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
Starring Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig, Peter Horton
By Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Episodes
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- PilotHope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.60m
- The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are ComingHope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.60m
- HousewarmingMichael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.60m
- CouplesA night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.60m
- But Not for MeGary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.60m
- We Gather TogetherHope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.60m
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItBefore a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.60m
- WeaningSensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.60m
About thirtysomething
Creator
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Cast
Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig, Peter Horton
Genres
Drama
Maturity rating
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Score 6.3 • 1987 • TV Series
