
Growing Pains
While Mike is experiencing bad luck in New York, Carol has problems commuting to college.

While Mike is experiencing bad luck in New York, Carol has problems commuting to college.

Mike decides to drop out of school and follow his dream of becoming an actor.

Mike and Jason travel to the mountains when they inherit a rustic cabin.

Ben is interested in more than acting when he casts Laura Lynn as his leading lady in a home movie.

When exterminators take over the house, the Seavers invade Mike's place.

Mike directs a school play and casts a lead actress high on looks but low on talent.

Jason (Alan Thicke) counsels Ben (Jeremy Miller) not to cheat on a test.

Maggie dreams that Chrissy is a teenager with Carol's intelligence and Mike's immaturity.

Carol (Tracey Gold) winds up in jail after a minor traffic violation.

Mike goes back to high school when he starts working as a substitute teacher.

During a romantic dinner with Kate, Mike is horrified to discover their waitress is his ex-fiancee.

Jason and Maggie argue over Ben's (Jeremy Miller) desire to wear an earring.

The Seavers realize they have little time before 60 hungry guests descend on their messy house.

Kate's boyfriend asks Mike why her feelings for him have changed.

Mike finds himself falling for a girl who already has a boyfriend.

A trip to the store for school supplies turns into an all-night adventure for Mike and Ben.

Carol cancels her college plans after receiving a big promotion.

Mike, Carol and Ben each receive $5,000 from their grandparents.

When Mike takes a newspaper route to earn extra money, he tries to make Ben deliver the papers.

Jason and Maggie decide they want to break their mutual contract regarding their work-life balance.