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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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Season 7

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E01

Episode 1

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About

1994-09-24

Rumors fly after Charley and Laverne begin spending a lot of time together, but the two swear they are just friends. Carol is excited about her new job at a local newspaper, until she finds out that she has been hired merely as a driver for the paper's teenage reporter.

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E02

Episode 2

Mrs. Clinton Comes to Town

1994-09-24

Reporter Carol tries her best to meet Hillary Clinton, who is visiting the clinic, but only ends up getting thrown in jail along with Laverne and Charley.

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E03

Episode 3

Just for Laughs

1994-10-01

Charley pursues a new career as a stand-up comedian and centers his whole act around making fun of Harry. Meanwhile, a mentally unstable woman befriends Laverne and Maxine battles the bus station when they move the bus shelter.

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E04

Episode 4

A Chip Off the Old Charley

1994-10-08

Charley discovers he has a son, who is a 17-year-old flautist. Carol fills in for Laverne at the clinic and tries to put a damper on Maxine's smoking.

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E05

Episode 5

The Woman Who Came to Dither

1994-10-15

Sophia, who is fed up with the strict Shady Pines manager, moves in with the Westons. Carol tries to help with the problem and ends up bringing all the retirement home residents to the house. Meanwhile, Maxine doesn't trust Doris, Laverne's temporary replacement at the clinic.

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E06

Episode 6

Carol Gets a Raise

1994-10-22

Carol wants career advancement and ends up in a compromising position with her boss. Meanwhile, Maxine fills in for Harry and speaks at an elementary school.

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E07

Episode 7

The Courtship of Carol's Father

1994-12-03

When Harry wishes his ex-girlfriend well on her new marriage, the woman realizes she still has feelings for him. Carol tries to set Harry up with a lounge singer.

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E08

Episode 8

The Tinker Grant

1994-12-03

When the clinic applies for a grant, a man comes to evaluate their request and leaves his notebook behind, which Maxine reads. Charley seeks Sophia's help when trying to impress an Italian girlfriend's parents.

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E09

Episode 9

Would You Believe . . .

1994-12-17

Harry is attracted to the minister Charley is dating. Meanwhile, Maxine buys Laverne's beloved truck.

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E10

Episode 10

Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Pain

1994-12-17

Maxine gets unwanted attention when dating a television weatherman. Carol and Charley make a bet: He can't mooch from the Westons for one week, and she can't call Harry ""Daddy"" for one week.

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E11

Episode 11

Single White Male

1995-01-07

Charley is uncomfortable when he finds out his new roommate is gay. Meanwhile, Maxine joins Harry's golf group.

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E12

Episode 12

Dear Aunt Martha

1995-01-14

Carol tries to pick up a man who wrote to the newspaper's advice column, but has trouble picking him out of a crowd. Harry's old navy sparring partner shows up with a score to settle.

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E13

Episode 13

Goodbye Charley

1995-01-21

After a death, Charley feels depressed about his own mortality and fears no one will miss him when he's gone, so Carol tries to boost his morale and helps him stage his own funeral.

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E14

Episode 14

Family Practice

1995-01-28

Maxine agrees to take care of a patient's children while the lady has gall bladder surgery. Sophia invites Harry to a Shady Pines square dance.

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Episode 15

Grandma, What Big Eyes You Have

1995-02-04

Harry is attracted to a woman he meets in the park, but soon finds out she is married. Laverne keeps a parrot at the office while waiting for it's owner to claim it, which annoys Maxine. Carol goes overboard when shopping at a value size discount club.

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Episode 16

Feelings, Whoa Whoa Whoa, Feelings

1995-02-25

Laverne is afraid to reveal her true feelings for her visiting friend Matt, and becomes jealous when Carol asks him to dinner. Charley poses for a nude layout in a magazine.

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E17

Episode 17

And Kevin Makes Three

1995-03-04

Carol is jealous over Kevin's quick bonding with Scotty. Harry and Maxine help Laverne learn to speak Spanish.

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E18

Episode 18

Harry Weston: Man's Best Friend

1995-03-18

Harry becomes Carol's boss' new best friend, which makes Charley jealous. Laverne auditions for a commercial in which she'll play the voice of a cartoon owl.

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Episode 19

The Ex-Files

1995-03-18

Carol is afraid her relationship with Kevin is over when she meets his beautiful intelligent ex-wife. Meanwhile, Charley sues Harry when he gets sick after eating some old Chinese food from the Westons' fridge.

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E20

Episode 20

Stand By Your Man

1995-03-25

Constant interruptions frustrate Laverne's relationship with Matt, prompting her to go out with Maxine, Charley, and his friend Bud (who she ""hits it off"" with). Harry meets a woman whose dog looks just like Dreyfuss and persuades her to breed the two.

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E21

Episode 21

My Pal Valy-Val

1995-06-10

Carol goes off looking for a friend and ends up stopping a woman from committing suicide. Harry goes on a survival camping trip to be alone, but Charley tags along. A psychic opens up a shop next to the clinic, which excites Laverne and annoys Maxine.

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E22

Episode 22

Remembrance of Clips Past

1995-06-17

While at Laverne's going-away party, the gang remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to Hickory.

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E23

Episode 23

Life Goes On (1)

1995-04-29

When the clinic closes due to an asbestos problem, Laverne persuades Maxine to go to Hickory with her to help plan her wedding, which Laverne's mother is going overboard with. Meanwhile, Carol announces her engagement to Kevin, Harry decides to sell the house and move to Vermont where he's been offered a teaching job, and Charley and Sophia get lost on the road to Hickory. The wedding plans cease when Laverne elopes, and Carol breaks up with Kevin after hearing of Harry's move.

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E24

Episode 24

Life Goes On (2)

1995-04-29 · 30m

With the gang fretting over Laverne's elopement, Kevin comes to see Carol and the two decide to get married with Laverne's father performing the ceremony. Laverne and Matt return unhitched and the ceremony becomes a double wedding. Barbara returns home to pack her things, but Harry has second thoughts about moving...until he is confronted by his dead wife Libby's ghost.

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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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