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The Worst Episodes of A Year in the Life

Every episode of A Year in the Life ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of A Year in the Life!

A year, from Christmas to Christmas, in the lives of the Gardners.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Worst Episodes Summary

"The First Christmas" is the worst rated episode of "A Year in the Life". 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 scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Spring and Autumn".

  • The First Christmas
    9.0/108 votes
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    #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
    9.5/106 votes
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    #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
    9.7/109 votes
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    #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