thirtysomething is the story of seven upwardly mobile friends, all in their thirties and living in Philadelphia. Pictured, from left: Peter Horton (Gary), Melanie Mayron (Melissa), Ken Olin (Michael), Mel Harris (Hope), Brittany/Lacey Craven (Janey), Polly Draper (Ellyn), Luke Rossi (Ethan), Patricia Wettig (Nancy), Timothy Busfield (Elliot) and Jordana Bink Shapiro (Brittany). (ABC)