Dear John...

Dear John... (1988-1992)

EndedScripted showComedy

John Lacey joins a support group for divorced and widowed people. "Dear John" focuses on a man whose love life has gone sour. He's a New Rochelle teacher whose wife of 10 years left him for his best friend. John (Hirsch) finds depressing new bachelor digs and joins a singles group whose organizer (Jane Carr) is obsessed with other people's sex lives.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E18Poor John (2)Jul 22, 1992
S04E17Poor John (1)Jul 15, 1992
S04E16Who's WhoJun 12, 1992
S04E15Heartburn and HeartacheJun 7, 1992
S04E14John's Divided HeartApr 15, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Dear John... premiere?

The first episode of Dear John... aired on October 6, 1988.

Who played the titular character in Dear John...?

Judd Hirsch played the titular character of John Lacey.

What was the premise of Dear John...?

Dear John... followed the life of John Lacey, a middle-aged man who joins a support group for the divorced and separated after his wife leaves him.

Who acted as Kirk Morris in Dear John...?

Jere Burns played Kirk Morris in Dear John....

Who played Wendy Lacey, John's wife in Dear John...?

The character of Wendy Lacey was played by actress Janis Benson.

What was the name of the support group in Dear John...?

The support group in Dear John... was called the "One-2-One" group.

How many seasons did Dear John... run for?

Dear John... was on the air for four seasons and 90 episodes.

Who played Kate McCarron in Dear John...?

Isabella Hofmann played the character of Kate McCarron in Dear John...

What was the occupation of John Lacey in Dear John...?

John Lacey was a high school teacher in Dear John....

Who played the character of Ralph Drang in Dear John...?

The character of Ralph Drang was played by actor Harry Groener in Dear John...

On which network did Dear John... air?

Dear John... aired on NBC.

What was John's last name in Dear John...?

John's last name in Dear John... was Lacey.

Who played the character of Louise in Dear John...?

The character of Louise was played by actress Jane Carr in Dear John...

What was the running time of each episode of Dear John...?

Each episode of Dear John... had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

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