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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 starred Judd Hirsch as easygoing Drake Prep high school teacher John Lacey who is dumped by his wife, Wendy, via a Dear John letter. Wendy ends up with everything in the divorce settlement,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dear John Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    John reluctantly attends his first meeting of the One-Two-One Club -- only after mistakenly wandering into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting across the hall. (TV Guide)

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dear John Season 1 Episode 2 - Ralph's Curse
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #2 - Ralph's Curse

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dear John Season 1 Episode 3 - Hello/Goodbye
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Hello/Goodbye

    S1:E3

    A young man claims to be John' son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dear John Season 1 Episode 4 - The Younger Girl
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #4 - The Younger Girl

    S1:E4

    John's beautiful new girlfriend thrills him—until he learns her age.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dear John Season 1 Episode 5 - Matthew's Dilemma
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Matthew's Dilemma

    S1:E5

    John can't understand why his son Matthew won't spend time with him.

    Director:Art Wolff
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dear John Season 1 Episode 6 - Dear Mike
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Dear Mike

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dear John Season 1 Episode 7 - Politics as Usual
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Politics as Usual

    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dear John Season 1 Episode 8 - Dancing in the Dark
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Dancing in the Dark

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dear John Season 1 Episode 9 - Was It Good for Me?
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #9 - Was It Good for Me?

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dear John Season 1 Episode 10 - Honest John
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Honest John

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dear John Season 1 Episode 11 - The Return of Ricky
    8.6/10(49 votes)

    #11 - The Return of Ricky

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dear John Season 1 Episode 12 - Dream Babe
    8.6/10(41 votes)

    #12 - Dream Babe

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dear John Season 1 Episode 13 - Stand by Your Man
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    #13 - Stand by Your Man

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dear John Season 1 Episode 14 - Love and Marriage
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #14 - Love and Marriage

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dear John Season 1 Episode 15 - For a Friend
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #15 - For a Friend

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dear John Season 1 Episode 16 - The Second Time Around
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #16 - The Second Time Around

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Art Wolff
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dear John Season 1 Episode 17 - The Last Dance
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    #17 - The Last Dance

    S1:E17

    No description available

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dear John Season 1 Episode 18 - Sisters
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #18 - Sisters

    S1:E18

    Kate claims that her sister always steals her boyfriends, no matter how obnoxious, and to prove it Kate dates Kirk. (TV Guide)

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dear John Season 1 Episode 19 - Gone Camping
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Gone Camping

    S1:E19

    On a camping trip, John and Matthew are stranded in a cabin by a snowstorm that ushers in a blizzard of chilling consequences. (TV Guide)

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dear John Season 1 Episode 20 - Margo
    8.7/10(41 votes)

    #20 - Margo

    S1:E20

    The group tells John that the knockout who's knocking him out is really a new member's transvestite husband. (TV Guide)

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dear John Season 1 Episode 21 - Friends and Lovers
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    #21 - Friends and Lovers

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dear John Season 1 Episode 22 - Bound for Gloria
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Bound for Gloria

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Dear John" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/1988. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Ralph's Curse".