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About Dear John

Dear John is a comedy TV series that premiered on BBC One on February 17, 1986. It has 2 seasons and 14 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 7 "Kate Returns", aired on December 21, 1987.

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.

  • Comedy

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Episodes

14 episodes · 2 seasons

Series 1

1986 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 40 years ago

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  1. E7

    7. Under Cover

    Finale

    Attempting to help Kirk with his love life, John inadvertently blows more than one cover.

  2. E6

    6. The Fourteen Year Itch

    Ken develops the dreaded 14-year itch (twice as bad as the 7-year itch).

  3. E5

    5. Toby

    Sunday is the only day John is legally allowed to spend time with son Toby.

  4. E4

    4. The Party

    John's friend Ken invites him to a party, but as it will only be couples, John needs to find a date.

  5. E3

    3. Death

    Ralph suffers from a family curse which John and Kate try to explain is simply superstition while Kirk arrives with his size nines and puts his foot in it.

  6. E2

    2. In the Club

    John learns the backstories of the 1-2-1 Club members.

  7. E1

    1. A Singular Man

    As John recovers from an expensive divorce, he joins a club for divorcees. He meets a jumble of very eccentric characters.

Series 2

1987 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 38 years ago

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  1. E7

    7. Kate Returns

    Finale

    Christmas is a time of goodwill and cheer to all men—especially divorced, lonely men desperately seeking invitations to Christmas parties.

  2. E6

    6. Once Bitten

    John embarks on yet another hopeful romance.

  3. E5

    5. Torquay

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

  4. E4

    4. Sanctuary

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

  5. E3

    3. Problems with Toby

    John has trouble in his relationship with Toby.

  6. E2

    2. Confidence

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

  7. E1

    1. A New Member

    John faces problems getting Toby accepted at a Catholic school.

Cast & crew

Created by John Sullivan

  • Belinda Lang

    Belinda Lang

    Kate

  • Wendy Allnutt

    Wendy Allnutt

    Wendy

  • Irene Prador

    Irene Prador

    Mrs Lemenski

  • Terence Edmond

    Terence Edmond

    Ken

  • Jean Challis

    Mrs Arnott

  • Lucinda Curtis

    Lucinda Curtis

    Sylvia

  • Sue Holderness

    Sue Holderness

    Maggie

  • Will Bates

    Will Bates

    Toby

  • Sheila Manahan

    Sheila Manahan

    Mrs St Moritz

  • Michael Cochrane

    Michael Cochrane

    Roger

  • Ron Pember

    Ron Pember

    The Commissionaire

  • Ruddy L. Davis

    Clive

  • Andrew Readman

    Andrew Readman

    Steve

  • Richenda Carey

    Richenda Carey

    Miss Culper

  • Frank Windsor

    Frank Windsor

    David

  • Elizabeth Heery

    Elizabeth Heery

    Karen

Dear John FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Dear John?

Dear John has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 21, 1987.

When did the latest episode of Dear John come out?

The most recent episode of Dear John, Season 2 Episode 7 "Kate Returns", aired on December 21, 1987.

How many seasons of Dear John are there?

Dear John has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

When did Dear John first air?

Dear John first aired on BBC One on February 17, 1986.

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