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thirtysomething

"The '80s never looked so good."

1987-09-29 Drama 6.333

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.

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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.

  • First Aired
    1987-09-29
  • Last Aired
    1991-05-28
  • Creator
    Edward Zwick
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Seasons
    4
  • Episodes
    85
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    ABC

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Pilot

1. Pilot

Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and b...More
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.Less
60mins 1987-09-29
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

2. The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.Less
60mins 1987-10-06
Housewarming

3. Housewarming

Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.Less
60mins 1987-10-13
Couples

4. Couples

A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.Less
60mins 1987-10-27
But Not for Me

5. But Not for Me

Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.Less
60mins 1987-11-03
We Gather Together

6. We Gather Together

Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.Less
60mins 1987-11-17
Nice Work If You Can Get It

7. Nice Work If You Can Get It

Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an as...More
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.Less
60mins 1987-12-01
Weaning

8. Weaning

Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.Less
60mins 1987-12-08
I'll Be Home for Christmas

9. I'll Be Home for Christmas

Michael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A f...More
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.Less
60mins 1987-12-15
South by Southeast

10. South by Southeast

It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a ...More
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.Less
60mins 1988-01-05
Therapy

11. Therapy

Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it ...More
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.Less
60mins 1988-01-12
Competition

12. Competition

Michael's jealousy is aroused when an important client make it clear he prefers Elliot. Meanwhile, Hop...More
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.Less
60mins 1988-01-19
Separation

13. Separation

Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.Less
60mins 1988-01-26
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist

14. I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist

Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Mel...More
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.Less
60mins 1988-02-02
Business as Usual

15. Business as Usual

Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason f...More
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.Less
60mins 1988-02-09
Accounts Receivable

16. Accounts Receivable

A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the ...More
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.Less
60mins 1988-03-01
Whose Forest Is This?

17. Whose Forest Is This?

Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chi...More
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.Less
60mins 1988-03-15
Nancy's First Date

18. Nancy's First Date

Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first ...More
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.Less
60mins 1988-03-22
Undone

19. Undone

Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.Less
60mins 1988-04-12
Tenure

20. Tenure

Gary evaluates the fate of his academic career as he undergoes tenure review at the college. Ellyn lea...More
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.Less
60mins 1988-05-03
Born to Be Mild

21. Born to Be Mild

Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.Less
60mins 1988-05-10

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Cast

Ken Olin

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Michael Steadman
Mel Harris

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Hope Steadman
Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield

Elliot Weston
Patricia Wettig

Patricia Wettig

Nancy Weston
Peter Horton

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Gary Shepherd
Melanie Mayron

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Polly Draper

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