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Season 1 – Dear John

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John Lacey joins a support group for divorced and widowed people.
Dear John — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Judd Hirsch

John Lacey

Isabella Hofmann

Kate McCarron

Jane Carr

Louise Mercer

Harry Groener

Ralph Drang

Jere Burns

Kirk Morris

Billie Bird

Mrs. Margie Philbert

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 1988 Pilot John (Judd Hirsch) reluctantly checks out a singles support group at a local community theater. With Isabella Hofmann. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 27, 1988 Ralph's Curse Ralph (Harry Groener) is convinced he is the victim of an ancient Egyptian curse. With Judd Hirsch and Isabella Hofmann. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 3, 1988 Hello, Goodbye A young man (guest star Lonny Price) claims to be John's (Judd Hirsch) illegitimate son. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 10, 1988 The Younger Girl John's beautiful new girlfriend thrills him, until he learns her age. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 17, 1988 Matthew's Dilemma John's son, Matthew, seems reluctant to spend time with his father. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 24, 1988 Dear Mike The man (Sam McMurray) responsible for the breakup of John's (Judd Hirsch) marriage joins the counseling group. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 1, 1988 Politics as Usual Kate campaigns for a married congresswoman candidate who tries to seduce John. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 15, 1988 Dancing in the Dark John's (Judd Hirsch) eccentric neighbor (Sylvia Sidney) helps him celebrate Christmas. With Jere Burns. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 5, 1989 Was It Good for Me? Too shy to ask Kate (Isabella Hofmann) for a date, Ralph (Harry Groener) requests John's (Judd Hirsch) help. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 12, 1989 Honest John John's (Judd Hirsch) ex-wife (Carlene Watkins) wants to pretend they are still married to get their son into prep school. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 19, 1989 The Return of Ricky John (Judd Hirsch) deals with a fading rock star (guest star Trevor Eve). Freddie Garrity of Freddie and the Dreamers also guest stars. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 26, 1989 Dream Babe Kirk (Jere Burns) thinks he has found the ideal wife. With Judd Hirsch. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 16, 1989 Stand by Your Man A gay man (guest star Cleavon Little) falls in love with John (Judd Hirsch). Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 23, 1989 Love and Marriage Louise (Jane Carr) causes an uproar when she announces her pregnancy and impending single parenthood. With Judd Hirsch. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 2, 1989 For a Friend John's (Judd Hirsch) warning to Kate (Isabella Hofmann) about his married friend (guest star Gerrit Graham) may be too late. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 1989 The Second Time Around John's first love, whom he hasn't seen in 30 years, comes to town. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 16, 1989 The Last Dance The usually shy Ralph (Harry Groener) impresses an attractive woman with his dancing ability. With Judd Hirsch. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 30, 1989 Sisters Kate (Isabella Hofmann) pretends to date Kirk (Jere Burns) to get even with her boyfriend-stealing sister (Wendy Schaal). Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 6, 1989 Gone Camping When John and his son (Judd Hirsch, Ben Savage) are snowbound, his ex-wife (Carlene Watkins) launches a statewide search. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 1989 Margo John's (Judd Hirsch) club members discourage him from dating Margo (guest star Shannon Tweed). With Isabella Hofmann. Details Episode 21 Aired May 4, 1989 Friends & Lovers John's (Judd Hirsch) friend Ken (Bill Sadler) interrupts a romantic encounter. Guest stars Morgan Brittany. Details Episode 22 Aired May 11, 1989 Bound for Gloria Kirk (Jere Burns) sets his sights on a widow (guest star Joanne Gibson) who joins the group. With Judd Hirsch. Details

Season Info

Director
James Burrows, Stan Daniels, Arlene Sanford, James Gardner, Art Wolff, Michael Karm
Executive Producer
Ed. Weinberger, Hal Cooper, Rod Parker
Screenwriter
Dave Hackel
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 1988