Did You Know?
Followed by
The Growing Pains Movie (2000)
Jia you er nv (2005)
Spin-off
Just the Ten of Us (1988)
Referenced in
The Golden Girls: Family Affair (1986)
Dorothy mentions that "Alan Thicke has a hit TV series", which was this show.
Dorothy mentions that "Alan Thicke has a hit TV series", which was this show.
Married with Children: The Egg and I (1992)
Al: "I'll never star on 'Royal Family'. Wouldn't mind doing an episode or two of 'Growing Pains' or something, but I don't want to be on ABC!"
Al: "I'll never star on 'Royal Family'. Wouldn't mind doing an episode or two of 'Growing Pains' or something, but I don't want to be on ABC!"
Stay Tuned (1992)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper: The Presentation (1992)
Alan Thicke and Marc Curry talk about this sitcom at the start
Alan Thicke and Marc Curry talk about this sitcom at the start
Home Improvement: Groin Pains (1992)
title reference
title reference
Married with Children: Take My Wife, Please (1993)
An episode of this show is announced to be on DTV (Death Television),
An episode of this show is announced to be on DTV (Death Television),
Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Wedding Plans (1994)
Kelly says that she has watched every episode of "Growing Pains."
Kelly says that she has watched every episode of "Growing Pains."
S.F.W. (1994)
captives sing the theme song
captives sing the theme song
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Episode dated 28 September 1994 (1994)
Mentioned by Oprah.
Mentioned by Oprah.
Chicago Hope: Growing Pains (1997)
title reference
title reference
Just Shoot Me!: Nina Sees Red: Part 2 (1999)
Red saw a TV movie starring "the spunky kid from Growing Pains."
Red saw a TV movie starring "the spunky kid from Growing Pains."
E! True Hollywood Story: Growing Pains (2001)
Story tackles the tv series.
Story tackles the tv series.
Scrubs: My Big Brother (2002)
mentioned by J.D.
mentioned by J.D.
Be My Valentine, Franny Canada (2003)
Kirk Cameron referenced
Kirk Cameron referenced
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
dialogue
dialogue
Family Guy: The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire (2005)
Mayor West talks about his favorite episode of Growing Pains
Mayor West talks about his favorite episode of Growing Pains
Joey: Joey and the Poker (2005)
"Is Growing Pains hanging in some museum I don't know about?"
"Is Growing Pains hanging in some museum I don't know about?"
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.56 (2005)
referenced in clue in "De Cameron" category
referenced in clue in "De Cameron" category
Family Guy: The Father, the Son and the Holy Fonz (2005)
Kirk Cameron comes in; someone says "well, he was on Growing Pains"
Kirk Cameron comes in; someone says "well, he was on Growing Pains"
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
movie remake mentioned
movie remake mentioned
The Girls Next Door: We Can Work It Out (2006)
Julie McCullough is introduced as being from the show
Julie McCullough is introduced as being from the show
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Five (2007)
In "Theme Song", during the second theme song, the lyrics resemble the second verse of this show's theme song
In "Theme Song", during the second theme song, the lyrics resemble the second verse of this show's theme song
TV Land Confidential: Locations (2007)
Location shooting in Hawaii for some episodes discussed.
Location shooting in Hawaii for some episodes discussed.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Alma Mater (2007)
Referenced in Lester's and Morgan's "Fingers of Fury" trivia game
Referenced in Lester's and Morgan's "Fingers of Fury" trivia game
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 9 May 2008 (2008)
This sitcom was referenced during the interview with Kirk Cameron.
This sitcom was referenced during the interview with Kirk Cameron.
Entourage: First Class Jerk (2008)
Turtle mentions that Leonardo DiCaprio, who was on the show, did not appear in any reunion show of the cast
Turtle mentions that Leonardo DiCaprio, who was on the show, did not appear in any reunion show of the cast
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Family Week 1 (2008)
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Family Week 2 (2008)
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Family Week 3 (2008)
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced, and also included in a $16,000 question
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced, and also included in a $16,000 question
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Family Week 4 (2008)
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Alan Thicke is introduced
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.98 (2009)
Subject of an $8,000 question
Subject of an $8,000 question
Family Guy: Not All Dogs Go to Heaven (2009)
Meg watches the show; behaves in the same way series star Kirk Cameron did after he converted to Christianity (e.g., influenced casting and storylines, behavior toward co-star Julie McCullough (for posing in Playboy) similar to Meg's behavior toward Brian because he was an avowed atheist)
Meg watches the show; behaves in the same way series star Kirk Cameron did after he converted to Christianity (e.g., influenced casting and storylines, behavior toward co-star Julie McCullough (for posing in Playboy) similar to Meg's behavior toward Brian because he was an avowed atheist)
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.8 (2009)
Jay refers to Alan Thicke as being from the show
Jay refers to Alan Thicke as being from the show
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.27 (2009)
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "The Comeback Kids"
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "The Comeback Kids"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.50 (2009)
Included in a $12,500 question
Included in a $12,500 question
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Fake Name (2010)
Ellie says that Chuck's first crush was on Mrs. Seaver, "the mom from 'Growing Pains.'"
Ellie says that Chuck's first crush was on Mrs. Seaver, "the mom from 'Growing Pains.'"
Muchachada nui: Episode #4.13 (2010)
Title mentioned and theme song hummed by Kirk Cameron (played by Joaquín Reyes) in segment "Celebrities".
Title mentioned and theme song hummed by Kirk Cameron (played by Joaquín Reyes) in segment "Celebrities".
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.139 (2010)
Included in a $10,000 question
Included in a $10,000 question
Two and a Half Men: Twanging Your Magic Clanger (2010)
Michelle answers a trivia question at the cinema, of which TV show jumpstarted this actor's movie career, in this case Leonardo DiCaprio.
Michelle answers a trivia question at the cinema, of which TV show jumpstarted this actor's movie career, in this case Leonardo DiCaprio.
Saturday Night Live: Jeff Bridges/Eminem and Lil Wayne (2010)
Referenced in the "Crunkmas" ad
Referenced in the "Crunkmas" ad
Saturday Night Live: Jim Carrey/The Black Keys (2011)
Mentioned by the fortune teller
Mentioned by the fortune teller
Chelsea Lately: Episode dated 5 March 2012 (2012)
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.106 (2012)
Jimmy Fallon compares his parents moving out of his childhood home to the end of the series
Jimmy Fallon compares his parents moving out of his childhood home to the end of the series
Featured in
I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1988 (2003)
Footage from this TV series was edited into this mini-series.
Footage from this TV series was edited into this mini-series.
Retrosexual: The 80's (2004)
20 to 1: Child Stars: Where Are They Now? (2008)
Clips shown in a segment on Leonardo DiCaprio.
Clips shown in a segment on Leonardo DiCaprio.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 15 August 2008 (2008)
Various clips from this TV series are shown during a rerun of an interview with Alan Thicke.
Various clips from this TV series are shown during a rerun of an interview with Alan Thicke.
20 to 1: Hollywood's Hot List (2009)
Clips shown in a segment on Leonardo DiCaprio.
Clips shown in a segment on Leonardo DiCaprio.
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.29 (2009)
a clip of Hilary Swank and Leonardo DiCaprio from the series is shown
a clip of Hilary Swank and Leonardo DiCaprio from the series is shown
Neighbors from Hell: Snorfindesdrillsalgoho (2010)
Main Title seen on a TV
Main Title seen on a TV
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inception/Predators/The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
"DiCaprio in 3 Minutes or Less" segment
"DiCaprio in 3 Minutes or Less" segment
Spoofed in
The Willies (1990)
Growing Pains characters appear on TV in a fake episode and address characters in this movie.
Growing Pains characters appear on TV in a fake episode and address characters in this movie.
The Simpsons: Homer the Father (2011)
The "Thicker Than Waters" TV program spoofs "Growing Pains."
The "Thicker Than Waters" TV program spoofs "Growing Pains."
