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Empty Nest Season 2 Episodes

24 Episodes 1989 - 1990

Episode 1

On the Interpretation of Dreams

Sat, Sep 2, 1989 30 mins

The girls spend an eye-opening evening with Harry trying to analyze his recurring dream. Jimmy: Ralph Seymour. Harry: Richard Mulligan. Carol: Dinah Manoff. Barbara: Kristy McNichol. Laverne: Park Overall.

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Episode 2

Settling

Sat, Sep 2, 1989 30 mins

The guy (Tom Isbell) Carol's dating seems to have a problem with intimacy, while Harry has a problem with Laverne (Park Overall)---she won't accept a raise. Jack: Craig Stark. Carol: Dinah Manoff.

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Episode 3

Just You and My Kid

Sat, Sep 16, 1989 30 mins

Harry thinks one of his first patients returned to Miami because she's interested in him, but it turns out she's only interested in his genes. Janet: Robin Riker-Hasley. Amanda: Nicky Rose. Eddie: Justin Burnette.

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Episode 4

Rambo of Neiman Marcus

Sat, Sep 23, 1989 30 mins

While Carol (Dinah Manoff) basks in glory after subduing an armed robber, Barbara tries to steal the spotlight by playing supercop. Meanwhile, Rose (Betty White) seems to be holding Harry's car hostage. Lt. Valdez: Luis Avalos. Charley: David Leisure.

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Episode 5

Harry Snubs Laverne

Sat, Sep 30, 1989 30 mins

Harry (Richard Mulligan) has problems: Laverne is ticked at him, as are two young patients he's treating for lovesickness; and Charley wants to be buried in the Weston family plot. Phoebe: Ariana Richards. Casey: Raffi Di Blasio. Candy: Terres Unsoeld. Charley: David Leisure.

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Episode 6

Between a Cop and a Hard Place

Tue, Oct 17, 1989 30 mins

Barbara's new partner (Jon Lindstrom) steals Carol's heart, but Barbara discovers he's committing romantic perjury; and Harry strikes out with a kid's baseball team. Timmy Davis: R.J. Williams. Barbara: Kristy McNichol.

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Episode 7

You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not

Sat, Oct 21, 1989 30 mins

Carol is attracted to the student (Brian Bloom) she's tutoring---and the feeling is mutual; Laverne decides to miss best friend Lurlene's birthday party and Harry's the one who gets punished. Lurlene: Jana Arnold.

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Episode 8

The RN Who Came to Dinner

Mon, Nov 6, 1989 30 mins

Laverne moves out on her husband---and moves in with the Westons, where she sets about getting their lives in order while hers seems to be falling apart. Laurie Kincaid: Mayim Bialik. Laverne: Park Overall.

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Episode 9

Green Eggs and Harry

Sat, Nov 18, 1989 30 mins

Harry and Carol team up to write a children's book, but the happy ending's in jeopardy when he replaces Carol with Barbara as his coauthor. Terrence: Todd Cameron Brown. Andrew: Robert Trebor. Harry: Richard Mulligan.

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Episode 10

Overdue for a Job

Sat, Dec 2, 1989 30 mins

Carol, who has a long history of quitting jobs, gets one in a university library, but she can't keep quiet when she's insulted by an obnoxious professor (Alan Rosenberg). Demetrie: Garette Ratliff. Miss Bingham: Mary Catherine Wright. Annabelle: Catherine Parks.

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Episode 11

A Christmas Story

Sat, Dec 16, 1989 30 mins

When Dreyfuss runs away, the Westons are forced to spend their first Christmas at home since the death of their mother. Mr. Ritter: Ronnie Schell. Barbara: Kristy McNichol. Carol: Dinah Manoff. Harry: Richard Mulligan.

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Episode 12

Timing

Sat, Dec 16, 1989 30 mins

Harry bumps into an old flame (Barbara Babcock) and he's hot to renew the romance, but this time she may be the one with cold feet. Tom: John Mansfield. Josh: Michael Bower. Harry: Richard Mulligan.

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Episode 13

M.D. P.O.V.

Sat, Dec 23, 1989 30 mins

An "A.M. Miami" profile of Harry misses the real story: a patient (Matthew Brooks) could die if Harry doesn't come up with a diagnosis. Alexandra Hudson: Debra Engle. Helen: Beth Grant. Harry: Richard Mulligan.

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Episode 14

Change of Heart

Sat, Dec 23, 1989 30 mins

When his doctor (Ray Abruzzo) tells him that continued stress could lead to heart trouble, Harry ignores the warning, giving the girls a pain instead. Doctor: William Cort. Jody: Annie Barker. Carol: Dinah Manoff.

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Episode 15

Harry's Choice

Sat, Jan 6, 1990 30 mins

When the man who shot her partner gets off on a technicality, Barbara stops chasing bad guys and starts chasing real-estate buyers, making Harry one happy dad. Cookie: Kathleen Noone. Barbara: Kristy McNichol.

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Episode 16

Complainin' in the Rain

Sat, Jan 20, 1990 30 mins

When rain washes out Carol's plans, Barbara offers to spend the day with her; and Harry and Laverne tell two completely different versions of Laverne's hiring. John: Christopher Rich. Evan Phillips: Jack Blessing.

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Episode 17

Everything but Love

Sat, Jan 27, 1990 30 mins

Harry's man-shy niece (Cynthia Stevenson) makes a date with Charley (David Leisure); and the visiting Lurlene (Jana Arnold) accuses Laverne of being "citified." Waiter: Wayne C. Dvorak. Laverne: Park Overall.

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Episode 18

It Happened Two Nights

Sat, Feb 3, 1990 30 mins

When Laverne hears that Nick (Christopher McDonald) had an affair, she tells him that she had one too---with Harry. Garett: Garett Lewis. Steve Marlowe: Kevin Scannell. Tux Man: Ron Orbach. Laverne: Park Overall.

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Episode 19

Love Is Blind

Sat, Feb 17, 1990 30 mins

Carol won't acknowledge the boorish behavior of her boyfriend (Michael Sabatino); while Harry's patient (Edan Gross) is plagued by visions of failure before a chess match. Waiter: Stan Roth. Carol: Dinah Manoff.

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Episode 20

Good-Bye Mr. Dietz

Sat, Feb 24, 1990 30 mins

Harry loses his temper and Charley loses his friends when Charley commits the ultimate mooching sin. Otto: William Edward Phipps. Liza: Diane Stilwell. Jamie: Shawn Southwick. Ginny: Desa Turner. Charley: David Leisure.

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Episode 21

Lessons

Sat, Mar 3, 1990 30 mins

While undercover at a high school, Barbara encounters a student (Michael Stoyanov) who'd like to make the grade with her. Michael: Paul Regina. McCabe: David Dunard. Barbara: Kristy McNichol.

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Episode 22

Take My Mom, Please

Sat, Mar 24, 1990 30 mins

Harry's patient (Hayley Tyrie) wants to fix him up with her mom (Jennifer Salt); and the girls hire a housekeeper (Liz Sheridan). Mrs. Kramer: Fran Ryan. Harry: Richard Mulligan. Barbara: Kristy McNichol.

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Episode 23

Did You Ever See a Dream Dying

Sat, Apr 14, 1990 30 mins

Harry helps Nick to open his own bar, but Nick refuses to accept it when the place is a bust. Laverne: Park Overall. Nana: Bunny Summers. Nick: Christopher McDonald. Waitress: Elizabeth Lambert.

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Episode 24

Still Growing After All These Years

Sat, Apr 28, 1990 30 mins

Harry's found the perfect woman (Pat Crowley) to replace Libby; Charley (David Leisure) maps out a plan to be a TV weatherman; and Jeffrey's unhappy at his new school. Harry: Richard Mulligan. Waiter: Freddie Dawson. Jeffrey: Edan Gross.

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