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Episode 011: The Height of 80s Disrespect (“Growing Pains” S06E06)

Posted on October 3, 2018October 5, 2018 by Chelsea

What would you do if the neighborhood Madonna (™) showed up on your doorstep, looking to seduce your teenage son?  Twist: you’re a modern, liberal sitcom mom without the framework of religion on which to hang your arguments!  Join Chelsea and Andrew as they navigate the murky waters of teen sexuality and plant murder with the Seaver family on GROWING PAINS.

Show: GROWING PAINS \\ “Mike’s Madonna Story,” Season 1, Episode 6

Air Date: November 5, 1985

Find it: Amazon Prime Video ($2.99 rental)

Guest Star: Dana Plato (from “Diff’rent Strokes”)

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