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The Worst Episodes of Dear John

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

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

    #2 - Hello/Goodbye

    S1:E3

    A young man claims to be John' son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #3 - 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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  4. Dear John Season 4 Episode 11 - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #4 - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marco Pennette

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

    #5 - Ralph's Curse

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dear John Season 2 Episode 8 - Fathers Know Best
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Fathers Know Best

    S2:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dear John Season 2 Episode 16 - Some Nights to Remember
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Some Nights to Remember

    S2:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    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 4 Episode 2 - Kirk's Ex-wife
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Kirk's Ex-wife

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dear John Season 4 Episode 6 - Lust & Death
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Lust & Death

    S4:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #11 - Love and Marriage

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dear John Season 2 Episode 9 - The Dilemma with Emma
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #12 - The Dilemma with Emma

    S2:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dear John Season 2 Episode 14 - John's Friend
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    #13 - John's Friend

    S2:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dear John Season 4 Episode 8 - I Do, Baby (1)
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #14 - I Do, Baby (1)

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dear John Season 4 Episode 9 - I Do, Baby (2)
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #15 - I Do, Baby (2)

    S4:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #16 - Dear Mike

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #17 - Honest John

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #18 - For a Friend

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Stan Daniels
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #19 - The Second Time Around

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Art Wolff
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dear John Season 2 Episode 4 - John's Blind Date
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #20 - John's Blind Date

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dear John Season 2 Episode 5 - The Secret of Success
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #21 - The Secret of Success

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dear John Season 2 Episode 7 - Something on the Side (aka Mike's Other Girl)
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Something on the Side (aka Mike's Other Girl)

    S2:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dear John Season 2 Episode 17 - John's New Job (1)
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #23 - John's New Job (1)

    S2:E17

    John's going to kick himself if he can't find the cash to send Matthew to Europe for a soccer tourney. (TV Guide)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dear John Season 2 Episode 18 - John's New Job (2)
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #24 - John's New Job (2)

    S2:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dear John Season 3 Episode 1 - Pretty Man
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #25 - Pretty Man

    S3:E1

    John goes on a blind double-date with Kirk, and finds himself mistaken for a professional escort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Younger Girl" is the worst rated episode of "Dear John". It scored 7.6/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/10/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hello/Goodbye".