
The Associates
1979•30m•5.0/10
Comedy
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The Associates is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1979–1980. The series starred Martin Short and was cancelled after nine of its thirteen episodes aired, but was nominated for two Golden Globes after its cancellation. The series was produced by Paramount Television.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 23, 1979
Last Aired
April 17, 1980
Networks
ABC
Created By
Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The First Day
Air date: 1979-09-23
The associates learn the ropes on their first day while the founder of the firm considers taking on a new partner.
E2
Is Romance Dead?
Air date: 1979-09-30
Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.
E3
Tucker's Courtroom Coup
Air date: 1979-10-07
Marshall asks Eliot to defend a client whose ex-lover is suing him.
E4
Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
Air date: 1979-10-14
The associates are curious when a lady from Mr. Marshall's distant past turns up in the office. But she's not the type they're expecting.
E5
A Date with Johnny
Air date: 1979-10-21
Johnny goes on a date with a married co-worker.
E6
Eliot's Deadly Serve (a.k.a. The Deadly Serve)
Air date: 1979-10-28
Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.
E7
Eliot's Revenge
Air date: 1980-03-27
Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.
E8
Danko's a Daddy
Air date: 1980-04-03
Danko decides to sue for regular visitation when the mother of his child restricts how often Johnny can see his offspring.
E9
The Censors
Air date: 1980-04-10
Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.
E10
The Party
Air date: 1980-04-17
Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.
E11
Tucker's Co-op
Tucker moves into the apartment below Marshall, who shows up unexpectedly.
E12
Inferno
The lawyers try to find escape routes when a fire starts in the building.
E13
The Out of Town Trip
The associates defend the head of a tire company accused of misusing funds, while Leslie quits the firm thinking it represents criminals.



























