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Growing Pains (US)
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Season 6
119 :06x01 - Mike's Choice (Sep/19/1990)
When Mike's father gives him an ultimatum and tells him that he must go to school if he intends to live at home, Mike heads to New York to pursue his acting career.
Guest Stars: James Marshall (1) as Actor, Neil Elliot as Maurice
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
120 :06x02 - Midnight Cowboy (Sep/26/1990)
Mike is having a hard time adjusting to New York City life as he is broke, homeless and tired. Meanwhile, back at home, Carol also has a fight with her parents. With a blank check, she leaves home as well and eventually meets up with Mike.
Guest Stars: Jerry Vale as Himself, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Kathleen Freeman (1) as Sophie, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Kelly Christian Stevens as Liz, Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Nick Lerose
 
121 :06x03 - Roommates (Oct/03/1990)
Mike and Carol find an apartment and move in together as they settle into New York City life. Meanwhile, Maggie and Jason try to figure out how they can get their children to return home.
Guest Stars: Kathleen Freeman (1) as Sophie, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Ann Nelson as Agnes, Lou Richards as Modesto, Eliott Harold as Karl, Michael Chieffo as Police Officer
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Michael Ware (1), Bob Burris
 
122 :06x04 - Daddy Mike (Oct/10/1990)
As an easy way to meet women, Mike goes along with Eddie to a "Parents Without Mates" meeting. When he falls for a single mother, Rachel, he recruits Chrissy to pretend to be his son.
Guest Stars: Jessie Gold (1) as Judith, Kelly Rowan as Rachel, Kate Romero as Jeanie, Angel Tompkins as Natalie, Sandra De Bruin (1) as Betty, Susan Krebs as Marsha, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Pollock (1), Elias Davis
 
123 :06x05 - Ben's Sure Thing (Oct/17/1990)
When Maggie and Jason learn that Ben has had a girlfriend for over a month and hasn't ever mentioned her to them, they confront him and demand an explanation.
Guest Stars: Jamie Abbott as Stinky Sullivan, Jason Horst as Gary, Ted Pitsis as Father, Cherie Franklin as Mrs. Krupmeyer, Mickey Morton (1) as Mr. Sullivan, Kenny Morrison as Vito Paducci, Johnny Dark (1) as Moe Green, Andrea Barber as Rhonda Green
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
124 :06x06 - Jason Flirts, Maggie Hurts (Oct/24/1990)
When Mike notices Jason flirting with other women at the gym, he think it's wrong because his father is married. To try and prove to his son that his mom wouldn't mind, he makes the mistake of asking for her opinion.
Guest Stars: Duke Moosekian as Marcus, Jeannine Renshaw as Gretchen, Tuc Watkins as Trainer
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mike Weinberger, Jake Weinberger
 
125 :06x07 - Happy Halloween (1) (Oct/31/1990)
When a severe storm leaves the Seavers stranded at home on Halloween night, the family decides to make the best of the situation and spends the night telling ghost stories.
Guest Stars: Timothy Scott as Fool, Kate Randolph Burns (1) as Token Vendor, Charles L. Brame as Abraham Lincoln, Bob Tremaine as Col. Sanders, Jerome Patrick Hoban as Ed Sullivan, Zachary Prather as Jimmi Hendrix, Daryl Wagner as Liberace, Jeffrey Briar as Stan Laurel, Bevis Feversham as Oliver Hardy, Stuart Nisbet as George Washington, Beau Richardson as Kid, Jamie Luner as Kara Daye, Matt Landers as Officer Krumpkey, Susan Griffiths as Marilyn Monroe, Leslie Morris as Babe Ruth, Van Epperson as Truman Capote, Joe Banks as Frank, Jan Rabson as Rod Sterling, Maxine Elliott as Elderly Woman, Joseph Weinberger as Dwayne
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Nick Lerose, Jay Abramowitz, Dan Guntzelman
 
126 :06x08 - Happy Halloween (2) (Oct/31/1990)
The Seavers, still trapped in their home, continue to share stories with one another.
Guest Stars: Timothy Scott as Fool, Kate Randolph Burns (1) as Token Vendor, Charles L. Brame as Abraham Lincoln, Bob Tremaine as Col. Sanders, Jerome Patrick Hoban as Ed Sullivan, Zachary Prather as Jimmi Hendrix, Daryl Wagner as Liberace, Jeffrey Briar as Stan Laurel, Bevis Feversham as Oliver Hardy, Stuart Nisbet as George Washington, Beau Richardson as Kid, Jamie Luner as Kara Daye, Matt Landers as Officer Krumpey, Susan Griffiths as Marilyn Monroe, Leslie Morris as Babe Ruth, Van Epperson as Truman Capote, Joe Banks as Frank, Jan Rabson as Rod Sterling, Maxine Elliott as Elderly Woman, Joseph Weinberger as Dwayne
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Dan Guntzelman, Jay Abramowitz, Nick Lerose
 
127 :06x09 - Let's Go Europe (1) (Nov/07/1990)
Mike, who is working for a travel agency, manages to sell his parents a romantic trip to Paris where they will spend their anniversary. Mike also wins a free European tour for his selling efforts. However, Mike and a girl he meets, Amy, end up getting lost in Spain.
Guest Stars: Joseph Lennon McCord as Cab Driver, Judith Jones (1) as Martha, Alli Brown (2) as DeeDee, Raoul N. Rizik as Hotel Clerk, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Heather Langenkamp as Amy Boutilier
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
128 :06x10 - Let's Go Europe (2) (Nov/14/1990)
Still lost, Mike and Amy continue to reach Paris using a series of different methods, but eventually a frustrated Amy just runs off and deserts Mike. Meanwhile, after Jason learns that his wife, Maggie, has appendicitis she is forced to spend the rest of the vacation in a hospital bed.
Guest Stars: Phil Stellar as Ambulance Driver, Noe Montoya as Native, J. J. Paladino as Father of the Bride, Regina Leeds as Doctor, Raoul N. Rizik as Hotel Clerk, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Heather Langenkamp as Amy Boutilier
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Michael Ware (1), Bob Burris
 
129 :06x11 - Let's Go Europe (3) (Nov/28/1990)
Mike and Amy meet up again, after the two have had spent the previous night in uncomfortable situations. They use their smarts and end up successfully reaching Paris, but just in time for the vacation to end. Meanwhile, Jason tries to a cheer up a hospitalized Maggie.
Guest Stars: Timothy Miranda as Police Offer #2, Ernesto Ravetto as Police Officer, Marius Mazmanian as Henri, Regina Leeds as Doctor, Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Betty McGuire as Kate Malone, Heather Langenkamp as Amy Boutilier
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Bob Burris, Michael Ware (1)
 
130 :06x12 - Divorce Story (Dec/05/1990)
When Irma and Wally have a marital spat, they both seek Jason's help. Jason, however, takes advantage of this, as he would like nothing more than to see their marriage fall apart.
Guest Stars: J. P. Hubbell (1) as Waiter, Jerry Vale as Himself, Jennifer Nash as Margo, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Robert Rockwell as Wally Overmier, Jane Powell as Irma
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Pollock (1), Elias Davis
 
131 :06x13 - The World According to Chrissy (Dec/19/1990)
Chirssy, who is feeling neglected by her big brother, Mike, creates an imaginary friend named Ike. This however, worries Maggie, even though everyone keeps assuring her that it's normal behavior.
Guest Stars: Joely Fisher as Sally Garner, David Gail (1) as Norman
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Leilani Downer
 
132 :06x14 - How Could I Leave Her Behind? (Jan/02/1991)
Mike is shocked when the date of his best friend, Eddie, is none other than Mike's ex-girlfriend, Kate McDonnel.
Guest Stars: Jill Pierce as Jill, Melissa Young as Tina, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Christine Kendrick as Joan
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Mike Weinberger, Jake Weinberger
 
133 :06x15 - Like Father, Like Son (Jan/09/1991)
Mike accompanies Jason to a family communication seminar, where the two get into a big argument. However, after talking it out, the two realize that they both have more in common than they had thought.
Guest Stars: Ross Chamberlain as T.C., Perla Walter as Mrs. Siera, Peter Spellos as Lloyd, William Hubbard Knight (1) as Dr. Danvers, Dan Schaffer as Dr. Bales, Michael Goorjian as Hank, Susan Barnes (1) as Dr. Miller, Nicholas Pryor as Dr. Frankovich
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Vince Cheung, Ben Montanio
 
134 :06x16 - Ben's Rap Group (Jan/23/1991)
Ben convinces his father to chip in $2,000 and go into business with him as co-manager of a rap group called "The Fresh Kids".
Guest Stars: Jodi Peterson as Laura Lynn, Dan Schaffer as Bernie, Brian Austin Green (2) as Rapper
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Todd Thicke
 
135 :06x17 - Eddie, We Hardly Knew Ye (Jan/30/1991)
Maggie's father, Ed, pays a visit to the Seavers to tell Maggie that he is dying.
Guest Stars: Gordon Jump as Ed Malone, Larry Marks (1) as Young Ed Malone, Alexis Greig as Young Maggie, Beano as Cab Driver
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rich Reinhart
 
136 :06x18 - Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life (Feb/06/1991)
To ease the mind of Maggie, who is still grieving over her father, Jason takes her on a surprise vacation to Hawaii. Her father's death has really opened her eyes, and Maggie begins to question herself as to how much time they have left on this earth, and if the children have even learned anything at all from them. Meanwhile, Mike and Carol, who are left in charge of the house, learn that watching over Ben and Chrissy is a lot harder than they expected.
Guest Stars: Siobhan McCafferty as Flight Attendant, Richard Allen (1) as Cab Driver, Brian Peck (1) as Concerned Passenger, Jack Stauffer as Swapping Passenger
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Jay Abramowitz
 
137 :06x19 - All the World is a Stage (Feb/13/1991)
His parents fume when they learn that Mike hasn't been attending any of his classes, and has instead been working as a singing waiter trying to get his acting career started. When Mike learns how little job security there is in the career of acting, he takes his parents advice of having a backup career, and resumes classes at school.
Guest Stars: Barbara Wilder as Bettina, Kathy Tracy as Receptionist #2, Trisha McNerney as Mimi, David C. Hayes (2) as Security Guard, Robert Cameron as Adult Mike, Nicole Tracy as Receptionist #1, Pat Crawford Brown as Kathleen, Forry Smith as Eric Douglas, Brian Peck (1) as Lyle Douglass, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: David Kendall (1)
 
138 :06x20 - Not With My Carol You Don't (Feb/20/1991)
Jason, who is disgusted as to how insensitive Carol is to those less fortunate than her, has her help him out at the clinic in the poor part of town. However, when she meets an ex-con and decides to go out with him, Jason does not approve, but doesn't want to say anything in fear of sounding hypocritical.
Guest Stars: Joseph Reale as Officer Mills, Ross Chamberlain as T.C., Al Checco as Diner Owner, Susan Barnes (1) as Dr. Miller, Scott Lawrence as Webster Winlow
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Leilani Downer
 
139 :06x21 - Meet the Seavers (Mar/06/1991)
When Ben wishes that life were more like a sitcom, his wish comes true and he wakes up to find his "family" are simply actors on the show "Meet the Seavers".
Guest Stars: Neil Farrel as Hans, Ray Willies as Director, Brian Backer as Director, Phil Stellar as Crew Member, Susan Harris (1) as Script Supervisor, Ashley Kerns as Herself, James Marshall (1) as Stage Manager, Brian Peck (1) as Special Effects Guy, Bill Erwin as Bub, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, John LaMotta as Chauffeur
Director: John Tracy (1)
Story: Michael Sullivan, David Kendall (1), Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman | Teleplay: Michael Ware (1), Bob Burris
 
140 :06x22 - Carol's Carnival (Mar/27/1991)
When Carol's blind date at the carnival ditches her to meet up with another girl, a destroyed Carol soon meets Jake, who happens to also be an employee at the carnival. The two have a fun-filled night of excitement and adventure and with his help, Carol gets a huge self-confidence boost.
Guest Stars: Jack Angeles as Clown, Shonda Whipple as Trish, Manfred Melcher as Brad, Jay Acovone as Jake
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Rich Reinhart
 
141 :06x23 - Home Schooling (Apr/17/1991)
When Ben is suspended from school, Maggie decides to teach him at home. When she notices how much more he is learning and how much more focused he is at home than he was at school, she decides to have him home-schooled for the remainder of the school year.
Guest Stars: Sam Anderson as Mr. Dewitt
Director: John Tracy (1)
Story: Michael Sullivan, Dan Guntzelman | Teleplay: Nick Lerose
 
142 :06x24 - Viva Las Vegas (Apr/24/1991)
When Eddie and his girlfriend, Tina, decide to elope, they decide to go to Las Vegas and ask Mike and Kate to accompany them. However, Mike and Kate both realize that the two are not in love and try to stop them from making the biggest mistake of their lives. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding back at home leads Jason and Maggie to believe that it's actually Mike and Kate who went to get hitched in Vegas, so the two also head to Vegas to stop them.
Guest Stars: Maxine Elliott as Elderly Woman, Jim Jansen (1) as Stan, Melissa Young as Tina, K. C. Martel (1) as Eddie, Bill Erwin as Edgar, Chelsea Noble as Kate McDonnel, Jacalyn O'Shaugnessy as Mirriam
Director: John Tracy (1)
Writer: Shelly Landau
 
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