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The Best Episodes of A Year in the Life

Every episode of A Year in the Life ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Year in the Life!

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A year, from Christmas to Christmas, in the lives of the Gardners.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Year in the Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Christmas 86
    9.8/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Christmas 86

    S1:E3

    As the year comes full circle three couples kindle, reaffirm and extinguish romantic feelings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Year in the Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Spring and Autumn
    9.5/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Spring and Autumn

    S1:E2

    Joe prepares for his bicycle race as Sam has to come to a final decision about his marriage to Debbie and his overwhelming love for Kay. Anne discovers she is pregnant while Lindley awaits the birth of her first baby and Jack is introduced to the business world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Year in the Life Season 1 Episode 1 - The First Christmas
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #3 - The First Christmas

    S1:E1

    It is Christmas and the whole Gardner family are gathered together for the first time in many years. But the events that follow will change their lives irrevocably and ensure that this is the last Christmas they will all spend together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Christmas 86" is the best rated episode of "A Year in the Life". It scored 9.8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/17/1986. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Spring and Autumn".