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Dear John Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
A New Leash on Life
Thu, Sep 28, 1989 30 mins
John finds a lost dog, but he's afraid he won't be able to keep it. John: Judd Hirsch. Gordon: Mark Arnott. Ralph: Harry Groener. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. Kirk: Jere Burns.
Episode 2
The Other Group
Tue, Dec 12, 1989 30 mins
John chances onto a support group that celebrates the pure joy of being divorced. Roy: Lee Wilkof. Penny: Miriam Flynn. Stan: Kevin Michael Doyle. Louise: Jane Carr. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 3
Ralph's Second Chance
Tue, Dec 19, 1989 30 mins
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. Ralph: Harry Groener. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 4
John's Blind Date
Thu, Nov 2, 1989 30 mins
After one night with John, a flight attendant is ready to fly with him forever. TV Repairman: John Lavachielli. Kirk: Jere Burns. John: Judd Hirsch. Louise: Jane Carr.
Episode 5
The Secret of Success
Thu, Nov 9, 1989 30 mins
Ralph peddles a book promoting the power of positivity, which John could use, but won't, to publish his poetry. Connor: Rod McCary. Prescott: Oliver Clark. Brad: Peter Jurasik. Ralph: Harry Groener.
Episode 6
The British Are Coming
Thu, Nov 16, 1989 30 mins
Unwed mother Louise needs a hubby to present to her strait-laced father---and gets more help than she can handle. Audrey: Lila Kaye. Sarah: Jenny Agutter. Louise: Jane Carr.
Episode 7
Milke's Other Girl
Thu, Nov 23, 1989 30 mins
John savors the prospect of revenge when he catches his ex's new husband necking with another woman. Erin: Gracie Harrison. Ralph: Harry Groener. Mrs. Philbert: Billie Bird. Louise: Jane Carr.
Episode 8
Father Knows Best
Thu, Nov 30, 1989 30 mins
John doesn't mind standing up Kate because they're only buddies, but he minds it when his "buddy" goes out with his father (Stephen Elliott). Kate: Isabella Hofmann. Kirk: Jere Burns. Louise: Jane Carr.
Episode 9
The Dilemma with Emma
Thu, Dec 7, 1989 30 mins
John comes to rue a promise to his uncle to care for his aunt, a complainer with a cardiac condition complicated by a compulsion to command. Dr. Davenport: Janice Lynde. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 10
Kate, a Date & Fate
Thu, Dec 21, 1989 30 mins
Dateless Kate's blues are cured by John's old fraternity pal, whose lack of aggression prompts her to take action, and she's promptly told thanks and goodbye. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 11
Honolulu Baby
Thu, Jan 4, 1990 30 mins
Mrs. Philbert attends her 60th high-school reunion, where she's reunited with the best friend who stole her fiancé two days before her wedding. Clara: Jeanette Nolan. Lloyd: Paul Barselou. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 12
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Thu, Jan 11, 1990 30 mins
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. Baby Sitter: Meredith Baker. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 13
Kirk's Problem
Wed, Jan 17, 1990 30 mins
Attractive newcomer Mary Beth brings out the worst in Kirk, and it's much worse than even he imagined. Kirk: Jere Burns. Ralph: Harry Groener. Louise: Jane Carr. Kate: Isabella Hofmann.
Episode 14
John's Friend
Wed, Jan 24, 1990 30 mins
Kirk takes John along for a free ski weekend, but he's left in the cold when John befriends a fellow Sherlock Holmes buff (Gordon Clapp). Ski Bunny: Lisa Aliff. Chow Ling: Cu Ba Nguyen. Kirk: Jere Burns.
Episode 15
Unwelcome to the Club
Wed, Feb 7, 1990 30 mins
An ex-con wants to join the group, and no one wants to say no to a killer whose temper is triggered by rejection. Kirk: Jere Burns. Louise: Jane Carr. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. Mary Beth: Susan Walters.
Episode 16
Some Nights to Remember
Mon, Feb 12, 1990 30 mins
The closing of a restaurant triggers recollections of memorable times there, such as John's visit only hours after Wendy left him. Paul: Wayne Faderman. Nancy: Amy Lloyd. Father: Matt Landers. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 17
John's New Job
Wed, Feb 14, 1990 30 mins
John's going to kick himself if he can't find the cash to send Matthew to Europe for a soccer tourney. Part 1 of two. Barbara: Michele Pawk. Brad: Peter Jurasik. Dr. Hendricks: Raye Birk. John: Judd Hirsch. Matthew: Ben Savage.
Episode 18
John's New Job
Wed, Feb 21, 1990 30 mins
Conclusion. John loves his new job as a book editor, but finds no joy as his boss's boy toy. Barbara: Michele Pawk. Mladen: Adam Carl. Brad: Peter Jurasik. Mary Beth: Susan Walters. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 19
Babyface
Wed, Feb 28, 1990 30 mins
John, Kirk and Ralph give new meaning to "change the baby" when Louise leaves Nigel in their care. Mary Beth: Susan Walters. Mr. Babyface: Perry Anzilotti. Mrs. Williams: Nancy Lenehan. Kirk: Jere Burns.
Episode 20
John's Night Out
Thu, Mar 8, 1990 30 mins
Afraid he's becoming a support-group addict, John takes a night off to wing it on his own. Brad: Peter Jurasik. Mary Beth: Susan Walters. Pete: Bill Henderson. Al: Michael G. Hagerty. John: Judd Hirsch.
Episode 21
True Confessions
Wed, Mar 14, 1990 30 mins
The group throws a surprise birthday party for Kirk (Jere Burns), but the surprise is on them. Sudha: Gina Belafonte. Chow Ling: Cu Ba Nguyen. Tom: Tom Willett.
Episode 22
To John With Love
Wed, May 2, 1990 30 mins
John (Judd Hirsch) basks in the adulation Mary Beth (Susan Walters) lavishes on him for helping her write an article. Jere Burns, Harry Groener. Mrs. Philbert: Billie Bird. Louise: Jane Carr. Kate: Isabella Hofmann.
Episode 23
Aunt Red
Wed, May 9, 1990 30 mins
John assures Kate that a guy can get through to her distrustful nephew (Judd Trichter)---although Kirk wasn't the guy he had in mind. Louise: Jane Carr. Ralph: Harry Groener. Mary Beth: Susan Walters. Mrs. Philbert: Billie Bird.
Episode 24
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Wed, May 16, 1990 30 mins
Tired of being called a doormat, John (Judd Hirsch) decides it's time that Mr. Milquetoast showed a little crust. Barry: Sanford Jensen. Brad: Peter Jurasik. Kate: Isabella Hofmann. Louise: Jane Carr. Kirk: Jere Burns.