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1.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Advanced Beginners
(1991)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
The appearance of his ex complicates Ellyn and her new boyfriend's cohabitation.
Director: Deborah Reinisch | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 74
2.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Life Class
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Nancy's constantly changing sexual feelings affect her marriage, and she feels overwhelmed by Hope's new baby.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 76
3.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Hopeless
(1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Volunteer Hope befriends two homeless-shelter occupants.
Director: Mark Harris | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 76
4.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Out the Door
(1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Michael sides with Miles in rejecting Elliot's proposal; directed by Mel Harris.
Director: Mel Harris | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 71
5.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Samurai Ad Man
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Elliot and Michael secretly help Minnesota Brands take over DAA; Miles fights the move.
Director: Joseph Dougherty | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 74
6.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
The Go Between
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 80
7.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Happy New Year
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
A mysterious phone call changes the Steadmans' reminiscence-filled New Year's Eve party.
Director: Victor Du Bois | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 78
8.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Legacy
(1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Michael plans a dinner party for his boss, which does not have the anticipated effect, and Elliot and Nancy get back together.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 79
9.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Melissa and Men
(1991)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
An art gallery wants to exhibit Melissa's photos about her failed relationships.
Director: Randall Miller | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 72
10.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Melissa in Wonderland
(1991)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
In Hollywood to photograph a TV star (Brooke Adams), Melissa gets caught in the bizarre machinations of television.
Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 72
11.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Michael's Campaign
(1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Joseph Dougherty | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 80
12.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Sifting the Ashes
(1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Nancy prepares for her last round of chemotherapy; Elliot visits his mother (Eileen Brennan) during a business trip.
Director: Martin Nicholson | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 73
13.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
The Burning Bush
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
The long-time friendship Hope and Ellyn share withstands the present conflict between them when Ellyn gets involved with a married man.
Director: Mary Beth Fielder | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 77
14.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Control
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
A photography assignment brings Melissa and Miles together; Jeffrey and Ellyn look for an apartment.
Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 64
15.
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: 100
16.
The Marshal (1995)
Episode:
Time Off for Clever Behavior
(1995)
Action, Crime, Drama
MacBride is on the trail of a "club Fed" escapee (Paul Lieber) who had found religion while doing time for '80s financial shenanigans.
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Jeff Fahey, Kristina Lewis, Carly McKillip, Karen Austin
Votes: 7
17.
Once and Again (1999–2002)
Episode:
The Gay-Straight Alliance
(2002)
60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grace decides to join the Gay-Straight Alliance to be closer to Mr. Dimitri. Lily wonders about her daughter's sexual orientation while Jessie does not know how to face the fact that her friend Katie used to have a girlfriend.
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Sela Ward, Billy Campbell, Jeffrey Nordling, Susanna Thompson
Votes: 78
18.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Arizona
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Michael and Hope visit her parents and are inspired to come to grips with their drifting relationship.
Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 78
19.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Closing the Circle
(1991)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Agency crises and administration of Gary's estate pull Michael in opposite directions.
Director: Richard Kramer | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 67
20.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Her Cup Runneth Over
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Jeffrey and his daughter come to live with Ellyn after his marriage breaks up and all threee of them face some rough times.
Director: Timothy Busfield | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 66
21.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Mr. Right
(1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 78
22.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Nancy's Mom
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Nancy's mom comes to visit and she and Elliot vie for Nancy's time, affection and future.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 69
23.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Never Better
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
After beginning an unlikely relationship with Gary, Ellyn is attracted to a former date.
Director: Ann Lewis Hamilton | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 62
24.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
New Baby
(1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Susannah gives birth to a baby girl after struggling with many fears.
Director: Marshall Herskovitz | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 81
25.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Once a Mermaid
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Ellyn restarts her affair with Jeffrey, this time in earnest.
Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 73
26.
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: 83
27.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Prelude to a Bris
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Michael and Hope debate over a bris for Leo; guests Barbara Barrie, Alan King.
Director: Richard Kramer | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 79
28.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Pulling Away
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Rob Cohen | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 67
29.
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: 90
30.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
The Haunting of DAA
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
A founder haunts Michael after Miles orders him to cut DAA's staff.
Director: Joseph Dougherty | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 70
31.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Three Year Itch
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Michael is so consumed with his career that he is not aware Hope feels drawn towards John Dunaway.
Director: Victor Du Bois | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 69
32.
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Episode:
There's Something I Need to Tell You...
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Kristina shares heavy, emotional news with the family; Julia makes a life changing decision while Joel supports Victor in a new activity; Sarah experiences an awkward moment at work.
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 278
33.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Life of Brian
(1994)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brian is caught between taking Angela or a new girl at school to a dance. Rickie has a crush on a new student at Liberty High.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 397
34.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
California
(1991)
TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Romance
After returning from California, Michael faces decisions that will affect his personal and professional lives.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 78
35.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Guns and Roses
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Nancy's problems with cancer therapy affect her relationships with her children; Elliot is jealous of award-nominee Michael.
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 68
36.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
I'm Nobody, Who Are You?
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Gary takes a teaching job and both he and Susannah contend with resentment towards their affluent friends, Michael and Hope.
Director: Richard Kramer | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 73
37.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
New Parents
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Gary Sinise | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 72
38.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
The Wedding
(1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Billy and Ellyn experience doubt on the eve of their wedding.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 69
39.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Pilgrims
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Elliot moves back home and Ethan is afraid he will leave again.
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 71
40.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Strangers
(1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Melissa struggles with her love for a younger man and her embarassment over their age difference.
Director: Peter O'Fallon | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 79
41.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
The Guilty Party
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Hope throws a surprise party for Michael to ease her guilt over attention to the baby; guest Renee Taylor.
Director: Norman Seeff | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 63
42.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
(1995)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brian writes a letter to help Jordan win Angela back, Delia has a crush on Rickie, and Graham's cooking impresses the restaurant's investors.
Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 396
43.
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: 88
44.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Fathers and Lovers
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Melissa peruades Lee to take a job at the DAA, while she resists her father's pressure to make a real estate investment.
Director: Peter O'Fallon | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 69
45.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Going Limp
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Elliot has to overcome self-doubt and the skepticism of others when he directs a television commercial.
Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 74
46.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Good Sex, Bad Sex, What Sex, No Sex
(1990)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Melissa and Lee are experiencing a high point in their relationship, when things begin to unravel.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 74
47.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
Photo Opportunity
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Family and career demands pull Melissa in opposite directions; guests Phyllis Newman, Joe Maher.
Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 61
48.
Faking It (2014–2016)
Episode:
Date Expectations
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Shane wants Duke to meet his friends, but Duke doesn't want to come out. Lauren and Theo start figuring things out in their relationship. Reagan wants to meet Amy's friends and ends up ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin, Bailey De Young
Votes: 227
49. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Sport
A drama that follows the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation's best high school football teams, and their head coach Eric Taylor.
Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Aimee Teegarden
Votes: 72,553
50.
The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode:
The Ties That Bind
(2004)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
On Julie and Caleb's big day, Ryan may be leaving Newport forever. Everyone handles it differently.
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton
Votes: 830