Growing Up — Season 1
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
About this season
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.
Episodes (24)
1. Episode 1
Aired 4 September 2011 • 38 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 11 September 2011 • 37 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 18 September 2011 • 36 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 25 September 2011 • 29 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 2 October 2011 • 28 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 9 October 2011 • 29 min
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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 16 October 2011 • 29 min
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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 23 October 2011 • 28 min
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.
9. Episode 9
Aired 30 October 2011 • 28 min
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.
10. Episode 10
Aired 6 November 2011 • 28 min
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.
11. Episode 11
Aired 13 November 2011 • 29 min
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.
12. Episode 12
Aired 20 November 2011 • 29 min
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.
13. Episode 13
Aired 27 November 2011 • 28 min
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.
14. Episode 14
Aired 4 December 2011 • 29 min
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.
15. Episode 15
Aired 11 December 2011 • 28 min
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.
16. Episode 16
Aired 18 December 2011 • 29 min
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.
17. Episode 17
Aired 25 December 2011 • 29 min
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.
18. Episode 18
Aired 1 January 2012 • 29 min
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.
19. Episode 19
Aired 8 January 2012 • 28 min
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.
20. Episode 20
Aired 15 January 2012 • 29 min
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.
21. Episode 21
Aired 22 January 2012 • 29 min
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.
22. Episode 22
Aired 29 January 2012 • 27 min
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.
23. Episode 23
Aired 5 February 2012 • 27 min
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.
24. Episode 23
Aired 12 February 2012 • 28 min
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.