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Thirtysomething
1987–1991
· TV Show
· 60 min episodes
· 4 seasons
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MEANRANK
74/100
Every rating
Seven tricenarians living in Philadelphia struggle with everyday adult angst.
Details
- Created by
- Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Released
- 29 September 1987
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Rated
- TV-14
- Episodes
- 85 across 4 seasons
- Awards
- 28 wins, 62 nominations
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Cast
Full cast (37) →
Awards & nominations
See all 90 →28 wins from 90 nominations across 41 ceremonies
| Episodic Drama 1992 | Episodic Drama | for episode "Guns and Roses" (writer) Liberty Godshall | Nominee |
| Episodic Drama 1992 | Episodic Drama | for episode "Photo Opportunity" (writer) Racelle Rosett Schaefer | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category 1991 | 60 Minute Category | Ann Lewis Hamilton | Winner |
| 60 Minute Catgegory 1991 | 60 Minute Catgegory | for episode "Fighting The Cold" Joseph Doughterty | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series 1991 | Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series | Ken Olin | Nominee |
| Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series 1991 | Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Patricia Wettig | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama 1991 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama | Patricia Wettig | Winner |
| Best Quality Drama Series 1991 | Best Quality Drama Series | thirtysomething | Nominee |
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Full cast — Thirtysomething
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90 awards — Thirtysomething
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Episodic Drama
7 nominations, 3 won
| Episodic Drama | for episode "Photo Opportunity" (writer) Racelle Rosett Schaefer | Winner |
| Episodic Drama | for episode "Thirtysomething" (writer) Marshall Herskovitz (writer) Edward Zwick | Winner |
| Episodic Drama | for episode "Therapy" (writer) Susan Shilliday | Winner |
| Episodic Drama | for episode "Guns and Roses" (writer) Liberty Godshall | Nominee |
| Episodic Drama | for episode "I'm Nobody, Who Are You?" (writer) Winnie Holzman | Nominee |
| Episodic Drama | for episode "Strangers" (writer) Richard Kramer | Nominee |
| Episodic Drama | for episode "Nice Work If You Can Get It" (teleplay) Paul Haggis (story) Jean Vallely | Nominee |
60 Minute Category
5 nominations, 3 won
| 60 Minute Category | Ann Lewis Hamilton | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category | Joseph Dougherty | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category | Paul Haggis Marshall Herskovitz | Winner |
| 60 Minute Category | for episode "Elliot's Dad" Joseph Dougherty | Nominee |
| 60 Minute Category | for episode "In Re: The Marriage Of Weston" Susan Shiliday | Nominee |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
5 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Melanie Mayron | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Patricia Wettig | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Melanie Mayron | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Melanie Mayron | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Polly Draper | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series | for episode "A Wedding" (costume supervisor) Patrick R. Norris (women's costume supervisor) Linda Serijan | Winner |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series | for episode "We'll Meet Again" (men's costumer) Patrick R. Norris (women's costumer) Julie Glick | Winner |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series | for episode "Whose Forest is This?" (men's costume supervisor) Patrick R. Norris (women's costume supervisor) Marjorie K. Chan (men's costumer) Anne Hartley (women's costumer) Julie Glick | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series | for episode "Pilot" (costume supervisor) Marilyn Matthews (costumer) Patrick R. Norris | Nominee |
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | for episode "First Day/Last Day" (writer) Joseph Dougherty | Winner |
| Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | for episode "Business as Usual (aka Michael's Father's Death" (writer) Paul Haggis (writer) Marshall Herskovitz | Winner |
| Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | for episode "Second Look" (writer) Ann Lewis Hamilton | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | for episode "The Go-Between" (writer) Joseph Dougherty | Nominee |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
2 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Patricia Wettig | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Patricia Wettig | Winner |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
5 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Timothy Busfield | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | David Clennon | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Timothy Busfield | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Timothy Busfield | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Timothy Busfield | Nominee |
Best Television Series — Drama
4 nominations, 1 won
| Best Television Series — Drama | thirysomething | Winner |
| Best Television Series — Drama | thirtysomething | Nominee |
| Best Television Series — Drama | thirtysomething | Nominee |
| Best Television Series — Drama | thirtysomething | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Drama
4 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Achievement in Drama | thirtysomething | Winner |
| Outstanding Achievement in Drama | thirtysomething | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Drama | thirtysomething | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Drama | thirtysomething | Nominee |
Outstanding Drama Series
4 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Drama Series | (producer) Scott Winant (supervising producer) Paul Haggis (executive producer) Marshall Herskovitz (executive producer) Edward Zwick | Winner |
| Outstanding Drama Series | (executive producer) Edward Zwick (executive producer) Marshall Herskovitz (supervising producer) Scott Winant (producer) Ellen S. Pressman (producer) Richard Kramer (producer) Ann Lewis Hamilton (producer) Joseph Dougherty (co-producer) Lindsley Parsons III | Nominee |
| Outstanding Drama Series | (executive producer) Edward Zwick (executive producer) Marshall Herskovitz (supervising producer) Scott Winant (producer) Richard Kramer (co-producer) Ellen S. Pressman (coordinating producer) Lindsley Parsons III | Nominee |
| Outstanding Drama Series | (executive producer) Marshall Herskovitz (executive producer) Edward Zwick (supervising producer) Scott Winant (producer) Richard Kramer (co-producer) Ellen S. Pressman (coordinating producer) Lindsley Parsons III | Nominee |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series – Night
3 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series – Night | for episode "Pilot" (director) Marshall Herskovitz (unit production manager) Stephen McEveety (first assistant director) Peter Gries (second assistant director) Dawn Easterling | Winner |
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series – Night | for episode "The Go-Between" (director) Scott Winant | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series – Night | for episode "Love & Sex" (director) Michael Herskovitz | Nominee |
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
3 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | for episode "The Parents Are Coming" Shirley Knight | Winner |
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | for episode "Sifting The Ashes" Eileen Brennan | Nominee |
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | for episode "Arizona" Shirley Knight | Nominee |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama | Patricia Wettig | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama | Mel Harris | Nominee |
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | for episode "The Go-Between" (director) Scott Winant | Winner |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | for episode "We'll Meet Again" (director) Scott Winant | Nominee |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series – Night
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series – Night | for episode "Therapy" (director) Marshall Herskovitz (unit production manager) Lindsley Parsons III (first assistant director) Craig Beaudine (second assistant director) Roger E. Mills | Winner |
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series – Night | for episode "Michael's Brother" (director) Edward Zwick | Nominee |
Outstanding Editing for a Series – Single Camera Production
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Editing for a Series – Single Camera Production | for episode "First Day/Last Day" (editor) Steven Rosebaum | Winner |
| Outstanding Editing for a Series – Single Camera Production | for episode "Therapy" (editor) Victor Du Bois (editor) Richard Freeman | Nominee |
Best Casting for a TV, Dramatic Episodic
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Casting for a TV, Dramatic Episodic | (casting director) Judith Holstra (casting director) Marcia Ross | Winner |
Best Edited Episode from a Television Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Edited Episode from a Television Series | for episode "Accounts Receivable" (editor) Victor Du Bois (editor) Steven Rosenblum | Winner |
Favorite New Television Program — Dramatic
1 nomination, 1 won
| Favorite New Television Program — Dramatic | thirtysomething | Winner |
Outstanding Drama Episode
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Drama Episode | thirtysomething | Winner |
Best Quality Drama Series
3 nominations
| Best Quality Drama Series | thirtysomething | Nominee |
| Best Quality Drama Series | thirtysomething | Nominee |
| Best Quality Drama Series | thirtysomething | Nominee |
Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series
2 nominations
| Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Patricia Wettig | Nominee |
| Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Mel Harris | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series
2 nominations
| Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series | Timothy Busfield | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series | Timothy Busfield | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series
2 nominations
| Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Melanie Mayron | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Patricia Wettig | Nominee |
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Series | for episode "Michael's Campaign" (production designer) Brandy Alexander (set decorator) Mary Ann Biddle | Nominee |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Series | for episode "Michael Writes A Story" (art director) Brandy Alexander (set director) Mary Ann Biddle | Nominee |
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | for episode "Strangers" Peter Frechette | Nominee |
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | for episode "The Mike Van Dyke Show" Jack Gilford | Nominee |
60 Minute Catgegory
1 nomination
| 60 Minute Catgegory | for episode "Fighting The Cold" Joseph Doughterty | Nominee |
Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series
1 nomination
| Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series | Ken Olin | Nominee |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama
1 nomination
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama | Ken Olin | Nominee |
Best Writing in a Quality Drama Series
1 nomination
| Best Writing in a Quality Drama Series | writers | Nominee |
Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series
1 nomination
| Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series | Luke Rossi | Nominee |
Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series
1 nomination
| Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series | Luke Rossi | Nominee |
Best Young Actor Under Nine Years of Age
1 nomination
| Best Young Actor Under Nine Years of Age | Luke Rossi | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | for episode "The Go-Between" (cinematographer) Kenneth Zunder | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series | for episode "We'll Meet Again" (hairstylist) Carol Pershing | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Theme Music
1 nomination
| Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Theme Music | Stewart Levin W.G. Snuffy Walden | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Special Visual Effects
1 nomination
| Outstanding Achievement in Special Visual Effects | for episode "Michael Writes A Story" (associate producer) Jeanne Byrd (supervising editor) Victor Du Bois (visual effects artist) Simon Holden (visual effects supervisor) Steve Wyskocil | Nominee |
Outstanding Costuming for a Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Costuming for a Series | for episode "Strangers" (supervising costumer) Patrick R. Norris (women's costumer) Julie Glick | Nominee |
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series | for episode "Strangers" (hairstylist) Carol Pershing | Nominee |
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series | for episode "Michael Writes A Story" (music re-recording mixer) Tim Philben (music re-recording mixer) Scott Millan (effects re-recording mixer) Clark Conrad (production mixer) Will Yardbrough | Nominee |
Specialty Player
1 nomination
| Specialty Player | David Clennon | Nominee |