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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

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Seasons

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Season 3

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E01

Episode 1

A Flaw is Born

1990-09-22

Harry is uncomfortable dating a more successful woman, a world-famous brain surgeon; Carol and Barbara plot revenge on an inconsiderate man who met Carol on a plane and promised to phone but never did.

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Episode 2

Harry's Excellent Adventure

1990-09-29

Harry looks forward to his golf game until he has to cancel to help Barbara with her taxes and Carol with her car. Tired of having no time for himself, he follows a globe-trotting friend to Pamplona for the running of the bulls.

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E03

Episode 3

There's No Accounting

1990-10-06

Carol is drawn to Barbara's sensitive, intelligent new boyfriend and can't figure out why he would be interested in Barbara. Harry is bored by his new girlfriend, a lady who seems perfect for him. Laverne grows attached to a dog that Nick brings home.

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E04

Episode 4

Barbara the Mom

1990-10-13

Barbara fears she has no motherly instincts when babysitting her boyfriend's young kids. Carol volunteers at the zoo and finds that the pandas only mate when she is around. Harry is reluctant to let Laverne give him a flu shot. Charley attempts to write his autobiography.

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E05

Episode 5

The Tortoise and the Harry

1990-10-20

When a patient is depressed after his best friend moves away, Harry gives him a pet turtle. The boy becomes more upset when the turtle dies soon after. Carol talks Barbara into taking an art class with her. Charley tries new ways to meet women.

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E06

Episode 6

Mad About the Boy

1990-10-27

After being dumped yet again, Carol flips out and falls in love with the first man she can find: an oddball who passes out cheese samples at the mall. Laverne decides to spice up Harry's biography for a hospital newsletter.

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Episode 7

Honey, I Shrunk Laverne

1990-11-03

Laverne quits when Harry complains that she is making too many office decisions without him. Carol talks Barbara into letting her join her poker game.

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E08

Episode 8

The Boy Next Door

1990-11-10

During a moment of weakness, Carol and Charley sleep together. Thinking perhaps their hate for one another is actually masking love, they attempt to build a relationship.

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Episode 9

A Family Affair

1990-11-17

Harry suspects that Barbara's new boyfriend is married, and when he voices his concerns Barbara gets mad. Worried that Dreyfuss is getting too fat, the Westons put him on a diet, but then end up secretly giving him junk food.

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Episode 10

Someone to Watch Over Me

1990-11-24

Charley wants visitors during a hospital stay and when his parents can't come, he hires actors to play them. A neighbor accuses Dreyfuss of fathering his dog's puppies.

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Episode 11

Harry Knows Best

1990-12-08

A young patient of Harry's announces she wants a nose job. Charley thinks about a career as a gigolo. The Westons decide to take a new family portrait.

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Episode 12

Whenever I Feel Afraid

1990-12-15

Laverne is fearful after a mugging. Carol and Barbara compete for a handsome new neighbor.

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Episode 13

A Shot in the Dark

1991-01-05

Barbara mistakes Carol's boyfriend for a burglar and shoots him. He stays with the Westons to recuperate and only ends up getting hurt worse. Harry helps Laverne confront her fear of public speaking when she has to give a speech at an awards ceremony.

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Episode 14

Sucking Up is Hard to Do

1991-01-19

Carol advises Barbara on how to suck up to get a job promotion. Laverne plays matchmaker for Harry.

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Episode 15

The Man That Got Away

1991-01-26

Barbara tries to get a man she likes to ask her out. Laverne must cast the deciding vote on an important Hickory issue.

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Episode 16

The Mentor

1991-02-02

Harry realizes his mentor is getting too old to practice medicine, but is afraid to tell him. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara prepare for a piano recital.

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Episode 17

The Dog Who Knew Too Much

1991-02-09

The Westons each pour their hearts out to Dreyfuss when the girls decide to move out after two years at home.

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Episode 18

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

1991-02-16

Harry dates a 28 year old, which upsets Carol, Barbara, and the girl's parents. Laverne shapes up a nurse trainee.

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Episode 19

All About Harry

1991-03-09

Harry dates a newspaper writer who begins writing about their relationship in her column. Charley is rendered impotent after a medical experiment backfires.

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Episode 20

Drive, He Said

1991-03-16

Harry is supposed to get Charley back to the house for a surprise party, but instead the two end up searching for Charley's old girlfriend whom he never got over. Meanwhile, Carol, Barbara, and Laverne try to entertain the party guests.

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Episode 21

The Last Temptation of Laverne

1991-03-23

Laverne's aunt Retha will lend a house down payment only if Laverne, though innocent, will assume blame for a car accident. Carol and Barbara meet an old man in the park who is moving into a retirement home and try to make his last day of freedom something to remember.

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E22

Episode 22

What's Eating You?

1991-04-13

Harry forces Barbara to spend a week at home with him and Carol, away from the stress of police work, when a physical reveals she has a pre-ulcerous condition. But as the week progresses, Harry and Carol find it is they who are creating stress for Barbara. Laverne tries to track down a case of Harry's favorite bandages, which have been discontinued.

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E23

Episode 23

The Cruise

1991-05-04

While on a cruise, Barbara practices for a talent show, Harry tries to avoid two ladies who won't leave him alone, and Carol finds the man of her dreams...who disappears when Charley steers the ship into the Bermuda Triangle. Meanwhile back home, Laverne redesigns Harry's refrigerator.

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E24

Episode 24

The Way We Are

1991-05-11

Harry looks forward to a visit from a childhood sweetheart, until a childhood rival also resurfaces. Charley wonders what FICA is when the company starts taking part of his paycheck.

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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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