Episode guide
thirtysomething: Season 1
21 episodes · first aired Sep 29, 1987
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- 1 Pilot Sep 29, 1987 · 1h Hope 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 Coming Oct 6, 1987 · 1h Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
- 3 Housewarming Oct 13, 1987 · 1h Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
- 4 Couples Oct 27, 1987 · 1h A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
- 5 But Not for Me Nov 3, 1987 · 1h Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
- 6 We Gather Together Nov 17, 1987 · 1h Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
- 7 Nice Work If You Can Get It Dec 1, 1987 · 1h Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
- 8 Weaning Dec 8, 1987 · 1h Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
- 9 I'll Be Home for Christmas Dec 15, 1987 · 1h 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.
- 10 South by Southeast Jan 5, 1988 · 1h It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
- 11 Therapy Jan 12, 1988 · 1h Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
- 12 Competition Jan 19, 1988 · 1h 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.
- 13 Separation Jan 26, 1988 · 1h Elliot 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 Gynecologist Feb 2, 1988 · 1h Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
- 15 Business as Usual Feb 9, 1988 · 1h Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
- 16 Accounts Receivable Mar 1, 1988 · 1h A 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? Mar 15, 1988 · 1h Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
- 18 Nancy's First Date Mar 22, 1988 · 1h Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
- 19 Undone Apr 12, 1988 · 1h Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
- 20 Tenure May 3, 1988 · 1h 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.
- 21 Born to Be Mild May 10, 1988 · 1h Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.