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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.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01The First DaySeptember 23, 1979—The associates learn the ropes on their first day while the founder of the firm considers taking on a new partner.
- S01E02Is Romance Dead?September 30, 1979—Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.
- S01E03Tucker's Courtroom CoupOctober 7, 1979—Marshall asks Eliot to defend a client whose ex-lover is suing him.
- S01E04Mr. Marshall's Love AffairOctober 14, 1979—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.
- S01E05A Date with JohnnyOctober 21, 1979—Johnny goes on a date with a married co-worker.
- S01E06Eliot's Deadly Serve (a.k.a. The Deadly Serve)October 28, 1979—Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.
- S01E07Eliot's RevengeMarch 27, 1980—Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.
- S01E08Danko's a DaddyApril 3, 1980—Danko decides to sue for regular visitation when the mother of his child restricts how often Johnny can see his offspring.
- S01E09The CensorsApril 10, 1980—Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.
- S01E10The PartyApril 17, 1980—Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.
- S01E11Tucker's Co-op—Tucker moves into the apartment below Marshall, who shows up unexpectedly.
- S01E12Inferno—The lawyers try to find escape routes when a fire starts in the building.
- S01E13The 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.
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