

1986–1987 · BBC One · Ended
Dear John was a British sitcom, written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast from 17 February 1986 – 21 December 1987.This sitcom's title refers to letters - known as "Dear John" letters - from girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits.In 1988, an American adaptation of Dear John was produced by Paramount for the NBC network. That series lasted for four seasons.
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S02 Special · Kate Returns
1987-12-21
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A New Member
1987-09-07 · 30 min
Confidence
1987-09-14 · 30 min
Problems with Toby
1987-09-21 · 30 min
Sanctuary
1987-09-28 · 30 min
Torquay
1987-10-05 · 30 min
Once Bitten
1987-10-12 · 30 min
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