Growing Pains (1985)
S03E12 A Reason to Live
Episode Overview
Jill, a student grappling with deep personal issues, decides to team up with Mike and Boner for a school project. Unbeknownst to them, her real motive is to seek the support of Mike's father, Jason, who is a psychiatrist, as she struggles with thoughts of suicide stemming from her troubled home life. Unfortunately, Jason is currently dealing with his own emotional challenges, leaving him less available to provide the help Jill desperately needs.