The Good Life

1994•30m

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.

Production

Production

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 1994

Still image for The Good Life season 1 episode 1: Paul Dates a Buddhist

1. Paul Dates a Buddhist

Paul's new girlfriend is a Buddhist. Bob accidentally erases Drew's copy of The Civil War.

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2. Maureen's Play

Maureen directs a play at a local theater.

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3. Pilot

John teaches Paul responsibility by giving his a job at his office.

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4. John Hurts His Leg

John breaks his leg coaching a T-ball game.

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5. The Statue

John is invited to his boss' house and accidentally damages a priceless statue.

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6. Calendar Girl

John lets Paul skip school so they can see a calendar model at the mall.

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7. She Shoots, She Scores

Drew throws a party at his swingin' bachelor pad. Maureen directs a commercial with a retired basketball star.

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8. John Takes Out Melissa

John isn't spending enough time with Melissa, so he takes her to the mall.

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9. John Fights the System

John gets arrested for littering and tries to fight it in court. John and Drew continue their free throw shooting contest at work.

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10. Bob's Field Trip

Bob's class takes a field trip to John's office.

Still image for The Good Life season 1 episode 11: Melissa the Thief

11. Melissa the Thief

Melissa steals cosmetics from the mall. Tommy takes up arm wrestling.

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12. The Mother-in-Law

John reluctantly takes Maureen's mother to a White Sox game.

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13. John's New Assistant

Tommy falls in love with John's new assistant.

Cast

Photo of John Caponera

John Caponera

John Bowman

Photo of Drew Carey

Drew Carey

Drew Clark

Photo of Eve Gordon

Eve Gordon

Maureen Bowman

Photo of Jake Patellis

Jake Patellis

Paul Bowman

Photo of Shay Astar

Shay Astar

Melissa Bowman

Photo of Justin Berfield

Justin Berfield

Bob Bowman

Photo of Monty Hoffman

Monty Hoffman

Tommy Bartlett

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