Empty Nest
"Empty Nest" is set in Miami and tells of the day to day misadventures of a widowed pediatrician named Harry Weston and his two adult daughters, Barbara and Carol, who have come back to live with him after failed marriages. Much of the humor is derived from Barbara and Carol's ongoing attempts, and failure to find the perfect partner, and leave the "nest" once again. There is also their skirt-chasing next door neighbor, Charlie Dietz, and Harry's southern nurse, Laverne Todd, who is unique for her unbelievable Hickory stories.
- 1988-1995
- 7 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- TV-PG
"Empty Nest" is set in Miami and tells of the day to day misadventures of a widowed pediatrician named Harry Weston and his two adult daughters, Barbara and Carol, who have come back to live with him after failed marriages. Much of the humor is derived from Barbara and Carol's ongoing attempts, and failure to find the perfect partner, and leave the "nest" once again. There is also their skirt-chasing next door neighbor, Charlie Dietz, and Harry's southern nurse, Laverne Todd, who is unique for her unbelievable Hickory stories.
Season 7 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 1
Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
Sat, Sep 24, 1994
Carol is thrilled to get a job at a local newspaper, until she discovers that it is a job to chauffeur around the paper's teenage reporter. Charley and Laverne begin to spend a lot of time together, sparking rumours to fly.
Episode 2
Mrs. Clinton Comes to Town
Sat, Sep 24, 1994 30 mins
When Mrs. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to tour the clinic Carol is determined to get a meeting with her. But her trouble only lands her in jail along with Laverne and Charley.
Episode 3
Just for Laughs
Sat, Oct 1, 1994
After a number of failed new careers Charley tries his hand at stand-up comedy which is based on making fun of Harry whilst doing so. Maxine fights the bus company when they move the bus shelter.
Episode 4
A Chip Off the Old Charley
Sat, Oct 8, 1994 23 mins
Charley discovers that a 17 year old flutist he meets just happens to be his son. Carol takes over for the day for Laverne and while there she tries to get Maxine to stop smoking.
Episode 5
The Woman Who Came to Dither
Sat, Oct 15, 1994 30 mins
While Laverne is still away, shy Doris, now a qualified nurse, is back to fill in for her. Meanwhile, Harry gets upset when Sophia moves in and brings her Shady Pines friends with her.
Episode 6
Carol Gets a Raise
Sat, Oct 22, 1994 30 mins
Carol is put into an awkward position at work with her boss; and Maxine fills in for Harry at an elementary school speaking engagement.
Episode 7
The Courtship of Carol's Father
Sat, Dec 3, 1994
Carol fixes up Harry with a lounge singer after an ex invites him to her wedding.
Episode 8
The Tinker Grant
Sat, Dec 3, 1994 23 mins
The Canal Street clinic applies for a grant and is evaluated, when the man leaves his notebook Maxine takes it and reads it. Sophia gives Charley advice on how to impress his Italia girlfriends parents.
Episode 9
Would You Believe...
Sat, Dec 17, 1994 23 mins
Charley is dating a new minister and brings her by the Weston's place, Harry quickly finds himself attracted to her. Meanwhile Laverne sells her beloved truck to Maxine.
Episode 10
Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Pain
Sat, Dec 17, 1994 30 mins
Maxine starts dating a weatherman and gets some unwanted attention. Carol and Charley make a friendly wager.
Episode 11
Single White Male
Sat, Jan 7, 1995
Charley has a good looking new roommate, who he hopes will help him meet more women. Although there is something Charley hasn't yet figured out about him. Meanwhile, Harry invites Maxine to join him and two friends in a golfing foursome.
Episode 12
Dear Aunt Martha
Sat, Jan 14, 1995 30 mins
Carol believes a man she been dating since they met in a museum is the same man who has been writing letters to the "Aunt Martha" column in her newspaper. Meanwhile and old sparring partner of Harry's shows up with a score to settle.
Episode 13
Goodbye Charley
Sat, Jan 21, 1995 23 mins
Charley fearing his own mortality after a recent death causes him to feel depressed. Carol does her best to boost his moral by staging a funeral for him.
Episode 14
Family Practice
Sat, Jan 28, 1995
After having to get gall bladder surgery a patient asks Maxine to take care of her children while she is under the knife. Harry is invited to the Shady Pines square dance by Sophia.
Episode 15
Grandma, What Big Eyes You Have
Sat, Feb 4, 1995 30 mins
While at the park with Scotty, Harry becomes smitten with a woman there with her granddaughter. Laverne finds a parrot and brings it to the office. Carol becomes obsessed with shopping at discount clubs.
Episode 16
Feelings, Whoa Whoa Whoa, Feelings...
Sat, Feb 25, 1995
Laverne has a handsome childhood friend visit from back home. Of course, Carol becomes interested in him. Charley is asked to pose for pictures in a magazine.
Episode 17
And Kevin Makes Three
Sat, Mar 4, 1995 30 mins
Carol becomes jealous of her new boyfriend Kevin when he bonds so quicky with her son Scotty. Meanwhile, Laverne decides to learn the Spanish language.
Episode 18
Harry Weston: Man's Best Friend
Sat, Mar 18, 1995
Much to Charley's dismay Harry becomes Carol's boss' new best friend which makes him extremely jealous. Laverne decides to audition for a part in a commercial where she will play the voice of a cartoon owl.
Episode 19
The Ex-Files
Sat, Mar 18, 1995 30 mins
Carol meets Kevin's beautiful and intelligent ex-wife which leads her to believe that there relationship is over. Charley eats some old Chinese food from the Weston's fridge and get sick so he decides to sue Harry.
Episode 20
Stand by Your Man
Sat, Mar 25, 1995 30 mins
Matt and Laverne's relationship keeps getting interrupted with prompts her to go out with Maxine, Charley and his friend Bud, she quickly hits it off with him. Harry meets a woman who has a female dog that looks a lot like Dreyfuss so he asks her to breed the two.
Episode 21
Life Goes On: Part 1
Sat, Apr 29, 1995
Wedding preparations become frustrating for Laverne. Harry makes plans to move to Vermont which upsets Carol. Sophia and Charley drive to Hickory for Laverne's wedding.
Episode 22
Life Goes On: Part 2
Sat, Apr 29, 1995 23 mins
Laverne runs away to elope while Kevin shows up in Hickory to make up with Carol. Harry gets an offer on the house. Barbara comes to visit to help the family pack.
Episode 23
My Pal Valy-Val
Sat, Jun 10, 1995 23 mins
While Harry sets off for a vacation in the wilderness of Montana (having unwittingly invited Charley to join him), Carol decides it's time to find a new friend. Meanwhile, Laverne and Maxine make friends with a psychic.
Episode 24
Remembrance of Clips Past
Sat, Jun 17, 1995
While at Laverne's going away party everyone remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to her home town.
