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.
Pilot (Folge 1)
Autor: Marshall Herskovitz
Sendedatum: 1987-09-29
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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 (Folge 2)
Autor: Marshall Herskovitz
Sendedatum: 1987-10-06
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
Housewarming (Folge 3)
Autor: Marshall Herskovitz
Sendedatum: 1987-10-13
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Couples (Folge 4)
Autor: Marshall Herskovitz
Sendedatum: 1987-10-27
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
But Not for Me (Folge 5)
Sendedatum: 1987-11-03
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
We Gather Together (Folge 6)
Autor: Edward Zwick
Sendedatum: 1987-11-17
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
Nice Work If You Can Get It (Folge 7)
Autor: Paul Haggis
Sendedatum: 1987-12-01
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
Weaning (Folge 8)
Sendedatum: 1987-12-08
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
I'll Be Home for Christmas (Folge 9)
Sendedatum: 1987-12-15
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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 (Folge 10)
Autor: Paul Haggis
Sendedatum: 1988-01-05
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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 (Folge 11)
Sendedatum: 1988-01-12
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
Competition (Folge 12)
Autor: Joseph Dougherty
Sendedatum: 1988-01-19
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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 (Folge 13)
Sendedatum: 1988-01-26
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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 (Folge 14)
Autor: Ann Lewis Hamilton
Sendedatum: 1988-02-02
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
Business as Usual (Folge 15)
Autor: Marshall Herskovitz
Sendedatum: 1988-02-09
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
Accounts Receivable (Folge 16)
Sendedatum: 1988-03-01
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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? (Folge 17)
Sendedatum: 1988-03-15
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
Nancy's First Date (Folge 18)
Sendedatum: 1988-03-22
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
Undone (Folge 19)
Autor: Joseph Dougherty
Sendedatum: 1988-04-12
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Tenure (Folge 20)
Autor: Ann Lewis Hamilton
Sendedatum: 1988-05-03
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: 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 (Folge 21)
Autor: Jerry Stahl
Sendedatum: 1988-05-10
Laufzeit: 60 min
Übersicht: Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
