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The Worst Episodes of Dear John

Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Every episode of Dear John ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dear John!

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...
Episodes
86
Avg. Rating
8.4
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S4
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E2
E3
8.4
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8.0
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  • The Younger Girl
    7.5/10(47)
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    #1 - The Younger Girl

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 11/10/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Hello/Goodbye
    7.6/10(43)
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    #2 - Hello/Goodbye

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 11/3/1988

    A young man claims to be John' son.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Matthew's Dilemma
    7.6/10(40)
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    #3 - Matthew's Dilemma

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 11/17/1988

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

    Director: Art Wolff

    Writer: N/A

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  • Ralph's Curse
    7.8/10(47)
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    #4 - Ralph's Curse

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 10/27/1988

    No description available

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dancing in the Dark
    7.9/10(43)
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    #5 - Dancing in the Dark

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 12/15/1988

    No description available

    Director: Arlene Sanford

    Writer: N/A

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  • Fathers Know Best
    7.9/10(33)
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    #6 - Fathers Know Best

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 11/30/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Some Nights to Remember
    7.9/10(28)
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    #7 - Some Nights to Remember

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 2/12/1990

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
    7.9/10(30)
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    #8 - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 12/27/1991

    John unwittingly hires a Santa Claus with problems for a Christmas party at the day-care center.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Marco Pennette

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  • Kirk's Ex-wife
    8.0/10(33)
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    #9 - Kirk's Ex-wife

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 9/20/1991

    Kirk goes into hiding when the group discovers his wife left him for another woman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Love and Marriage
    8.1/10(41)
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    #10 - Love and Marriage

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 2/23/1989

    No description available

    Director: Stan Daniels

    Writer: N/A

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  • John's Friend
    8.1/10(31)
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    #11 - John's Friend

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 1/24/1990

    Kirk takes John along for a free ski weekend, but he's left in the cold when John befriends a fellow Sherlock Holmes buff. (TV Guide)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Lust & Death
    8.1/10(28)
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    #12 - Lust & Death

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 11/8/1991

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dear Mike
    8.2/10(43)
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    #13 - Dear Mike

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 11/24/1988

    No description available

    Director: Stan Daniels

    Writer: N/A

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  • Honest John
    8.2/10(39)
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    #14 - Honest John

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 1/12/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • For a Friend
    8.2/10(39)
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    #15 - For a Friend

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 3/2/1989

    No description available

    Director: Stan Daniels

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Second Time Around
    8.2/10(37)
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    #16 - The Second Time Around

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 3/9/1989

    No description available

    Director: Art Wolff

    Writer: N/A

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  • Ralph's Second Chance
    8.2/10(34)
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    #17 - Ralph's Second Chance

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 10/19/1989

    Blomlika, the bride who skipped out on Ralph at their wedding reception, bounds back into his life, eager to pick up where they left off 14 months before.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • John's Blind Date
    8.2/10(32)
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    #18 - John's Blind Date

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 11/2/1989

    After one night with John, a flight attendant is ready to fly with him forever. (TV Guide)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Secret of Success
    8.2/10(30)
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    #19 - The Secret of Success

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 11/9/1989

    Ralph peddles a book promoting the power of positivity, which John could use, but won't, to publish his poetry. (TV Guide)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Something on the Side (aka Mike's Other Girl)
    8.2/10(31)
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    #20 - Something on the Side (aka Mike's Other Girl)

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 11/23/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Dilemma with Emma
    8.2/10(34)
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    #21 - The Dilemma with Emma

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 12/7/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • John's New Job (2)
    8.2/10(30)
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    #22 - John's New Job (2)

    Season 2 Episode 18

    Aired 2/21/1990

    John discovers his wonderful new job has a catch: the ex-student who got it for him expects a more intimate form of thanks. (Part 2 of 2)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • I Do, Baby (1)
    8.2/10(28)
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    #23 - I Do, Baby (1)

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 12/13/1991

    Kirk claims there is good reason to terminate Kate's wedding plans; John has trouble at childbirth class.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • I Do, Baby (2)
    8.2/10(27)
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    #24 - I Do, Baby (2)

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 12/13/1991

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dream Babe
    8.3/10(38)
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    #25 - Dream Babe

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 1/26/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Younger Girl" is the worst rated episode of "Dear John". It scored 7.5/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/10/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hello/Goodbye".