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The Good Life
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Suzanne Martin, Jeff Martin
Network
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Paul Dates a Buddhist
Paul's new girlfriend is a Buddhist. Bob accidentally erases Drew's copy of The Civil War.
Maureen's Play
Maureen directs a play at a local theater.
Pilot
John teaches Paul responsibility by giving his a job at his office.
John Hurts His Leg
John breaks his leg coaching a T-ball game.
The Statue
John is invited to his boss' house and accidentally damages a priceless statue.
Calendar Girl
John lets Paul skip school so they can see a calendar model at the mall.
She Shoots, She Scores
Drew throws a party at his swingin' bachelor pad. Maureen directs a commercial with a retired basketball star.
John Takes Out Melissa
John isn't spending enough time with Melissa, so he takes her to the mall.
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.
Bob's Field Trip
Bob's class takes a field trip to John's office.
Melissa the Thief
Melissa steals cosmetics from the mall. Tommy takes up arm wrestling.
The Mother-in-Law
John reluctantly takes Maureen's mother to a White Sox game.
John's New Assistant
Tommy falls in love with John's new assistant.
Top Cast
John Caponera
John Bowman
Drew Carey
Drew Clark
Eve Gordon
Maureen Bowman
Jake Patellis
Paul Bowman
Shay Astar
Melissa Bowman
Justin Berfield
Bob Bowman
Monty Hoffman
Tommy Bartlett
