The Associates
The Associates is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1979–1980. The series starred Martin Short and was cancelled after nine of its thirteen episodes aired, but was nominated for two Golden Globes after its cancellation. The series was produced by Paramount Television.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The First Day
23-09-1979The associates learn the ropes on their first day while the founder of the firm considers taking on a new partner.
- Ep 2
2.Is Romance Dead?
30-09-1979Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.
- Ep 3
3.Tucker's Courtroom Coup
07-10-1979Marshall asks Eliot to defend a client whose ex-lover is suing him.
- Ep 4
4.Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
14-10-1979The associates are curious when a lady from Mr. Marshall's distant past turns up in the office. But she's not the type they're expecting.
- Ep 5
5.A Date with Johnny
21-10-1979Johnny goes on a date with a married co-worker.
- Ep 6
6.Eliot's Deadly Serve (a.k.a. The Deadly Serve)
28-10-1979Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.
- Ep 7
7.Eliot's Revenge
27-03-1980Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.
- Ep 8
8.Danko's a Daddy
03-04-1980Danko decides to sue for regular visitation when the mother of his child restricts how often Johnny can see his offspring.
- Ep 9
9.The Censors
10-04-1980Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.
- Ep 10
10.The Party
17-04-1980Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.
- Ep 11
11.Tucker's Co-op
TBATucker moves into the apartment below Marshall, who shows up unexpectedly.
- Ep 12
12.Inferno
TBAThe lawyers try to find escape routes when a fire starts in the building.
- Ep 13
13.The Out of Town Trip
TBAThe associates defend the head of a tire company accused of misusing funds, while Leslie quits the firm thinking it represents criminals.
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