thirtysomething

1987–1991 · Ended · 4 seasons · 85 episodes · Drama · United States

Creator Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz · Channel ABC · Starring Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield

The '80s never looked so good.

thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties.
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Episodes

21 episodes · September 1987 – May 1988
  1. Episode 1: 1. PilotSeptember 29, 1987 · 60 min
    Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
  2. Episode 2: 2. The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are ComingOctober 6, 1987 · 60 min
    Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
  3. Episode 3: 3. HousewarmingOctober 13, 1987 · 60 min
    Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
  4. Episode 4: 4. CouplesOctober 27, 1987 · 60 min
    A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
  5. Episode 5: 5. But Not for MeNovember 3, 1987 · 60 min
    Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
  6. Episode 6: 6. We Gather TogetherNovember 17, 1987 · 60 min
    Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Nice Work If You Can Get ItDecember 1, 1987 · 60 min
    Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
  2. Episode 8: 8. WeaningDecember 8, 1987 · 60 min
    Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
  3. Episode 9: 9. I'll Be Home for ChristmasDecember 15, 1987 · 60 min
    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.
  4. Episode 10: 10. South by SoutheastJanuary 5, 1988 · 60 min
    It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
  5. Episode 11: 11. TherapyJanuary 12, 1988 · 60 min
    Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
  6. Episode 12: 12. CompetitionJanuary 19, 1988 · 60 min
    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.
  7. Episode 13: 13. SeparationJanuary 26, 1988 · 60 min
    Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
  8. Episode 14: 14. I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful GynecologistFebruary 2, 1988 · 60 min
    Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
  9. Episode 15: 15. Business as UsualFebruary 9, 1988 · 60 min
    Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Accounts ReceivableMarch 1, 1988 · 60 min
    A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
  11. Episode 17: 17. Whose Forest Is This?March 15, 1988 · 60 min
    Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
  12. Episode 18: 18. Nancy's First DateMarch 22, 1988 · 60 min
    Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
  13. Episode 19: 19. UndoneApril 12, 1988 · 60 min
    Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
  14. Episode 20: 20. TenureMay 3, 1988 · 60 min
    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.
  15. Episode 21: 21. Born to Be MildMay 10, 1988 · 60 min
    Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.

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EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 29, 1987
LAST AIRED
May 28, 1991

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