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The Best Episodes of Dear John Season 1

Every episode of Dear John Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dear John Season 1!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #7 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Singular Man" is the best rated episode of "Dear John" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Ray Butt and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/17/1986. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "In the Club".