Growing Pains
Season 4
1988 • 22 Episodes
Episodes
1. Fool for Love
October 19, 1988
Ben gets spooked at the prospect of asking a girl to a Halloween party; Jason becomes a disruptive force at Lamaze class.
2. Birth of a Seaver
October 26, 1988
Maggie goes into labor on Ben's 12th birthday and Ben confesses to a patient at the hospital that he's already feeling crowded.
3. Family Ties (1)
November 2, 1988
Mike has a showdown with Jason over his rights as an 18-year-old college student, and declares his freedom from parental rule.
4. Family Ties (2)
November 9, 1988
Landlord-tenant problems abound when Mike (Kirk Cameron) moves into the storage area over the family garage
5. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
November 16, 1988
Jason sends his mother on a cruise to get her mind off her dead husband, but when she returns with a fiancé in tow, Jason finds it hard to accept the man who will "replace" his father.
6. Homecoming Queen
November 23, 1988
Carol is chosen for homecoming court.
7. Nude Photos
November 30, 1988
Mike's photography course includes nude studies.
8. Ben's First Kiss
December 7, 1988
Ben throws a party to get to know a girl.
9. The Nanny
January 4, 1989
The Seavers hire a nanny for Chrissy.
10. Mandingo
January 11, 1989
A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.
11. In Carol We Trust
January 18, 1989
Carol sneaks out of the house for a date.
12. Mom of the Year
January 25, 1989
Maggie prepares her "Working Mother of the Year" acceptance speech.
13. Semper Fidelis
February 1, 1989
Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.
14. Feet of Clay
February 8, 1989
Maggie arranges for Ben to meet his favorite rock musician.
15. Anniversary from Hell
February 15, 1989
Guests bicker at the Seavers' 20th-anniversary party.
16. Fortunate Son
February 22, 1989
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.
17. Double Standard
March 1, 1989
Jason punishes Carol and Ben unequally for the same offense when they are both caught after sneaking out for dates without permission.
18. The Recruiter
March 15, 1989
Carol doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater.
19. Show Ninety -- Who Knew?
March 22, 1989
Jason intervenes when Mike gets bad grades in psychology.
20. Second Chance
April 12, 1989
Carol's boyfriend is injured drinking and driving.
21. The Looooove Boat (1)
April 26, 1989
Jason's mother plans to wed aboard a cruise ship.
22. The Looooove Boat (2)
May 3, 1989
Jason tries to mend his mother's broken wedding plans.