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The Best Episodes of A Year in the Life Season 1

Every episode of A Year in the Life Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Year in the Life Season 1!

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

Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "A Year in the Life" season 1 is "The First Christmas", rated 9/10 from 8 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The First Christmas" aired on 12/15/1986 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Spring and Autumn".

  • The First Christmas
    9.0/10 8 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

  • Spring and Autumn
    9.5/10 6 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

  • Christmas 86
    9.7/10 9 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