
Growing Up
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.
Cast

Kathryn Bernardo
Mikaella Dimalanta / Ella

Daniel Padilla
Peter Romnick Rivero / Patrick

Julia Montes
Samantha Magtoto / Tammy

Diego Loyzaga
Ejay Edison Rivero / Jason

Kiray Celis
Brigette Honey Gunay / Britney

EJ Jallorina
William Kingston del Rosario / Winston
Neil Coleta
Christian Mico Navarro / Tikoy

Yen Santos
Cassandra Montenegro / Cassie

Maricar Reyes
Lisa Ortega
Seasons & Episodes
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.
E1Episode 1
Sep 4, 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.
E2Episode 2
Sep 11, 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.
E3Episode 3
Sep 18, 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.
E4Episode 4
Sep 25, 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.
E5Episode 5
Oct 2, 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.
E6Episode 6
Oct 9, 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.
E7Episode 7
Oct 16, 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.
E8Episode 8
Oct 23, 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.
E9Episode 9
Oct 30, 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.
E10Episode 10
Nov 6, 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.
E11Episode 11
Nov 13, 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.
E12Episode 12
Nov 20, 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.
E13Episode 13
Nov 27, 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.
E14Episode 14
Dec 4, 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.
E15Episode 15
Dec 11, 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.
E16Episode 16
Dec 18, 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.
E17Episode 17
Dec 25, 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.
E18Episode 18
Jan 1, 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.
E19Episode 19
Jan 8, 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.
E20Episode 20
Jan 15, 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.
E21Episode 21
Jan 22, 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.
E22Episode 22
Jan 29, 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.
E23Episode 23
Feb 5, 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.
E24Episode 23
Feb 12, 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.
Storyline
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.
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