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Dear John

1986 – 1987Show2 seasons14 episodes

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Dear John episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Singular Man, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 In the Club, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Death, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 The Party, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Toby, 6.9
  6. S1 E6 The Fourteen Year Itch, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Under Cover, 7.8
  1. S2 E1 A New Member, 6.3
  2. S2 E2 Confidence, 6.2
  3. S2 E3 Problems with Toby, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Sanctuary, 6.7
  5. S2 E5 Torquay, 6.7
  6. S2 E6 Once Bitten, 6.8
  7. S2 E7 Kate Returns, 8.0

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ray Butt, Sue Bysh
Written by
John Sullivan
Produced by
Ray Butt
Music by
John Sullivan

Everyone

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Facts

February 17, 1986 · December 21, 1987 · Ended

First aired
February 17, 1986
Last aired
December 21, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Digging Yourself Deeper, The Good Old British Comp, Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Dear John worth watching?"

Questions about Dear John

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dear John worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Dear John okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dear John?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1987.

Will Dear John make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dear John?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Dear John use?

Digging Yourself DeeperThe Good Old British CompCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassMail-Order BrideNo Name GivenJerk JockDivorce Assets ConflictHave I Mentioned I Am Sexually Active Today?Taking the KidsAnnoying LaughUrban Legend Love LifeCitizenship Marriageand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Digging Yourself Deeper, The Good Old British Comp, and Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass.