Episode guide
thirtysomething: Season 4
23 episodes · first aired Sep 22, 1990
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- 1 Prelude to a Bris Sep 22, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: The decision whether or not to circumcise the newborn Leo brings up larger questions: is he Jewish and what does that mean? Hope gives birth to her and Michael's new son Leo…
- 2 Life Class Oct 2, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Nancy feels that the hysterectomy has adversely affected her sex drive. Shots of Nancy teaching a class at the art center are intercut with her being examined by Dr. Eilertson…
- 3 Control Oct 9, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Melissa starts a fledgling relationship with Miles. Ellyn and Jeffrey look for a new apartment. Melissa gets a job photographing five notable Philadelphians for a magazine. She's…
- 4 The Distance Oct 16, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: An offer of a new job for Susannah leads to her and Gary taking a bold and unexpected step in their relationship. Ellyn finds out that Jeffrey is going back to his first wife…
- 5 The Haunting of DAA Oct 30, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Amidst a big company layoff, Michael is visited by a mystery man. It's Halloween time and Ethan is fighting with his mother. He wants to be Freddy Krueger; Nancy says no. At DAA…
- 6 The Guilty Party Nov 13, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Hope tries to do it all, including throwing a surprise birthday party for Michael. Her relentless perfectionism might be rubbing off on Janey. Contractors and repairmen are…
- 7 Photo Opportunity Nov 27, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Melissa gets a big photo assignment at the same time that her mother breaks her leg. Melissa is ecstatic about a job she's up for, doing a photo shoot in New York for Vanity Fair…
- 8 Never Better Dec 4, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: The ""friends of friends"" Gary and Ellyn become closer, but it's Billy Sidel that Ellyn is really interested in. Ellyn haltingly tells her therapist that she wants to terminate…
- 9 Guns & Roses Dec 11, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Nancy's continuing treatment for her cancer places more and more of a strain on her and her family. Nancy gets a phone call one morning about exhibiting her paintings at a show…
- 10 Happy New Year Dec 18, 1990 · 1h CAPSULE: Everyone gathers at the Steadman house for a New Year celebration. Gary and Melissa help Hope prepare for the night's New Year's Eve party. Ellyn is worried because she didn't…
- 11 Melissa and Men Jan 8, 1991 · 1h As she prepare for a gallery exhibit devoted to her work, Melissa examines her past relationships with the men in her life and wonders why they have been such failures.
- 12 Advanced Beginners Jan 22, 1991 · 1h While Ellyn and Billy are living together temporarily, an old girlfriend of Billy's arrives upon the scene, causing some problems.
- 13 Sifting the Ashes Feb 5, 1991 · 1h On a business trip to Baltimore, Elliot confronts issues with his mother and with his religious faith. Ethan too is wondering if religious faith can help his own mother.
- 14 A Second Look Feb 12, 1991 · 1h Amidst the celebration over the success of Nancy's cancer surgery, a terrible and unexpected tragedy strikes another member of the group.
- 15 Fighting the Cold Feb 19, 1991 · 1h Susannah returns for Gary's funeral. Melissa is an emotional wreck in the aftermath. She and Susannah come to terms with each other.
- 16 The Difference Between Men and Women Feb 26, 1991 · 1h Bachelor and bachelorette parties for Billy and Ellyn provide the backdrop for a look at the various couples' relationships with each other and their fideliity.
- 17 The Wedding Apr 9, 1991 · 1h Ellyn and Billy get married. Predictably, all does not go smoothly, as Ellyn gets a bad case of pre-wedding jitters.
- 18 Closing the Circle Apr 16, 1991 · 1h Michael tries to come to terms with Gary's passing. Among the living, he has problems with Susannah and with Miles and Peter at work.
- 19 Out the Door Apr 30, 1991 · 1h Michael's fortunes seem to be rising at DAA, but Elliot is more dissatisfied than ever and is ready to quit the job, leading to conflict between the two.
- 20 Hopeless May 7, 1991 · 1h Hopr volunteers at a shelter for the homeless and gets personally involved in the life of a woman and her daughter there. She accuses Michael of having lost his social conscience.
- 21 A Stop at Willoughby May 14, 1991 · 1h The stress of working at DAA becomes too much for Michael.
- 22 Melissa in Wonderland May 21, 1991 · 1h Melissa goes to Hollywood to photograph a sitcom star who comes to rely on her advice.
- 23 California May 28, 1991 · 1h Michael gets a job offer in California. While out there, he runs into Elliot and they talk about forming another partnership. But Hope is adamantly against the move, so much so that her…