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The Best Episodes of Dear John

Every episode of Dear John ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dear John!

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Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dear John Season 2 Episode 7 - Kate Returns
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #1 - Kate Returns

    S2:E7

    Christmas is a time of goodwill and cheer to all men—especially divorced, lonely men desperately seeking invitations to Christmas parties.

    Director:Sue Bysh
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dear John Season 1 Episode 7 - Under Cover
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Under Cover

    S1:E7

    Attempting to help Kirk with his love life, John inadvertently blows more than one cover.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dear John Season 2 Episode 3 - Problems with Toby
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Problems with Toby

    S2:E3

    John has trouble in his relationship with Toby.

    Director:Sue Bysh
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dear John Season 1 Episode 6 - The Fourteen Year Itch
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #4 - The Fourteen Year Itch

    S1:E6

    Ken develops the dreaded 14-year itch (twice as bad as the 7-year itch).

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dear John Season 1 Episode 1 - A Singular Man
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #5 - A Singular Man

    S1:E1

    As John recovers from an expensive divorce, he joins a club for divorcees. He meets a jumble of very eccentric characters.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dear John Season 1 Episode 3 - Death
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Death

    S1:E3

    Ralph suffers from a family curse which John and Kate try to explain is simply superstition while Kirk arrives with his size nines and puts his foot in it.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dear John Season 1 Episode 2 - In the Club
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #7 - In the Club

    S1:E2

    John learns the backstories of the 1-2-1 Club members.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dear John Season 1 Episode 4 - The Party
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #8 - The Party

    S1:E4

    John's friend Ken invites him to a party, but as it will only be couples, John needs to find a date.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dear John Season 1 Episode 5 - Toby
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Toby

    S1:E5

    Sunday is the only day John is legally allowed to spend time with son Toby.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dear John Season 2 Episode 6 - Once Bitten
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Once Bitten

    S2:E6

    John embarks on yet another hopeful romance.

    Director:Sue Bysh
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dear John Season 2 Episode 5 - Torquay
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Torquay

    S2:E5

    Does Torquay hold the key to all John's dreams?

    Director:Sue Bysh
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dear John Season 2 Episode 4 - Sanctuary
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Sanctuary

    S2:E4

    John's courtship of new girlfriend Liz is interrupted by Ken's demand for sanctuary.

    Director:Sue Bysh
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dear John Season 2 Episode 1 - A New Member
    6.4/10(29 votes)

    #13 - A New Member

    S2:E1

    John faces problems getting Toby accepted at a Catholic school.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dear John Season 2 Episode 2 - Confidence
    6.2/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Confidence

    S2:E2

    John tries to help pop singer Rick regain his confidence and make a career comeback.

    Director:Ray Butt
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Kate Returns" is the best rated episode of "Dear John". It scored 8/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Sue Bysh and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/21/1987. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Under Cover".