TV series
Empty Nest
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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Checked Sep 4, 2026
Empty Nest premiered October 8, 1988. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
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 DouglasCredits
- Created by
- Susan Harris
- Written by
- Arnie Kogen, Rob LaZebnik, Susan Beavers, David Sacks, Dennis Snee, David Richardson, Bob Tischler, Susan Harris, Drake Sather, Kari Lizer, Cindy Chupack, Cheryl Holliday, Don Reo, Mitchell Hurwitz, Rod Parker, Ross Abrash, Lyla Oliver
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 170
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
Touchstone TelevisionUnited States- Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions