Seven tricenarians living in Philadelphia struggle with everyday adult angst.
Where to Watch Season 1
21 Episodes
Pilot
E1
PilotHope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
E2
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are ComingHope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
Housewarming
E3
HousewarmingMichael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Couples
E4
CouplesA night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
But Not for Me
E5
But Not for MeGary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
We Gather Together
E6
We Gather TogetherHope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
E7
Nice Work If You Can Get ItBefore a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
Weaning
E8
WeaningSensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
E9
I'll Be Home for ChristmasMichael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A famous photographer shows interest in Melissa's work.
South by Southeast
E10
South by SoutheastIt's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
Therapy
E11
TherapyElliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
Competition
E12
CompetitionMichael's jealousy is aroused when an important client make it clear he prefers Elliot. Meanwhile, Hope and Nancy try to come to terms with computers.
Separation
E13
SeparationElliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
E14
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful GynecologistCompeting for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
Business as Usual
E15
Business as UsualMichael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
Accounts Receivable
E16
Accounts ReceivableA rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
Whose Forest Is This?
E17
Whose Forest Is This?Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
Nancy's First Date
E18
Nancy's First DateMelissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
Undone
E19
UndoneMichael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Tenure
E20
TenureGary evaluates the fate of his academic career as he undergoes tenure review at the college. Ellyn learns her building is going co-op, leaving her to decide whether to buy her apartment.
Born to Be Mild
E21
Born to Be MildEllyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
Cast of Season 1
Ken OlinMichael Steadman
Mel HarrisHope Steadman
Timothy BusfieldElliot Weston
Patricia WettigNancy Weston
Peter HortonGary Shepherd
Melanie MayronMelissa Steadman
Polly DraperEllyn Warren
Patricia Kalember
Lindsley Parsons IIIProducer
Ann Lewis HamiltonProducer
Paul HaggisProducer
Ellen S. PressmanProducer
Richard KramerProducer
Joseph DoughertyProducer
Scott WinantProducer
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