Empty Nest (1988)
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 - Settling
Release Date: 1989-09-30Carol's new boyfriend is all for marriage, but not consummation.
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Episode 2 - Harry Snubs Laverne
Release Date: 1989-10-14When Harry is inducted into the hospital's hall of fame, he forgets to thank Laverne in his acceptance speech. Meanwhile, two young patients announce their wedding plans and Charley asks to be buried with the Westons.
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Episode 3 - On the Interpretation of Dreams
Release Date: 1989-10-21His recurring dream (which includes running from a tiger, a pink kimono, and Ed McMahon) keeps Harry and the girls up all night, trying to decipher it's meaning. They end up at an all-night diner where they run into Laverne.
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Episode 4 - Between a Cop and a Hard Place
Release Date: 1989-10-28Barbara finds out that her new police partner, whom Carol is dating, is married.
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Episode 5 - Just You and My Kid
Release Date: 1989-11-04An old patient returns and asks Harry to be the father of her child.
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Episode 6 - Rambo of Neiman Marcus
Release Date: 1989-11-11Carol and Barbara are witnesses to a mall robbery and surprisingly it's Carol who nabs the thief, not police officer, Barbara. Neighbor Rose hits Harry's car and offers to pay for the damages.
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Episode 7 - You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not
Release Date: 1989-11-18Carol objects when Harry asks her to tutor a boy she used to baby-sit, until she sees how handsome he has become. Carol feels guilty after the two end up sleeping together. Laverne misses best friend, Lurlene's birthday party because of a double work load at the office.
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Episode 8 - The R.N. Who Came to Dinner
Release Date: 1989-11-25Laverne moves in with the Westons after a fight with Nick and proceeds to take control of the house. A young patient who can't get a date for a school dance asks Harry to take her.
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Episode 9 - Green Eggs and Harry
Release Date: 1989-12-02Harry enlists the help of Carol when he is asked to write a children's book, but he soon finds out that Barbara has better ideas. Charley is smitten with another juror during jury duty.
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Episode 10 - Overdue for a Job
Release Date: 1989-12-09Carol gets a job at a library, where she meets an obnoxious college professor. Charley joins a Big Buddy program. Barbara teaches Dreyfuss to play Frisbee.
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Episode 11 - A Christmas Story
Release Date: 1989-12-16The Westons prepare for their annual holiday skiing trip until Dreyfuss runs away. Laverne refuses to accept Christmas gifts from Harry.
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Episode 12 - Change of Heart
Release Date: 1990-01-06An overworked Harry has an angina attack but refuses to slow down and rest.
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Episode 13 - Harry's Choice
Release Date: 1990-01-13Harry is thrilled when Barbara quits the police force, but feels he may have pushed her into a different job. Carol tries to save enough money to pay for Harry's birthday present: an oil portrait of herself.
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Episode 14 - Complainin' in the Rain
Release Date: 1990-01-27Tired of her complaining, Barbara persuades Carol to go with her on a spontaneous adventure. Harry and Laverne recall the day she came to work for him, but their stories have several variations.
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Episode 15 - M.D., P.O.V.
Release Date: 1990-02-03Harry tries to avoid a reporter who is doing a story on him. A young patient is on the verge of death and no one can figure out why.
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Episode 16 - Everything But Love
Release Date: 1990-02-10Harry's visiting niece starts dating Charley. Laverne's friend Lurlene visits and accuses Laverne of being ""citified.""
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Episode 17 - Timing
Release Date: 1990-02-12Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.
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Episode 18 - It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes
Release Date: 1990-02-17Laverne is told that Nick is having an affair so she tells him she is dating Harry. When she finds out she was misinformed, Nick refuses to believe that she made up the story about her affair. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara disagree on how to get rid of a mouse in the house.
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Episode 19 - Love is Blind
Release Date: 1990-02-24Carol dates a blind man and focuses only on his disability, ignoring the fact that he is rude and obnoxious. Jeffrey Millstein is nervous about a chess tournament.
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Episode 20 - Goodbye, Mr. Dietz
Release Date: 1990-03-03The Westons come home to find that Charley is having a party in their house. When Harry tells him to leave and never come back, he moves away. Meanwhile, Harry unknowingly throws away Laverne's lucky hot dog wrapper while cleaning up the office.
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Episode 21 - Lessons
Release Date: 1990-03-10A student has a crush on Barbara, who is working undercover at a high school. Meanwhile, Charley takes up golf, Harry teaches Dreyfuss to fetch the paper, and Laverne is convinced she'll become fat after looking at a family album.
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Episode 22 - Take My Mom, Please
Release Date: 1990-03-24Carol and Barbara hire a maid, and then realize the family silver is missing. A young patient in need of a father sets Harry up on a date with her mom.
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Episode 23 - Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?
Release Date: 1990-04-14Harry helps Nick buy a bar. The Westons take in a lost dog and then blame Dreyfuss for all the damage it does.
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Episode 24 - Still Growing After All These Years
Release Date: 1990-04-28Harry realizes that his new girlfriend takes too good care of him, which is something he doesn't need anymore. Charley auditions to become a television weatherman. Jeffrey Millstein seeks Harry's advice on how to make friends in public school.