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