in my viewing area. Much of the information below has been "borrowed" from the guide provided by Stephan Lerchegger. I would be grateful for any supplementary information, particularly about guest stars.