Ep 19. The Anniversary That Never Was

The Anniversary That Never Was is the 19th episode of the first season of Growing Pains. In this episode, the Seaver family is preparing for their 17th wedding anniversary, but as the day draws closer, Maggie and Jason realize they both forgot to book the restaurant they wanted to go to for their date night.

As they scramble to find a new place to celebrate, the kids are also plotting their own surprise anniversary celebration for their parents. Carol, the eldest daughter, convinces Ben to help her plan a surprise party in the basement while Mike, the eldest son, decides to try and write a song for his parents.

However, as the day progresses and their plans begin to fall apart, Maggie and Jason start to argue and become frustrated with one another. Meanwhile, Carol and Ben struggle to keep their surprise party a secret and Mike's attempt at writing a song isn't going as well as he had hoped.

As the evening approaches, the family tries to salvage what's left of their anniversary celebration. Mike surprises everyone with a heartfelt speech about what Maggie and Jason mean to him and the rest of the family, while Carol and Ben's surprise party ends up being a little too successful, causing chaos in the Seaver household.

In the end, despite the bumps in the road, Maggie and Jason are able to enjoy a romantic dinner together and reflect on their 17 years of marriage. The episode ends with the family sharing a laugh and a slice of anniversary cake, grateful for one another and the love they share.

Overall, The Anniversary That Never Was is a heartwarming episode that highlights the ups and downs of family life and the importance of appreciating the ones you love.