Dear John: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dear John Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Ralph's Second Chance
Oct 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 months before.
John's Blind Date
Nov 2, 1989
After one night with John, a flight attendant is ready to fly with him forever. (TV Guide)
The Secret of Success
Nov 9, 1989
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
Nov 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)
Honolulu Baby
Jan 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. Philbert is preparing to attend her 60th
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Jan 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 dweebs. (TV Guide)
Kirk's Problem
Jan 17, 1990
Attractive newcomer Mary Beth brings out the worst in Kirk, and it's much worse than even he imagined. (TV Guide)
John's Friend
Jan 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)
Unwelcome to the Club
Feb 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)
John's New Job (1)
Feb 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)
John's New Job (2)
Feb 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)
Babyface
Feb 28, 1990
John, Kirk and Ralph give new meaning to ""change the baby"" when Louise leaves Nigel in their care. (TV Guide)
John's Night Out
Mar 8, 1990
Afraid he's becoming a support-group addict, John takes a night off to wing it on his own. (TV Guide)
True Confessions
Mar 14, 1990
The group throws a surprise birthday party for Kirk, but the surprise is on them. (TV Guide)
To John with Love
May 2, 1990
John basks in the adulation Mary Beth lavishes on him for helping her write an article.
Aunt Red
May 9, 1990
Kate chooses John as her nephew's role model—but the boy prefers Kirk.