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Empty Nest Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
A Flaw Is Born
Sat, Sep 22, 1990 30 mins
Harry dates a brain surgeon (Brynn Thayer) whose success threatens him; while the girls plot revenge against a man (Tim Dunigan) who reneged on his promise to call. Maitre d': Stanley Kamel. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 2
Harry's Excellent Adventure
Sat, Sep 29, 1990 30 mins
Papa Harry joins his carefree friend Mike (Earl Holliman) to run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Gina: Debi Monahan. Mort: Fred Sadoff. Lou: Earl Boen. Harry: Richard Mulligan.
Episode 3
There's No Accounting
Sat, Oct 6, 1990 30 mins
Barbara's new beau is sensitive and smart, but she is as unappreciative of his charms as Carol is drawn to them. Bucky: John Terlesky. Leah: Janet Carroll. Gloria: Allison Mack. Barbara: Kristy McNichol. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 4
Barbara the Mom
Sat, Oct 13, 1990 30 mins
Barbara doesn't connect with a friend's kids; Carol volunteers as a panda observer. Larry: Christopher Castile. Annette: Sumer Stamper. Harry: Richard Mulligan. Barbara: Kristy McNichol. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 5
The Tortoise and the Harry
Sat, Oct 20, 1990 30 mins
Harry hopes to coax a youngster (Brandon Bluhm) out of his shell by giving him a turtle, while Carol prods Barbara (Kristy McNichol) into taking her art class. Mrs. Bierman: Debra Mooney. Amanda: Jaclyn Bernstein.
Episode 6
Mad About the Boy
Sat, Oct 27, 1990 30 mins
Carol flips out and into the arms of a mall cheese host (Michael McKean) after learning her mousy boss is getting married; Laverne writes a bio of Harry that has more holes in it than Swiss. Miss Bingham: Mary Catherine Wright. Laverne: Park Overall.
Episode 7
Honey, I Shrunk Laverne
Sat, Nov 3, 1990 30 mins
When Laverne overrules Harry's choice of wallpaper, he decides her attitude needs redecorating; Carol wants to be part of the painting "Cops Playing Poker." Nurse Bradford: Mary Pat Gleason. Dr. Phillips: Nana Visitor.
Episode 8
Boy Next Door
Sat, Nov 10, 1990 30 mins
In a weak moment, Carol and Charley (Dinah Manoff, David Leisure) turn to each other for comfort. Cindy: Candy Hutson. Ashley: Ashley Bank. Michael: Michael Melby. Mrs. Hill: Gloria Dorson. Harry: Richard Mulligan.
Episode 9
A Family Affair
Sat, Nov 17, 1990 30 mins
Harry thinks that Barbara's new beau (Mitchell Laurance) is married, but Barbara wishes he'd let her handle her own affairs; Dreyfuss isn't thrilled with his diet. Mother: Cecelia Riddett. Harry: Richard Mulligan.
Episode 10
Someone to Watch Over Me
Sat, Nov 24, 1990 30 mins
A hospitalized Charley wants his mommy and daddy, while Dreyfuss is accused of being a father. Mr. Patrick: Fred Applegate. Fred: Eddie Bracken. Ursula: Dena Dietrich. Nurse: Marti Muller. Charley: David Leisure.
Episode 11
Harry Knows Best
Sat, Dec 8, 1990 30 mins
Harry sticks his nose in when his patient (Mayim Bialik) wants to get her nose fixed and when Charley starts to enjoy being a gigolo. Paula: Judith-Marie Bergan. Woman: Kat Sawyer-Young. Charley: David Leisure.
Episode 12
Whenever I Feel Afraid
Sat, Dec 15, 1990 30 mins
A mugging leaves Laverne shaking in her boots; Barbara and Carol compete for the attentions of a new neighbor (Timothy Carhart). Off. Hitner: Aaron Lustig. Customer: Robert Gould. Laverne: Park Overall. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 13
A Shot in the Dark
Sat, Jan 5, 1991 30 mins
Barbara accidentally shoots Carol's new boyfriend (Paul Sand); Harry aims to help Laverne over her fear of public speaking. Laverne: Park Overall. Barbara: Kristy McNichol. Carol: Dinah Manoff. Harry: Richard Mulligan.
Episode 14
Sucking Up Is Hard to Do
Sat, Jan 19, 1991 30 mins
Carol teaches Barbara the fine art of kissing up, while Laverne practices matchmaking on Harry. Anne: Rebeccah Bush. Mr. Hartman: Paul Eiding. Mrs. Moses: Patricia Gaul. Timmy Moses: Whitby Hertford. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 15
The Man That Got Away
Sat, Jan 26, 1991 30 mins
Barbara (Kristy McNichol) green-lights a plan to catch a man (Craig Bierko) who shows no interest in her; Laverne (Park Overall) is asked to decide if Hickory should have a traffic light. Sam: Jeff Doucette. Lurlene: Jana Arnold.
Episode 16
The Mentor
Sat, Feb 2, 1991 30 mins
Harry despairs when his aging mentor (Danny Thomas) refuses to retire; the girls put on a piano recital. Dr. Alan Wakefield: Harvey Jason. Mrs. Lasko: Elise Ogden. Harry: Richard Mulligan. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 17
The Dog Who Knew Too Much
Sat, Feb 9, 1991 30 mins
Each of the Westons confides in Dreyfuss when Carol and Barbara decide to move out. Timmy: John Christian Graas. Mrs. Knox: Tina Johnson. Harry: Richard Mulligan. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 18
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Sat, Feb 16, 1991 30 mins
The families sound off when Harry dates a younger woman (Tracy Kolis); Laverne puts a trainee (Phil Hartman) through his paces. Newman: Kenneth Kimmins. Gayle Newman: Valorie Armstrong. Harry: Richard Mulligan.
Episode 19
All About Harry
Sat, Mar 9, 1991 30 mins
Harry is dating a journalist (Christine Ebersole) who wants to report on their romance. Charley: David Leisure. Barbara: Kristy McNichol. Carol: Dinah Manoff. Laverne: Park Overall.
Episode 20
Drive, He Said
Sat, Mar 16, 1991 30 mins
Charley drags Harry on a wild-goose chase to find a lost love, while Carol tries to keep Charley's surprise party from laying an egg. Charley: David Leisure. Guest No. 1: Robert Gould. Carl: Eric Allan Kramer. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 21
The Last Temptation of Laverne
Sat, Mar 23, 1991 30 mins
Laverne has to shake hands with the devil---her aunt Retha (Doris Roberts)---to get out of apartment purgatory and into a heavenly house. Arnold: Henry Jones. Fire Marshal: David Correia. Laverne: Park Overall.
Episode 22
What's Eating You?
Sat, Apr 13, 1991 30 mins
Barbara can't stomach Harry and Carol's prescription for her pre-ulcerous condition: share her feelings. Davidson: Richard McKenzie. Tony: Michael Goldfinger. Secretary: Lynne Marie Stewart. Barbara: Kristy McNichol.
Episode 23
The Cruise
Sat, May 4, 1991 30 mins
It's smooth sailing for Carol when Mr. Wright (Richard Burgi) appears on the Westons' cruise, but Charley rocks the boat with his attempts to impress a woman (Teresa Ganzel). Charlotte: Pearl Shear. Carol: Dinah Manoff.
Episode 24
The Way We Are
Sat, May 11, 1991 30 mins
A rivalry is renewed when Harry's childhood sweetheart (Shirley Jones) returns, along with the bully (Edward Winter) who stole her away. Little Harry: Christopher Pettiet. Little Jean: Robin Lynn Heath. Little Eric: Cory Danziger.