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Series · 1986 · 30 min · 2 seasons

Dear John (1986)

7.6/10 · 11 votes
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Dear John is a TV series (Comedy) that first aired in 1986. Dear John has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.6/10 from 11 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Dear John in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S2 · E7 — Kate Returns December 21, 1987

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Plot

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.

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#sitcom#social misfit

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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 Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Peter Denyer, Rachel Bell and Belinda Lang.

Who created Dear John?

Dear John was created by John Sullivan.

How many seasons and episodes does Dear John have?

Dear John has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total.

When was Dear John released?

Dear John first aired on February 17, 1986.

Has Dear John ended?

Yes, Dear John has ended.

Is Dear John worth watching?

Dear John has an average rating of 7.6/10 from 11 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Dear John?

If you enjoyed Dear John, try Another Period, Sanford and Son, Shifting Gears and Who's the Boss?.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·