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The Best Episodes of thirtysomething Season 1

Every episode of thirtysomething Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of thirtysomething Season 1!

The Best Episodes of thirtysomething Season 1

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...

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  1. 9.0/10(81 votes)

    #1 - Tenure

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    S1:E20

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Weaning

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    S1:E8

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

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.9/10(85 votes)

    #3 - Therapy

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    S1:E11

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

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    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.9/10(80 votes)

    #4 - Separation

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    S1:E13

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

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    Director:Peter Horton
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.9/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Born to Be Mild

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    S1:E21

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

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    Director:N/A
  6. 8.8/10(85 votes)

    #6 - Nice Work If You Can Get It

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    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Claudia Weill
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  8. 8.8/10(95 votes)

    #7 - I'll Be Home for Christmas

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    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.8/10(72 votes)

    #8 - Competition

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    S1:E12

    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.

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  10. 8.8/10(69 votes)

    #9 - I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist

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    S1:E14

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

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  11. 8.8/10(88 votes)

    #10 - Accounts Receivable

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    S1:E16

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

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    Director:Edward Zwick
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.8/10(83 votes)

    #11 - Whose Forest Is This?

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    S1:E17

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

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    Director:Peter Horton
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.8/10(77 votes)

    #12 - Undone

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    S1:E19

    Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.

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  14. 8.7/10(90 votes)

    #13 - Housewarming

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    S1:E3

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

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  15. 8.7/10(83 votes)

    #14 - Couples

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    S1:E4

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

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  16. 8.7/10(83 votes)

    #15 - Nancy's First Date

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    S1:E18

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.6/10(94 votes)

    #16 - The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

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    S1:E2

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

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  18. 8.6/10(87 votes)

    #17 - South by Southeast

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    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Dan Lerner
  19. 8.6/10(86 votes)

    #18 - Business as Usual

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    S1:E15

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

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  20. 8.4/10(93 votes)

    #19 - But Not for Me

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    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Tom Moore
    Writer:N/A
  21. 8.4/10(87 votes)

    #20 - We Gather Together

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    S1:E6

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

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  22. 8.3/10(108 votes)

    #21 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tenure" is the best rated episode of "thirtysomething" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Ann Lewis Hamilton, it aired on 5/3/1988. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Weaning".