thirtysomething

thirtysomething

The '80s never looked so good.

1319871h 0m6.2/10
Drama

Ratings

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6.2/10(29)

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.

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 29, 1987

Last Aired

May 28, 1991

Networks

ABC

Created By

Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 1987-09-29
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
E2
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
Air date: 1987-10-06
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
Housewarming
E3
Housewarming
Air date: 1987-10-13
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Couples
E4
Couples
Air date: 1987-10-27
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
But Not for Me
E5
But Not for Me
Air date: 1987-11-03
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
We Gather Together
E6
We Gather Together
Air date: 1987-11-17
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
E7
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Air date: 1987-12-01
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
Weaning
E8
Weaning
Air date: 1987-12-08
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
E9
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Air date: 1987-12-15
Michael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A famous photographer shows interest in Melissa's work.
South by Southeast
E10
South by Southeast
Air date: 1988-01-05
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
Therapy
E11
Therapy
Air date: 1988-01-12
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
Competition
E12
Competition
Air date: 1988-01-19
Michael'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.
Separation
E13
Separation
Air date: 1988-01-26
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
E14
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
Air date: 1988-02-02
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
Business as Usual
E15
Business as Usual
Air date: 1988-02-09
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
Accounts Receivable
E16
Accounts Receivable
Air date: 1988-03-01
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
Whose Forest Is This?
E17
Whose Forest Is This?
Air date: 1988-03-15
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
Nancy's First Date
E18
Nancy's First Date
Air date: 1988-03-22
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
Undone
E19
Undone
Air date: 1988-04-12
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Tenure
E20
Tenure
Air date: 1988-05-03
Gary 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 buy her apartment.
Born to Be Mild
E21
Born to Be Mild
Air date: 1988-05-10
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.

Cast

Ken Olin

Ken Olin

Michael Steadman

Mel Harris

Mel Harris

Hope Steadman

Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield

Elliot Weston

Patricia Wettig

Patricia Wettig

Nancy Weston

Peter Horton

Peter Horton

Gary Shepherd

Melanie Mayron

Melanie Mayron

Melissa Steadman

Polly Draper

Polly Draper

Ellyn Warren

Patricia Kalember

Patricia Kalember

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