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thirtysomething S1E5 — But Not for Me
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thirtysomething•Season 1•Episode 5

But Not for Me

8.5/10 · 63 votesNov 3, 198760 min

Ranked #19 of 21 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byTom Moore
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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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Tom Moore

Tom Moore

Director

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Wolfgang E. Marum

First Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"But Not for Me" is episode 5 of thirtysomething season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 63 votes, ranking #19 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Directed by Tom Moore, it aired on November 3, 1987.

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