
Growing Pains
1992•50m•6.0/10
DramaComedyFamily
Ratings
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6.0/10(1)
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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 16, 1992
Last Aired
July 14, 1993
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Steve Wetton
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Steppin' Out
Air date: 1992-05-16
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.
E2
Rock a Bye Your Baby
Air date: 1992-05-23
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.
E3
Let's Face the Music
Air date: 1992-05-30
Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.
E4
Dearly Beloved
Air date: 1992-06-06
The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.
E5
Better Luck Next Time
Air date: 1992-06-13
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.
E6
The Lady and the Tramp
Air date: 1992-06-20
The Hollingsworths are fazed by the arrival of Mercedes, a sophisticated 11-year-old.
E7
Put On a Happy Face
Air date: 1992-06-27
Pat never wanted to foster a teenager and when Tom agrees to take on 13-year-old Jason, her worst fears are confirmed.
E8
The Ugly Duckling
Air date: 1992-07-04
Tom's enthusiasm for the school fun-run is not shared by Pat and the children.
E9
It Only Happens When I Dance with You
Air date: 1992-07-11
Pat is worried about how much Andy is confiding in her. Jason's mother turns up saying she wants him back.
E10
I'm Old Fashioned ...
Air date: 1992-07-18
On their romantic weekend, Pat and Tom become close again.





























