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Empty Nest

A sitcom centered around Harry Weston, a widowed pediatrician, as he navigates the challenges of having his adult daughters Barbara and Carol move back in with him after their marriages come to an end.

A widowed pediatrician, Harry Weston, lives with his two adult daughters, Barbara and Carol, after their marriages end in divorce. The show follows their humorous struggles to find love and leave the family home, with help from their charming neighbor and quirky nurse.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Oct 8, 1988

Harry is given a transformative chance to reboot his life, mere months after ...

Episode 3 Barbara Gets Shot

3. Barbara Gets Shot

Aired: Oct 29, 1988

The shooting of Barbara accelerates Harry's resolve to convince her to leave ...

Episode 4 Fatal Attraction

4. Fatal Attraction

Aired: Nov 4, 1988

A charming neighbor named Blanche Devereaux arrives at the Weston's residence...

Episode 5 Father of the Bride

5. Father of the Bride

Aired: Nov 11, 1988

The special day takes a hazardous turn as Barbara's wet feet pose a risk to t...

Episode 6 Harry's Vacation

6. Harry's Vacation

Aired: Nov 18, 1988

Harry receives an unexpected getaway from Barbara and Carol, initially hesita...

Episode 9 Harry's Friend

9. Harry's Friend

Aired: Dec 9, 1988

Harry's past comes back to haunt him when Carol's new partner is revealed to ...

Episode 10 Libby's Gift

10. Libby's Gift

Aired: Dec 16, 1988

Harold's love for music is rekindled as he strives to play a unique organ com...

Episode 12 Full Nest

12. Full Nest

Aired: Jan 13, 1989

Barbara returns to Harry's home due to financial difficulties, but finds the ...

Episode 13 Here's a Howdy-Do

13. Here's a Howdy-Do

Aired: Jan 27, 1989

Next episode's drama unfolds as Harry's girlfriend's popularity sparks doubts...

Episode 14 Strange Bedfellows

14. Strange Bedfellows

Aired: Feb 3, 1989

As Carol's bond with the activist grows stronger, she's torn between joining ...

Episode 15 Tears of a Clown

15. Tears of a Clown

Aired: Feb 5, 1989

Carol's first day as hospital PR director turns into a PR nightmare when she ...

Episode 16 Blame It on the Moon

16. Blame It on the Moon

Aired: Feb 10, 1989

Romance takes flight as the full moon's magical influence washes over the Wes...

Episode 17 Dumped

17. Dumped

Aired: Feb 17, 1989

Barbara struggles to come to terms with being left behind after a sudden brea...

Episode 19 Man of the Year

19. Man of the Year

Aired: Mar 3, 1989

Harry's alma mater honors him with a special tribute, but the occasion is dis...

Episode 20 Cyrano de Weston

20. Cyrano de Weston

Aired: Mar 17, 1989

Complications arise when Harry writes a romantic letter to a woman Charlie ha...

Episode 21 My Sister, My Friend

21. My Sister, My Friend

Aired: Mar 24, 1989

A trip to Paris is proposed by Harry as a means of mending the girls' rift, w...

Episode 22 A Life in the Day

22. A Life in the Day

Aired: Mar 31, 1989

The next episode explores the lasting influence of Dr. Weston on Billy's life...

Info about Empty Nest

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Family