The Best Episodes of thirtysomething Season 1

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.

Director: N/A

Writer: Ann Lewis Hamilton

Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.

Director: John Pasquin

Writer: N/A

Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.

Director: Marshall Herskovitz

Writer: N/A

Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.

Director: Peter Horton

Writer: N/A

Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.

Director: N/A

Writer: Jerry Stahl

Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.

Director: Claudia Weill

Writer: Paul Haggis

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.

Director: Rob Lieberman

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Rob Cohen

Writer: Joseph Dougherty

Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.

Director: Scott Winant

Writer: Ann Lewis Hamilton

A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.

Director: Edward Zwick

Writer: N/A

Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.

Director: Peter Horton

Writer: N/A

Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.

Director: Dan Lerner

Writer: Joseph Dougherty

Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.

Director: John Pasquin

Writer: Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz

A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.

Director: Marshall Herskovitz

Writer: Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz

Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.

Director: Edward Zwick

Writer: Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz

It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.

Director: Dan Lerner

Writer: Paul Haggis

Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.

Director: Claudia Weill

Writer: Marshall Herskovitz, Paul Haggis

Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.

Director: Tom Moore

Writer: N/A

Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.

Director: Mark Cullingham

Writer: Edward Zwick

Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.

Director: Marshall Herskovitz

Writer: Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz