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Growing Pains S1E17 — Charity Begins at Home
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Growing Pains•Season 1•Episode 17

Charity Begins at Home

7.5/10 · 88 votesFeb 18, 198624 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byJohn Tracy
Written bySteve Marshall
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Episode Summary

"Charity Begins at Home" is episode 17 of Growing Pains season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 88 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by John Tracy and written by Steve Marshall, it aired on February 18, 1986.

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