Dear John(1988–1992)

A New Leash on Life

The Other Group

Ralph's Second Chance

Blomlika, the bride who skipped out on Ralph at their wedding reception, bounds back into his life, eager to pick up where they left off 14 months before.

John's Blind Date

After one night with John, a flight attendant is ready to fly with him forever. (TV Guide)

The Secret of Success

Ralph peddles a book promoting the power of positivity, which John could use, but won't, to publish his poetry. (TV Guide)

The British Are Coming

Unwed mother Louise needs a hubby to present to her strait-laced father---and gets more help than she can handle. (TV Guide)

Something on the Side (aka Mike's Other Girl)

Fathers Know Best

The Dilemma with Emma

Kate, a Date & Fate

Honolulu Baby

It's the second anniversary of the day John's wife left him (DJ Day), and the group is concerned because John is binging on junk food. Mrs. Philbert is preparing to attend her 60th high school anniversary, her first because she was always afraid of meeting her former fiance, Lloyd, and her best friend, Clara, who eloped together. John is deputized to escort her to New Jersey, where Lloyd and Clara show up after all -- so Mrs. Philbert introduces him as her fiance, invites them back to ""their"" place, and sets about seducing Lloyd with her patented technique: playing ""Honolulu Baby"" on the ukelele.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

John's relationship with his new lady would be just great were it not for her daughter, who thinks all her mother's dates are grown-up dweebs. (TV Guide)

Kirk's Problem

Attractive newcomer Mary Beth brings out the worst in Kirk, and it's much worse than even he imagined. (TV Guide)

John's Friend

Kirk takes John along for a free ski weekend, but he's left in the cold when John befriends a fellow Sherlock Holmes buff. (TV Guide)

Unwelcome to the Club

An ex-con wants to join the group, and no one wants to say no to a killer whose temper is triggered by rejection. (TV Guide)

Some Nights to Remember

John's New Job (1)

John's going to kick himself if he can't find the cash to send Matthew to Europe for a soccer tourney. (TV Guide)

John's New Job (2)

John discovers his wonderful new job has a catch: the ex-student who got it for him expects a more intimate form of thanks. (Part 2 of 2)

Babyface

John, Kirk and Ralph give new meaning to ""change the baby"" when Louise leaves Nigel in their care. (TV Guide)

John's Night Out

Afraid he's becoming a support-group addict, John takes a night off to wing it on his own. (TV Guide)

True Confessions

The group throws a surprise birthday party for Kirk, but the surprise is on them. (TV Guide)

To John with Love

John basks in the adulation Mary Beth lavishes on him for helping her write an article.

Aunt Red

Kate chooses John as her nephew's role model—but the boy prefers Kirk.

Pilot

John reluctantly attends his first meeting of the One-Two-One Club -- only after mistakenly wandering into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting across the hall. (TV Guide)

Ralph's Curse

Pretty Man

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

And Baby Makes Four (1)

Brothers

Kirk convinces John they're long-lost brothers, and moves in with him.

Kirk's Ex-wife

Kirk goes into hiding when the group discovers his wife left him for another woman.

Kate's Cop

Kate faces her fear of intimacy by dating the cop who takes the report when the group is held at gunpoint.

Whose Soap Opera Is It Anyway?

Hello, Annie

Lust & Death

The Bachelor Shower

John and Kirk's windfall at an automated bank teller comes to light at a police officer's bachelor party.

I Do, Baby (1)

Kirk claims there is good reason to terminate Kate's wedding plans; John has trouble at childbirth class.

I Do, Baby (2)

Once I Had a Secret Love

Louise confesses to an affair with a club member.

'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

John unwittingly hires a Santa Claus with problems for a Christmas party at the day-care center.

Do the Wrong Thing

The Big Payday

John's Divided Heart

Scriptwriter Mary Beth sees John's problems as soap-opera fodder for her show ""The Divided Heart.""

Who's Who

John is suddenly willing to take risks after a near-death experience in an elevator.

Poor John (1)

Lack of funds clouds John's ski weekend with a new flame. (Part 1 of 1)

Poor John (2)

John overextends his credit to impress his new girlfriend. (Part 2 of 2)

The Write Stuff

John tries his hand at soap opera scripts.

Heartburn and Heartache

A doctor links John's stomach pain to Kirk.

Adult Education

Kirk finally gets his high school diploma.

Freddy's Back

John babysits his boss's parrot.