Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Growing Pains List

• Full House - Family-centered sitcom with a similar blend of humor and heartfelt moments.
• The Wonder Years - Coming-of-age series exploring family and adolescence themes.
• Family Ties - Focuses on family dynamics with humor reflecting cultural shifts.
• Boy Meets World - Centers around family, friendship, and growing up, suitable for various ages.
• Step by Step - Blended family sitcom with humorous yet relatable family challenges.
• Malcolm in the Middle - Focuses on a dysfunctional family with sharp humor and relatable scenarios.
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Mixes humor and heart, dealing with family issues and social topics.
• That '70s Show - Coming-of-age narrative with a focus on friendship and family.
• Kenan & Kel - Teen sitcom with humor and focus on friendships and family relationships.
• The Middle - Explores the ups and downs of a middle-class family in a comedic way.
• Roseanne - Sitcom that presents the struggles and dynamics of a working-class family.
• Sister, Sister - Focuses on family bonds and the adventures of teenage sisters.
• Lizzie McGuire - Teen-centric show that deals with family and friendship in a relatable way.
• The Nanny - Family dynamics and humor from a unique perspective of a nanny.
• My Wife and Kids - Focuses on a family with comedic attempts at parenting and relationships.
• Grounded for Life - Explores the life of a young couple navigating parenting and family life.
• The Goldbergs - Family-centered show that recalls personal stories with humor.
• A Different World - Explores college life while dealing with family themes and friendships.
• How I Met Your Mother - Focuses on friendships and romantic relationships, balanced with humor.
• Friends - Showcases friendship dynamics, love, and family relationships in a humorous format.
• New Girl - Focuses on friendships and romantic relationships with humor and heart.
• Everybody Loves Raymond - Comedic take on family life and the challenges that come with it.
• Little House on the Prairie - Family values and life lessons set in a historical context.
• Dawson's Creek - Coming-of-age with a strong focus on relationships and family issues.
• Gilmore Girls - Focuses on the relationship between a mother and daughter with humor.
• The Partridge Family - Follows a musical family as they navigate life and challenges.
• The O.C. - Dramedy focusing on family and friendship dynamics in a unique setting.
• Schitt's Creek - Family-focused comedy featuring a wealthy family that loses everything.
• The Parent Trap - Family-centric film about twin sisters trying to reunite their parents.
• What I Like About You - Focuses on sisterly bonds and family relationships with humor.
• The New Adventures of Old Christine - Explores family dynamics and motherhood with a comedic touch.
• Just Jordan - Follows a teenager's life, dealing with family and friendships.
• Parental Guidance - Family comedy about generational differences in parenting styles.
• The Family Man - Explores the balance of friendship, family, and career through humor.
• Unhappily Ever After - Satirical sitcom about family life with a focus on realistic situations.
• Freaks and Geeks - Coming-of-age series about high school struggles with a focus on friendships.
• Superstore - Focuses on relationships and challenges faced by a diverse group of employees.
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Comedy series that explores friendship and teamwork in a workplace.