The Associates

The Associates

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

Seasons

1. The First Day

Air Date: 1979-09-23

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

2. Is Romance Dead?

Air Date: 1979-09-30

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

3. Tucker's Courtroom Coup

Air Date: 1979-10-07

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

4. Mr. Marshall's Love Affair

Air Date: 1979-10-14

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.

5. A Date with Johnny

Air Date: 1979-10-21

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

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

Air Date: 1979-10-28

Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.

7. Eliot's Revenge

Air Date: 1980-03-27

Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.

8. Danko's a Daddy

Air Date: 1980-04-03

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

9. The Censors

Air Date: 1980-04-10

Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.

10. The Party

Air Date: 1980-04-17

Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.

11. Tucker's Co-op

Air Date:

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

12. Inferno

Air Date:

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

13. The Out of Town Trip

Air Date:

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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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1979-09-23

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Joe Regalbuto

Joe Regalbuto

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Martin Short

Martin Short

Alley Mills

Alley Mills

Tim Thomerson

Tim Thomerson