The Associates

📊 Series Specifications

Network ABC
Episode Runtime ~30 min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 13
Original Language EN
Creator Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels

The Associates (1979)

Created by Ed. Weinberger , James L. Brooks , Stan Daniels
⭐ 3.8 / 5 (2 votes) 🎬 1 Seasons 📼 13 Episodes 🏷️ Comedy 📡 Ended
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Synopsis

The Associates is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1979–1980. The series starred Martin Short and was cancelled after nine of its thirteen episodes aired, but was nominated for two Golden Globes after its cancellation. The series was produced by Paramount Television.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 The First Day

The associates learn the ropes on their first day while the founder of the firm considers taking on a new partner.

E2 Is Romance Dead?

Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.

E3 Tucker's Courtroom Coup

Marshall asks Eliot to defend a client whose ex-lover is suing him.

E4 Mr. Marshall's Love Affair

The associates are curious when a lady from Mr. Marshall's distant past turns up in the office. But she's not the type they're expecting.

E5 A Date with Johnny

Johnny goes on a date with a married co-worker.

E6 Eliot's Deadly Serve (a.k.a. The Deadly Serve)

Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.

E7 Eliot's Revenge

Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.

E8 Danko's a Daddy

Danko decides to sue for regular visitation when the mother of his child restricts how often Johnny can see his offspring.

E9 The Censors

Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.

E10 The Party

Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.

E11 Tucker's Co-op

Tucker moves into the apartment below Marshall, who shows up unexpectedly.

E12 Inferno

The lawyers try to find escape routes when a fire starts in the building.

E13 The Out of Town Trip

The associates defend the head of a tire company accused of misusing funds, while Leslie quits the firm thinking it represents criminals.