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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.
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Empty Nest premiered October 8, 1988. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Susan Beavers
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Arnie KogenGuest stars Earl Boen
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Allison Mack, Janet Carroll
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Jaclyn Bernstein
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Rob LaZebnik
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Susan Beavers
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Dena Dietrich
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by David SacksGuest stars Judith Marie-Bergan
Episode 12
Laverne is fearful after a mugging. Carol and Barbara compete for a handsome new neighbor.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 14
Carol advises Barbara on how to suck up to get a job promotion. Laverne plays matchmaker for Harry.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Paul Eiding
Episode 15
Barbara tries to get a man she likes to ask her out. Laverne must cast the deciding vote on an important Hickory issue.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Susan BeaversGuest stars Jeff Doucette
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Arnie Kogen
Episode 17
The Westons each pour their hearts out to Dreyfuss when the girls decide to move out after two years at home.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 18
Harry dates a 28 year old, which upsets Carol, Barbara, and the girl's parents. Laverne shapes up a nurse trainee.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Jaclyn Bernstein
Episode 19
Harry dates a newspaper writer who begins writing about their relationship in her column. Charley is rendered impotent after a medical experiment backfires.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by David Sacks
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Robert Berlinger
Episode 23
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.
Written by Arnie KogenGuest stars Peggy Pope
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Edward Winter
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Richard MulliganDr. Harry Weston
Kristy McNicholBarbara Weston
Dinah ManoffCarol Weston
David LeisureCharley Dietz
Park OverallLaVerne Todd
Paul ProvenzaPatrick Arcola
Lisa RieffelEmily Weston
Marsha WarfieldDr. Maxine Douglas
NBCUnited States
Touchstone TelevisionUnited States
