Growing Pains(1992)

6.0
2 Seasons
DramaComedyFamily

Overview

Family drama series about a middle aged couple (Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce) who, with their own three children in their teenage years, decide to become foster parents.

Created By: Steve Wetton

Episodes

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Ep 1

Steppin' Out

When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession with old Hollywood musicals.

16/05/199250 min
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Ep 2

Rock a Bye Your Baby

Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette. Their dogs are giving Pat asthma, and the children all wet the bed every night.

23/05/199250 min
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Ep 3

Let's Face the Music

Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.

30/05/199250 min
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Ep 4

Dearly Beloved

The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.

06/06/199250 min
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Ep 5

Better Luck Next Time

The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.

13/06/199250 min
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Ep 6

The Lady and the Tramp

The Hollingsworths are fazed by the arrival of Mercedes, a sophisticated 11-year-old.

20/06/199250 min
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Ep 7

Put On a Happy Face

Pat never wanted to foster a teenager and when Tom agrees to take on 13-year-old Jason, her worst fears are confirmed.

27/06/199250 min
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Ep 8

The Ugly Duckling

Tom's enthusiasm for the school fun-run is not shared by Pat and the children.

04/07/199250 min
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Ep 9

It Only Happens When I Dance with You

Pat is worried about how much Andy is confiding in her. Jason's mother turns up saying she wants him back.

11/07/199250 min
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Ep 10

I'm Old Fashioned ...

On their romantic weekend, Pat and Tom become close again.

18/07/199250 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC One
TypeScripted

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