About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1975
Seasons
4
Episodes
28
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
42
Genre
Comedy
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Plough Your Own Furrow
After he has celebrated his 40th birthday Tom decides that he is unhappy with his life style so he packs his job in, farms his large garden and becomes self sufficient.
S01E02
Say Little Hen ...
The Goods install the first chickens in their chicken coop, but they prove slow to lay their first eggs. Incensed by the condescension of the Leadbetters when they are invited to d…
S01E03
The Weaker Sex?
Tom buys an old-fashioned range for their kitchen from a passing rag-and-bone man, but Barbara becomes irate when she ends up doing most of the hard work to get it ready for use, w…
S01E04
Pig's Lib
The Goods continue their bartering with local suppliers, but Barbara has a misunderstanding while negotiating with the window-cleaner. They then add a pair of pigs in a sty to thei…
S01E05
The Thing in the Cellar
Tom puts the finishing touches to their own electricity generator in the cellar, which runs on their animals' waste. He then goes fishing with Jerry, and decides to store the surpl…
S01E06
The Pagan Rite
In order to pay for a treat for Barbara, Tom takes a short contract from his old firm, and tries to keep it a secret from her - but his plan is foiled when he fails to account for …
S01E07
Backs to the Wall
While starting the harvest, Tom injures his back digging,and since Margo and Jerry are on holiday Barbara is left to look after the farm all on her own. A storm then adds to their …
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upper class
sitcom
self sufficient
irreverent
lighthearted
casual
witty
empathetic
ridiculous
Questions about The Good Life
How many seasons does The Good Life have?
The Good Life has 4 seasons and 28 episodes total.
Who created The Good Life?
The Good Life was created by John Esmonde and first aired in 1975.
What genre is The Good Life?
The Good Life is a Comedy series.
Who stars in The Good Life?
The cast of The Good Life includes Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington, Penelope Keith.
What is the TMDB rating for The Good Life?
The Good Life has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 42 votes.
