Growing Pains
Seen it?1985 | 7 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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 spending 15 years as a housewife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy. Plus 5 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 318K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.
- Season 11985 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
Season 21986 · 26 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday- Season 31987 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
Season 41988 · 22 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 51989 · 26 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 61990 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 71991 · 23 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Neal Marlens
- Alan ThickeJason Seaver
- Joanna KernsMaggie Seaver
- Kirk CameronMike Seaver
- Tracey GoldCarol Seaver
- Jeremy MillerBen Seaver
- Ashley JohnsonChrissy Seaver
- Leonardo DiCaprioLuke Brower