Lim Kay Tong
Growing Up (1995)
Season 4
The return of the popular local series set in Singapore in the 60s. This season, Vicky becomes a mother, and has a busy time juggling her maternal duties with running a boutique and searching for a new love. Gary settles down in his work and gets involved with several girls in succession before finding the perfect wife. The rest of the family also have their ups and downs, but as is always in the world of the Tays, things turn out right in the end.
Released Dec. 31, 1995
Episode 60 min
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S4E1 - Yesterday Once More
Season 4 opens with the clan frantically preparing for Chinese New Year, circa 1975, so the youngsters are still safely clad in those oversized shirt-collars and campy bell-bottoms. But Vicky has plans to stay ahead of the times by redecorating the family home, and she decides to toss out the long-cherished sewing machine that belonged to her late mother--much to Dad's chagrin.
Jan. 1, 1999, midnight
S4E2 - The Way We Were
Sweet romance soon turns sour for Gary when he discovers Karen's secret; David's ex-flame Annie returns from England to haunt him; vain Vicky struggles with motherhood.
Jan. 8, 1999, midnight
S4E3 - We Are Family
As Vicky's boutique is hit by bad times, Mr Tay suggests that she reassess her priorities--especially parenting obligations--but she thinks otherwise. Gary rounds up his old band members to give a shot at the Talentime, while David has sleepless nights over a leaky tap.
Jan. 15, 1999, midnight
S4E4 - This Masquerade
Mr Tay discovers that Auntie Boon is a victim of domestic abuse. After some hesitation, he intervenes and finds out he's actually the cause of it. Meanwhile, Gary is elated that Chee Keong looks up to him, but crumbles under the pressure of being a role model.
Jan. 22, 1999, midnight
S4E5 - Hooked On A Feeling
Mr Tay manages to persuade Gary to attend a matchmaking session, only to disapprove of the girl who shows up. Meanwhile, Tammy has problems with her netball team, and David hopes to buy a car although he can't afford it.
Jan. 29, 1999, midnight
S4E6 - Sugar Baby Love
Vicky gives birth to a baby boy and suffers a postnatal blues; Chee Keong drives everybody crazy with his questions of "Where do babies come from?"
Feb. 5, 1999, midnight
S4E7 - You've Got A Friend
Refusing to heed the confinement lady's advice, Vicky is determined to do things her own way; Mr Tay helps resolve the differences between Govin and Frankie; Tammy is shocked when Chak Ho professes his love for her.
Feb. 12, 1999, midnight
S4E8 - Daddy Cool
Mr Tay angers a triad gang when he defends his family's honour; David must deal with a pompous Fatty when the latter returns after making it big; Tammy gets into trouble while driving David's car.
Feb. 19, 1999, midnight
S4E9 - I Will Survive
This season, Vicky becomes a mother and has a busy time juggling her maternal duties with running a boutique and searching for a new love.
Feb. 26, 1999, midnight
S4E10 - Lost and Found
Vicky allows Teck Ann and his mother to visit baby John, only to have them snatch the infant away. Meanwhile, Gary agrees to employ Keng Joo's wayward brother as his assistant, but things go awry.
March 5, 1999, midnight
S4E11 - Young Hearts Run Free
When everyone around him is gripped by football fever, David decides to move out, but he regrets it when loneliness hits him. Karen reappears and goes all out to get Gary's attention.
March 12, 1999, midnight
S4E12 - If You Leave Me Now
After visiting Mr Brook at the hospital, Mr Tay is forced to confront his own fears of aging and abandonment. Meanwhile, Karen's fiance' James shows up and throws her budding romance with Gary into disarray.
March 19, 1999, midnight
S4E13 - Both Sides Now
Tammy is infatuated with her netball coach. Vicky tries to help but becomes an inadvertent third party. Meanwhile, Gary and David are obsessed with kite flying.
March 26, 1999, midnight
S4E14 - This Old Heart Of Mine
Mr Tay meets a Mrs Tay look-alike--or so he thinks; Gary embarrasses himself in front of Karen's sikit atas friends.
April 2, 1999, midnight
S4E15 - If I Could
Tammy takes up piano lessons but Mr Tay refuses to let her buy the instrument. Meanwhile, in a bid to outdo his rival Monica, David takes on the seemingly impossible task of rousing his staff to participate in an interdepartment contest.
April 9, 1999, midnight
S4E16 - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
April 16, 1999, midnight
S4E17 - Goodbye Girl
Gary finds himself torn between Karen and his first love Sherry. Meanwhile, Sulaiman's estranged sister returns with her Chinese husband, and everyone accuses Sulaiman of racism when he treats his brother-in-law with hostility.
April 23, 1999, midnight
S4E18 - You Don't Have To Be A Star
Things get personal when Tammy and Chak Ho take part in a debate; Gary clinches a role in a Ribena commercial but must deal with the meddlesome Mrs Chong, who also wants the part.
April 30, 1999, midnight
S4E19 - Hurting Each Other
May 7, 1999, midnight
S4E20 - Are You Lonesome Tonight
May 14, 1999, midnight
S4E21 - It Takes Two
May 21, 1999, midnight
S4E22 - If You Love Me Let Me Know
May 28, 1999, midnight
S4E23 - Do You Know Where You Are Going To?
June 4, 1999, midnight
S4E24 - How Deep Is Your Love
Tammy treads in deep waters when she starts taking drugs; Gary fights off pressure to get married.
June 11, 1999, midnight
S4E25 - You Don't Have To Go
David announces that he has decided to move to England; Gary faces the formidable challenge of winning his future father-in-law's favour; Vicky gets upset when John addresses Chong Soh as "Mummy."
June 18, 1999, midnight
S4E26 - Leaving On A Jetplane
Gary gets cold feet before his wedding; Mr Tay is affected when he learns that their old house will be demolished; David asked Shirley to go to England with him.
June 25, 1999, midnight
Network: MediaCorp Channel 5
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 1995
Last Air Date: April 9, 2001, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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