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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.

Comedy

2.5 / 5

23rd September 1979 - 17th April 1980
Writer
Stan Daniels
Producer
James L. Brooks
Top Cast
Joe RegalbutoWilfrid Hyde-WhiteMartin Short
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The First Day Still
The First Day
23rd September 1979

Episode 1

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

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Is Romance Dead?
30th September 1979

Episode 2

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

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Tucker's Courtroom Coup
7th October 1979

Episode 3

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

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Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
14th October 1979

Episode 4

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.

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A Date with Johnny
21st October 1979

Episode 5

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

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Eliot's Deadly Serve (a.k.a. The Deadly Serve)
28th October 1979

Episode 6

Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.

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Eliot's Revenge
27th March 1980

Episode 7

Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.

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Danko's a Daddy
3rd April 1980

Episode 8

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

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The Censors
10th April 1980

Episode 9

Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.

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The Party
17th April 1980

Episode 10

Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.

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Tucker's Co-op

Episode 11

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

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Inferno

Episode 12

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

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The Out of Town Trip

Episode 13

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