Dear John... (1988–1992)

1. S01E01PilotOctober 6, 1988—John reluctantly attends his first meeting of the One-Two-One Club -- only after mistakenly wandering into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting a
2. S01E02Ralph's CurseOctober 27, 1988—
3. S01E03Hello/GoodbyeNovember 3, 1988—A young man claims to be John' son.
4. S01E04The Younger GirlNovember 10, 1988—John's beautiful new girlfriend thrills him—until he learns her age.
5. S01E05Matthew's DilemmaNovember 17, 1988—John can't understand why his son Matthew won't spend time with him.
6. S01E06Dear MikeNovember 24, 1988—
7. S01E07Politics as UsualDecember 1, 1988—
8. S01E08Dancing in the DarkDecember 15, 1988—
9. S01E09Was It Good for Me?January 5, 1989—
10. S01E10Honest JohnJanuary 12, 1989—
11. S01E11The Return of RickyJanuary 19, 1989—
12. S01E12Dream BabeJanuary 26, 1989—
13. S01E13Stand by Your ManFebruary 16, 1989—
14. S01E14Love and MarriageFebruary 23, 1989—
15. S01E15For a FriendMarch 2, 1989—
16. S01E16The Second Time AroundMarch 9, 1989—
17. S01E17The Last DanceMarch 16, 1989—
18. S01E18SistersMarch 30, 1989—Kate claims that her sister always steals her boyfriends, no matter how obnoxious, and to prove it Kate dates Kirk. (TV Guide)
19. S01E19Gone CampingApril 6, 1989—On a camping trip, John and Matthew are stranded in a cabin by a snowstorm that ushers in a blizzard of chilling consequences. (TV Guide)
20. S01E20MargoApril 27, 1989—The group tells John that the knockout who's knocking him out is really a new member's transvestite husband. (TV Guide)
21. S01E21Friends and LoversMay 4, 1989—
22. S01E22Bound for GloriaMay 11, 1989—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01A New Leash on LifeSeptember 28, 1989—
2. S02E02The Other GroupOctober 12, 1989—
3. S02E03Ralph's Second ChanceOctober 19, 1989—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
4. S02E04John's Blind DateNovember 2, 1989—After one night with John, a flight attendant is ready to fly with him forever. (TV Guide)
5. S02E05The Secret of SuccessNovember 9, 1989—Ralph peddles a book promoting the power of positivity, which John could use, but won't, to publish his poetry. (TV Guide)
6. S02E06The British Are ComingNovember 16, 1989—Unwed mother Louise needs a hubby to present to her strait-laced father---and gets more help than she can handle. (TV Guide)
7. S02E07Something on the Side (aka Mike's Other Girl)November 23, 1989—
8. S02E08Fathers Know BestNovember 30, 1989—
9. S02E09The Dilemma with EmmaDecember 7, 1989—
10. S02E10Kate, a Date & FateDecember 21, 1989—
11. S02E11Honolulu BabyJanuary 4, 1990—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.
12. S02E12Breaking Up Is Hard to DoJanuary 11, 1990—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 dweeb
13. S02E13Kirk's ProblemJanuary 17, 1990—Attractive newcomer Mary Beth brings out the worst in Kirk, and it's much worse than even he imagined. (TV Guide)
14. S02E14John's FriendJanuary 24, 1990—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)
15. S02E15Unwelcome to the ClubFebruary 7, 1990—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)
16. S02E16Some Nights to RememberFebruary 12, 1990—
17. S02E17John's New Job (1)February 14, 1990—John's going to kick himself if he can't find the cash to send Matthew to Europe for a soccer tourney. (TV Guide)
18. S02E18John's New Job (2)February 21, 1990—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)
19. S02E19BabyfaceFebruary 28, 1990—John, Kirk and Ralph give new meaning to ""change the baby"" when Louise leaves Nigel in their care. (TV Guide)
20. S02E20John's Night OutMarch 8, 1990—Afraid he's becoming a support-group addict, John takes a night off to wing it on his own. (TV Guide)
21. S02E21True ConfessionsMarch 14, 1990—The group throws a surprise birthday party for Kirk, but the surprise is on them. (TV Guide)
22. S02E22To John with LoveMay 2, 1990—John basks in the adulation Mary Beth lavishes on him for helping her write an article.
23. S02E23Aunt RedMay 9, 1990—Kate chooses John as her nephew's role model—but the boy prefers Kirk.
24. S02E24No More Mr. Nice GuyMay 16, 1990—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Pretty ManSeptember 19, 1990—John goes on a blind double-date with Kirk, and finds himself mistaken for a professional escort.
2. S03E02And Baby Makes Four (1)September 26, 1990—John hopes for a reconciliation whe his ex-wife Wendy says she wants another child—but she only wants her sperm.
3. S03E03And Baby Makes Four (2)October 3, 1990—Feeling pressured and rushed, John breaks into the insemination clinc to retrieve his sperm.
4. S03E04A Priest's StoryOctober 10, 1990—John tries to mediate a fight over a woman between Kirk and his amazingly similar brother—a priest.
5. S03E05That's Big of MeOctober 24, 1990—A new member proposes to both Kate and Louise.
6. S03E06Hot Lips LaceyOctober 31, 1990—John sort of fulfills his dream of playing clarinet at Carnegie Hall.
7. S03E07Hole in OneNovember 7, 1990—At her aunt's funeral, Kate confronts her ex-husband Blake, a cad nonetheless loved by the rest of her family.
8. S03E08The Blunder YearsNovember 14, 1990—John seeks a reunion with famous adventure author Jessica Stone, whom he recalls in flashbacks as the great love of his youth.
9. S03E09Down and Out in Rego ParkNovember 28, 1990—Despite interruptions by a newly svelte woman from Overeaters Anonymous (new recurring guest Olivia Brown), the groups tries to heer up Mary
10. S03E10Homeward BoundDecember 12, 1990—John wants his aging mother to move in with him.
11. S03E11Matter of Trust (1)December 19, 1990—John's job is jeopardized and the group disbands after a tabloid links him to a promiscuous movie star. (Part 1 of 2)
12. S03E12Matter of Trust (2)December 19, 1990—
13. S03E13Molly and MeJanuary 5, 1991—Ralph falls for a married fellow toll-taker.
14. S03E14Love Stories (1)January 19, 1991—John meets a pretty periodontist, Kate a suave South American, and Kirk his fiesty match. (Part 1 of 2)
15. S03E15Love Stories (2)January 26, 1991—Jackie agrees to live with Kirk, under exacting conditions; Louse gets a date with her IRS auditor. (Part 2 of 2)
16. S03E16Love Stories (3)February 2, 1991—Everyone gets dumped except Ralph; John's ex-wife Wendy brings news of a new baby. (Part 3 of 3)
17. S03E17John and Kirk's Excellent AdventureFebruary 9, 1991—Kirk loses John's antique watch to a pretty thief.
18. S03E18The Poet (1)February 16, 1991—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.
19. S03E19The Poet (2)March 2, 1991—John huddles with the group members over whether to expose the former professor who plagaarized his poems. (Part 2 of 2)
20. S03E20Louise, the HeroMarch 13, 1991—After they learn she'd been institutionalized, the groups scoffs at Louise's claim she can save the financiall strapped center.
21. S03E21Matthew and the BabyMarch 20, 1991—John tries getting his son Matthew to discuss his hurt feelings about the baby his mom and John are having.
22. S03E22John's Week OffMay 1, 1991—John is stranded in remove Hawaiian airports after buying a discount ticket from Kirk; Alejandro proposes to Kate.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01BrothersSeptember 19, 1991—Kirk convinces John they're long-lost brothers, and moves in with him.
2. S04E02Kirk's Ex-wifeSeptember 20, 1991—Kirk goes into hiding when the group discovers his wife left him for another woman.
3. S04E03Kate's CopSeptember 27, 1991—Kate faces her fear of intimacy by dating the cop who takes the report when the group is held at gunpoint.
4. S04E04Whose Soap Opera Is It Anyway?October 4, 1991—
5. S04E05Hello, AnnieOctober 25, 1991—
6. S04E06Lust & DeathNovember 8, 1991—
7. S04E07The Bachelor ShowerNovember 15, 1991—John and Kirk's windfall at an automated bank teller comes to light at a police officer's bachelor party.
8. S04E08I Do, Baby (1)December 13, 1991—Kirk claims there is good reason to terminate Kate's wedding plans; John has trouble at childbirth class.
9. S04E09I Do, Baby (2)December 13, 1991—
10. S04E10Once I Had a Secret LoveDecember 20, 1991—Louise confesses to an affair with a club member.
11. S04E11'Twas the Fight Before ChristmasDecember 27, 1991—John unwittingly hires a Santa Claus with problems for a Christmas party at the day-care center.
12. S04E12Do the Wrong ThingJanuary 3, 1992—
13. S04E13The Big PaydayApril 1, 1992—
14. S04E14John's Divided HeartApril 15, 1992—Scriptwriter Mary Beth sees John's problems as soap-opera fodder for her show ""The Divided Heart.""
15. S04E15Who's WhoJune 12, 1992—John is suddenly willing to take risks after a near-death experience in an elevator.
16. S04E16Poor John (1)July 15, 1992—Lack of funds clouds John's ski weekend with a new flame. (Part 1 of 1)
17. S04E17Poor John (2)July 22, 1992—John overextends his credit to impress his new girlfriend. (Part 2 of 2)
18. S04E18The Write Stuff—John tries his hand at soap opera scripts.
19. S04E19Heartburn and HeartacheJune 7, 1992—A doctor links John's stomach pain to Kirk.
20. S04E20Adult Education—Kirk finally gets his high school diploma.
21. S04E21Freddy's Back—John babysits his boss's parrot.
22. S04E22The Nightmare Continues—Louise encourages the group to tackle their relationship problems through creative visualization.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed