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Season 1 – The Good Life

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John and Maureen Bowman raise thier family in suburban Chicago.

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Tony Scott Variety 07/31/2019
"The Good Life" ain't that good. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 07/31/2019
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At one point [John] Caponera is called upon to say, "There's too many good things in the world." The Good Life ain't one of 'em. Go to Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times 07/31/2019
This is one of those shows in which everybody in the cast seems to be having a genuinely good time. That's a good sign. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 07/31/2019
Maybe it will get better. But I saw three episodes and think "The Good Life" gets off to a very bad start. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 07/31/2019
The Good Life isn't much of a show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
The Good Life — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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John Caponera

John Bowman

Eve Gordon

Maureen Bowman

Jake Patellis

Paul Bowman

Shay Astar

Melissa Bowman

Justin Berfield

Bob Bowman

Drew Carey

Drew Clark

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 1994 A hard-working family man (John Caponera) strives to improve his lot in life. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 4, 1994 Maureen's Play John (John Caponera) thinks Maureen's play is based on their sex life. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 11, 1994 Pilot John (John Caponera) gives Paul (Jake Patellis) a job at the warehouse to teach him responsibility. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 18, 1994 John Hurts His Leg (or) Tales From the Crip Laid-up John (John Caponera) wallows in self-pity. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 30, 1994 The Statue Drew and John (Drew Carey, John Caponera) accidentally break the boss' statue. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 1, 1994 Calendar Girl John (John Caponera) persuades his son to skip school and spend the day with the guys. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 1, 1994 She Shoots, She Scores Maureen (Eve Gordon) directs an obnoxious athlete in a public service announcement. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 15, 1994 John Takes Out Melissa John (John Caponera) tries to bond with daughter Melissa (Shay Astar). Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 15, 1994 John Fights the System John (John Caponera) tries to fight a ticket for littering; guest William Schallert. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 22, 1994 Bob's Field Trip Bob (Justin Berfield) takes his first-grade class on a field trip to John's warehouse. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 29, 1994 Melissa the Thief Melissa (Shay Astar) shoplifts after her parents forbid her to wear makeup. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 5, 1994 The Mother-in-Law (or) Three Men and a Little Old Lady Maureen (Eve Gordon) forces John (John Caponera) to take her mom along to a baseball game. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 12, 1994 John's New Assistant Tommy (Monty Hoffman) falls for John's new assistant. Details

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The Good Life — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 3, 1994