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Empty Nest

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Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.

Created by:
Susan Harris
Cast:
Richard Mulligan, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure, Park Overall
Language:
English
Network:
NBC

Episode guide

Seasons

7 available

Season 2

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

Settling

1989-09-30

Carol's new boyfriend is all for marriage, but not consummation.

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E02

Episode 2

Harry Snubs Laverne

1989-10-14

When Harry is inducted into the hospital's hall of fame, he forgets to thank Laverne in his acceptance speech. Meanwhile, two young patients announce their wedding plans and Charley asks to be buried with the Westons.

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E03

Episode 3

On the Interpretation of Dreams

1989-10-21

His recurring dream (which includes running from a tiger, a pink kimono, and Ed McMahon) keeps Harry and the girls up all night, trying to decipher it's meaning. They end up at an all-night diner where they run into Laverne.

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E04

Episode 4

Between a Cop and a Hard Place

1989-10-28

Barbara finds out that her new police partner, whom Carol is dating, is married.

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E05

Episode 5

Just You and My Kid

1989-11-04

An old patient returns and asks Harry to be the father of her child.

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E06

Episode 6

Rambo of Neiman Marcus

1989-11-11

Carol and Barbara are witnesses to a mall robbery and surprisingly it's Carol who nabs the thief, not police officer, Barbara. Neighbor Rose hits Harry's car and offers to pay for the damages.

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E07

Episode 7

You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not

1989-11-18

Carol objects when Harry asks her to tutor a boy she used to baby-sit, until she sees how handsome he has become. Carol feels guilty after the two end up sleeping together. Laverne misses best friend, Lurlene's birthday party because of a double work load at the office.

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E08

Episode 8

The R.N. Who Came to Dinner

1989-11-25

Laverne moves in with the Westons after a fight with Nick and proceeds to take control of the house. A young patient who can't get a date for a school dance asks Harry to take her.

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E09

Episode 9

Green Eggs and Harry

1989-12-02

Harry enlists the help of Carol when he is asked to write a children's book, but he soon finds out that Barbara has better ideas. Charley is smitten with another juror during jury duty.

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E10

Episode 10

Overdue for a Job

1989-12-09

Carol gets a job at a library, where she meets an obnoxious college professor. Charley joins a Big Buddy program. Barbara teaches Dreyfuss to play Frisbee.

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E11

Episode 11

A Christmas Story

1989-12-16

The Westons prepare for their annual holiday skiing trip until Dreyfuss runs away. Laverne refuses to accept Christmas gifts from Harry.

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E12

Episode 12

Change of Heart

1990-01-06

An overworked Harry has an angina attack but refuses to slow down and rest.

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E13

Episode 13

Harry's Choice

1990-01-13

Harry is thrilled when Barbara quits the police force, but feels he may have pushed her into a different job. Carol tries to save enough money to pay for Harry's birthday present: an oil portrait of herself.

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E14

Episode 14

Complainin' in the Rain

1990-01-27

Tired of her complaining, Barbara persuades Carol to go with her on a spontaneous adventure. Harry and Laverne recall the day she came to work for him, but their stories have several variations.

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E15

Episode 15

M.D., P.O.V.

1990-02-03

Harry tries to avoid a reporter who is doing a story on him. A young patient is on the verge of death and no one can figure out why.

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E16

Episode 16

Everything But Love

1990-02-10

Harry's visiting niece starts dating Charley. Laverne's friend Lurlene visits and accuses Laverne of being ""citified.""

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E17

Episode 17

Timing

1990-02-12

Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.

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E18

Episode 18

It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes

1990-02-17

Laverne is told that Nick is having an affair so she tells him she is dating Harry. When she finds out she was misinformed, Nick refuses to believe that she made up the story about her affair. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara disagree on how to get rid of a mouse in the house.

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E19

Episode 19

Love is Blind

1990-02-24

Carol dates a blind man and focuses only on his disability, ignoring the fact that he is rude and obnoxious. Jeffrey Millstein is nervous about a chess tournament.

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E20

Episode 20

Goodbye, Mr. Dietz

1990-03-03

The Westons come home to find that Charley is having a party in their house. When Harry tells him to leave and never come back, he moves away. Meanwhile, Harry unknowingly throws away Laverne's lucky hot dog wrapper while cleaning up the office.

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E21

Episode 21

Lessons

1990-03-10

A student has a crush on Barbara, who is working undercover at a high school. Meanwhile, Charley takes up golf, Harry teaches Dreyfuss to fetch the paper, and Laverne is convinced she'll become fat after looking at a family album.

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E22

Episode 22

Take My Mom, Please

1990-03-24

Carol and Barbara hire a maid, and then realize the family silver is missing. A young patient in need of a father sets Harry up on a date with her mom.

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E23

Episode 23

Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?

1990-04-14

Harry helps Nick buy a bar. The Westons take in a lost dog and then blame Dreyfuss for all the damage it does.

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E24

Episode 24

Still Growing After All These Years

1990-04-28

Harry realizes that his new girlfriend takes too good care of him, which is something he doesn't need anymore. Charley auditions to become a television weatherman. Jeffrey Millstein seeks Harry's advice on how to make friends in public school.

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Cast

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan

Dr. Harry Weston

Dinah Manoff

Dinah Manoff

Carol Weston

David Leisure

David Leisure

Charley Dietz

Park Overall

Park Overall

LaVerne Todd

Marsha Warfield

Marsha Warfield

Dr. Maxine Douglas

Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty

Sophia Petrillo

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