Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep
Springsteen
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
Jealousy
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
Carol's Article
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track
Superdad!
Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
Mike's Madonna Story
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
Weekend Fantasy
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
Slice of Life
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers d
Carol's Crush
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
Dirt Bike
Mike hurts more than his pride when he takes a nasty fall off a dirt bike that he promised his parents he wouldn't go ne
Standardized Test
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
A Christmas Story
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
First Blood
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
Slice of Life II
Maggie casually mentions to Jason that she might be pregnant; Mike acts as a weekend servant to Ben; and Carol wants to
The Seavers vs. the Cleavers
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
Charity Begins at Home
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
Reputation
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
The Anniversary That Never Was
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
Be a Man
Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
Career Decision
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
Extra Lap
Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
Jason and the Cruisers
Maggie plans a surprise reunion for Jason's college rock band.
Fast Times at Dewey High
A new school year brings boredom, bullies, and romantic mix-ups.
Long Day's Journey Into Night
A cheerleader befriends Carol solely to meet Mike.
Call Me
Ben has been calling an X-rated phone service.
Employee of the Month
Fired Mike hides the truth from his parents.
Dream Lover
Carol spreads rumors about herself and a "hunk".
Do You Believe in Magic?
A con man sells Mike a "magic" rock.
Jason's Rib
A proposed school dress code puts Maggie and Jason at odds.
The Kid
Ben invites a street girl home for the holidays.
The Breakfast Club
Grounded liar Mike hears Maggie fibbing to her boss.
Choices
Carol has the chance to skip a high-school grade.
Higher Education
A girl raises a grade for Mike, then demands payment.
Some Enchanted Evening
The winter formal causes opposite problems for Carol and Mike.
Thank You, Willie Nelson
Maggie's quarreling parents come to visit the Seavers.
Thank God It's Friday
Mike and his friends go to a college party and have to decide whether to use drugs or not.
My Brother, Myself
Mike plays Cupid for smitten Ben and his baby sitter.
Jimmy Durante Died for Your Sins
Carol wants to use radio-contest winnings on a nose job.
Carnival
Maggie's busy schedule leaves Ben feeling neglected.
The Awful Truth
A genealogy assignment unearths a dark family secret.
Born Free
Airlines passengers Jason and Mike must deliver a baby.
The Long Goodbye
Maggie wants Jason to fire the elderly handyman he hired to fix the furnace, but he refuses because the man is a friend.
Confidentially Yours
Jason knows the editor offering Maggie a dream job is a notorious womanizer.
Aloha
The family is stranded in Maui. Ben videotapes Mike and Carol's Hawaiian romances.
Taking Care of Business
Mike uses double talk to sell stereos.
Not Necessarily the News
The family scrambles to help find an out-of-work Maggie a job after she turns into Super Mom, preparing oversize meals a
Michaelgate
Mike is unaware that he's been nominated for student-body president because he's "a sure loser."
Big Brother is Not Watching
Ben asks Carol's advice on getting a new bike from their parents.
A Star is Born
A star is born when Mike lands a leading role in the school play opposite the lovely Monica.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Burglars hit the Seaver home.
Who's Zoomin' Who?
Bobby's annoying habits make Carol look elsewhere for the man of her dreams -- just in time for her to notice a new stud
This is Your Life
During a tonsillectomy, Ben has an out-of-body experience, dreaming that he escapes with a friendly cabbie, only to find
Broadway Bound
After their success in the school play, Mike and Monica set their sights on a Broadway audition for ""Our Town.""
The Scarlet Letter
An unearned "A" makes Carol doubt her academic record.
A Reason to Live
A troubled student named Jill volunteers to work on a school project with Mike and Boner. This, however, is a subterfuge
Nasty Habits
Maggie and Jason try to keep Mike in his room to complete an English paper, but Mike's mind is of course elsewhere.
The Marrying Kind
Reason flies out the window when Bobby and his parents arrive at the Seavers' for dinner and a special announcement -- t
State of the Union
Maggie fumes over the many irritants that seem to be driving her and Jason apart -- until unexpected news sheds light on
The Mom Who Knew Too Much
Maggie and Carol share confidences at the beauty salon, but later Carol learns to her chagrin that a secret isn't safe w
Great Expectations
A letter from the girl he met in Hawaii has Mike scheming to fly to Los Angeles to see her without his parents' knowing.
Dance Fever (1)
At the school dance, Mike gets a girl and Carol gets raked over the coals. Meanwhile, Ben's adventure goes awry.
Dance Fever (2)
Great expectations turn sour at the Dewey High dance after Mike hears Lydia's voice; and Ben and Stinky find themselves
Bringing Up Baby
The Seavers begin to make room for baby, relegating Ben to the guest quarters and making the others lament the changes b
The Obscure Objects of Our Desire
Spring-cleaning breathes new life into the family's household objects, and each has a story to tell.
How the West Was Won (1)
Mike and Boner learn that Coach Lubbock has been fired, prompting them to organize a protest.
How the West Was Won (2)
Jason, Carol, Mike and Boner are arrested in the demonstration over the dismissal of Coach Lubbock.
Graduation Day
At Mike's high-school graduation, family members recall moments when it seemed like his graduation would never take plac
Fool for Love
Ben gets spooked at the prospect of asking a girl to a Halloween party; Jason becomes a disruptive force at Lamaze class
Birth of a Seaver
Maggie goes into labor on Ben's 12th birthday and Ben confesses to a patient at the hospital that he's already feeling c
Family Ties (1)
Mike has a showdown with Jason over his rights as an 18-year-old college student, and declares his freedom from parental
Family Ties (2)
Landlord-tenant problems abound when Mike (Kirk Cameron) moves into the storage area over the family garage
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Jason sends his mother on a cruise to get her mind off her dead husband, but when she returns with a fiancé in tow, Jas
Homecoming Queen
Carol is chosen for homecoming court.
Nude Photos
Mike's photography course includes nude studies.
Ben's First Kiss
Ben throws a party to get to know a girl.
The Nanny
The Seavers hire a nanny for Chrissy.
Mandingo
A travel snafu strands Julie with Mike.
In Carol We Trust
Carol sneaks out of the house for a date.
Mom of the Year
Maggie prepares her "Working Mother of the Year" acceptance speech.
Semper Fidelis
Boner flunks out of college and joins the Marines.
Feet of Clay
Maggie arranges for Ben to meet his favorite rock musician.
Anniversary from Hell
Guests bicker at the Seavers' 20th-anniversary party.
Fortunate Son
When Mike takes a job at a convenience store, his mother is worried about him working the dangerous night shift; but Mik
Double Standard
Jason punishes Carol and Ben unequally for the same offense when they are both caught after sneaking out for dates witho
The Recruiter
Carol doesn't want to attend her parents' alma mater.
Show Ninety -- Who Knew?
Jason intervenes when Mike gets bad grades in psychology.
Second Chance
After Carol disobeys Maggie and Jason by sneaking out to a bar with her college-aged boyfriend Sandy, she learns a valua
The Looooove Boat (1)
Jason's mother plans to wed aboard a cruise ship.
The Looooove Boat (2)
Jason tries to mend his mother's broken wedding plans.
Anger With Love
Maggie opposes Mike and Julie's wedding plans.
Mike and Julie's Wedding
Julie and Mike suffer prenuptial jitters.
Carol Meets the Real World
Jason tells Carol to get a job.
Fish Bait
His drama teacher and classmates intimidate Mike.
Teach Me
Carol brings a bogus boyfriend to a family party.
Carol's Papers
An angry Jason confronts Ben and Mike, who gives conflicting versions of how Ben came to sell Carol's old term papers to
Coughing Boy
Mike is over the moon when he attends an open casting session and wins a part on a TV cop show -- and crushed when his s
The New Deal (1)
Jason gets a promising job offer.
The New Deal (2)
Jason can't tell Maggie about the job offer.
Paper Route
Ben assumes Mike's paper route for half the money.
Five Grand
Their grandparents give Mike, Carol and Ben $5,000 each.
Carol's Promotion
Promoted at work, Carol decides against college.
Ben and Mike's Excellent Adventure
Mike takes Ben girl chasing.
The Triangle
Mike falls for his leading lady.
The Return of the Triangle
David turns to Mike for help with Kate.
The Home Show
The Seavers' reception to raise money for a free mental-health clinic spells disaster when they forget the date of the p
Jason vs. Maggie
Ben asks permission to get his ear pierced, which leads to a serious argument between his parents.
Mike, Kate and Julie
While on a Valentine's Day dinner date with Kate, Mike runs into Julie at the restaurant.
Mike, the Teacher
Mike goes to work as a substitute teacher.
Carol in Jail
Carol lands in jail after a minor traffic violation.
Future Shock
Chrissy becomes a teenager in Maggie's dream, which is influenced by her fear of being an older parent in a sea of young
Cheating
Ben weighs the pros and cons of cheating after he learns the tricks of the test-passing trade from sly schoolmate Vito.
Mike the Director
In a moment of introspection as he prepares to graduate, Mike wrestles with self-doubt about his ability as a director.
Weekend at Mike's
With Jason's wallet missing, the Seavers must rely on others to provide them with room and board while their house is be
Ben's Movie
Ben casts a girl he likes as the lead in his home movie.
Where There's a Will
Jason and Mike head off together to inspect the mountain cabin Jason has inherited from his Uncle George.
Mike's Choice
When Mike lands a role in an off-Broadway play, he leaves college to pursue acting full-time in New York City.
Midnight Cowboy
Mike is broke and homeless in New York City.
Roommates
Mike becomes roommates with sister Carol, now a Columbia University student.
Daddy Mike
Mike and his friend Eddie schemingly join "Parents Without Mates" to meet women.
Ben's Sure Thing
At the school's Parents Night, the Seavers learn Ben's been telling his friends that the girl he's dating is promiscuous
Jason Flirts, Maggie Hurts
A flirty Jason gets jealous when Maggie turns the tables.
Happy Halloween
The Seavers spend a rainy Halloween night telling ghost stories.
Let's Go Europe (1)
Jason buys an anniversary trip to Paris from travel agent Mike, who himself wins a European tour that falls apart; Maggi
Let's Go Europe (2)
Maggie is hospitalized in Paris, while Mike finds himself stuck on the road with an angry customer.
Let's Go Europe (3)
Mike and Amy continue to bicker their way toward Paris.
Divorce Story
Jason, happy to see his mother's second marriage crumbling, doesn't want to provide her with professional help.
The World According to Chrissy
Chrissy starts spending much time with her imaginary friend, a six-foot-tall mouse named Ike.
How Could I Leave Her Behind?
Mike's friend Eddie shows up for a double date with Mike's ex-girlfriend.
Like Father, Like Son
An an intrafamily communications seminar, Mike and Jason discover just how alike they are.
Ben's Rap Group
Jason becomes Ben's business partner in the management of a rap group, but uses the money he's invested to control Ben.
Eddie, We Hardly Knew Ye
Maggie's dad drops in for an unexpected visit, with news of his imminent death.
Maggie Seaver's: The Meaning of Life
Jason takes Maggie on a tropical getaway to lift her spirits after her father's death, trusting Chrissy to Mike and Caro
All the World is a Stage
Mike competes with a well-established actor for a role in a soap opera, learning how tenuous an acting career can be.
Not With My Carol You Don't
Though Jason had an insensitive Carol pitch in at the clinic, he objects to her dating an ex-con she meets there.
Meet the Seavers
In an homage to The Twilight Zone, Ben awakens to discover he's Jeremy Miller, an actor on the set of ""Meet the Cleaver
Carol's Carnival
On a blind date shaping up as a disaster, Carol goes to the carnival, and finds unexpected fun and excitement.
Home Schooling
Maggie teaches Ben at home after he is suspended from school.
Viva Las Vegas
Mike and Kate accompany the eloping Eddie and a hat-check bimbette to Las Vegas, giving Mike and Carol the wrong idea.
Back to School
Mike teaches at an urban high school.
Stop, Luke, and Listen
Mike gets involved when he learns his prize pupil Luke is homeless.
In Vino Veritas
Mike persuades Jason and Maggie to let Luke stay with them temporarily; then Jason's wine cellar goes missing.
Paper Tigers
Jason and Maggie compete to write a newspaper column; Ben hates his glasses.
The Young and the Homeless
Mike gears up for his big day as a TV soap opera star just as Luke gears up to move out of the Seavers'.
Jason Sings the Blues
Luke is afraid to visit the doctor, so Jason accompanies him -- but it's Jason who turns out to need surgery.
The Kid's Still Got It
Carol accompanies Maggie to a resort, which turns out to be hosting a singles convention; meanwhile, the all-male weeken
There Must Be a Pony
Nouveau riche neighbors move in next door; Ben is forced to look after Luke on his first day of high school; Jason's sch
The Big Fix
Consumer advocate Maggie raps a vacuum cleaner that Ben broke without telling her.
Home Malone
The ghost of Maggie's father oversees the Seavers' visit to her childhood home.
Bad Day Cafe
While Jason and Maggie are away, the principal informs Mike that Luke's birth father is back in town -- and wants him ba
B=MC²
Ben crams for a college entrance exam, but gets no help from Jason.
It's Not Easy Being Green
Christmas brings anger and angst to the Seavers.
The Call of the Wild
Penniless Mike schemes to give Kate a skiing trip.
Honest Abe
Luke's homeless friend steals a Seaver momento.
Vicious Cycle
Maggie and Jason put Mike on the spot for Luke's curfew problems.
Ménage à Luke
A love triangle involves Ben, Luke and a classmate.
The Five Fingers of Ben
Tired of being bullies, Ben takes karate lessons.
Don't Go Changin'
Mike thinks his friend is a bad influence on Luke.
The Truck Stops Here
Luke's father George visits the Seavers hoping that Luke has mellowed a little and would like to spend some time with hi
Maggie's Brilliant Career
Maggie wants to fulfill a dream by climbing a mountain.
The Wrath of Con Ed
A power failure causes dissensions in the Seaver household.
The Last Picture Show
Maggie is offered a plum job in Washington, D.C. The Seavers move to Washington, D.C., but share a final meal and memor
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