

TV series
A Year in the Life
1986, English, on NBC.
A year, from Christmas to Christmas, in the lives of the Gardners.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Christmas '86
Aired 17 December 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Richard KileyJoe Gardner · 3 ep
- Eva Marie SaintRuth Gardner · 3 ep
- Adam ArkinJim Eisenberg · 3 ep
- Sarah Jessica ParkerKay Erickson · 3 ep
- Amanda PetersonSunny Silk · 3 ep
- Wendy PhillipsAnne Gardner Maxwell · 3 ep
- Trey AmesDavid Sisk · 3 ep
- Jayne AtkinsonLindley Gardner Eisenberg · 3 ep
- David OliverSam Gardner · 3 ep
- Morgan StevensJack Gardner · 3 ep
- Scott PaulinGlenn Maxwell · 3 ep
- Jennifer CookeDebbie Nesbit · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 December 1986
- Last aired
- 17 December 1986
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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A Year in the Life: quick answers
Is A Year in the Life worth watching?
A Year in the Life doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of A Year in the Life are there?
A Year in the Life has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is A Year in the Life finished?
Yes. A Year in the Life ended in 1986, 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 9 November 2026.)
A Year in the Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Year in the Life yet.
What shows are like A Year in the Life?
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