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A Year in the Life

1987 – 1988Show1 season22 episodesNR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

Following the success of the three-part miniseries of the same name, the drama series follows the daily lives of Seattle's Gardner family. Joe Gardner is the owner of a successful plastics business and the father of four adult children.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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A Year in the Life episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Don't I Know You from Somewhere?, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Things You Should Know Before and After, 9.8
  3. S1 E3 What Do You Think Love Is?, 8.8
  4. S1 E7 Acts of Faith, 9.2
  5. S1 E8 In Dreams Begin Responsibilities, 8.6
  6. S1 E21 Peter Creek Road, 9.8

Cast

24 of 44 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Ray Rhodes, Gabrielle Beaumont, Mimi Leder
Written by
Pamela Douglas
Produced by
Stephen Cragg

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1987 · April 13, 1988 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 1987
Last aired
April 13, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Year in the Life worth watching?"

Questions about A Year in the Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Year in the Life worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.6).

Is A Year in the Life okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch A Year in the Life?

22 h

About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1988.

Is A Year in the Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Year in the Life good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.