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Dear John

  • 1986 – 1987
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.6/10

Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits. In 1988, an American adaptation of the same name was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch. It lasted for four seasons.

Latest: Series 2 · 1987

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  1. E1. A New Member

    Sep 7, 1987 · 29m

    John faces problems getting Toby accepted at a Catholic school.

  2. E2. Confidence

    Sep 14, 1987 · 30m

    John tries to help pop singer Rick regain his confidence and make a career comeback.

  3. E3. Problems with Toby

    Sep 21, 1987 · 29m

    John has trouble in his relationship with Toby.

  4. E4. Sanctuary

    Sep 28, 1987 · 29m

    John's courtship of new girlfriend Liz is interrupted by Ken's demand for sanctuary.

  5. E5. Torquay

    Oct 5, 1987 · 30m

    Does Torquay hold the key to all John's dreams?

  6. E6. Once Bitten

    Oct 12, 1987 · 30m

    John embarks on yet another hopeful romance.

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