thirtysomething
“The '80s never looked so good.”
thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties.
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Seasons
1.Pilot
29-09-19871hHope 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
06-10-19871hHope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
3.Housewarming
13-10-19871hMichael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
4.Couples
27-10-19871hA night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
5.But Not for Me
03-11-19871hGary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
6.We Gather Together
17-11-19871hHope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
7.Nice Work If You Can Get It
01-12-19871hBefore a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
8.Weaning
08-12-19871hSensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
9.I'll Be Home for Christmas
15-12-19871hMichael 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.South by Southeast
05-01-19881hIt's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
11.Therapy
12-01-19881hElliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
12.Competition
19-01-19881hMichael'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.Separation
26-01-19881hElliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
14.I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
02-02-19881hCompeting for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
15.Business as Usual
09-02-19881hMichael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
16.Accounts Receivable
01-03-19881hA rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
17.Whose Forest Is This?
15-03-19881hNancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
18.Nancy's First Date
22-03-19881hMelissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
19.Undone
12-04-19881hMichael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
20.Tenure
03-05-19881hGary 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 apar...
21.Born to Be Mild
10-05-19881hEllyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
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