Tom and Barbara Good are fictional characters from the British television series The Good Life, which aired from 1975 to 1978. The show follows their journey as they decide to leave their conventional suburban life in Surbiton to become self-sufficient. They grow their own food, raise animals, and embrace a simpler lifestyle, often facing humorous challenges along the way. The series highlights the contrast between Tom and Barbara's ideals and the more traditional lifestyle of their neighbors, Jerry and Margo Leadbetter. Their adventures reflect themes of sustainability, independence, and the pursuit of happiness outside societal norms.