The '80s never looked so good.
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.
CreatorsEdward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Pilot
Sep 29, 1987
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
Oct 6, 1987
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
Housewarming
Oct 13, 1987
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Couples
Oct 27, 1987
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
But Not for Me
Nov 3, 1987
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
We Gather Together
Nov 17, 1987
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Dec 1, 1987
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
Weaning
Dec 8, 1987
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Dec 15, 1987
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.
South by Southeast
Jan 5, 1988
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
Therapy
Jan 12, 1988
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
Competition
Jan 19, 1988
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.
Separation
Jan 26, 1988
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
Feb 2, 1988
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
Business as Usual
Feb 9, 1988
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
Accounts Receivable
Mar 1, 1988
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
Whose Forest Is This?
Mar 15, 1988
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
Nancy's First Date
Mar 22, 1988
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
Undone
Apr 12, 1988
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Tenure
May 3, 1988
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.
Born to Be Mild
May 10, 1988
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
