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Growing Pains S2E19 — The Awful Truth
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Growing Pains•Season 2•Episode 19

The Awful Truth

7.1/10 · 69 votesMar 17, 198724 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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A genealogy assignment unearths a dark family secret.

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Episode Summary

"The Awful Truth" is episode 19 of Growing Pains season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 69 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on March 17, 1987.

Next: E20 · Born FreeBest of Season 2