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thirtysomething S3E11 — Pulling Away
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thirtysomething•Season 3•Episode 11

Pulling Away

8.8/10 · 40 votesJan 9, 199060 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

CAPSULE: Michael is given more responsibility at DAA, causing friction between him and Elliot. Hope also has to take some responsibility with the anti-incinerator campaign. Michael and Eliot are excited: Miles loved their ideas for the Snap Happy/Oh My account and DAA will make a commercial

Directed byRob Cohen
Written byJoseph Dougherty
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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

Polly Draper

Ellyn Warren

Patricia Kalember

Patricia Kalember

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J

Joseph Dougherty

Writer

Rob Cohen

Rob Cohen

Director

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Episode Summary

"Pulling Away" is episode 11 of thirtysomething season 3. It scored 8.8/10 from 40 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 9.0). Directed by Rob Cohen and written by Joseph Dougherty, it aired on January 9, 1990.

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