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thirtysomething

85 episodes · 4 seasons · 1987–1991 · ABC

← Show package · 1980s

Season

Season 1

21 episodes

  1. S01E01 Pilot

    Pilot — Season 1, Episode 1 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S01E02 The Parents Are Coming

    The Parents Are Coming — Season 1, Episode 2 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S01E03 Housewarming

    Housewarming — Season 1, Episode 3 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S01E04 Couples

    Couples — Season 1, Episode 4 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S01E05 But Not for Me

    But Not for Me — Season 1, Episode 5 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S01E06 We Gather Together

    We Gather Together — Season 1, Episode 6 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S01E07 Nice Work If You Can Get It

    Nice Work If You Can Get It — Season 1, Episode 7 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S01E08 Weaning

    Weaning — Season 1, Episode 8 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S01E09 I'll Be Home for Christmas

    I'll Be Home for Christmas — Season 1, Episode 9 of thirtysomething. Aired 1987-12-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S01E10 South by Southeast

    South by Southeast — Season 1, Episode 10 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-01-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S01E11 Therapy

    Therapy — Season 1, Episode 11 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-01-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S01E12 Competition

    Competition — Season 1, Episode 12 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-01-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S01E13 Separation

    Separation — Season 1, Episode 13 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-01-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S01E14 I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist

    I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist — Season 1, Episode 14 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-02-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S01E15 Business as Usual

    Michael anticipates a happy reunion with his father until he learn the startling reason for dad's visit.

  16. S01E16 Accounts Receivable

    Accounts Receivable — Season 1, Episode 16 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-03-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S01E17 Whose Forest Is This?

    Whose Forest Is This? — Season 1, Episode 17 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-03-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S01E18 Nancy's First Date

    Nancy's First Date — Season 1, Episode 18 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-03-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S01E19 Undone

    Undone — Season 1, Episode 19 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-04-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S01E20 Tenure

    Tenure — Season 1, Episode 20 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-05-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S01E21 Born to Be Mild

    Born to Be Mild — Season 1, Episode 21 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-05-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 2

17 episodes

  1. S02E01 We'll Meet Again

    We'll Meet Again — Season 2, Episode 1 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-12-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S02E02 In Re: the Marriage of Weston

    In Re: the Marriage of Weston — Season 2, Episode 2 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-12-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S02E03 The Mike Van Dyke Show

    The Mike Van Dyke Show — Season 2, Episode 3 of thirtysomething. Aired 1988-12-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S02E04 Trust Me

    Trust Me — Season 2, Episode 4 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-01-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S02E05 No Promises

    No Promises — Season 2, Episode 5 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S02E06 Politics

    Politics — Season 2, Episode 6 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S02E07 Success

    Success — Season 2, Episode 7 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-01-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S02E08 First Day / Last Day

    First Day / Last Day — Season 2, Episode 8 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S02E09 About Last Night

    About Last Night — Season 2, Episode 9 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S02E10 Elliot's Dad

    Elliot's Dad — Season 2, Episode 10 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-02-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S02E11 Payment Due

    Payment Due — Season 2, Episode 11 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-03-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S02E12 Deliverance

    Deliverance — Season 2, Episode 12 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-03-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S02E13 Michael Writes a Story

    Michael Writes a Story — Season 2, Episode 13 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-04-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S02E14 New Job

    New Job — Season 2, Episode 14 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-04-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S02E15 Be a Good Girl

    Be a Good Girl — Season 2, Episode 15 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-04-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S02E16 Courting Nancy

    Courting Nancy — Season 2, Episode 16 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-05-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S02E17 Best of Enemies

    Best of Enemies — Season 2, Episode 17 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-05-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 3

24 episodes

  1. S03E01 Nancy's Mom

    Nancy's Mom — Season 3, Episode 1 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-09-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S03E02 Love and Sex

    Love and Sex — Season 3, Episode 2 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-10-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S03E03 Mr. Right

    Mr. Right — Season 3, Episode 3 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-10-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S03E04 New Baby

    New Baby — Season 3, Episode 4 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-10-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S03E05 Legacy

    Legacy — Season 3, Episode 5 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-10-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S03E06 Strangers

    Strangers — Season 3, Episode 6 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-11-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S03E07 Pilgrims

    Pilgrims — Season 3, Episode 7 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-11-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S03E08 The Burning Bush

    The Burning Bush — Season 3, Episode 8 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-11-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S03E09 New Parents

    New Parents — Season 3, Episode 9 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-12-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S03E10 Michael's Campaign

    Michael's Campaign — Season 3, Episode 10 of thirtysomething. Aired 1989-12-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S03E11 Pulling Away

    Pulling Away — Season 3, Episode 11 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-01-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S03E12 Another Country

    Another Country — Season 3, Episode 12 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-01-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S03E13 Post-Op

    Post-Op — Season 3, Episode 13 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-01-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S03E14 Once a Mermaid

    Once a Mermaid — Season 3, Episode 14 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-02-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S03E15 Fathers and Lovers

    Fathers and Lovers — Season 3, Episode 15 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-02-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S03E16 Her Cup Runneth Over

    Her Cup Runneth Over — Season 3, Episode 16 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-02-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S03E17 Good Sex, Bad Sex, What Sex, No Sex

    Good Sex, Bad Sex, What Sex, No Sex — Season 3, Episode 17 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-02-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S03E18 The Other Shoe

    The Other Shoe — Season 3, Episode 18 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-03-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S03E19 The Three Year Itch

    The Three Year Itch — Season 3, Episode 19 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-04-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S03E20 I'm Nobody, Who Are You?

    I'm Nobody, Who Are You? — Season 3, Episode 20 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-04-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S03E21 Arizona

    Arizona — Season 3, Episode 21 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-04-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S03E22 Going Limp

    Going Limp — Season 3, Episode 22 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-05-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  23. S03E23 Towers of Zenith Part 1: The Go-Between

    Towers of Zenith Part 1: The Go-Between — Season 3, Episode 23 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-05-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  24. S03E24 Towers of Zenith Part 2: Samurai Adman

    Towers of Zenith Part 2: Samurai Adman — Season 3, Episode 24 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-05-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 4

23 episodes

  1. S04E01 Prelude to a Bris

    Prelude to a Bris — Season 4, Episode 1 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-09-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S04E02 Life Class

    Life Class — Season 4, Episode 2 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-10-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S04E03 Control

    Control — Season 4, Episode 3 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S04E04 The Distance

    The Distance — Season 4, Episode 4 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-10-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S04E05 The Haunting of DAA

    The Haunting of DAA — Season 4, Episode 5 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-10-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S04E06 The Guilty Party

    The Guilty Party — Season 4, Episode 6 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-11-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S04E07 Photo Opportunity

    Photo Opportunity — Season 4, Episode 7 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-11-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S04E08 Never Better

    Never Better — Season 4, Episode 8 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-12-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S04E09 Guns & Roses

    Guns & Roses — Season 4, Episode 9 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-12-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S04E10 Happy New Year

    Happy New Year — Season 4, Episode 10 of thirtysomething. Aired 1990-12-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S04E11 Melissa and Men

    Melissa and Men — Season 4, Episode 11 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-01-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S04E12 Advanced Beginners

    Advanced Beginners — Season 4, Episode 12 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-01-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S04E13 Sifting the Ashes

    Sifting the Ashes — Season 4, Episode 13 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-02-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S04E14 A Second Look

    A Second Look — Season 4, Episode 14 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-02-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S04E15 Fighting the Cold

    Fighting the Cold — Season 4, Episode 15 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-02-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S04E16 The Difference Between Men and Women

    The Difference Between Men and Women — Season 4, Episode 16 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-02-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S04E17 The Wedding

    The Wedding — Season 4, Episode 17 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-04-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S04E18 Closing the Circle

    Closing the Circle — Season 4, Episode 18 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-04-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S04E19 Out the Door

    Out the Door — Season 4, Episode 19 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-04-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S04E20 Hopeless

    Hopeless — Season 4, Episode 20 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-05-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S04E21 A Stop at Willoughby

    A Stop at Willoughby — Season 4, Episode 21 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-05-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S04E22 Melissa in Wonderland

    Melissa in Wonderland — Season 4, Episode 22 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-05-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  23. S04E23 California

    California — Season 4, Episode 23 of thirtysomething. Aired 1991-05-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.