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Growing Pains S4E16 — Fortunate Son
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Growing Pains•Season 4•Episode 16

Fortunate Son

7.1/10 · 66 votesFeb 22, 198923 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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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.

Directed byJohn Tracy
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Episode Summary

"Fortunate Son" is episode 16 of Growing Pains season 4. It scored 7.1/10 from 66 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Tracy, it aired on February 22, 1989.

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