Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.3/10
thirtysomething
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.3 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Ken Olin
Michael Steadman
Mel Harris
Hope Steadman
Timothy Busfield
Elliot Weston
Patricia Wettig
Nancy Weston
Peter Horton
Gary Shepherd
Melanie Mayron
Melissa Steadman
Polly Draper
Ellyn Warren
Patricia Kalember
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 2001-07-16
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
21 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-29
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
17 Episodes • Aired 1988-12-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
24 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
23 Episodes • Aired 1990-09-22
No season overview provided for this season.