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Growing Pains

1985·Show
166Episodes in7Seasons·TV-G
70
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IMDb6.6Metacritic–8.1
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IMDb6.6Metacritic–8.1
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Growing Pains fingerprint

Funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

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About

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.
Classic Family SitcomWarm & WholesomeGenerational HumorSuburban LifeComfort ViewingEnsemble Cast ChemistryLight Moral LessonsRetro NostalgiaRelatable Parenting StrugglesFeel-Good Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
John Tracy, Jack Shea, John Pasquin
Written by:
David Kendall, Steve Marshall, Susan Beavers
Produced by:
Arnold Margolin, Neal Marlens, Steve Marshall
Composed by:
Steve Dorff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Growing Pains

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Where can I stream Growing Pains legally?

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Is Growing Pains worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Growing Pains rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Growing Pains have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 166 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Growing Pains air?

It ran from 1985 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Growing Pains in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Growing Pains?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Growing Pains in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Growing Pains use?

Couch GagClip ShowPhoney CallIvy League for EveryonePom-Pom GirlAttention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!Vacation EpisodePoorly Disguised PilotF--Alcoholic ParentWho Writes This Crap!?Work Out Fanserviceand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 storytelling tropes for Growing Pains, including Couch Gag, Clip Show, Phoney Call.