thirtysomething
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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 is a critically acclaimed drama that aired on ABC from 1987 to 1991, following a group of baby boomers navigating life, careers, and relationships in their late thirties. Created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, the show ran for four seasons with 85 episodes and earned multiple TV Guide rankings as one of the greatest dramas ever made. The series concluded in 1991 but remains a defining portrait of Generation X's formative years.
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Seasons
4 seasons
Episodes · Season 4
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Prelude to a Bris | 1990-09-22 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Life Class | 1990-10-02 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 03 | Control | 1990-10-09 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 04 | The Distance | 1990-10-16 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 05 | The Haunting of DAA | 1990-10-30 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 06 | The Guilty Party | 1990-11-13 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 07 | Photo Opportunity | 1990-11-27 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 08 | Never Better | 1990-12-04 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Guns & Roses | 1990-12-11 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Happy New Year | 1990-12-18 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 11 | Melissa and Men | 1991-01-08 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 12 | Advanced Beginners | 1991-01-22 | 60m | 0.0 |
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Is thirtysomething renewed or cancelled?
thirtysomething has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did thirtysomething air and where can I watch it?
Thirtysomething premiered on ABC on September 29, 1987, and ended on May 28, 1991, spanning four seasons with 85 total episodes. Availability varies by region; check major streaming platforms or cable on-demand services for current options.
How many seasons are there?
There are four seasons of thirtysomething, containing 85 episodes in total.
Why is thirtysomething considered important?
TV Guide ranked it #19 on its 2002 list of 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time and #10 in its 2013 list of 60 Greatest Dramas, with two episodes featured in their 1997 ranking of 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.
Who created thirtysomething?
The series was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company.
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