9.0/108 votes#1 - The First Christmas
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/15/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.5/106 votes
#2 - Spring and Autumn
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/16/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.7/109 votes
#3 - Christmas 86
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/1986
As the year comes full circle three couples kindle, reaffirm and extinguish romantic feelings.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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A year, from Christmas to Christmas, in the lives of the Gardners.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The First Christmas" is the best rated episode of "A Year in the Life" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/15/1986. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Spring and Autumn".