The average ratings for the second series (discounting the Christmas Special) were 10.73 million.
Dear John was still very popular in its second series, with the final four episodes (discounting the Christmas Special) averaging at 12.08 million viewers. However, the first two episodes in the run saw the ratings decline badly against strong competition from ITV.
This opening episode was watched by 8.6 million viewers, charting at 31st place, significantly lower than the 14th place and 10.9 million who tuned into Episode #1.2 (1986) which was airing at the same time.
This opening episode was watched by 8.6 million viewers, charting at 31st place, significantly lower than the 14th place and 10.9 million who tuned into Episode #1.2 (1986) which was airing at the same time.