Tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary and repetetive movement disorder which occurs as a result of neuroleptic drug use. This condition is seen at a rate of 15-20% during neuroleptic treatment and is more frequent in elderly, females and in the patients with a diagnosis of mood disorder. Recently, relations between tardive dyskinesia and mood disorders have been reported. In tis article, a patient with bipolar affective disorder admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit of Ankara Numune Hospital, will be discussed because of an observed spontaneous recovery of symptoms of tardive dyskinesia during manic episode.