About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. The First Day
Aired 23 September 1979
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?
Aired 30 September 1979
Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.
3. Tucker's Courtroom Coup
Aired 7 October 1979
Marshall asks Eliot to defend a client whose ex-lover is suing him.
4. Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
Aired 14 October 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.
5. A Date with Johnny
Aired 21 October 1979
Johnny goes on a date with a married co-worker.
6. Eliot's Deadly Serve (a.k.a. The Deadly Serve)
Aired 28 October 1979
Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.
7. Eliot's Revenge
Aired 27 March 1980
Eliot faces off against a former professor in court.
8. Danko's a Daddy
Aired 3 April 1980
Danko decides to sue for regular visitation when the mother of his child restricts how often Johnny can see his offspring.
9. The Censors
Aired 10 April 1980
Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.
10. The Party
Aired 17 April 1980
Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.
11. Tucker's Co-op
Tucker moves into the apartment below Marshall, who shows up unexpectedly.
12. Inferno
The lawyers try to find escape routes when a fire starts in the building.
13. 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.