Dear John (Season 3)

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, including custody of the couple's son, forcing John to move into an apartment in Ozone Park, Queens. John soon joins the One-2-One Club, a self help group for divorced, widowed or lonely people. The group is led by Louise (Jane Carr), a sex-obsessed British woman. Other members of the group include Kate McCarron (Isabella Hofmann), a sweet divorcée; Kirk Morris (Jere Burns), a cocky ladies' man; Ralph Drang (Harry Groener), a shy and neurotic tollbooth collector; Bonnie Philbert (Billie Bird), a feisty senior citizen; and Tom, Mrs. Philbert's quiet boyfriend (Tom Willett).

  • Poster for Pretty Man

    Pretty Man (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1990-09-19

    Runtime: 30 min

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

  • Poster for And Baby Makes Four (1)

    And Baby Makes Four (1) (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1990-09-26

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John hopes for a reconciliation whe his ex-wife Wendy says she wants another child—but she only wants her sperm.

  • Poster for And Baby Makes Four (2)

    And Baby Makes Four (2) (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1990-10-03

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Feeling pressured and rushed, John breaks into the insemination clinc to retrieve his sperm.

  • Poster for A Priest's Story

    A Priest's Story (Episode 4)

    Writer: Howard Meyers

    Air date: 1990-10-10

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John tries to mediate a fight over a woman between Kirk and his amazingly similar brother—a priest.

  • Poster for That's Big of Me

    That's Big of Me (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1990-10-24

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A new member proposes to both Kate and Louise.

  • Poster for Hot Lips Lacey

    Hot Lips Lacey (Episode 6)

    Writer: Marco Pennette

    Air date: 1990-10-31

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John sort of fulfills his dream of playing clarinet at Carnegie Hall.

  • Poster for Hole in One

    Hole in One (Episode 7)

    Writer: Jeremy Stevens

    Air date: 1990-11-07

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: At her aunt's funeral, Kate confronts her ex-husband Blake, a cad nonetheless loved by the rest of her family.

  • Poster for The Blunder Years

    The Blunder Years (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1990-11-14

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John seeks a reunion with famous adventure author Jessica Stone, whom he recalls in flashbacks as the great love of his youth.

  • Poster for Down and Out in Rego Park

    Down and Out in Rego Park (Episode 9)

    Writer: Howard Meyers

    Air date: 1990-11-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Despite interruptions by a newly svelte woman from Overeaters Anonymous (new recurring guest Olivia Brown), the groups tries to heer up Mary Beth, who's lost her job.

  • Poster for Homeward Bound

    Homeward Bound (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1990-12-12

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John wants his aging mother to move in with him.

  • Poster for Matter of Trust (1)

    Matter of Trust (1) (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1990-12-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John's job is jeopardized and the group disbands after a tabloid links him to a promiscuous movie star. (Part 1 of 2)

  • Poster for Matter of Trust (2)

    Matter of Trust (2) (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1990-12-19

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Molly and Me

    Molly and Me (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1991-01-05

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Ralph falls for a married fellow toll-taker.

  • Poster for Love Stories (1)

    Love Stories (1) (Episode 14)

    Writer: Rod Parker

    Air date: 1991-01-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John meets a pretty periodontist, Kate a suave South American, and Kirk his fiesty match. (Part 1 of 2)

  • Poster for Love Stories (2)

    Love Stories (2) (Episode 15)

    Writer: Rod Parker

    Air date: 1991-01-26

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Jackie agrees to live with Kirk, under exacting conditions; Louse gets a date with her IRS auditor. (Part 2 of 2)

  • Poster for Love Stories (3)

    Love Stories (3) (Episode 16)

    Writer: Rod Parker

    Air date: 1991-02-02

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Everyone gets dumped except Ralph; John's ex-wife Wendy brings news of a new baby. (Part 3 of 3)

  • Poster for John and Kirk's Excellent Adventure

    John and Kirk's Excellent Adventure (Episode 17)

    Writer: Marco Pennette

    Air date: 1991-02-09

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Kirk loses John's antique watch to a pretty thief.

  • Poster for The Poet (1)

    The Poet (1) (Episode 18)

    Writer: Howard Meyers

    Air date: 1991-02-16

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When John's college poetry teacher visits, he steals some of John's poems for a book. Meanwhile, the group preps for a talent show.

  • Poster for The Poet (2)

    The Poet (2) (Episode 19)

    Writer: Howard Meyers

    Air date: 1991-03-02

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John huddles with the group members over whether to expose the former professor who plagaarized his poems. (Part 2 of 2)

  • Poster for Louise, the Hero

    Louise, the Hero (Episode 20)

    Air date: 1991-03-13

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: After they learn she'd been institutionalized, the groups scoffs at Louise's claim she can save the financiall strapped center.

  • Poster for Matthew and the Baby

    Matthew and the Baby (Episode 21)

    Air date: 1991-03-20

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John tries getting his son Matthew to discuss his hurt feelings about the baby his mom and John are having.

  • Poster for John's Week Off

    John's Week Off (Episode 22)

    Air date: 1991-05-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: John is stranded in remove Hawaiian airports after buying a discount ticket from Kirk; Alejandro proposes to Kate.

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