Growing Pains

Ben (Jeremy Miller) prepares for his first date; a pregnant Maggie (Joanna Kerns) tests Jason's (Alan Thicke) patience.

Maggie (Joanna Kerns) goes into labor and interrupts Ben's (Jeremy Miller) birthday party. With Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron.

Mike (Kirk Cameron) battles with his parents (Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns) over his independence as a college man.

Landlord-tenant problems abound when Mike (Kirk Cameron) moves into the storage area over the family garage. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns.

Jason's (Alan Thicke) widowed mother (Jane Powell) visits with surprising news.

Beauty vs. brains becomes an issue when Carol is nominated for the homecoming court.

Mike's (Kirk Cameron) photography class requires him to take a nude photo. With Alan Thicke.

To spend time alone with a girl (Jenny Lewis), Ben (Jeremy Miller) invents a birthday party for himself.

Maggie (Joanna Kerns) isn't pleased with the pretty nanny (Julie McCullough) they've hired.

Mike (Kirk Cameron) is stranded on Martha's Vineyard with baby sister Chrissy and her lovely nanny. Julie McCullough guest stars.

The usually straight-laced Carol (Tracey Gold) sneaks out on a date with a college student (Matthew Perry).

Maggie is set to receive a prestigious award from a local women's group only to be called out to cover a garbage strike instead. Meanwhile, Carol tries dating a guy 11 years her senior.

Boner (Andrew Koenig) flunks out of college and joins the Marines. With Kirk Cameron.

Maggie (Joanna Kerns) arranges a meeting between Ben (Jeremy Miller) and a rock star he admires. With Alan Thicke.

The children throw a surprise 20th-anniversary party for Jason and Maggie (Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns).

Mike (Kirk Cameron) discovers his new boss (Dick Van Patten) is a bigot.

Ben (Jeremy Miller) gets a lighter punishment than Carol (Tracey Gold) when they break the same rule.

Mike (Kirk Cameron) helps Carol (Tracey Gold) when she doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater.

Jason (Alan Thicke) gets involved when Mike (Kirk Cameron) claims his psychology professor (Richard Sanders) doesn't like him.

Carol's (Tracey Gold) boyfriend (Matthew Perry) is seriously injured in a car crash after having a few drinks. With Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns.

The Seavers go along when Jason's mother decides to get married on a cruise, but troubles arise when Jason expresses his disapproval.

Jason makes an attempt to mend his mother's broken wedding plans.