Dear John (1988)
Life after divorce is never easy, but it's easier with friends
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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Episodes
- 1 1. Pretty Man1990-09-19 · 30mJohn goes on a blind double-date with Kirk, and finds himself mistaken for a professional escort.
- 2 2. And Baby Makes Four (1)1990-09-26 · 30mJohn hopes for a reconciliation whe his ex-wife Wendy says she wants another child—but she only wants her sperm.
- 3 3. And Baby Makes Four (2)1990-10-03 · 30mFeeling pressured and rushed, John breaks into the insemination clinc to retrieve his sperm.
- 4 4. A Priest's Story1990-10-10 · 30mJohn tries to mediate a fight over a woman between Kirk and his amazingly similar brother—a priest.
- 5 5. That's Big of Me1990-10-24 · 30mA new member proposes to both Kate and Louise.
- 6 6. Hot Lips Lacey1990-10-31 · 30mJohn sort of fulfills his dream of playing clarinet at Carnegie Hall.
- 7 7. Hole in One1990-11-07 · 30mAt her aunt's funeral, Kate confronts her ex-husband Blake, a cad nonetheless loved by the rest of her family.
- 8 8. The Blunder Years1990-11-14 · 30mJohn seeks a reunion with famous adventure author Jessica Stone, whom he recalls in flashbacks as the great love of his youth.
- 9 9. Down and Out in Rego Park1990-11-28 · 30mDespite interruptions by a newly svelte woman from Overeaters Anonymous (new recurring guest Olivia Brown), the groups tries to heer up Mary Beth, who's lost her job.
- 10 10. Homeward Bound1990-12-12 · 30mJohn wants his aging mother to move in with him.
- 11 11. Matter of Trust (1)1990-12-19 · 30mJohn's job is jeopardized and the group disbands after a tabloid links him to a promiscuous movie star. (Part 1 of 2)
- 12 12. Matter of Trust (2)1990-12-19 · 30m
- 13 13. Molly and Me1991-01-05 · 30mRalph falls for a married fellow toll-taker.
- 14 14. Love Stories (1)1991-01-19 · 30mJohn meets a pretty periodontist, Kate a suave South American, and Kirk his fiesty match. (Part 1 of 2)
- 15 15. Love Stories (2)1991-01-26 · 30mJackie agrees to live with Kirk, under exacting conditions; Louse gets a date with her IRS auditor. (Part 2 of 2)
- 16 16. Love Stories (3)1991-02-02 · 30mEveryone gets dumped except Ralph; John's ex-wife Wendy brings news of a new baby. (Part 3 of 3)
- 17 17. John and Kirk's Excellent Adventure1991-02-09 · 30mKirk loses John's antique watch to a pretty thief.
- 18 18. The Poet (1)1991-02-16 · 30mWhen John's college poetry teacher visits, he steals some of John's poems for a book. Meanwhile, the group preps for a talent show.
- 19 19. The Poet (2)1991-03-02 · 30mJohn huddles with the group members over whether to expose the former professor who plagaarized his poems. (Part 2 of 2)
- 20 20. Louise, the Hero1991-03-13 · 30mAfter they learn she'd been institutionalized, the groups scoffs at Louise's claim she can save the financiall strapped center.
- 21 21. Matthew and the Baby1991-03-20 · 30mJohn tries getting his son Matthew to discuss his hurt feelings about the baby his mom and John are having.
- 22 22. John's Week Off1991-05-01 · 30mJohn is stranded in remove Hawaiian airports after buying a discount ticket from Kirk; Alejandro proposes to Kate.
Cast
Judd HirschJohn Lacey
Jere BurnsKirk Morris
Jane CarrLouise Mercer
Isabella HofmannKate McCarron
Billie BirdMargie Philbert
Susan WaltersMary Beth Sutton
Tom WillettTom
William O'LearyBen ConnersImages
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