thirtysomething season 3 Pilgrims - Metacritic

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TV-14
ABC
Nov 21, 1989
47 m

TV-14
ABC
Nov 21, 1989
47 m

thirtysomething

Summary When thirtysomething debuted in 1987 it was attacked by some critics as being a self-indulgent examination of the minutiae of yuppie life. Before the first season was over, some of those same critics were covering their tracks by calling it "the most improved show on television." Producers Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz had teamed up b...

Directed By: Ken Olin

Written By: Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, Richard Kramer

TV-14
ABC
Nov 21, 1989
47 m

TV-14
ABC
Nov 21, 1989
47 m

thirtysomething

S3 • Episode 7

Pilgrims

Air Date: Nov 21, 1989

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Summary When thirtysomething debuted in 1987 it was attacked by some critics as being a self-indulgent examination of the minutiae of yuppie life. Before the first season was over, some of those same critics were covering their tracks by calling it "the most improved show on television." Producers Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz had teamed up b...

Created By: Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 19, 1989 • 47 m

Nancy's mom comes to visit and she and Elliot vie for Nancy's time, affection and future.

Episode 2 • Oct 3, 1989 • 48 m

Michael and Hope temporarily lose sexual attraction for one another but after a series of circumstances, their romance is rekindled.

Episode 3 • Oct 10, 1989 • 48 m

When Melissa uses a video-dating service to find the ideal date, she learns that the not-so-ideal date is the one she really wants.

Episode 4 • Oct 24, 1989 • 48 m

Susannah gives birth to a baby girl after struggling with many fears.

Episode 5 • Oct 24, 1989 • 48 m

Michael plans a dinner party for his boss, which does not have the anticipated effect, and Elliot and Nancy get back together.

Episode 6 • Nov 7, 1989 • 48 m

Melissa struggles with her love for a younger man and her embarassment over their age difference.

Episode 7 • Nov 21, 1989 • 47 m

Elliot moves back home and Ethan is afraid he will leave again.

Episode 8 • Dec 28, 1989 • 47 m

The Burning Bush

The long-time friendship Hope and Ellyn share withstands the present conflict between them when Ellyn gets involved with a married man.

Episode 9 • Dec 5, 1989 • 47 m

Gary and Susannah confront issues surrounding her return to work, while Gary decides to stay home to take care of their new baby. Gary's Mom visits.

Episode 10 • Dec 12, 1989 • 48 m

Michael's Campaign

Michael and Elliot are working on a new account at DAA. Hope is working with a group to protest plans for an incinerator being built in the area.

Episode 11 • Jan 9, 1990 • 48 m

When Michael is promoted to Creative Director he doesn't know how to handle his new position and creates some tensions between himself and Elliot.

Episode 12 • Jan 6, 1990 • 47 m

Another Country

Nancy finds out she ovarian cancer.

Episode 13 • Jan 23, 1990 • 47 m

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

Episode 14 • Feb 6, 1990 • 48 m

Ellyn restarts her affair with Jeffrey, this time in earnest.

Episode 15 • Feb 13, 1990 • 48 m

Fathers and Lovers

Melissa peruades Lee to take a job at the DAA, while she resists her father's pressure to make a real estate investment.

Episode 16 • Feb 20, 1990 • 48 m

Her Cup Runneth Over

Jeffrey and his daughter come to live with Ellyn after his marriage breaks up and all threee of them face some rough times.

Episode 17 • Feb 27, 1990 • 48 m

Good Sex, Bad Sex, What Sex, No Sex

Melissa and Lee are experiencing a high point in their relationship, when things begin to unravel.

Episode 18 • Mar 20, 1990 • 48 m

Nancy gets involved with some new friends who also have cancer and unintentionally ostracizes her family.

Episode 19 • Apr 3, 1990 • 48 m

Three Year Itch

Michael is so consumed with his career that he is not aware Hope feels drawn towards John Dunaway.

Episode 20 • Apr 10, 1990 • 48 m

I'm Nobody, Who Are You?

Gary takes a teaching job and both he and Susannah contend with resentment towards their affluent friends, Michael and Hope.

Episode 21 • Apr 17, 1990 • 47 m

Michael and Hope visit her parents and are inspired to come to grips with their drifting relationship.

Episode 22 • May 1, 1990 • 48 m

Elliot has to overcome self-doubt and the skepticism of others when he directs a television commercial.

Episode 23 • May 15, 1990 • 48 m

Michael fails as a mediator for a company in their attempt to buy out Miles, and he fires Elliot as part of a new plan to take over the agency.

Episode 24 • May 22, 1990 • 47 m

Elliot and Michael secretly help Minnesota Brands take over DAA; Miles fights the move.

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