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thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties.
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- E1 PilotNext upSep 29, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
Guest stars: Kimberly Foster, Tim Russ
- E2 The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are ComingOct 6, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
Guest stars: Shiri Appleby (Little Hope), Shirley Knight, Maura Soden
- E3 HousewarmingOct 13, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Guest stars: Leo Fuchs, Tom O'Brien, Faith Ford, Mary McKuen (Woman Party Guest)
- E4 CouplesOct 27, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
- E5 But Not for MeNov 3, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
Guest stars: Robert Brian Wilson, Ernie Lively, Earl Boen, Timothy Stack, Kevin Pollak
- E6 We Gather TogetherNov 17, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
Guest stars: Jack Blessing, Luke Rossi
- E7 Nice Work If You Can Get ItDec 1, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
Guest stars: Luke Rossi, Terry Kinney, Phil Fondacaro, Faith Ford
- E8 WeaningDec 8, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
Guest stars: Marg Helgenberger, Luke Rossi, Amber Rose Kelly, Crystal Carson, Rosalind Cash, Meg Wittner, Dan Gilvezan
- E9 I'll Be Home for ChristmasDec 15, 1987 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Paul Sand, Luke Rossi, Dinah Lenney, Maura Soden
- E10 South by SoutheastJan 5, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
Guest stars: Dana Delany
- E11 TherapyJan 12, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
Guest stars: Marshall Herskovitz, Luke Rossi, Terry Kinney, Faith Ford
- E12 CompetitionJan 19, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: John Durbin, Luke Rossi, S. Scott Bullock, Faith Ford, Richard Masur, Danitza Kingsley
- E13 SeparationJan 26, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
Guest stars: William Long Jr., Luke Rossi
- E14 I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful GynecologistFeb 2, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
Guest stars: Kellie Martin, Terry Kinney
- E15 Business as UsualFeb 9, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
Guest stars: Steven Hill, Barbara Rhoades, Faith Ford, Bebe Drake
- E16 Accounts ReceivableMar 1, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
Guest stars: Barbara Barrie, Dena Dietrich, Maura Soden
- E17 Whose Forest Is This?Mar 15, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
Guest stars: Luke Rossi
- E18 Nancy's First DateMar 22, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
Guest stars: Kellie Martin, Luke Rossi
- E19 UndoneApr 12, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Guest stars: Chelsea Field, Luke Rossi
- E20 TenureMay 3, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Grant Heslov, Ellie Cornell, Allan Miller
- E21 Born to Be MildMay 10, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
Guest stars: Robin Leach, Luke Rossi, Terry Kinney
Cast & crew
Created by Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Ken Olin
Mel Harris
Timothy Busfield
Patricia Wettig
Peter Horton
Melanie Mayron
Polly Draper
Patricia KalemberImages · 5
