AllMovie

Matthew Perry makes his final appearance as Carol's boyfriend Sandy in this, the most famous of Growing Pains' handful of "very special" episodes. By now convinced that they are truly in love, Carol and Sandy celebrates the occasion with a joyous night on the town--and one too many scotch highballs. Not long afterward, Carol learns that Sandy has been seriously injured in a drunk-driving accident. Rushing to the hospital, Carol prays that her sweetheart will be permitted a "second chance" in life...but it may already be too late.