TV series
A Year in the Life
1987–1988, English, on NBC. Created by Joshua Brand & John Falsey.
Following the success of the three-part miniseries of the same name, the drama series follows the daily lives of Seattle's Gardner family. Joe Gardner is the owner of a successful plastics business and the father of four adult children. The Gardner family includes twice-divorced daughter Anne, who returns home with her two teenaged children; daughter Lindley and husband Jim, parents of a newborn baby daughter; black sheep son Jack; and conservative youngest son Sam, newly married to free-spirited Kay.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E22: Love Mother
Aired 13 April 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Joshua BrandCreator
- John FalseyCreator
- Richard KileyJoe Gardner · 22 ep
- Trey AmesDavid Sisk · 22 ep
- Adam ArkinJim Eisenberg · 22 ep
- Jayne AtkinsonLindley Gardner Eisenberg · 22 ep
- David OliverSam Gardner · 22 ep
- Sarah Jessica ParkerKay Erickson · 22 ep
- Amanda PetersonSunny Sisk · 22 ep
- Wendy PhillipsAnne Gardner Maxwell · 22 ep
- Morgan StevensJack Gardner · 22 ep
- Diana MuldaurDr. Alice Foley · 6 ep
- Brian BenbenBilly Putzi · 3 ep
- Janet CarrollJoanne · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 September 1987
- Last aired
- 13 April 1988
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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A Year in the Life: quick answers
Is A Year in the Life worth watching?
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How many seasons of A Year in the Life are there?
A Year in the Life has 1 season and 22 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is A Year in the Life finished?
Yes. A Year in the Life ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Year in the Life on?
A Year in the Life isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
A Year in the Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Year in the Life is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like A Year in the Life?
If you liked A Year in the Life, try Rich Man, Poor Man, The Way Home, Empire.
Who created A Year in the Life?
A Year in the Life was created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey and stars Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin.