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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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
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 StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Barbara agrees to drop by and check up on Charley after he receives a death threat. Seeing how much they have in common, Charley becomes smitten with her . Meanwhile, after Harry lets a young patient play with Dreyfuss, the kid tries to buy him.
Directed by Dinah ManoffGuest stars Rider Strong
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 2
Carol begins dating Patrick, the Westons' sprinkler man. When his apartment is condemned, Carol persuades Harry to let Patrick move into the garage.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 3
Barbara sets newly divorced Laverne up on a blind date with a coroner's assistant. Carol is jealous of the friendship between Patrick and Charley (who surprisingly understands the depth of Patrick's art).
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 4
Harry objects to Arthur's sudden wedding plans, which prompts Arthur to end their friendship. Carol tries to get Barbara to arrest her at a protest.
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 5
Harry tries his best to get a lady to agree to date him, but soon wishes he hadn't bothered when she tries to control every area of his life. Laverne tries to conceal an ulcer.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by David Richardson
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 6
After finding a man guilty during jury duty, Carol tires to clear her conscience by hiring a former criminal to work at her catering business.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 7
Harry agrees to help Laverne hand out candy on Halloween, while Carol and Patrick are mugged after attending a costume party dressed as Madame Curie and Radium.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Zachary Benjamin
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 8
Carol talks Harry into appearing with her on Geraldo. A young patient tries to increase his height so he will be tall enough to ride an amusement park roller coaster.
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 9
Harry attempts to start a relationship with an old friend. Carol tries to assemble exercise equipment she bought for Patrick, and when she can't do it she reluctantly calls on Charley for help.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Cheryl HollidayGuest stars James Duane Polk
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 10
Laverne is reluctant to accept Harry's invitation to Thanksgiving dinner and flashbacks to the previous such dinner show why.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Arnie Kogen
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 11
Harry discovers that a patient is using steroids. Upset that Patrick is using a nude model in his work, Carol starts thinking she's not attractive enough and attempts an exercise regimen. Laverne is put in charge of fire drills.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 12
A storm strands cruise passenger Charley adrift in a raft and he returns a different man. Carol and Patrick have a chance to work together, but she becomes jealous when he gets the job and she doesn't.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 13
When Emily returns from college, Carol decides to take her little sister under her wing, so to speak, and sets her up on a blind date with Patrick's friend. Meanwhile, Emily's rich boyfriend, whom she doesn't want to see anymore, doesn't want their relationship to be over.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 14
The FBI wants Emily to help them nab her bookie boyfriend. Laverne teaches Charley CPR.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Dena Dietrich
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 15
Harry and Charley travel to Las Vegas to see a boxing match but the trip is plagued with problems. Meanwhile, Emily wonders when Carol stopped being her cool big sister when Carol won't let her visiting college friends crash on the living room floor. Emily later regrets her comments when Carol takes control and starts teaching the whole group to do 70's dances.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by David Richardson
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 16
While gathered around the television for the Super Bowl, the Westons, Laverne, and Charley reflect on old times.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 17
A small investment in a mall makes Laverne especially bossy. Carol consults an animal psychologist for help when Dreyfuss ignores her after she yells at him.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 18
Emily is dating Carol's old school friend Danny, who compulsively jokes about his weight problem; Laverne is spending all her spare time on the phone gossiping with other nurses, but is aghast when another nurse accidentally hears her and Harry together in the supply closet and alerts the grapevine.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Ross Abrash
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 19
Emily upsets Harry when she tears a ligament in her knee and needs surgery, but chooses instead to follow a therapy program recommended by another doctor. Meanwhile, Patrick goes camping and Charley tags along.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 20
Carol is upset when cousin Little Carol visits and announces her wedding plans. Charley is sentenced to community service at the hospital and gets some helpful tips from Jack Trenton.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars David Rasche, Raye Birk, Holly Fields, Candi Milo, Teresa Ganzel, Winston J. Rocha, Jon Patrick Walker
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 21
Harry befriends a young shoplifter while volunteering at a free clinic and brings him home. The boy, an uncontrolled diabetic, later runs away, taking the Westons furniture with him.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Liz Torres
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 22
Patrick and Emily drive back from New York together in his van. Meanwhile, Harry, who is home sick with the flu, must bear the brunt of Carol's certainty that something will happen between the two while on the road.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by David RichardsonGuest stars Vincent Ventresca
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 23
Laverne is too controlling on her nephew, who is in town to attend college. Carol is convinced her relationship with Patrick will be over before their nearing six month anniversary because no other relationship (except her doomed marriage) has lasted past six months.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 24
Charley's mother arrives to tell him that she and his father are divorced and ends up falling in love with Harry. Carol goes on a trip to meet Patrick's mother. Laverne battles her insurance company.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 25
Emily is harassed by an obnoxious comic while working as a waitress on Charley's cruise ship. Laverne fixes Harry up with what she thinks is his perfect match.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Rob LaZebnik
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode 26
It's Harry's birthday and he overhears Charley planning a surprise party, but soon finds out it isn't for him. Flashbacks from seasons past highlight this episode.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Arnie Kogen
Where to watch Empty NestEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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