Just the Ten of Us was a situation comedy that aired on ABC, most notably as part of that network's TGIF programming block. The series was a spin-off of Growing Pains, and ran from 1988 to 1990.

The series focuses on Graham Lubbock (Bill Kirchenbauer ), a substitute teacher at the New York City high school where Growing Pains characters Mike and Carol Seaver (Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold) attended; and the father of eight children.

In the pilot episode (which aired on Growing Pains in the spring of 1988), Graham's contract is terminated, leading Mike to lead a protest after he learns that he is trying to support a large family (including a baby that his wife, Elizabeth (Deborah Harmon ), just had). Word spreads, and Graham is offered a job at St. Augustine's Academy, an all-boys private Catholic school in Eureka, Calif.; Graham promptly moves his family to the Golden Gate State.

Six of Graham's children were girls, four of them teen-agers (who were all very pretty); they included:

• Marie (Heather Langenkamp), the oldest and self-appointed leader.
• Cindy (Jamie Luner), who had a wild personality.
• Wendy (Brooke Theiss ), who was always trying to get a date.
• Connie (JoAnn Willette) , the brains of the group.

His younger daughters were 8-year-old Sherry (Heidi Zeigler ) and infant Melissa. By special arrangement, the older girls were allowed to attend St. Augustine's, much to the chagrin of the school's administration (and, of course, much delight of the male students).

Graham and Elizabeth's sons were 11-year-old Graham Jr. (J.R., played by Matt Shakman ) and toddler Harvey.

Episodes revolved around the family's efforts to save money, dating and other typical family sitcom plots. In later episodes, the four teen-aged girls formed a signing group called "The Lubbock Babes" (partly to help bring in much-needed extra income).

The series was built around Graham's character, a bumbling substitute teacher, which had been a recurring character on Growing Pains. His teaching skills had improved considerably for Just the Ten of Us, however.

Cast

Bill Kirchenbauer as Graham Lubbock. Deborah Harmon as Elizabeth Lubbock, his wife. Heather Langenkamp as Marie Lubbock, his eldest daughter. Jamie Luner as Cindy Lubbock, his second daughter. Brooke Theiss as Wendy Lubbock, his third daughter. JoAnn Willette as Constance ("Connie") Lubbock, his fourth daughter. Matt Shakman as Graham ("J.R.") Lubbock Jr., his eldest son and fifth child. Heidi Ziegler as Sherry Lubbock, his youngest daughter and sixth child. Jason Korstjens and Jeremy Korstjens (alternating) as Harvey Lubbock, his youngest son and seventh child. Frank Bonner as Father Robert Hargis, administrator of St. Augustine's Academy. Evan Arnold as Gavin Doosler, a friend of the older Lubbock girls (recurring role). Dennis Haysbert as Coach Johnson (1988-1989). Lou Richards as Father Bud (1989-1990). Maxine Elliott as Sister Ethel (1989-1990).