Dear John
“Life after divorce is never easy, but it's easier with friends”
Where to watch Dear John in South Africa
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About Dear John
Dear John is a 1988 web series in the Comedy genre, created by John Sullivan, starring Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns and Jane Carr. It spans 4 seasons and 90 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dear John in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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).
Seasons (4)
- Season 122 episodes · 1988
- Season 224 episodes · 1989
- Season 322 episodes · 1990
- Season 422 episodes · 1991
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dear John in South Africa?+
Dear John is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Dear John on Netflix?+
Dear John is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.
How many seasons of Dear John are there?+
Dear John has 4 seasons and 90 episodes in total.
Who stars in Dear John?+
Dear John stars Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Isabella Hofmann and Billie Bird.
When did Dear John come out?+
Dear John is a 1988 web series created by John Sullivan.
What genre is Dear John?+
Dear John is Comedy series.
Who created Dear John?+
Dear John was created by John Sullivan.
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