Drama19874 seasons★ 6.3

thirtysomething

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.

Created by Edward Zwick

Episodes

  1. 1

    Pilot

    Sep 29, 198760 min

    Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.

  2. 2

    The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

    Oct 6, 198760 min

    Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.

  3. 3

    Housewarming

    Oct 13, 198760 min

    Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.

  4. 4

    Couples

    Oct 27, 198760 min

    A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.

  5. 5

    But Not for Me

    Nov 3, 198760 min

    Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.

  6. 6

    We Gather Together

    Nov 17, 198760 min

    Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.

  7. 7

    Nice Work If You Can Get It

    Dec 1, 198760 min

    Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.

  8. 8

    Weaning

    Dec 8, 198760 min

    Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.

  9. 9

    I'll Be Home for Christmas

    Dec 15, 198760 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.

  10. 10

    South by Southeast

    Jan 5, 198860 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.

  11. 11

    Therapy

    Jan 12, 198860 min

    Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.

  12. 12

    Competition

    Jan 19, 198860 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.

  13. 13

    Separation

    Jan 26, 198860 min

    Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.

  14. 14

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

    Feb 2, 198860 min

    Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.

  15. 15

    Business as Usual

    Feb 9, 198860 min

    Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.

  16. 16

    Accounts Receivable

    Mar 1, 198860 min

    A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.

  17. 17

    Whose Forest Is This?

    Mar 15, 198860 min

    Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.

  18. 18

    Nancy's First Date

    Mar 22, 198860 min

    Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.

  19. 19

    Undone

    Apr 12, 198860 min

    Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.

  20. 20

    Tenure

    May 3, 198860 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.

  21. 21

    Born to Be Mild

    May 10, 198860 min

    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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