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Today Growing Pains Premieres on ABC - September 24, 1985

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On this day, September 24, 1985, the hit sitcom Growing Pains premiered on ABC! The show, which followed the Seaver family’s humorous and heartwarming experiences, ran for 7 seasons and a total of 166 episodes. It became a staple of 80s and early 90s television, offering plenty of laughs and life lessons.

Did You Know?
Leonardo DiCaprio joined the cast in Season 7 as a regular, playing the role of Luke Brower, a homeless teen taken in by the Seaver family!

Who else remembers watching Growing Pains and seeing a young DiCaprio?
 
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