My 10 Best Episodes of "thirtysomething"

by jazzkinnison | created - 21 Jul 2014 | updated - 21 Jul 2014 | Public

I love TV. It's been a constant companion through the years when I've needed one and had nothing else around to be there for me. Comedies can make me forget about my troubles and make me laugh when I need to the most. Dramas can bring me inside a world I don't know while making me feel emotions and contemplate issues I might not otherwise. I am going to be making some lists of what I think are the 10 best episodes of various comedies and dramas I love. If you haven't watched some of these series, I hope I give you some ideas for episodes you can watch that may make you love them.

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1. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Therapy (1988)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance

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

Director: Marshall Herskovitz | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 91

2. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Business as Usual (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance

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

Director: Claudia Weill | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 88

3. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Accounts Receivable (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance

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

Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 94

4. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: The Mike Van Dyke Show (1988)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance

Michael struggles with the Christmas season and Hope finds out she's pregnant. Michael views the events similar to the a black and white Dick Van Dyke episode...in this case the 'Mike Van Dyke.'

Director: Ron Lagomarsino | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 102

5. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: First Day/Last Day (1989)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance

Michael and Elliot relive their past while they look for work and close down their company.

Director: Peter Horton | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 80

6. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: About Last Night (1989)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance

Gary and Susannah attempt to come to terms with accidental pregnancy.

Director: Gary Sinise | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 72

7. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Another Country (1990)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance

Nancy finds out she ovarian cancer.

Director: Ron Lagomarsino | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 94

8. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Post-Op (1990)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance

After Nancy's surgery, the family is united in their desire to see Nancy conquer cancer, yet they struggle with fear.

Director: Peter Horton | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 89

9. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Second Look (1991)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance

Nancy's upcoming surgery places great strain on her family and friends.

Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 92

10. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode: Fighting the Cold (1991)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance

An incident and the results of Nancy's surgery force everyone to re-evaluate lives and futures.

Director: Joseph Dougherty | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton

Votes: 106



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