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thirtysomething

thirtysomething
★ 6.3/10•1987•1h 0m•13•Drama
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The '80s never looked so good.

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

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 29, 1987

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE160m

Pilot

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

Sep 29, 1987

Episode 2 - The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are ComingE260m

The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

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

Oct 6, 1987

Episode 3 - HousewarmingE360m

Housewarming

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

Oct 13, 1987

Episode 4 - CouplesE460m

Couples

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

Oct 27, 1987

Episode 5 - But Not for MeE560m

But Not for Me

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

Nov 3, 1987

Episode 6 - We Gather TogetherE660m

We Gather Together

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

Nov 17, 1987

Episode 7 - Nice Work If You Can Get ItE760m

Nice Work If You Can Get It

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

Dec 1, 1987

Episode 8 - WeaningE860m

Weaning

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

Dec 8, 1987

Episode 9 - I'll Be Home for ChristmasE960m

I'll Be Home for Christmas

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.

Dec 15, 1987

Episode 10 - South by SoutheastE1060m

South by Southeast

It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.

Jan 5, 1988

Episode 11 - TherapyE1160m

Therapy

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

Jan 12, 1988

Episode 12 - CompetitionE1260m

Competition

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.

Jan 19, 1988

Episode 13 - SeparationE1360m

Separation

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

Jan 26, 1988

Episode 14 - I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful GynecologistE1460m

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 Melissa.

Feb 2, 1988

Episode 15 - Business as UsualE1560m

Business as Usual

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

Feb 9, 1988

Episode 16 - Accounts ReceivableE1660m

Accounts Receivable

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

Mar 1, 1988

Episode 17 - Whose Forest Is This?E1760m

Whose Forest Is This?

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

Mar 15, 1988

Episode 18 - Nancy's First DateE1860m

Nancy's First Date

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

Mar 22, 1988

Episode 19 - UndoneE1960m

Undone

Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.

Apr 12, 1988

Episode 20 - TenureE2060m

Tenure

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.

May 3, 1988

Episode 21 - Born to Be MildE2160m

Born to Be Mild

Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.

May 10, 1988

Actors

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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Life on Top
Good Trouble
Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong

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