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Growing Pains

1992 – 1993Show2 seasons20 episodes

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Pat Hollingsworth fancies the idea of fostering. But can she convert her husband Tom and their three teenage children to her way of thinking?

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Simpson, Charles Beeson, Paul Harrison
Written by
Steve Wetton, Roger Davenport
Produced by
Richard Bramall

Everyone

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Facts

May 16, 1992 · July 14, 1993 · Ended

First aired
May 16, 1992
Last aired
July 14, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Cousin Oliver, Parental Sexuality Squick, Soldiers at the Rear +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Growing Pains worth watching?"

Questions about Growing Pains

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Growing Pains worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Growing Pains okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Growing Pains?

17 h

About 17 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 1993.

Will Growing Pains make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Growing Pains?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Growing Pains use?

Cousin OliverParental Sexuality SquickSoldiers at the RearBeach EpisodeBeware of Hitchhiking GhostsMorton's ForkFighting Back Is WrongCheaters Never ProsperCouch GagSoap Opera Rapid Aging SyndromeOpening Credits Cast PartyAlcoholic Parentand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 tropes for it, including Cousin Oliver, Parental Sexuality Squick, and Soldiers at the Rear.