Dear John(1988)
Life after divorce is never easy, but it's easier with friends
Dear John Synopsis
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).
Dear John (1988) is a comedy series that premiered on October 6, 1988, spanning 4 seasons and 90 episodes. It stars Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr and Isabella Hofmann. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-10-06
- Last aired:
- 1992-07-22
Dear John Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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Dear John – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Dear John?
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How many seasons of Dear John are there?
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Dear John has 4 seasons and 90 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 6, 1988.
Is Dear John still running?
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No. Dear John is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 22, 1992.
Who is in the cast of Dear John?
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Dear John (1988) stars Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Isabella Hofmann and Billie Bird. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Dear John any good?
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Dear John (1988) is rated 5.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.