The Good Life is an American sitcom which aired on NBC in early 1994. It starred John Caponera and Drew Carey. Other members of the cast included Eve Gordon, Jake Patellis, Shay Astar, Justin Berfield and Monty Hoffman. The show revolved around Caponera's character and featured both his home life and the lock company where he served as a middle manager. It was set in Chicago. Thirteen episodes were produced and aired before the sitcom's cancellation in May 1994.
The Good Life (Season 1)
Paul Dates a Buddhist (Episode 1)
Air date: 1994-01-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Paul's new girlfriend is a Buddhist. Bob accidentally erases Drew's copy of The Civil War.
Maureen's Play (Episode 2)
Writer: Mark Driscoll
Air date: 1994-01-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Maureen directs a play at a local theater.
Pilot (Episode 3)
Writer: Jeff Martin
Air date: 1994-01-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John teaches Paul responsibility by giving his a job at his office.
John Hurts His Leg (Episode 4)
Writer: Stephen Sustarsic
Air date: 1994-01-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John breaks his leg coaching a T-ball game.
The Statue (Episode 5)
Writer: Dana Reston
Air date: 1994-01-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John is invited to his boss' house and accidentally damages a priceless statue.
Calendar Girl (Episode 6)
Writer: Mark Driscoll
Air date: 1994-02-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John lets Paul skip school so they can see a calendar model at the mall.
She Shoots, She Scores (Episode 7)
Writer: Kevin Curran
Air date: 1994-02-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Drew throws a party at his swingin' bachelor pad. Maureen directs a commercial with a retired basketball star.
John Takes Out Melissa (Episode 8)
Air date: 1994-03-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John isn't spending enough time with Melissa, so he takes her to the mall.
John Fights the System (Episode 9)
Writer: Stephen Sustarsic
Air date: 1994-03-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John gets arrested for littering and tries to fight it in court. John and Drew continue their free throw shooting contest at work.
Bob's Field Trip (Episode 10)
Air date: 1994-03-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Bob's class takes a field trip to John's office.
Melissa the Thief (Episode 11)
Air date: 1994-03-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Melissa steals cosmetics from the mall. Tommy takes up arm wrestling.
The Mother-in-Law (Episode 12)
Air date: 1994-04-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: John reluctantly takes Maureen's mother to a White Sox game.
John's New Assistant (Episode 13)
Air date: 1994-04-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tommy falls in love with John's new assistant.
Seasons
Episodes 13