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The Best Episodes of Growing Pains Season 4

Every episode of Growing Pains Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Growing Pains Season 4!

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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 his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 20 - Second Chance
    8.1/10(115 votes)

    S4:E20

    After Carol disobeys Maggie and Jason by sneaking out to a bar with her college-aged boyfriend Sandy, she learns a valuable lesson when Sandy gets into an accident and ends up in the hospital.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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  2. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 13 - Semper Fidelis
    8.0/10(101 votes)

    S4:E13

    Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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  3. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 1 - Fool for Love
    7.6/10(84 votes)

    S4:E1

    Ben gets spooked at the prospect of asking a girl to a Halloween party; Jason becomes a disruptive force at Lamaze class.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 11 - In Carol We Trust
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    S4:E11

    Carol sneaks out of the house for a date.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 10 - Mandingo
    7.4/10(66 votes)

    S4:E10

    A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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  6. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 9 - The Nanny
    7.3/10(59 votes)

    S4:E9

    The Seavers hire a nanny for Chrissy.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 2 - Birth of a Seaver
    7.1/10(74 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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  8. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 3 - Family Ties (1)
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 4 - Family Ties (2)
    7.1/10(67 votes)

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 16 - Fortunate Son
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 14 - Feet of Clay
    7.0/10(94 votes)

    S4:E14

    Maggie arranges for Ben to meet his favorite rock musician.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 18 - The Recruiter
    7.0/10(67 votes)

    S4:E18

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

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 6 - Homecoming Queen
    6.9/10(71 votes)

    S4:E6

    Carol is chosen for homecoming court.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
    6.8/10(69 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 8 - Ben's First Kiss
    6.8/10(71 votes)

    S4:E8

    Ben throws a party to get to know a girl.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 17 - Double Standard
    6.8/10(58 votes)

    S4:E17

    Jason punishes Carol and Ben unequally for the same offense when they are both caught after sneaking out for dates without permission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 7 - Nude Photos
    6.7/10(75 votes)

    S4:E7

    Mike's photography course includes nude studies.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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  18. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 12 - Mom of the Year
    6.7/10(59 votes)

    S4:E12

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

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 19 - Show Ninety -- Who Knew?
    6.7/10(61 votes)

    S4:E19

    Jason intervenes when Mike gets bad grades in psychology.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 15 - Anniversary from Hell
    6.6/10(69 votes)

    S4:E15

    Guests bicker at the Seavers' 20th-anniversary party.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 21 - The Looooove Boat (1)
    6.6/10(62 votes)

    S4:E21

    Jason's mother plans to wed aboard a cruise ship.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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  22. Growing Pains Season 4 Episode 22 - The Looooove Boat (2)
    6.5/10(67 votes)

    S4:E22

    Jason tries to mend his mother's broken wedding plans.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:David Kendall

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Second Chance" is the best rated episode of "Growing Pains" season 4. It scored 8.1/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by John Tracy and written by David Kendall, it aired on 4/12/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Semper Fidelis".