Growing Pains Season 2 Episode 8
Growing Pains
Season 2

Ep 8. Jason's Rib

  • TV-NR
  • December 9, 1986
  • 23 min
  • 6.8  (57)

Jason's Rib is the eighth episode of the second season of the popular American sitcom, Growing Pains. The show depicts the lives of the Seaver family, including parents Dr. Jason Seaver and Maggie Seaver, and their three children, Mike, Carol, and Ben.

In this episode, Dr. Seaver is excited to attend an upcoming medical conference, but his plans are disrupted when Maggie injures her back. She requires bed rest, leaving Dr. Seaver with the responsibility of taking over the household chores and taking care of their children. As a result, Dr. Seaver starts to feel overwhelmed and exhausted from juggling his work and responsibilities at home.

Meanwhile, Mike, the eldest son, is struggling to come up with a project for his photography class. He initially plans to photograph his girlfriend, but she fails to show up. He then decides to take pictures of Carol, his sister, for her school yearbook. Carol initially resists the idea, but eventually agrees to help Mike out.

As the episode progresses, Dr. Seaver's stress levels continue to rise, causing him to become more irritable with his family. However, his family members begin to notice his struggles and make an effort to help him out. Mike offers to cook dinner for the family, which proves to be a disaster, and Ben, the youngest child, takes care of the household's pets.

Throughout the episode, the family's interactions highlight the importance of teamwork and supporting one another during times of stress. Dr. Seaver eventually realizes his limitations and works towards finding a balance between his work and family responsibilities.

Overall, Jason's Rib is a heartwarming episode that touches on the challenges of balancing personal and professional responsibilities and the importance of family support during difficult times.

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  • First Aired
    December 9, 1986
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    23 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (57)
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