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Series · 1990 – 1996 · Comedy

Dream On

A life like in the movies.

★6.9 1990 – 1996 6 Seasons David Crane TV-MA

The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 120 episodes

The First Episode

Episode 01

The First Episode

Jul 8, 1990 · 30 min

Martin Tupper, New York book editor and product of the first television generation, faces a crisis: his ex-wife-to-be, Judith, is demanding that he sign their divorce papers so that she can re-marry. Should he try to win her back, or is it time to get back in the dating game?

Death Takes a Coffee Break

Episode 02

Death Takes a Coffee Break

Jul 15, 1990 · 30 min

Martin, while fooling around with a much younger college girl (an Eddie Charles hook-up), ends up in the hospital. His doctor instructs him to change his lifestyle around to prevent another (possibly worse) incident. Top of the list? Cut out caffeine. Of course, he receives a lot of ridicule as he goes about this.

Sex and the Single Father

Episode 03

Sex and the Single Father

Jul 22, 1990 · 30 min

Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.

Sole Sister

Episode 04

Sole Sister

Jul 29, 1990 · 30 min

Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.

Angst for the Memories

Episode 05

Angst for the Memories

Aug 5, 1990 · 30 min

After being admonished by an old school friend for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again—but are his central characters a little too close to home?

...And Sheep Are Nervous

Episode 06

...And Sheep Are Nervous

Aug 12, 1990 · 30 min

Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.

Over Your Dead Body

Episode 07

Over Your Dead Body

Aug 19, 1990 · 30 min

In order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.

Martin Gets Lucky

Episode 08

Martin Gets Lucky

Aug 26, 1990 · 30 min

Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.

Three Coins in the Dryer

Episode 09

Three Coins in the Dryer

Sep 2, 1990 · 30 min

Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room, and she takes him for the ride of his life.

Trojan War

Episode 10

Trojan War

Sep 9, 1990 · 30 min

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

Up the River

Episode 11

Up the River

Sep 16, 1990 · 30 min

Martin and Nina's relationship comes to a head when her environmental activism goes too far.

555-HELL

Episode 12

555-HELL

Sep 23, 1990 · 30 min

Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline.

Doing the Bossa Nova

Episode 13

Doing the Bossa Nova

Sep 30, 1990 · 30 min

Martin's new boss puts him in several compromising positions.

Premarital Ex

Episode 14

Premarital Ex

Oct 7, 1990 · 30 min

Judith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.

About the series

Dream On poster
Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 47 votes

Synopsis

The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Brian Benben

Brian Benben

Martin Tupper

Wendie Malick

Wendie Malick

Judith Tupper Stone

Chris Demetral

Chris Demetral

Jeremy Tupper

Dorien Wilson

Dorien Wilson

Eddie Charles

Denny Dillon

Denny Dillon

Toby Pedalbee

Where to watch Dream On

Dream On is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from David Crane, Marta Kauffman has 6 seasons and 120 total episodes, rated 6.9/10 by 47 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Dream On have?

Dream On has 6 seasons with 120 episodes in total.

Is Dream On still on the air?

Dream On has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Dream On?

Dream On airs on HBO.

When did Dream On first air?

Dream On first aired on July 8, 1990.

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