The Good Life
The Good Life is an American sitcom which aired on NBC in early 1994. It starred John Caponera and Drew Carey. Other members of the cast included Eve Gordon, Jake Patellis, Shay Astar, Justin Berfield and Monty Hoffman. The show revolved around Caponera's character and featured both his home life and the lock company where he served as a middle manager. It was set in Chicago. Thirteen episodes were produced and aired before the sitcom's cancellation in May 1994.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Paul Dates a Buddhist
03-01-199430mPaul's new girlfriend is a Buddhist. Bob accidentally erases Drew's copy of The Civil War.
- Ep 2
2.Maureen's Play
04-01-199430mMaureen directs a play at a local theater.
- Ep 3
3.Pilot
11-01-199430mJohn teaches Paul responsibility by giving his a job at his office.
- Ep 4
4.John Hurts His Leg
18-01-199430mJohn breaks his leg coaching a T-ball game.
- Ep 5
5.The Statue
30-01-199430mJohn is invited to his boss' house and accidentally damages a priceless statue.
- Ep 6
6.Calendar Girl
01-02-199430mJohn lets Paul skip school so they can see a calendar model at the mall.
- Ep 7
7.She Shoots, She Scores
01-02-199430mDrew throws a party at his swingin' bachelor pad. Maureen directs a commercial with a retired basketball star.
- Ep 8
8.John Takes Out Melissa
15-03-199430mJohn isn't spending enough time with Melissa, so he takes her to the mall.
- Ep 9
9.John Fights the System
15-03-199430mJohn gets arrested for littering and tries to fight it in court. John and Drew continue their free throw shooting contest at work.
- Ep 10
10.Bob's Field Trip
22-03-199430mBob's class takes a field trip to John's office.
- Ep 11
11.Melissa the Thief
29-03-199430mMelissa steals cosmetics from the mall. Tommy takes up arm wrestling.
- Ep 12
12.The Mother-in-Law
05-04-199430mJohn reluctantly takes Maureen's mother to a White Sox game.
- Ep 13
13.John's New Assistant
12-04-199430mTommy falls in love with John's new assistant.
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