Empty Nest

1988-2017
7 Seasons
NBC
Comedy
TVPG

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A popular spin-off of 'The Golden Girls' about widowed Miami doctor Harry Weston, who leaves the light on when two of his grown daughters return home (the third daughter appeared briefly in 1993). Richard Mulligan won an Emmy the first season, and earned nominations the next two.

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Awards

1993 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
1992 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
1991 - Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - nominated
1991 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - nominated

Cast & Crew See All

Richard Mulligan

Dr. Harry Weston

David Leisure

Charley Dietz

Dinah Manoff

Carol Weston

Latest News See All

Kristy McNichol Shares Why She Left Show Business at Love Boat Reunion

Former television actress Kristy McNichol has opened up about why she left show business. During a recent reunion for the hit '70s series Love Boat, McNichol, who also starred on the '80s sitcom Empty Nest but vanished from the spotlight in part because she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, told People she also left because she wanted to "see what else was out there." TV shows we want to reunite "I was on the big stage between ages 8 and 30," she added. "I left show business for a variety of reasons, but a big one was my interest in learning what else there is in life ... This phase of my life is so good. My home life is happy and serene. I love singing. I also enjoy traveling and seeing the world. One of my favorite stops is Hawaii. I like everything about it and may eventually move there part-time."

Mon, Nov 10, 2014