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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. Background image for Semper Fidelis
    8.1/10(91 votes)

    #1 - Semper Fidelis

    S4:E13

    Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.

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    Director:John Tracy
  2. Background image for Second Chance
    8.0/10(100 votes)

    #2 - Second Chance

    S4:E20

    Carol's boyfriend is injured drinking and driving.

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    Director:John Tracy
  3. Background image for Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #3 - Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life

    S6:E17

    Jason takes Maggie on a tropical getaway to lift her spirits after her father's death, trusting Chrissy to Mike and Carol.

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    Director:John Tracy
  4. Background image for Fool for Love
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    #4 - 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
  5. Background image for In Carol We Trust
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #5 - In Carol We Trust

    S4:E11

    Carol sneaks out of the house for a date.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Mandingo
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    #6 - Mandingo

    S4:E10

    A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.

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    Director:John Tracy
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  8. Background image for The Nanny
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    #7 - The Nanny

    S4:E9

    The Seavers hire a nanny for Chrissy.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Mike's Choice
    7.3/10(103 votes)

    #8 - Mike's Choice

    S6:E1

    When Mike lands a role in an off-Broadway play, he leaves college to pursue acting full-time in New York City.

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    Director:John Tracy
  10. Background image for Birth of a Seaver
    7.1/10(65 votes)

    #9 - Birth of a Seaver

    S4:E2

    Maggie goes into labor on Ben's 12th birthday and Ben confesses to a patient at the hospital that he's already feeling crowded.

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    Director:John Tracy
  11. Background image for Family Ties (1)
    7.1/10(58 votes)

    #10 - Family Ties (1)

    S4:E3

    Mike has a showdown with Jason over his rights as an 18-year-old college student, and declares his freedom from parental rule.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Carol's Carnival
    7.1/10(70 votes)

    #11 - Carol's Carnival

    S6:E21

    On a blind date shaping up as a disaster, Carol goes to the carnival, and finds unexpected fun and excitement.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Family Ties (2)
    7.0/10(59 votes)

    #12 - Family Ties (2)

    S4:E4

    Landlord-tenant problems abound when Mike (Kirk Cameron) moves into the storage area over the family garage

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Fortunate Son
    7.0/10(58 votes)

    #13 - Fortunate Son

    S4:E16

    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.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Let's Go Europe (2)
    7.0/10(55 votes)

    #14 - Let's Go Europe (2)

    S6:E9

    Maggie is hospitalized in Paris, while Mike finds himself stuck on the road with an angry customer.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Divorce Story
    7.0/10(50 votes)

    #15 - Divorce Story

    S6:E11

    Jason, happy to see his mother's second marriage crumbling, doesn't want to provide her with professional help.

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  17. Background image for Homecoming Queen
    6.9/10(63 votes)

    #16 - Homecoming Queen

    S4:E6

    Carol is chosen for homecoming court.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for The Recruiter
    6.9/10(58 votes)

    #17 - The Recruiter

    S4:E18

    Carol doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Happy Halloween
    6.9/10(123 votes)

    #18 - Happy Halloween

    S6:E7

    The Seavers spend a rainy Halloween night telling ghost stories.

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    Director:John Tracy
  20. Background image for Home Schooling
    6.9/10(51 votes)

    #19 - Home Schooling

    S6:E22

    Maggie teaches Ben at home after he is suspended from school.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Viva Las Vegas
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    #20 - Viva Las Vegas

    S6:E23

    Mike and Kate accompany the eloping Eddie and a hat-check bimbette to Las Vegas, giving Mike and Carol the wrong idea.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Feet of Clay
    6.8/10(86 votes)

    #21 - Feet of Clay

    S4:E14

    Maggie arranges for Ben to meet his favorite rock musician.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Let's Go Europe (3)
    6.8/10(51 votes)

    #22 - Let's Go Europe (3)

    S6:E10

    Mike and Amy continue to bicker their way toward Paris.

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  24. Background image for Like Father, Like Son
    6.8/10(51 votes)

    #23 - Like Father, Like Son

    S6:E14

    An an intrafamily communications seminar, Mike and Jason discover just how alike they are.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
    6.7/10(61 votes)

    #24 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

    S4:E5

    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.

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  26. Background image for Mom of the Year
    6.7/10(52 votes)

    #25 - Mom of the Year

    S4:E12

    Maggie prepares her "Working Mother of the Year" acceptance speech.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Semper Fidelis" is the best rated episode of "Growing Pains". It scored 8.1/10 based on 91 votes. Directed by John Tracy and written by David Kendall, it aired on 2/1/1989. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Second Chance".