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Series · 1988 · 30 min · 4 seasons

Dear John (1988)

“Life after divorce is never easy, but it's easier with friends”

5.7/10 · 19 votes
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Comedy

Dear John is a TV series (Comedy) that first aired in 1988. Dear John has 4 seasons and 90 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 5.7/10 from 19 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Dear John in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S4 · E17 — Poor John (2) July 22, 1992

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Plot

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).

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#new york city#support group#remake#divorce#sitcom

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dear John?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Dear John in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Dear John?

The main cast of Dear John includes Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Isabella Hofmann and Tom Willett.

Who created Dear John?

Dear John was created by John Sullivan.

How many seasons and episodes does Dear John have?

Dear John has 4 seasons and 90 episodes in total.

When was Dear John released?

Dear John first aired on October 6, 1988.

Has Dear John ended?

Yes, Dear John has ended.

Is Dear John worth watching?

Dear John has an average rating of 5.7/10 from 19 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Dear John?

If you enjoyed Dear John, try Dream On, Sanford and Son, Splitting Up Together and Will & Grace.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·