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Dear John

Season 1 Episode 7: Politics as Usual

Kate lends her support to Eleanor Guthrie's congressional campaign, surrounded by her friends Louise, John, and Ralph, but the celebration is soon marred by Kirk's unwelcome appearance.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Oct 6, 1988

John's life is turned upside down when he returns home to find his wife has a...

Episode 2 Ralph's Curse

2. Ralph's Curse

Aired: Oct 27, 1988

A holiday celebration takes a dark turn as John and Kate frantically search f...

Episode 3 Hello/Goodbye

3. Hello/Goodbye

Aired: Nov 3, 1988

A stranger claiming to be John's long-lost son disrupts his life, forcing him...

Episode 4 The Younger Girl

4. The Younger Girl

Aired: Nov 10, 1988

John's evening takes an unexpected turn when he meets a charming 23-year-old ...

Episode 5 Matthew's Dilemma

5. Matthew's Dilemma

Aired: Nov 17, 1988

John's wife demands he end his weekend visits with their troubled son Matthew...

Episode 6 Dear Mike

6. Dear Mike

Aired: Nov 24, 1988

John's ex-wife Wendy ends things with his former best friend Mike, who surpri...

Episode 7 Politics as Usual

7. Politics as Usual

Aired: Dec 1, 1988

Kate lends her support to Eleanor Guthrie's congressional campaign, surrounde...

Episode 8 Dancing in the Dark

8. Dancing in the Dark

Aired: Dec 15, 1988

John's solo Christmas plans are derailed when his son surprises him with Disn...

Episode 9 Was It Good for Me?

9. Was It Good for Me?

Aired: Jan 5, 1989

Their impulsive decision leads to a night of fiery passion, but the aftermath...

Episode 10 Honest John

10. Honest John

Aired: Jan 12, 1989

John is caught between his duty to his ex-wife and his honesty as Wendy asks ...

Episode 11 The Return of Ricky

11. The Return of Ricky

Aired: Jan 19, 1989

Ricky's spirits soar when the support group books a small venue concert for h...

Episode 12 Dream Babe

12. Dream Babe

Aired: Jan 26, 1989

Kirk unexpectedly befriends a young Japanese woman who mistakenly attends his...

Episode 13 Stand by Your Man

13. Stand by Your Man

Aired: Feb 16, 1989

Tony Larkin's arrival brings a fresh dynamic to the group, as his unique skil...

Episode 14 Love and Marriage

14. Love and Marriage

Aired: Feb 23, 1989

The gang is thrilled about Louise's pregnancy, but the real suspense is aroun...

Episode 15 For a Friend

15. For a Friend

Aired: Mar 2, 1989

Gary, a married man with a questionable past, infiltrates the group by feigni...

Episode 17 The Last Dance

17. The Last Dance

Aired: Mar 16, 1989

As Louise's pregnancy progresses, she focuses on her well-being, stepping bac...

Episode 18 Sisters

18. Sisters

Aired: Mar 30, 1989

Kate's sister drops by, stirring up concerns that she'll make a play for Kirk...

Episode 19 Gone Camping

19. Gone Camping

Aired: Apr 6, 1989

John's custody battle intensifies as he clashes with his ex-wife over visitat...

Episode 20 Margo

20. Margo

Aired: Apr 27, 1989

A newly single woman joins the group, sharing her story of recent divorce, wh...

Episode 21 Friends and Lovers

21. Friends and Lovers

Aired: May 4, 1989

John's world unravels as he inadvertently exposes his friend's confidential m...

Episode 22 Bound for Gloria

22. Bound for Gloria

Aired: May 11, 1989

John brings his new partner Gloria to meet the group, marking a significant m...

Info about Dear John

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Comedy