

Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a…
TV-G • Comedy • Series • 1985 • 7 seasons
Starring: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron
Created by: Neal Marlens

S1 E1 - Pilot
Maggie goes back to work as a journalist, prompting psychologist Jason to move his office into their home so he can keep his eye on the kids. Things don't get off to a great start: the first night he gets a call from the police that Mike has been picked up for illegally driving a car.
Sep 24, 1985 • 25m

S1 E2 - Springsteen
Jason embarrasses Mike at a Bruce Springsteen concert when they are interviewed together.
Oct 1, 1985 • 24m

S1 E3 - Jealousy
Jason fumes when Maggie spends long hours on a toxic waste story with handsome co-worker Fred.
Oct 8, 1985 • 24m

S1 E4 - Carol's Article
Maggie gives an honest assessment of Carol's writing of an article for her school magazine; Mike and Ben discover track betting.
Oct 15, 1985 • 24m

S1 E5 - Superdad!
Maggie accuses Jason of monopolizing the children.
Oct 29, 1985 • 24m

S1 E6 - Mike's Madonna Story
Mike's infatuation with a Madonna look-alike worries Maggie.
Nov 5, 1985 • 24m

S1 E7 - Weekend Fantasy
Jason and Maggie want to go to a mountain lodge for a weekend, but are reluctant to leave the kids alone.
Nov 12, 1985 • 24m

S1 E8 - Slice of Life
Coming across a compatibility test in Jason's office, Maggie decides she and Jason should fill it out, but her answers don't tab with his. Meanwhile, Mike feigns interest in karate when his real goal is a girl attending the course.
Nov 19, 1985 • 24m

S1 E9 - Carol's Crush
Carol develops a crush on a family friend, who thinks of her as his little sister.
Nov 26, 1985 • 24m

S1 E10 - 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 near.
Dec 3, 1985 • 24m

S1 E11 - Standardized Test
Mike doodles on his aptitude test and winds up with an IQ score of 27.
Dec 10, 1985 • 24m

S1 E12 - A Christmas Story
A depressed department store Santa consulting Jason decides to commit suicide by leaping down the Seavers' chimney.
Dec 17, 1985 • 24m

S1 E13 - The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
Mike backs out of the family-bowling match so he can date a snobbish girlfriend.
Jan 7, 1986 • 24m

S1 E14 - First Blood
Jason faces off against Ben's hockey coach, who's teaching the boys to play dirty; Mike learns ballroom dancing.
Jan 14, 1986 • 24m

S1 E15 - 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 divorce her class-project husband.
Jan 21, 1986 • 24m

S1 E16 - The Seavers vs. the Cleavers
The PTA head rejects the Seavers as dance chaperones.
Jan 28, 1986 • 24m

S1 E17 - Charity Begins at Home
Ben gives Jason a very expensive birthday present, causing speculation on how he can possibly afford it.
Feb 18, 1986 • 24m

S1 E18 - Reputation
Mike writes test answers on his shoe soles.
Feb 25, 1986 • 24m

S1 E19 - The Anniversary That Never Was
Maggie's assignment interferes with anniversary plans.
Mar 4, 1986 • 24m

S1 E20 - Be a Man
Custodian Mike watches a wild party explode in his home.
Mar 11, 1986 • 24m

S1 E21 - Career Decision
Reporter Maggie and psychiatrist Jason both face important career decisions.
May 6, 1986 • 24m

S1 E22 - Extra Lap
Mike's practical-joker uncle Bob visits from the hereafter.
May 13, 1986 • 24m
Growing Pains
Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
TV-G • Comedy • TV Series • 1985