Season four of thirtysomething ended not only the television show but an iconic era in 1980s television. Throughout the shows previous three-ear rise in popularity and television innovation, thirsomething had become a TV viewing ritual like no other. Not a shot was wasted in these dense and enthralling episodes; making it hard to imagine that just three seasons had elapsed. On the surface, business is as usual for these thirtysomethings, with Melissa struggling with the men in her life, Hope coming to terms with her perfectionism and Nancy dealing with her cancer recovery. But whether it was Elliot and Michael growing apart or a showstopping tragedy that beset the entire group, Season Four certainly maked an unravelling for its main characters and their relationships