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Growing Pains S1E12 — A Christmas Story

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Growing Pains•Season 1•Episode 12

A Christmas Story

7.1/10 · 106 votesDec 17, 198524 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.

Directed byNeal Marlens, John Tracy

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Cast5

Alan Thicke

Alan Thicke

Jason Seaver

Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Maggie Seaver

Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron

Mike Seaver

Tracey Gold

Tracey Gold

Carol Seaver

Jeremy Miller

Jeremy Miller

Ben Seaver

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Neal Marlens

Director

J

John Tracy

Director

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Episode Summary

"A Christmas Story" is episode 12 of Growing Pains season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 106 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Neal Marlens, John Tracy, it aired on December 17, 1985.

Next: E13 · The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver Best of Season 1