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Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
Episodes
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S1·E1 PilotHope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
S1·E2 The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are ComingHope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
S1·E3 HousewarmingMichael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
S1·E4 CouplesA night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
S1·E5 But Not for MeGary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
S1·E6 We Gather TogetherHope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
S1·E7 Nice Work If You Can Get ItBefore a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
S1·E8 WeaningSensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
S1·E9 I'll Be Home for ChristmasMichael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A famous photographer shows interest in Melissa's work.
S1·E10 South by SoutheastIt's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
S1·E11 TherapyElliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
S1·E12 CompetitionMichael's jealousy is aroused when an important client make it clear he prefers Elliot. Meanwhile, Hope and Nancy try to come to terms with computers.
S1·E13 SeparationElliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
S1·E14 I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful GynecologistCompeting for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
S1·E15 Business as UsualMichael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
S1·E16 Accounts ReceivableA rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
S1·E17 Whose Forest Is This?Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
S1·E18 Nancy's First DateMelissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
S1·E19 UndoneMichael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
S1·E20 TenureGary evaluates the fate of his academic career as he undergoes tenure review at the college. Ellyn learns her building is going co-op, leaving her to decide whether to…
S1·E21 Born to Be MildEllyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.Cast
L
Luke Rossi
M
Maura Soden
W
William Long Jr.
H
Helen Page Camp
Mrs. Lerner
Crew
- Creator
- Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Producers
- Ellen S. Pressman, Lindsley Parsons III, Ann Lewis Hamilton, Joseph Dougherty, Richard Kramer, Scott Winant, Paul Haggis
- Executive Producers
- Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Composer
- Stewart Levin
Details
- First air date
- Sep 29, 1987
- Last air date
- May 28, 1991
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 85
- Episode runtime
- 60 min
- Network
- ABC
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
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