Thirtysomething

- Season 3

(1989)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Nancy finds out she ovarian cancer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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