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Empty Nest Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1992 - 1993
Episode 1
Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
Sat, Sep 19, 199223 mins
When Charlie receives a threatening note from a fling, Barbara agrees to stay the night at his place, but he ends up falling for her.
Episode 2
Take My Garage, Please
Sat, Sep 26, 199223 mins
Carol falls for a sculptor who moves into Harry's garage.
Episode 3
R.N. on the Rebound
Sat, Oct 3, 199230 mins
Laverne is set up on a date by Barbara, its a bit of a grim surprise when Laverne finds out that the date is with a coroner's assistant. Meanwhile, Charley and Patrick have bonded over their love of art, much to Carol's annoyance.
Episode 4
...Or Forever Hold Your Peace
Sat, Oct 10, 199230 mins
Arthur announces suddenly that he is getting married. Harry is shocked and tell him that he thinks he is rushing in. Upset about his reaction Arthur ends his friendship with Harry. Meanwhile Carol joins a protest so she can get arrested.
Episode 5
The Boomerang Affair
Sat, Oct 17, 199230 mins
Harry is trying desperately to establish a relationship with high-flying Sonya, but realizes too late that she is very high maintenance. Meanwhile Laverne has an ulcer and does her best to hide it from anyone else.
Episode 6
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Sat, Oct 24, 199223 mins
Carol has to serve on a jury who finds a man guilty, she feels so bad about the sentencing that she hires an ex-con to work at her catering business.
Episode 7
It's Not Easy Being Green
Sat, Oct 31, 199223 mins
Mean old witch Laverne guilts Harry into helping her pass out Halloween candy dressed as Dracula. Carol masquerades as Madame Curie and forces Patrick to attend a party dressed as her idea of radium.
Episode 8
Dirty Harry
Sat, Nov 7, 199230 mins
Carol convinces Harry and Patrick to appear with her on television with Geraldo Rivera.
Episode 9
Timing Is Everything
Sat, Nov 14, 1992
Harry tries to start up a relationship with an old friend. Meanwhile when Carol buys an exercise set for Patrick she has a hard time putting it together, so she enlists Charley to do it for her.
Episode 10
Thanksgiving at the Westons
Sat, Nov 21, 199223 mins
Because of previous Thanksgiving dinners Laverne is very reluctant to join the Weston's for dinner after Harry invites her.
Episode 11
The Body Beautiful
Sat, Dec 5, 199230 mins
Harry is having a moral dilemma when he finds out that one of his patients is using steroids. Carol is upset with Patrick as he is using a nude model for his work. Meanwhile Laverene is put in charge of fire drills.
Episode 12
Overboard
Sat, Dec 12, 1992
Charley goes on a cruise but a storm strands him adrift on a raft. Carol and Patrick both go for a job together but awkwardness soon ensues when on only one of them gets the job.
Episode 13
Emily
Sat, Jan 2, 1993
When little sister Emily returns from College, Carol decides it would be a good idea to be her mentor. She decides to set her up with Patrick's friend on a blind date. It soon turns out that Emily already has a boyfriend, and she isn't to keen on keeping him much to his dismay.
Episode 14
The Sting
Sat, Jan 9, 199330 mins
Emily is asked by the F.B.I. to help them catch her bookie boyfriend. Meanwhile Charley is taught CPR by Laverne.
Episode 15
The Fracas in Vegas
Sat, Jan 23, 1993
Charley and Harry get conned in Las Vegas.
Episode 16
Pardon My Flashback
Sat, Jan 30, 1993
In a flashback episode during the Superbowl everyone is gathered around the television and the Westons, Laverne and Charley reflect on times gone by.
Episode 17
Dog Day Afternoon
Sat, Feb 6, 1993
Dreyfuss ignores Carol after she yells at him so she seeks out an animal psychologist for help. Harry, meanwhile, has gifted Laverne a tiny share in the local galleria, while also inspiring Charley to start reading literature.
Episode 18
More to Love
Sat, Feb 13, 1993
Emily is dating one of Carol's old school friends, he jokes compulsively about the fact he has a weight problem. Meanwhile Laverne is spending all her free time gossiping on the phone to other nurses, but isn't so thrilled when the gossip turns to her.
Episode 19
My Dad, My Doctor
Sat, Feb 20, 1993
Harry gets upset when Emily tears a ligament in her need and requires surgery, but ends up going with another doctor's plan of physical therapy. Meanwhile, Patrick goes camping and Charley joins in on the fun.
Episode 20
Love and Marriage
Sat, Feb 27, 1993
Carol and Emily become bridesmaids for their cousin's wedding, while Charley is assigned to do community service at the hospital.
Episode 21
The All-American Boy - Not!
Sat, Mar 20, 1993
A young shoplifter is caught while Harry is working at a free clinic and Harry quickly befriends him and brings him home. The boy turns out to be an uncontrolled diabetic who ends up running away, taking along all of the Weston's' furniture with him.
Episode 22
Two for the Road
Sat, Apr 10, 199330 mins
Patrick and Emily are driving back from New York in his van. Carol worries about what they could be doing together.
Episode 23
Aunt Verne Knows Best
Sat, May 1, 1993
Laverne's nephew, Wade, comes to Miami for college. She wants him to stay with her rather than living in the dorm.
Episode 24
My Mother, My Self
Sat, May 8, 1993
Charley's mother arrives in town to announce that she and his father have divorced. She soon ends up falling in love with Harry. Meanwhile Carol and Patrick go on a trip to meet his mother, and Laverne battles against her insurance company.
Episode 25
Charley to the Rescue
Sat, May 15, 199323 mins
While working on Charley's cruise ship Emily works as a waitress where she is harassed by an obnoxious comic. Laverne thinks she has found the perfect match for Dr. Weston.
Episode 26
Surprise! Surprise!
Sat, May 22, 199323 mins
Harry overhears Charley planning a surprise party, Harry whose birthday it is on that day thinks its for him, but soon finds out he is wrong.
