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Growing Pains - 1985-1992

Show Summary

Dr. Jason Seaver is a psychiatrist who works at home because his wife, Maggie, has gone back to work. So it's Jason's turn to supervise the kids: Mike, 15, more interested in having a good time than in respon- sibility; Carol, 13, the smart one; and Ben, 9, no slouch himself at getting into scrapes. Dad was always available with sage advice, while Mom, who had become a reporter for the Long Island Herald, rushed off to work. (Tim's TV Showcase)

Cast & Characters

• Alan Thicke as Dr. Jason Seaver
• Joanna Kerns as Maggie Seaver
• Kirk Cameron as Mike Seaver
• Tracy Gold as Carol Seaver
• Jeremy Miller as Ben Seaver
• Kristen and Kelsey Dohring as Crissy Seaver (1988-1990)
• Ashley Johnson as Crissy Seaver (1990-1992)
• Josh Andrew Koenig as Richard Stabone "Boner" (1985-1989)
Series Run

First Telecast: September 24, 1985
Last Telecast: August 27, 1992
Broadcast History

• September 1985- March 1986, ABC, Tuesday 8:30-9:00pm
• May 1986- March 1988, ABC, Tuesday 8:30-9:00pm
• March 1988-August 1990, ABC, Wednesday 8:00-8:30pm
• August 1990- August 1991, ABC, Wednesday 8:00-8:30pm
• August 1991- September 1991, ABC, Friday 9:30-10:00pm
• September 1991- January 1992, ABC, Saturday 8:30-9:00pm
• February 1992- April 1992, ABC, Saturday 9:30-10:00pm
• May 1992- July 1992, Wednesday 8:30-9:00pm
• July 1992- August 1992, ABC, Thursday 8:30-9:00pm
Theme Song Info

"As Long As We Got Each Other," sung by B.J. Thomas and Jennifer Warnes.
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