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Growing Pains S6E17 — Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life
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Growing Pains•Season 6•Episode 17

Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life

7.6/10 · 61 votesFeb 6, 199123 min

Ranked #1 of 23 in Season 6•+0.9 vs season avg

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Jason takes Maggie on a tropical getaway to lift her spirits after her father's death, trusting Chrissy to Mike and Carol.

Directed byJohn Tracy
Written byJay Abramowitz
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Alan Thicke

Alan Thicke

Jason Seaver

Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Maggie Seaver

Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron

Mike Seaver

Tracey Gold

Tracey Gold

Carol Seaver

Jeremy Miller

Jeremy Miller

Ben Seaver

Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson

Chrissy Seaver

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John Tracy

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Jay Abramowitz

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Episode Summary

"Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life" is episode 17 of Growing Pains season 6. It scored 7.6/10 from 61 votes, ranking #1 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by John Tracy and written by Jay Abramowitz, it aired on February 6, 1991.

Next: E18 · All the World is a StageBest of Season 6