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The Good Life

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 4, 1975
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 28
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Comedy
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The Good Life(1975)

The Good Life brings laughter and hope to suburbia!

TMDB Rating: 7.6 (41 votes)

Overview

Tom and Barbara Good escape the rat race and pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, much to the concern, frustration and sometimes envy of their neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter. Entitled ‘Good Neighbors’ when shown in the USA.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

7 episodes • 1975

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Plough Your Own FurrowApr 4, 19750.0
2Say Little Hen ...Apr 11, 19750.0
3The Weaker Sex?Apr 18, 19750.0
4Pig's LibApr 25, 19750.0
5The Thing in the CellarMay 2, 19750.0
6The Pagan RiteMay 9, 19750.0
7Backs to the WallMay 16, 19750.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

7 episodes • 1975

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Just My BillDec 5, 19750.0
2The Guru of SurbitonDec 12, 19750.0
3Mr. Fix-ItDec 19, 19750.0
4The Day Peace Broke OutJan 2, 19760.0
5MutinyJan 9, 19760.0
6Home Sweet HomeJan 16, 19760.0
7Going to Pot?Jan 23, 19760.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

7 episodes • 1976

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Early BirdsSep 10, 19760.0
2The Happy EventSep 17, 19760.0
3A Tug of the ForelockSep 24, 19760.0
4I Talk to the TreesOct 1, 19760.0
5The Wind-Break WarOct 8, 19760.0
6Whose Fleas are These?Oct 15, 19760.0
7The Last Posh FrockOct 22, 19760.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

7 episodes • 1977

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Away from It AllApr 10, 19770.0
2The Green DoorApr 17, 19770.0
3Our Speaker TodayApr 24, 19770.0
4The Weaver's TaleMay 1, 19770.0
5Suit YourselfMay 8, 19770.0
6Sweet and Sour CharityMay 15, 19770.0
7AnniversaryMay 22, 19770.0

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