thirtysomething
“The '80s never looked so good.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 85 Episodes
60 min per episode
1987 – 1991
Premiered: Tue, Sep 29, 1987
Edward Zwick
Marshall HerskovitzLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 23: “California”
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 and Michael's marriage is threatened.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Stewart Levin
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Joseph Dougherty, Ann Lewis Hamilton, Richard Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Dougherty
Producer
Ann Lewis Hamilton
Producer
Richard Kramer
Producer
Lindsley Parsons III
Producer
Scott Winant
Producer
Paul Haggis
Producer
Ellen S. Pressman
Producer
Stewart Levin
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Frequently Asked Questions About thirtysomething
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What is thirtysomething about?
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.
How many seasons does thirtysomething have?
thirtysomething comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in thirtysomething?
Key cast members in thirtysomething include Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig, Peter Horton.
Who created or directed thirtysomething?
thirtysomething was developed and directed by Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz.