Kate Malone is a recurring character in Growing Pains.
Biography[]
Be a Man[]
After cancelling their trip to go see the Seavers, Jason, Maggie, Carol and Ben decide to visit them leaving Mike at home alone. Maggie can't talk her mother into taking money from her and Jason to save their house.
The Breakfast Club[]
Kate and Ed initially came to look after the kids for the weekend while Maggie and Jason are in Atlantic City for a convention. But they end up spending the weekend playing games with Maggie, Mike and Ben, while Jason and Carol go to Atlantic City for a the convention and a Sinatra concert.
Thank You, Willie Nelson[]
Ed and Kate turn up to the Seavers in their new RV. They explain that the house has been sole and the RV is their new home. Kate does not like the RV. When Kate tells Ed she's never stepping on the RV again, she wants to live with Jason and Maggie. Mike and Ben con Kate into playing the piano to ruin Carol's party.
Anniversary from Hell[]
Ed calls from his car phone as he and Kate sit in their convertible in the Seavers driveway. Kate wants to see her new granddaughter, Chrissy. She and Ed visit the Seavers for Jason and Maggie's surprise 20th anniversary party.
Anger with Love[]
Ed and Kate show up to take care of Chrissy, after Maggie fires Julie.
Five Grand[]
When Jason wakes up he finds Ed and Kate sitting at the kitchen table, they've been going over their finances and have decided to give their grandchildren $5000 each. Carol buys 2 first class round trip tickets to Ireland for Ed and Kate.
Midnight Cowboy[]
Ed and Kate turn up unexpectedly.
Roommates[]
Ed and Kate stay at the Seavers, and drag Carol back from New York.
Let's Go Europe P1, P2 & P3[]
Ed and Kate drive Jason and Maggie to the airport for their romantic holiday to Europe. Carol, Ben and Chrissy stay at home with their grandparents and Mike goes to Europe first class.