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thirtysomething

Name: thirtysomething
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-09-29
Cast: Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig, Peter Horton

1987 | 4 seasons | 60 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 85 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 251K people sought it out in the past year

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Created by Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz