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Michael Steadman
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Synopsis
“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.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. PilotNow viewing1987-09-291hHope 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 Coming1987-10-061hHope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
3. Housewarming1987-10-131hMichael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
4. Couples1987-10-271hA night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
5. But Not for Me1987-11-031hGary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
6. We Gather Together1987-11-171hHope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
7. Nice Work If You Can Get It1987-12-011hBefore a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
8. Weaning1987-12-081hSensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
9. I'll Be Home for Christmas1987-12-151hMichael 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 Southeast1988-01-051hIt's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
11. Therapy1988-01-121hElliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
12. Competition1988-01-191hMichael'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. Separation1988-01-261hElliot 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 Gynecologist1988-02-021hCompeting for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
15. Business as Usual1988-02-091hMichael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
16. Accounts Receivable1988-03-011hA 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?1988-03-151hNancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
18. Nancy's First Date1988-03-221hMelissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
19. Undone1988-04-121hMichael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
20. Tenure1988-05-031hGary 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.
21. Born to Be Mild1988-05-101hEllyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
Cast
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Mel Harris
Hope Steadman
Timothy Busfield
Elliot Weston
Patricia Wettig
Nancy Weston
Peter Horton
Gary Shepherd
Melanie Mayron
Melissa Steadman
Polly Draper
Ellyn Warren
Patricia Kalember
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How many seasons does thirtysomething have?
thirtysomething has 4 seasons and 85 episodes.
When did thirtysomething first air?
thirtysomething first aired in 1987.
Is thirtysomething still running?
thirtysomething's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is thirtysomething?
thirtysomething is classified as Drama.