The Associates
The Associates

The Associates (1979)

5.0 (1 votes)
1 Season
September 23, 1979
English
Comedy

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.

Network

ABC

Episodes

The First Day
E1

The First Day

Sep 23, 1979

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

Is Romance Dead?
E2

Is Romance Dead?

Sep 30, 1979

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

Tucker's Courtroom Coup
E3

Tucker's Courtroom Coup

Oct 7, 1979

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

Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
E4

Mr. Marshall's Love Affair

Oct 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.

A Date with Johnny
E5

A Date with Johnny

Oct 21, 1979

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

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

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

Oct 28, 1979

Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.

Eliot's Revenge
E7

Eliot's Revenge

Mar 27, 1980

Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.

Danko's a Daddy
E8

Danko's a Daddy

Apr 3, 1980

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

The Censors
E9

The Censors

Apr 10, 1980

Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.

The Party
E10

The Party

Apr 17, 1980

Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.

Tucker's Co-op
E11

Tucker's Co-op

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

Inferno
E12

Inferno

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

The Out of Town Trip
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.

Cast

Details

Original Title

The Associates

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

13