Lino S. Cayetano
Director
Growing Up (2011)
Growing Up
Two teenagers rally their friends in a bid to raise funds for the medical expenses of their favorite teacher who was diagnosed with cancer. They soon find themselves hurdling life-changing challenges as they tread the tough road to their goal.
Released Sept. 4, 2011
Episode 29 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.teen-drama, tmdb.youth
Production Companies: Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Network: ABS-CBN
Country: Philippines
Languages:
English,
Tagalog
S1E1 - Episode 1
Bound together by their love for beach volleyball, six teenagers find family in each other. When their beloved coach broke up with her boyfriend, they find a way to mend their relationship. However, a series of events get in the way of their plan.
Sept. 4, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
To cheer Lisa up following her ex’s departure, Ella and her friends give their all during their beach volleyball match. In an attempt to meet her soulmate again, Tammy attends the "Dementia by the Sea" open party.
Sept. 11, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
The friendship of Ella, Tammy, and Britney is tested after the open party incident. Tikoy accidentally discovers Lisa’s long-kept secret. He agrees to keep the sensitive information hidden, but his friends mistake his actions for something else.
Sept. 18, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
To help fund Lisa’s treatment, Ella and her friends secretly gamble on different ways to earn money. While their intentions are pure, their respective families cannot help but express deep concern over the teens’ strange behavior.
Sept. 25, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Tammy gets the shock of her life when the man of her dreams shows up at her door. Meanwhile, Ella confronts Patrick for revealing Tammy’s secret to Jason. But despite the pair’s constant bickering, their friends start to see through their actions.
Oct. 2, 2011, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
With Winston and Tikoy's help, Patrick tries to express his affection for Ella after blurting out his true feelings for her. However, a ghost from his past returns amid their preparation for the upcoming youth tourney.
Oct. 9, 2011, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Cassie reaches a major decision, much to her parents' worry. Patrick's past heartbreak makes him confused about pursuing Ella. Tammy grows conflicted upon seeing Isabelle getting intimate with a client.
Oct. 16, 2011, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Using her best friend's misunderstanding with Patrick as an excuse, Tammy gets a chance to be with Jason. Cassie prepares a surprise for her long-time suitor. Ella tries to apologize to Patrick.
Oct. 23, 2011, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Tammy excitedly prepares for Jason's party until Cassie suddenly arrives. Heartbroken, she lashes out at Britney. Understanding Tammy's pain, Patrick gives his brother an unsolicited advice.
Oct. 30, 2011, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
After Tammy and Britney reconciled, the group of friends prepares for the fashion competition of the youth festival. However, trouble arises when Michelle's secret gets revealed.
Nov. 6, 2011, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Jason finally admits his true feelings to Cassie and Tammy. Hurt by Richard's actions, Michelle makes a painful decision for her family. Old wounds resurface when Lisa gets the chance to talk to James.
Nov. 13, 2011, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Just as when Tikoy finds his perfect match in Cassie, he discovers a startling truth that puts an end to his growing feelings for her. The Sun Spikers return to competing after their celebration, but they soon receive critiques from their sponsors.
Nov. 20, 2011, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
The volleyball team goes to Boracay to challenge the team that their disapproving sponsor is most proud of. A realization dawns upon Britney after failing to join her team for the match.
Nov. 27, 2011, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
Patrick's injury puts the team in danger of being disqualified from the game. However, the event turns out to be more favorable for the team, especially for Patrick.
Dec. 4, 2011, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
Jason learns of Ella's true feelings for him in a letter addressed to him six years in the future. Meanwhile, Tammy starts to hold back her feelings for Jason, prompting him to realize his feelings for her.
Dec. 11, 2011, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
Unable to hide her concern for Ella’s teacher, Isabelle tells John about Lisa’s condition. Ella and her friends come up with a way to maximize their free time to raise funds for their adviser. Ella’s friendship with Brando sparks Patrick’s jealousy.
Dec. 18, 2011, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
After receiving much-needed help from John, James resolves to accompany Lisa as she battles her dreadful condition. Ella and Tammy accidentally witness Isabelle and John intimate moment.
Dec. 25, 2011, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
Tammy confides in Britney her disapproval over her father's relationship with Ella's mom. Tammy and Jason grow curious upon seeing Winston enter a motel with Richard.
Jan. 1, 2012, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
Britney believes that Tammy is spreading rumors about Winston’s sexual orientation. Out of anger, she badmouths Tammy to Ella, causing a rift between the two.
Jan. 8, 2012, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
While dealing with her family problems, Tammy grows emotional as the rift between her and her friends worsens. Tikoy worries when he learns that his aunt does not have enough funds to sustain his education.
Jan. 15, 2012, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
Tikoy confronts Rolando and reveals that the latter is his father. Meanwhile, Winston proves to Britney that he is man enough to strengthen his bond with his father.
Jan. 22, 2012, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
Isabelle calls off her engagement with John following the conflict that broke out between their daughters. Filled with guilt, Britney clarifies everything to Tammy and Ella.
Jan. 29, 2012, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
Ella and Tammy finally reconcile and bring their parents back together. Lisa gets the support of her fellow faculty members after word came out that she is battling cancer.
Feb. 5, 2012, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 23
The Sun Spikers find the best opportunity to help their beloved coach Lisa in her cancer treatment. Six years later, the team members return for Ella's birthday, wherein they realize that they have all indeed grown up.
Feb. 12, 2012, midnight
Network: ABS-CBN
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 708 min.
Released: Sept. 4, 2011
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 2012, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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