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The Associates

1979 – 1980Show1 season13 episodes

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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The Associates episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The First Day, 8.5
  2. S1 E2 Is Romance Dead?, 8.6
  3. S1 E3 Tucker's Courtroom Coup, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 Mr. Marshall's Love Affair, 9.0
  5. S1 E6 The Deadly Serve, 8.6
  6. S1 E7 Eliot's Revenge, 8.3
  7. S1 E9 The Censors, 8.2
  8. S1 E13 The Out of Town Trip, 7.0

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tony Mordente, James Burrows, Tom Trbovich
Written by
Stan Daniels, Michael J. Leeson, Ed. Weinberger
Produced by
James L. Brooks

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 1979 · April 17, 1980 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 1979
Last aired
April 17, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Associates worth watching?"

Questions about The Associates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Associates worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Associates okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Associates?

7 h

About 7 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1980.

Will The Associates make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Associates?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.