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Thirtysomething Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
We'll Meet Again
Tue, Dec 6, 198849 mins
While cleaning out the house, Hope comes across the World War II-era diary of the house's previous owner, a young nurse who was waiting for her husband to return from the war.
Episode 2
In Re: The Marriage of Weston
Tue, Dec 13, 198849 mins
As Elliot and Nancy continue with divorce proceedings, each reflects on some of the happy times of their relationship.
Episode 3
The Mike Van Dyke Show
Tue, Dec 20, 198848 mins
Michael struggles with the Christmas season and Hope finds out that she's pregnant. Michael views the events similar to a black-and-white Dick Van Dyke episode...in this case "The Mike Van Dyke Show".
Episode 4
Trust Me
Tue, Jan 3, 198949 mins
Melissa and Gary contemplate having a baby together although Michael, Ellyn, and Hope are against it.
Episode 5
No Promises
Tue, Jan 10, 198949 mins
Ellyn must face some difficult truths about herself and her complicated relationship with her parents.
Episode 6
Politics
Tue, Jan 17, 198948 mins
Michael and Elliot take a job working for a political candidate whose reputation is questionable.
Episode 7
Success
Tue, Jan 31, 198949 mins
Elliot and Michael's ad agency founders toward bankruptcy as Melissa's career takes off with an assignment to photograph Carly Simon.
Episode 8
First Day/Last Day
Tue, Feb 7, 198948 mins
Michael and Elliot relive their past while they look for work and close down their company.
Episode 9
About Last Night
Tue, Feb 14, 198948 mins
Gary and Susannah attempt to come to terms with accidental pregnancy.
Episode 10
Elliot's Dad
Tue, Feb 28, 198948 mins
Elliot is forced to re-evaluate himself as a man when his father Charlie arrives for a visit.
Episode 11
Payment Due
Tue, Mar 7, 198948 mins
Ellyn is hospitalized for a bleeding ulcer and estranges her friends and lover.
Episode 12
Deliverance
Tue, Mar 21, 198948 mins
The group discovers some things about themselves when the girls go camping and the men stay home with the children.
Episode 13
Michael Writes a Story
Tue, Apr 4, 198948 mins
Michael takes a writing class, but the quality of his writing improves only after he deals with some other areas of his life.
Episode 14
New Job
Tue, Apr 11, 198949 mins
Hope competes with Michael's new job for his attention after the miscarriage of their baby.
Episode 15
Be a Good Girl
Tue, Apr 25, 198947 mins
Melissa discovers the controlling motivation behind her grandmother's love when she becomes heir to a used clothing store.
Episode 16
Courting Nancy
Tue, May 2, 198948 mins
Elliot challenges Matt to an unspoken competition for Nancy's love.
Episode 17
Best of Enemies
Tue, May 16, 198947 mins
Hope writes an article which initially antagonizes Gary and Susannah toward the Steadmans, then reconciles them.