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Growing Pains S6E5 — Ben's Sure Thing
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Growing Pains•Season 6•Episode 5

Ben's Sure Thing

6.6/10 · 64 votesOct 17, 199023 min

Ranked #16 of 23 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

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At the school's Parents Night, the Seavers learn Ben's been telling his friends that the girl he's dating is promiscuous.

Directed byJohn Tracy
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Alan Thicke

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Jason Seaver

Joanna Kerns

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Episode Summary

"Ben's Sure Thing" is episode 5 of Growing Pains season 6. It scored 6.6/10 from 64 votes, ranking #16 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by John Tracy, it aired on October 17, 1990.

Next: E6 · Jason Flirts, Maggie HurtsBest of Season 6