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thirtysomething S1E21 — Born to Be Mild
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thirtysomething•Season 1•Episode 21

Born to Be Mild

9.0/10 · 39 votesMay 10, 198860 min

Ranked #4 of 21 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Written byJerry Stahl
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Cast8

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

Polly Draper

Ellyn Warren

Patricia Kalember

Patricia Kalember

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Jerry Stahl

Jerry Stahl

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Episode Summary

"Born to Be Mild" is episode 21 of thirtysomething season 1. It scored 9.0/10 from 39 votes, ranking #4 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Written by Jerry Stahl, it aired on May 10, 1988.

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