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thirtysomething S1E20 — Tenure
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thirtysomething•Season 1•Episode 20

Tenure

9.1/10 · 51 votesMay 3, 198860 min

Ranked #1 of 21 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Written byAnn Lewis Hamilton
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Ken Olin

Ken Olin

Michael Steadman

Mel Harris

Mel Harris

Hope Steadman

Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield

Elliot Weston

Patricia Wettig

Patricia Wettig

Nancy Weston

Peter Horton

Peter Horton

Gary Shepherd

Melanie Mayron

Melanie Mayron

Melissa Steadman

Polly Draper

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Ellyn Warren

Patricia Kalember

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Ann Lewis Hamilton

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Episode Summary

"Tenure" is episode 20 of thirtysomething season 1. It scored 9.1/10 from 51 votes, ranking #1 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Written by Ann Lewis Hamilton, it aired on May 3, 1988.

Next: E21 · Born to Be MildBest of Season 1