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Growing Pains S3E4 — Michaelgate
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Growing Pains•Season 3•Episode 4

Michaelgate

7.0/10 · 63 votesOct 6, 198725 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Mike is unaware that he's been nominated for student-body president because he's "a sure loser."

Directed byJohn Tracy
Written bySteve Marshall
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Episode Summary

"Michaelgate" is episode 4 of Growing Pains season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 63 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Tracy and written by Steve Marshall, it aired on October 6, 1987.

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