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The Best Episodes of Growing Pains

Every episode of Growing Pains ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Growing Pains!

The Best Episodes of Growing Pains

Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that...

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  1. 8.2/10(88 votes)

    #1 - Semper Fidelis

    S4:E13

    Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.

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    Director:John Tracy
  2. 8.0/10(97 votes)

    #2 - Second Chance

    S4:E20

    Carol's boyfriend is injured drinking and driving.

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    Director:John Tracy
  3. 7.8/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Reputation

    S1:E18

    Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.

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    Director:John Tracy
  4. 7.8/10(78 votes)

    #4 - Thank God It's Friday

    S2:E15

    Mike and his friends go to a college party and have to decide whether to use drugs or not.

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    Director:John Tracy
  5. 7.8/10(66 votes)

    #5 - Bringing Up Baby

    S3:E20

    The 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.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  6. 7.7/10(78 votes)

    #6 - The Kid

    S2:E9

    Ben invites a street girl home for the holidays.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. 7.7/10(67 votes)

    #7 - Nasty Habits

    S3:E13

    Maggie and Jason try to keep Mike in his room to complete an English paper, but Mike's mind is of course elsewhere.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. 7.6/10(79 votes)

    #8 - Fast Times at Dewey High

    S2:E2

    A new school year brings boredom, bullies, and romantic mix-ups.

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    Director:Unknown
  10. 7.6/10(65 votes)

    #9 - Dance Fever (2)

    S3:E19

    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.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  11. 7.5/10(112 votes)

    #10 - Springsteen

    S1:E2

    Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.

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  12. 7.5/10(64 votes)

    #11 - The Long Goodbye

    S2:E21

    Maggie wants Jason to fire the elderly handyman he hired to fix the furnace, but he refuses because the man is a friend.

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    Director:John Tracy
  13. 7.5/10(59 votes)

    #12 - Broadway Bound

    S3:E10

    After their success in the school play, Mike and Monica set their sights on a Broadway audition for ""Our Town.""

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  14. 7.5/10(76 votes)

    #13 - Fool for Love

    S4:E1

    Ben gets spooked at the prospect of asking a girl to a Halloween party; Jason becomes a disruptive force at Lamaze class.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  15. 7.5/10(66 votes)

    #14 - In Carol We Trust

    S4:E11

    Carol sneaks out of the house for a date.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  16. 7.5/10(67 votes)

    #15 - Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure

    S5:E13

    Mike takes Ben girl chasing.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Rob Bragin
  17. 7.4/10(109 votes)

    #16 - Mike's Madonna Story

    S1:E6

    Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
  18. 7.4/10(84 votes)

    #17 - Standardized Test

    S1:E11

    Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. 7.4/10(79 votes)

    #18 - Charity Begins at Home

    S1:E17

    Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.

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    Director:John Tracy
  20. 7.4/10(78 votes)

    #19 - Extra Lap

    S1:E22

    Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  21. 7.4/10(65 votes)

    #20 - Long Day's Journey Into Night

    S2:E3

    A cheerleader befriends Carol solely to meet Mike.

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    Director:John Tracy
  22. 7.4/10(58 votes)

    #21 - Mandingo

    S4:E10

    A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.

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    Director:John Tracy
  23. 7.3/10(91 votes)

    #22 - Weekend Fantasy

    S1:E7

    Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.

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  24. 7.3/10(63 votes)

    #23 - Call Me

    S2:E4

    Ben has been calling an X-rated phone service.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  25. 7.3/10(67 votes)

    #24 - Dream Lover

    S2:E6

    Carol spreads rumors about herself and a "hunk".

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  26. 7.3/10(68 votes)

    #25 - Do You Believe in Magic?

    S2:E7

    A con man sells Mike a "magic" rock.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Semper Fidelis" is the best rated episode of "Growing Pains". It scored 8.2/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by John Tracy and written by David Kendall, it aired on 2/1/1989. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Second Chance".