The Good Life

TV series

The Good Life

7.7/ 10· 46197530 min4 seasons · 28 episodes

The Good Life brings laughter and hope to suburbia!

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.

Created by
John Esmonde

Seasons and episodes

4 seasons · 28 episodes

Ended
Season 4

Season 4

7 episodesApril 10, 1977
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  1. S4 E1

    Away from It All

    Apr 10, 197730 min

    When the poor harvest and other tribulations of life get to the Goods, the Leadbetters suggest they go away on a short break, and volunteer to look after things while they're away. But can they be trusted?

  2. S4 E2

    The Green Door

    Apr 17, 197730 min

    The Goods need some fertiliser for their land in preparation for sowing the new season's crops. When they try getting it from the pony club that Margo belongs to, they find that although she pretends to, she hasn't been going recently. The

  3. S4 E3

    Our Speaker Today

    Apr 24, 197730 min

    When Margo's society's guest speaker pulls out at short notice, Barbara agrees to give a talk about self-sufficiency. She's so good that Lady Truscott asks her to do several other talks, but it interferes with maintaining the animals & crop

  4. S4 E4

    The Weaver's Tale

    May 1, 197730 min

    When Margo buys a spinning wheel, Tom buys a loom so that the Goods can borrow the spinning wheel and make their own clothes. However, Barbara has just convinced Jerry to forbid Margo to spend any more money, and the spinning wheel purchase

  5. S4 E5

    Suit Yourself

    May 8, 197730 min

    The Goods obtain some sheep fleeces, make their own vegetable dyes, and start making their own clothes using their loom. Jerry's boss decides to retire, and invites three potential successors to dinner to choose who to appoint.

  6. S4 E6

    Sweet and Sour Charity

    May 15, 197730 min

    Tom sets his eye on the contents of the other neighbors' heating oil tank when they move out. Barbara just manages to convince him that it would be stealing. Then they get permission to take it.

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Where can I watch The Good Life?
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How many seasons of The Good Life are there?
The Good Life has 4 seasons and 28 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of The Good Life?
The Good Life has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 22, 1977.
Who stars in The Good Life?
The Good Life stars Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington, Penelope Keith, Reginald Marsh.

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