TV series
Dear John
1988–1992, English, on NBC. Created by John Sullivan.
Life after divorce is never easy, but it's easier with friends
Dear John starred Judd Hirsch as easygoing Drake Prep high school teacher John Lacey who is dumped by his wife, Wendy, via a Dear John letter. Wendy ends up with everything in the divorce settlement, including custody of the couple's son, forcing John to move into an apartment in Ozone Park, Queens. John soon joins the One-2-One Club, a self help group for divorced, widowed or lonely people. The group is led by Louise (Jane Carr), a sex-obsessed British woman. Other members of the group include Kate McCarron (Isabella Hofmann), a sweet divorcée; Kirk Morris (Jere Burns), a cocky ladies' man; Ralph Drang (Harry Groener), a shy and neurotic tollbooth collector; Bonnie Philbert (Billie Bird), a feisty senior citizen; and Tom, Mrs. Philbert's quiet boyfriend (Tom Willett).
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 90
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
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Latest episode
S4 E17: Poor John (2)
Aired 22 July 1992
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- John SullivanCreator
- Judd HirschJohn Lacey · 90 ep
- Jere BurnsKirk Morris · 90 ep
- Jane CarrLouise Mercer · 90 ep
- Isabella HofmannKate McCarron · 90 ep
- Tom WillettTom · 90 ep
- Billie BirdMargie Philbert · 83 ep
- Harry GroenerRalph Drang · 68 ep
- Susan WaltersMary Beth Sutton · 44 ep
- William O'LearyBen Conners · 22 ep
- Marietta DePrimaAnnie · 15 ep
- Olivia BrownDenise · 13 ep
- Peter JurasikBrad · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 October 1988
- Last aired
- 22 July 1992
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Dear John: quick answers
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How many seasons of Dear John are there?
Dear John has 4 seasons and 90 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Dear John finished?
Yes. Dear John ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Dear John suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Dear John?
If you liked Dear John, try Dream On, Sanford and Son, Splitting Up Together.
Who created Dear John?
Dear John was created by John Sullivan and stars Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr.