S01E01 Pilot
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start:...
Growing Pains
S01E18: Reputation
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Springsteen
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
S01E03 Jealousy
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
S01E04 Carol's Article
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
S01E07 Weekend Fantasy
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
S01E08 Slice of Life
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is...
S01E09 Carol's Crush
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
S01E10 Dirt Bike
Mike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go near.
S01E11 Standardized Test
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
S01E12 A Christmas Story
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
S01E13 The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
S01E14 First Blood
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
S01E15 Slice of Life II
Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to divorce her class-project husband.
S01E17 Charity Begins at Home
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
S01E19 The Anniversary That Never Was
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
S01E21 Career Decision
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
Cast
Alan Thicke
Jason Seaver
Joanna Kerns
Maggie Seaver
Kirk Cameron
Mike Seaver
Tracey Gold
Carol Seaver
Jeremy Miller
Ben Seaver
Ashley Johnson
Chrissy Seaver
Leonardo DiCaprio
Luke Brower
