Growing Up

30min

Drama

Comedy

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

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

38min

4th Sep 2011

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

37min

11th Sep 2011

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

36min

18th Sep 2011

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

29min

25th Sep 2011

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

28min

2nd Oct 2011

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

29min

9th Oct 2011

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

29min

16th Oct 2011

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

28min

23rd Oct 2011

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.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

28min

30th Oct 2011

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.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

28min

6th Nov 2011

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.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

29min

13th Nov 2011

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.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

29min

20th Nov 2011

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.

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

28min

27th Nov 2011

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.

Episode 14

14. Episode 14

29min

4th Dec 2011

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.

Episode 15

15. Episode 15

28min

11th Dec 2011

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.

Episode 16

16. Episode 16

29min

18th Dec 2011

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.

Episode 17

17. Episode 17

29min

25th Dec 2011

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.

Episode 18

18. Episode 18

29min

1st Jan 2012

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.

Episode 19

19. Episode 19

28min

8th Jan 2012

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.

Episode 20

20. Episode 20

29min

15th Jan 2012

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.

Episode 21

21. Episode 21

29min

22nd Jan 2012

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.

Episode 22

22. Episode 22

27min

29th Jan 2012

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.

Episode 23

23. Episode 23

27min

5th Feb 2012

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.

Episode 23

24. Episode 23

28min

12th Feb 2012

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.

First air date

4th Sep 2011

Last air date

12th Feb 2012

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

tl

Networks