thirtysomething (1987)
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.
thirtysomething: Season 1 - 21 Episode s
1x1 - Pilot
September 29, 1987
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
1x2 - The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
October 6, 1987
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
1x3 - Housewarming
October 13, 1987
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
1x4 - Couples
October 27, 1987
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
1x5 - But Not for Me
November 3, 1987
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
1x6 - We Gather Together
November 17, 1987
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
1x7 - Nice Work If You Can Get It
December 1, 1987
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
1x8 - Weaning
December 8, 1987
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
1x9 - I'll Be Home for Christmas
December 15, 1987
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.
1x10 - South by Southeast
January 5, 1988
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
1x11 - Therapy
January 12, 1988
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
1x12 - Competition
January 19, 1988
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.
1x13 - Separation
January 26, 1988
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
1x14 - I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
February 2, 1988
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
1x15 - Business as Usual
February 9, 1988
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
1x16 - Accounts Receivable
March 1, 1988
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
1x17 - Whose Forest Is This?
March 15, 1988
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
1x18 - Nancy's First Date
March 22, 1988
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
1x19 - Undone
April 12, 1988
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
1x20 - Tenure
May 3, 1988
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.
1x21 - Born to Be Mild
May 10, 1988
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
thirtysomething: 5 Season s
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The Love You Give Me
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The Love You Give Me
28 Episode s . Many years ago, a young woman named Min Hui fell for a young man named Xin Qi. They dreamed of spending the rest of their lives together and had even planned to marry. But things between them became complicated. Xin Qi suffered from a dangerous and potentially life-threatening heart condition. And a misunderstanding between them led them to split acrimoniously. Now, years later, they are reunited at a business event. Min Hui has risen to become an R&D director at a tech firm and Xin Qi has also made a name for himself in the business world. Deciding that “fate” has brought them back into contact for a reason, they start to talk. But Min Hui reveals that she has a son. What is more, a paternity test appears to show that the child is Xin Qi’s! Xin Qi reacts by taking on the role of the boy’s father – much to the child’s delight. But will this lead them back down the path to romance? Or has their love ship already sailed?
Moonlighting
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Moonlighting
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Oh My Baby
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Oh My Baby
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The War at Home
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The War at Home
44 Episode s . When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no “time-outs,” no one had any “boundaries,” and “parenting” wasn’t even a word. Parents had no idea what their kids were really up to and ignorance truly was bliss. Now Dave and Vicky have teenagers of their own, and anything their kids might even think about doing, Dave and Vicky have already done… at least twice.
Papa & Daddy
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Papa & Daddy
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Beautiful Loser
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Beautiful Loser
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American Dreams
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