thirtysomething

1987 - 1991•Drama•13•4 Seasons•85 Episodes

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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Seasons

Season 1

21 Episodes • 1987

Season 2

17 Episodes • 1988

Season 3

24 Episodes • 1989

Season 4

23 Episodes • 1990

Episodes - Season 1

1. Pilot

60m

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

2. The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

60m

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

3. Housewarming

60m

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

4. Couples

60m

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

5. But Not for Me

60m

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

6. We Gather Together

60m

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

7. Nice Work If You Can Get It

60m

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

8. Weaning

60m

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

9. I'll Be Home for Christmas

60m

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.