List of Empty Nest episodes

This is a list of episodes for the American television sitcom Empty Nest, a spinoff of The Golden Girls that originally aired on NBC from October 8, 1988, to June 17, 1995. Over the series run, 170 original episodes aired.

During its run, Empty Nest had two crossover stories with The Golden Girls and Nurses. The episode "Windy" continues an event depicting a hurricane that begins on the hour-long Golden Girls episode "The Monkey Show" and concludes on the Nurses episode "Begone with the Wind". The episode "Dr. Weston and Mr. Hyde" continues an event depicting a full moon that begins on the hour-long Golden Girls episode "A Midwinter Night's Dream" and concludes on the Nurses episode "Moon Over Miami".

Season	Episodes	Originally released		Rank	Rating
Season	Episodes	First released	Last released	Rank	Rating
1	22	October 8, 1988 (1988-10-08)	April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01)	9	19.2
2	24	September 30, 1989 (1989-09-30)	April 28, 1990 (1990-04-28)	9	18.9
3	24	September 22, 1990 (1990-09-22)	May 11, 1991 (1991-05-11)	7	16.7 (Tied with America's Funniest Home Videos)
4	24	September 21, 1991 (1991-09-21)	May 2, 1992 (1992-05-02)	23	14.3
5	26	September 19, 1992 (1992-09-19)	May 22, 1993 (1993-05-22)	48	10.8
6	26	September 25, 1993 (1993-09-25)	May 21, 1994 (1994-05-21)	66^[1]	9.8 (Tied with Sisters, Byrds of Paradise, Angel Falls)
7	24	September 24, 1994 (1994-09-24)	June 17, 1995 (1995-06-17)	118	6.9

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	1	"Pilot"	Jay Sandrich	Susan Harris	October 8, 1988 (1988-10-08)	001	29.3^[2]
Harry is proposed to eighteen months after the death of his wife. Special Guest Stars: Grace Zabriskie as Eva Barrett Guest stars: Victor DiMattia as Rocco, Robin Pearson Rose as Mrs. Fogal
2	2	"The Check Isn't in the Mail"	Hal Cooper	Gary Jacobs	October 22, 1988 (1988-10-22)	004	23.9^[3]
Carol gets all dolled up for a date with her contemptible ex-husband. Harry thinks Dreyfuss may be sick. Special Guest Stars: Ann Ryerson as Mrs. Bridges, Leo Geter as Dr. Ross, Adrian Zmed as Gary, Craig Richard Nelson as Waiter
3	3	"Barbara Gets Shot"	Hal Cooper	Don Reo	October 29, 1988 (1988-10-29)	003	26.9^[4]
Harry tries to get Barbara to give up her police career after she is shot. Guest stars: Richard Fancy as Lieutenant, Dean Fortunato as Cop #1, David Correia as Cop #2, Lindsay Parker as Jennifer
4	4	"Fatal Attraction"	Hal Cooper	Susan Harris	November 5, 1988 (1988-11-05)	007	32.5^[5]
Neighbor Blanche thinks she is in love with Harry and comes on strong when showing her affection. An old friend of the family dies after an illness. Carol decides to move in and take care of her father. Special Guest Star: Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux This episode concludes a crossover with The Golden Girls that begins on "Yokel Hero".
5	5	"Father of the Bride"	Hal Cooper	Susan Harris	November 12, 1988 (1988-11-12)	002	28.8^[6]
Harry is ecstatic when Barbara accepts her surgeon boyfriend's marriage proposal, but she has second thoughts the night before the wedding. Guest stars: Sam McMurray as Brent
6	6	"Harry's Vacation"	Hal Cooper	Susan Beavers	November 19, 1988 (1988-11-19)	005	30.3^[7]
Harry thinks he has become a burden on Carol and Barbara when they send him away on a vacation, despite his objections. Guest stars: Abdul Salaam el Razzac as Piano Player, Joe Hart as Man, Tommy Hinkley as Bartender, Lela Ivey as Debbie, Marcia Rodd as Woman
7	7	"Tinker to Evers to Tucson"	Hal Cooper	David Tyron King	November 26, 1988 (1988-11-26)	008	33.1^[8]
When husband Nick is traded to a baseball team in Arizona, Laverne is forced to quit. A sick Charley camps out on Harry's couch. Guest stars: Brandon Adams as Peter, Jason Bernard as Mr. Noack, Eva Charney as Michelle
8	8	"What's a Father to Do?"	Hal Cooper	Rod Parker	December 3, 1988 (1988-12-03)	009	28.6^[9]
Harry makes plans to accompany Carol to see her photographs displayed in an art gallery, and also to attend a ceremony honoring Barbara with a gold medal of valor. The problem is, both events are on the same day. Guest stars: Grace Albertson as Woman, Raye Birk as Albert, Xavier García as Esteban, Tim Haldeman as Waiter
9	9	"Harry's Friend"	Hal Cooper	Arnie Kogen	December 10, 1988 (1988-12-10)	010	29.2^[10]
Harry is not too happy when Carol begins dating his old friend. Special Guest Stars: Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein, Donnelly Rhodes as Leonard
10	10	"Libby's Gift"	Hal Cooper	David Sacks & Rob LaZebnik	December 17, 1988 (1988-12-17)	006	27.6^[11]
An organ that Libby ordered before dying finally arrives at the house and Harry becomes determined to learn to play it in time for his and Libby's anniversary. Barbara and Carol worry that he is going too far. A patient asks Harry for birth control. Special Guest Star: Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo Guest stars: William Gallo as Delivery Man, Katie V. O'Neill as Katie Taylor
11	11	"The First Time, Again"	Hal Cooper	Gary Jacobs	January 7, 1989 (1989-01-07)	011	34.1^[12]
Harry is encouraged to spend a weekend alone with his girlfriend. Jeffrey Millstein's imagination runs wild after he sees a scary movie. Guest stars: Barbara Babcock as Paula Conroy, Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein, Jarrett Lennon as Little Boy, Dierk Torsek as Mr. Millstein
12	12	"Full Nest"	Hal Cooper	Susan Beavers	January 14, 1989 (1989-01-14)	012	31.8^[13]
Financial trouble forces Barbara to move back in with Harry but it's not all fun and games. A lonely Carol soon decides to move in as well. Special Guest Star: Brad Hall as Chuck
13	13	"Here's a Howdy-Do"	Hal Cooper	Kim Hill	January 28, 1989 (1989-01-28)	014	28.2^[14]
Harry does not understand why no one likes his new girlfriend, but soon realizes they were right. When the relationship ends, Carol, who actually liked the lady, questions her own instincts. Guest stars: Susan Anspach as Dr. Diane Hardy, Judith-Marie Bergan as Janet, Nike Doukas as Liz, Whitby Hertford as Alec, Charles Levin as Stan
14	14	"Strange Bedfellows"	Hal Cooper	David Tyron King	February 4, 1989 (1989-02-04)	015	31.4^[15]
Carol falls in love with a South American freedom fighter and announces she's going away with him. Jeffrey Millstein falls in love with Laverne. Special Guest Star: Betty White as Rose Nylund Guest stars: Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein, Franc Luz as Eric, Tom Nibley as Waiter
15	15	"Tears of a Clown"	Hal Cooper	Marie Therese Squerciati	February 6, 1989 (1989-02-06)	013	29.1^[16]
Carol becomes public relations director of the hospital and causes a multi-million dollar lawsuit when she reveals the mental problems of local celebrity Poko the Clown at a press conference. Charley convinces Barbara to pose as his fiancee to get a promotion. Special Guest Star: Paul Sand as Poko the Clown Guest stars: Ian Abercrombie as Captain Burke, Nancy Cartwright as Ann, Nicky Rose as Little Girl
16	16	"Blame It on the Moon"	Hal Cooper	Gary Jacobs	February 11, 1989 (1989-02-11)	016	31.2^[16]
The Westons laugh when Charley says the full moon will bring love, but then realize he could be right. A rude doctor catches Harry's eye. Carol finds romance when a man returns run-away Dreyfuss (who in turn finds love in the man's female dog). A stake-out leads Barbara into the arms of a high-school boyfriend. Guest stars: Ray Buktenica as Alan, Katherine Cannon as Dr. Kenney, Greg Kean Williams as Brad
17	17	"Dumped"	Hal Cooper	Susan Beavers	February 18, 1989 (1989-02-18)	017	30.9^[17]
Barbara falls in love with neighbor, Dorothy's nephew, but is surprisingly not fazed when he dumps her. Dorothy and Harry have an argument when Dorothy blames Barbara for the breakup. Special Guest Star: Bea Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak Guest stars: John Scott Clough as Jim, Cynthia Steele as Mother #1, Mary Garripoli as Mother #2
18	18	"The More Things Change"	John Bowab	David Sacks & Rob LaZebnik	February 25, 1989 (1989-02-25)	018	30.3^[18]
The hospital's new owner forces Harry to move his practice after 25 years in the same office. Meanwhile, Carol tries to amend the past after reading Emily's old diary and Charley tries out a new look. Guest stars: Jane Galloway as Lucy, Gregory Itzin as Frank, Tony Longo as Stan, James Staley as Ted, Linda Thorson as Janice Brittle
19	19	"Man of the Year"	Hal Cooper	Mady Julian	March 4, 1989 (1989-03-04)	019	30.3^[19]
When Harry receives a Man of the Year award, his estranged father comes to town for the ceremony. Harry gets upset when he learns that his father did not think he could make it as a doctor. Carol overhears the conversation and thinks her grandfather is dying. Special Guest Star: Harold Gould as Dr. Stanfield Weston Guest stars: Marla Adams as Elna, William Bogert as Doctor #1, Milt Oberman as Doctor #2, Peter Hobbs as Dr. Garrison
20	20	"Cyrano de Weston"	Hal Cooper	Arnie Kogen	March 18, 1989 (1989-03-18)	020	27.8^[20]
Harry gives Charley advice on how to impress a new girlfriend, who turns out to be the same lady Harry is seeing. When a relative dies and leaves Barbara and Emily money, Carol is anxious to see what she will be getting, and she is not too thrilled when it arrives. Guest stars: Christine Belford as Fran, Ed Hooks as Mailman, Marsha Clark as Voice of Aunt Cecilia
21	21	"My Sister, My Friend"	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel	March 25, 1989 (1989-03-25)	021	29.6^[21]
Harry promises to take Carol and Barbara with him to Paris if the two can go one month without fighting. Charley wins a greyhound in a card game. Guest stars: Jake Jundef, as Boy, Eva Charney as Miss Clark, Francis Guinan as Dr. Mitchel
22	22	"A Life in the Day"	Hal Cooper	David Tyron King & Rob LaZebnik & David Sacks	April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01)	022	28.3^[22]
Harry sees six patients: a week-old baby, a five-year-old whose father denies the boy's onset diabetes; a seven-year-old curious about sex; an eleven-year-old having the cast removed from his arm; a belligerent 14-year-old who uses drugs; and an 18-year-old picking up his medical records before going away to college. The end of the episode reveals that all of these have been the same patient at different ages. Guest stars: Billy O'Sullivan as Billy at 5, Aeryk Egan as Billy at 11, Stephen Dorff as Billy at 14, Matthew Perry as Billy at 18, Debra Engle as Mrs. Sexton, Richard Kind as Elton Sexton

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
23	1	"Settling"	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers	September 30, 1989 (1989-09-30)	024	32.6^[23]
Carol's date has trouble with intimacy, while Laverne would not accept a raise. Guest Stars: Tom Isbell as Dan, Craig Stark as Jack
24	2	"Harry Snubs Laverne"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty	October 14, 1989 (1989-10-14)	027	26.7^[24]
Laverne has a serious problem with something Dr. Harry Watson has done; two young patients disagree with Harry's methods for treating their lovesickness; Charley make a strange request to be buried in the Weston family's plot. Guest stars: Dee Dee Rescher as Mrs. Swenson, Ariana Richards as Phoebe Swenson, Stuart Nisbet as the M.C.
25	3	"On the Interpretation of Dreams"	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs	October 21, 1989 (1989-10-21)	023	29.4^[25]
Harry suffers from a strange recurring dream, the girls spend the night with him trying to decipher the dream and end up at an all-night diner. Guest stars: Ralph Seymour as Jimmy
26	4	"Between a Cop and a Hard Place"	Steve Zuckerman	Neil Alan Levy	October 28, 1989 (1989-10-28)	029	27.3^[26]
Barbara's partner, who happens to be dating her sister Carol, is dating more than one woman. Guest stars: Michael Ray Bower as Josh, Jon Lindstrom as Joe, R. J. Williams as Jimmy
27	5	"Just You and My Kid"	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King	November 4, 1989 (1989-11-04)	025	29.5^[27]
A beautiful ex- patient asks Harry to father her child. Guest stars: Justin Burnette as Eddie, Marsha Clark as Voice of Mitzi the Talking Doll, Robin Riker as Janet Majors, Nicky Rose as Amanda Note: The off-screen character that was mentioned by Laverne, Dr. Everett Scott, and the character Janet Majors could be a possible reference to the "Rocky Horror Picture Show". Dr. Everett Scott & Janet are both characters in the movie; however, in this episode of Empty Nest, Janet has the last name of her "Rocky Horror" fiancee Brad Majors.
28	6	"Rambo of Neiman Marcus"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	November 11, 1989 (1989-11-11)	026	30.2^[28]
Barbara tries to improve her police work after Carol catches an armed robber, while Rose Nylund accidentally hits Harry's car and offers to pay for the damages. Special guest star: Betty White as Rose Nylund Guest stars: Luis Ávalos as Lieutenant Valdez, Jordan Brady as Delivery Boy
29	7	"You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not"	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers	November 18, 1989 (1989-11-18)	030	31.3^[29]
Carol tutors a boy she used to take care of, only to find out he is drop dead gorgeous. Laverne misses her friends birthday due to being overloaded at the office. Guest stars: Brian Bloom as Jimmy, Jana Arnold as Lurlene
30	8	"The R.N. Who Came to Dinner"	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King	November 25, 1989 (1989-11-25)	031	30.8^[30]
Laverne stays with Harry after she and her husband have a fight, which drives the family crazy. Harry agrees to go to a dance with a patient. Guest stars: Mayim Bialik as Laurie Kincaid, Chris Demetral as Billy, Margaret Willock as Mrs. Kincaid
31	9	"Green Eggs and Harry"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik & David Sacks	December 2, 1989 (1989-12-02)	034	28.3^[31]
Harry is asked to write a Children's book and enlists Carol's help. Charley is attracted to a juror while doing jury duty. Guest stars: Mitchell Allen as Billy, Todd Cameron Brown as Terrence, G. F. Smith as Mr. Harrison
32	10	"Overdue for a Job"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik & David Sacks	December 9, 1989 (1989-12-09)	028	29.0^[32]
Carol finds a job at the Library, where she gets more than she bargains for. Charley joins a big buddy program. Meanwhile Barbara gets Dreyfuss to learn how to play Frisbee. Guest stars: Alan Rosenberg as Professor Brooks, Mary Catherine Wright as Ms. Bingham, Catherine Parks as Mrs. Harte, Garette Ratliff as Demetrie
33	11	"A Christmas Story"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	December 16, 1989 (1989-12-16)	033	29.3^[33]
As Harry and the girls plan for their annual holiday tradition of skiing at the lodge tragedy strikes as Dreyfuss runs away. Meanwhile Laverne will not accept a gift from Harry. Guest stars: Ronnie Schell as Mr. Ritter
34	12	"Change of Heart"	Andy Cadiff	Susan Beavers	January 6, 1990 (1990-01-06)	037	31.9^[34]
Harry who is dreadfully overworked has an angina attack. Everyone urges him to slow down and rest but he refuses. Guest stars: Ray Abruzzo as Dr. Leonard, Annie Barker as Jody, Audree Chapman as Nurse, Bill Cort as Dr. Bonham
35	13	"Harry's Choice"	Steve Zuckerman	Mitchell Hurwitz	January 13, 1990 (1990-01-13)	038	30.1^[35]
Barbara quits the police force which trills Harry, but is worried that he may have pushed her into a new job. Meanwhile Carol is saving up desperately trying to pay for Harry's birthday present. Guest stars: Kathleen Noone as Cookie
36	14	"Complainin' in the Rain"	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel	January 27, 1990 (1990-01-27)	039	31.2^[36]
Barbara is tired of hearing Carol complain, so she convinces her to go along on a spontaneous adventure. Meanwhile Harry and Laverne recall the day she was hired. Guest stars: Christopher Rich as John, Jack Blessing as Evan Phillips, William Phipps as Otto
37	15	"M.D., P.O.V."	Steve Zuckerman	David Sacks & Rob LaZebnik & David Tyron King	February 3, 1990 (1990-02-03)	036	29.5^[37]
As a reporter is trying to do a report on Harry, he is doing everything to avoid it. A young patient is on the verge of dying and no one can figure out what the problem is. Guest stars: Matthew Brooks as Roy, Debra Engle as Alexandra Hudson, Beth Grant as Helen
38	16	"Everything But Love"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty	February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10)	032	27.9^[38]
Charley starts to date Harry's niece who is staying at the Weston's house while in town. Laverne gets into an argument with her best friend over losing her "country" way of living. Guest stars: Jana Arnold as Lurlene, Wayne C. Dvorak as Waiter, Cynthia Stevenson as Amy, Adam Wylie as Boy
39	17	"Timing"	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs	February 12, 1990 (1990-02-12)	035	20.3^[39]
Harry now feeling a little more confident about himself feels ready to start dating again and he might just rekindle an old romance. Guest stars: Barbara Babcock as Paula Conroy, Michael Bower as Josh, John Mansfield as Tom
40	18	"It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes"	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King	February 17, 1990 (1990-02-17)	040	30.0^[39]
When Laverne is told that her boyfriend was having an affair, she tells him that she is dating Harry. Carol and Barbara try to figure out the best way to deal with a mouse in the house. Guest stars: Christopher McDonald as Nick Todd, Ron Orbach as Waiter, Kevin Scannell as Steve Marlowe
41	19	"Love Is Blind"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	February 24, 1990 (1990-02-24)	041	31.5^[40]
Carol is dating a blind man who is rude and obnoxious, but her main concern is that the man has a disability and is not paying attention to anything else about him. Guest stars: Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein, Stan Roth as Waiter, Michael Sabatino as Alan
42	20	"Goodbye, Mr. Dietz"	Steve Zuckerman	Toni Perling	March 3, 1990 (1990-03-03)	042	29.8^[41]
Harry and the girls return home to find Charley having a party at the house. Harry bans him from ever coming back to the place and moves away. Guest stars:Jim Doughan as Man at Party
43	21	"Lessons"	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers	March 10, 1990 (1990-03-10)	043	25.3^[42]
Barbara gets a crush on her while she is working undercover at a high school. Charley takes up playing golf. Harry tries to teach Dreyfuss to fetch the morning paper. Guest stars: Diana Barrows as Student #1, Christian Hoff as Student #2, Riff Hutton as Cop, Katherine James as Teacher
44	22	"Take My Mom, Please"	Doug Smart	Harold Kimmel & David Tyron King & Rob LaZebnik and David Sacks	March 24, 1990 (1990-03-24)	044	28.9^[43]
After hiring a maid, Carol and Barbara realize the family silver is missing. Meanwhile a young patient tries to set Harry up on a date with her mother. Guest stars: Fran Ryan as Mrs. Kramer, Jennifer Salt as Linda Brody, Liz Sheridan as Elspeth, Hayley Tyrie as Erica Brody
45	23	"Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty	April 14, 1990 (1990-04-14)	045	26.2^[44]
Nick gets help from Harry to buy a bar. Harry and the girls find a lost dog who does a lot of damage, but Dreyfuss gets the blame. Guest stars: Al Berry as Customer, Elizabeth Lambert as Merilee, Christopher McDonald as Nick Todd, Bunny Summers as Nana, David Jay Willis as Joey's Owner
46	24	"Still Growing After All These Years"	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs	April 28, 1990 (1990-04-28)	046	23.4^[45]
Harry goes on a blind date with a lady who seems to be his perfect mate, though as he learns more about her, he discovers that something is amiss. Charlie is ready for a career change and finds that it's not as easy as he thought. Guest stars: Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein, Freddie Dawson as Waiter, Lindsay Parker as Girl, Pat Crowley as Claire

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
47	1	"A Flaw is Born"	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers	September 22, 1990 (1990-09-22)	047	27.7^[46]
Harry is dating a world famous brain surgeon and he is a little apprehensive about dating someone so successful. Carol and Barbara plot revenge on a man that never called and promised he would. Guest stars: Mitchell Allen as Boy, Tim Dunigan as John Taylor, Stanley Kamel as Monsieur Gerard, Charles Stransky as Professor, Brynn Thayer as Dr. Lydia Gant
48	2	"Harry's Excellent Adventure"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	September 29, 1990 (1990-09-29)	050	25.8^[47]
Harry is feeling that he is living his life for everyone else, but that he never has time for himself. When his globe trotting friend unexpectedly shows up, Harry's feelings are confirmed. So, on a whim, Harry jets off to Pamplona with his buddy to run with the bulls. It's only then that Harry sees the truth behind his life, and his pal's. Guest stars: Earl Boen as Lou, Billy Cohen as Stevie, Earl Holliman as Mike Bradovitch, Robert Lesser as Russell, Debi A. Monahan as Gina, Fred Sadoff as Mort
49	3	"There's No Accounting"	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs	October 6, 1990 (1990-10-06)	049	25.9^[48]
Barbara is dating a sensitive, intelligent new boyfriend and Carol is drawn to him. Bored by his new girlfriend that seems perfect for him. Guest stars: John Terlesky as Bucky Barnes, Janet Carroll as Leah, Allison Mack as Gloria
50	4	"Barbara the Mom"	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel	October 13, 1990 (1990-10-13)	048	26.1^[49]
Barbara is babysitting her boyfriends young kids and thinks she has no motherly instincts. Carol volunteers at the zoo and finds out the pandas only mate when she is around. Guest stars: Christopher Castile as Larry, Sumer Stamper as Annette
51	5	"The Tortoise & the Harry"	Steve Zuckerman	Roger Garrett	October 20, 1990 (1990-10-20)	053	21.5^[50]
Carol urges Barbara to take an art class. Harry gives a depressed boy a pet. Guest stars: Brandon Bluhm as Joey, Jaclyn Bernstein as Amanda, Debra Mooney as Mrs. Bierman
52	6	"Mad About the Boy"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty	October 27, 1990 (1990-10-27)	052	27.4^[51]
Carol gets dumped once again and decides to fall for the first man she can find. Laverene decides to spice of the biography on Harry for the hospital newsletter. Special Guest Star: Michael McKean as Dennis Guest stars: Robert Lesser as Russell, Gregory Paul Martin as Ian, Tracey Willsie as Inga, Mary Catherine Wright as Ms. Bingham
53	7	"Honey, I Shrunk Laverne"	Steve Zuckerman	Miriam Trogdon	November 3, 1990 (1990-11-03)	051	23.4^[52]
After Harry complains that Laverne makes to many office decisions without him so Laverne quits. Carol decides to talk Barbara into joining her poker game. Special Guest Stars: Mary Pat Gleason as Nurse Bradford, Art Metrano as Art Guest stars: John Apicella as John, Ed Call as Ed, Nana Visitor as Dr. Dawn Phelps
54	8	"The Boy Next Door"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik	November 10, 1990 (1990-11-10)	054	28.9^[53]
Carol and Charley sleep together during a moment of weakness. Guest stars: Ashley Bank as Kid #1, Michael Melby as Kid #2, Gloria Dorson as Mrs. Hill, Candace Hutson as Cindy
55	9	"A Family Affair"	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers	November 17, 1990 (1990-11-17)	055	28.1^[54]
Barbara has a new boyfriend and Harry thinks he is married. Harry and the girls are worried that Dreyfuss is getting to fat so they put him on a diet. Guest stars: Mitchell Laurance as Scott, Cecelia Riddett as Mother
56	10	"Someone to Watch Over Me"	Steve Zuckerman	Sydney Blake & Bill Braunstein	November 24, 1990 (1990-11-24)	056	27.0^[55]
Charley is in the hospital and wants visitors, not getting any he hires actors to be his parents. Meanwhile neighbors accuse Dreyfuss of fathering their dogs' puppies. Guest stars: Fred Applegate as Mr. Patrick, Eddie Bracken as Fred, Dena Dietrich as Ursula, Robert Gorman as Norman, Brandon Adams as Georgie, Marti Muller as Nurse, Susan Krebs as Norman's Mother
57	11	"Harry Knows Best"	Steve Zuckerman	David Sacks	December 8, 1990 (1990-12-08)	057	24.8^[56]
When one of Harry's patients announces that she wants a nose job. Charley wants a career as a gigolo, and the Westons decided to take a family a portrait. Guest stars: Mayim Bialik as Laurie Kincaid, Judith-Marie Bergan as Paula Conroy, Kat Sawyer-Young as Woman, Stan Roth as Photographer
58	12	"Whenever I Feel Afraid"	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel	December 15, 1990 (1990-12-15)	058	27.0^[57]
Laverne is mugged and is feeling insecure about it. A new neighbor moves in and Carol and Barbara are both vying for him. Guest stars: Timothy Carhart as Billy, Ben Ryan Ganger as Billy, Jay R. Goldenberg as Attendant, Robert Gould as Customer, Aaron Lustig as Officer Hitner
59	13	"A Shot in the Dark"	Steve Zuckerman	Roger Garrett	January 5, 1991 (1991-01-05)	061	26.7^[58]
Barbara shoots Carol's boyfriend because she thinks he is a burglar. So he stays with the Weston's until he is healed. Laverne has a crippling fear of public speaking, so Harry decides to help her. Guest stars: Channing Chase as Emcee & Paul Sand as Avery
60	14	"Sucking Up Is Hard to Do"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty	January 19, 1991 (1991-01-19)	062	22.1^[59]
Barbara is up for a promotion at the police station but must learn the hard way about sucking up, with a little help from Carol. Laverne tries her hand at matchmaking for Harry. Charley gets a tattoo and maybe more. Meanwhile, Dr. Weston tells a young evangelist to stop preaching. Guest stars: Rebecca Bush as Anne, Patricia Gaul as Mrs. Moses, Paul Eiding as Hartman, Judy Baldwin as Michelle, May Quigley as Woman, Shuko Akune as Secretary & Whit Hertford as Timmy
61	15	"The Man That Got Away"	Steve Zuckerman	Doug Smart & Susan Beavers	January 26, 1991 (1991-01-26)	063	28.5^[60]
Barbara tries to date a man named Fred who shows no interest in her while Laverne has to break the tie vote as to whether her home town of Hickory should install a traffic signal at its sole intersection. Guest stars: Craig Bierko as Fred, Jeff Doucette as Sam & Jana Arnold as Lurlene
62	16	"The Mentor"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	February 2, 1991 (1991-02-02)	059	26.2^[61]
Harry's mentor rejoins the hospital after being away. Later a member of the board approaches Harry telling him that they want to get rid of his mentor because he is making mistakes. Harry thinks they're doing this because of his age. But when Harry discovers he is making serious mistakes, he asks the man to step down or they'll get rid of him. Guest stars: Danny Thomas as Dr. Leo Brewster & Harvey Jason as Dr. Wakefield. This would be the final television role for Danny Thomas who died 4 days after this episode aired.
63	17	"The Dog Who Knew Too Much"	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs	February 9, 1991 (1991-02-09)	060	25.7^[62]
Each of the Weston's pour their hearts out to Dreyfuss, the girls each decide that they want to move out. Guest stars: Tina Johnson as Mrs. Knox & John Christian Graas as Timmy
64	18	"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik	February 16, 1991 (1991-02-16)	064	26.8^[63]
When Harry starts dating a 28 year old, it upsets Carol, Barbara and the girls parents. Meanwhile Laverne trains a new trainee. Guest stars: Phil Hartman as Tim Cornell, Tracy Kolis as Paige, Kenneth Kimmins as Pete, Valorie Armstrong as Gayle, Lance Davis as Waiter & Jaclyn Bernstein as Nancy
65	19	"All About Harry"	Steve Zuckerman	Meredith Siler	March 9, 1991 (1991-03-09)	066	23.0^[64]
Harry dates a journalist who intends to write about their romance. Meanwhile, Charley is concerned that his libido had dropped off. Guest star: Christine Ebersole as Laura
66	20	"Drive, He Said"	Steve Zuckerman	David Sacks	March 16, 1991 (1991-03-16)	065	20.2^[65]
Everyone plans a surprise party for Charley, Harry is supposed to get him back to the house but Charley is more interested in finding an old girlfriend who he never got over. Guest stars: Eric Allan Kramer as Apartment Manager, Micole Mecurio as Salesperson, Kenneth Danzinger as Airline Clerk, Robert Gould as Party Guest #1 & Don Sparks as Party Guest #2
67	21	"The Last Temptation of Laverne"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty & Harold Kimmel	March 23, 1991 (1991-03-23)	067	24.3^[66]
Lavern's manipulative Aunt visits her and blackmails her into taking the blame for a car accident that she was not at fault. Carol and Barbara decided to give an old man who is moving into a senior home a final last day of adventure. Guest stars: Doris Roberts as Aunt Retha, Henry Jones as Arnold & David Correia as Fire Marshal
68	22	"What's Eating You?"	Robert Berlinger	Sydney Blake & Bill Braunstein	April 13, 1991 (1991-04-13)	069	24.0^[67]
Harry and Carol try to take care of Barbara when she develops an ulcer. Laverne searches for a discontinued brand of band-aids. Guest stars: Michael Goldfinger as Tony, Richard McKenzie as Davidson & Lynne Marie Stewart as Secretary
69	23	"The Cruise"	Doug Smart	Arnie Kogen	May 4, 1991 (1991-05-04)	070	22.4^[68]
Barbara practices for a talent show while on a cruise. Harry tries to avoid two ladies who will not leave him alone. Charley steers the ship into the Bermuda triangle while Carol finds the man of her dreams. Guest stars: Richard Burgi as Matthew Wright, Peggy Pope as Myrna, Pearl Shear as Charlotte, Teresa Ganzel as Simba Katzman & David Jay Willis as Emcee
70	24	"The Way We Are"	Steve Zuckerman	Paul B. Price & Laura O'Hare	May 11, 1991 (1991-05-11)	068	18.7^[69]
Harry who is looking forward to a childhood sweetheart visiting is excited, until a childhood rival also resurfaces. Charlie is confused what FICA is because they are taking part of his paycheck. Guest stars: Shirley Jones as Jean McDowell, Edward Winter as Eric Lancaster, Christopher Pettiet as Young Harry, Robin Lynn Heath as Young Jean, Tom Henschel as Bartender & Cory Danzinger as Little Eric

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	U.S. viewers (millions)
71	1	"50 Million Men and a Baby"	Steve Zuckerman	Peter Gallay	September 21, 1991 (1991-09-21)	23.7^[70]
Laverne's cousin needs someone to watch her baby and the task is given to Barbara and Carol. Much to Harry's chagrin, the girls start talking about having a baby through a sperm bank.
72	2	"Almost Like Being in Love"	Steve Zuckerman	Fred Freeman & Lawrence J. Cohen	September 28, 1991 (1991-09-28)	21.9^[71]
Harry is very enamored with his new beau, which gets him thinking about popping the question.
73	3	"Her Cheatin' Heart"	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty	October 5, 1991 (1991-10-05)	22.6^[72]
Lavarne goes on a date while Nick is out of town. Carol confesses to Babara that she stole her first boyfriend from her at camp years ago.
74	4	"Food for Thought"	Steve Zuckerman	Regina Stewart	October 12, 1991 (1991-10-12)	21.7^[73]
Carol is tired of her job at the library so she decides to open a catering business. Meanwhile, Laverne is having problems with her mechanic getting her car repaired in a timely manner.
75	5	"Harry's Got a Gun"	Steve Zuckerman	David Richardson	October 19, 1991 (1991-10-19)	18.8^[74]
Carol buys a gun after the Westons' house is robbed.
76	6	"The Dreyfuss Affair"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik	October 26, 1991 (1991-10-26)	17.8^[75]
Dreyfuss needs surgery so Harry hires only the best to perform it. Meanwhile Charley contemplates a career change.
77	7	"Country Weston"	Steve Zuckerman	Story by : Pat Dougherty & Lisa Sanderson Teleplay by : Pat Dougherty	November 2, 1991 (1991-11-02)	22.5^[76]
Garth Brooks offers a job to Barbara as security chief on his tour. Charley's house is being fumigated so he moves in with the Westons.
78	8	"Windy"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	November 9, 1991 (1991-11-09)	29.7^[77]
A hurricane hits just as the Westons prepare to move out of the house.
79	9	"Talk, Talk, Talk"	Steve Zuckerman	David Richardson	November 16, 1991 (1991-11-16)	23.4^[78]
Harry gets invited to be a call-in radio show about medicine. Meanwhile Barbara and Charley enter a chili cook-off.
80	10	"Lonely Are the Brave"	Steve Zuckerman	Roger Garrett	November 23, 1991 (1991-11-23)	21.5^[79]
Barbara is being honored by the police, which sets off Carol's jealousy bug. Laverne upsets Harry when she questions a diagnosis of a patient.
81	11	"If You Knew Andy Like I Know..."	Steve Zuckerman	Lyla Oliver	December 7, 1991 (1991-12-07)	21.8^[80]
Carol starts a new relationship with a man who is a little self obsessed. Harry's new hire does not meet the standards that he has set.
82	12	"My Nurse Is Back and There's Gonna Be Trouble..."	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel	December 14, 1991 (1991-12-14)	18.1^[81]
While Laverne is away, Harry brings in his old nurse to cover for her vacation. But when Laverne gets back, she tells Laverne that she is not leaving and is going to take her job.
83	13	"The Son of a Preacherman"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik	January 4, 1992 (1992-01-04)	22.8^[82]
Harry takes in a young boy to observe while he works, Harry finds out that he is only doing it because his father wants him to do it so he can become a doctor one day.
84	14	"Ex-Appeal"	Steve Zuckerman	Sandy Krinski & Ed Scharlach	January 11, 1992 (1992-01-11)	20.9^[83]
Carol starts to date one of Barbara's old boyfriends, which turns out bad for Carol as he seems to have feelings for Barbara still.
85	15	"The Great Escape"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	January 18, 1992 (1992-01-18)	25.2^[84]
Barbara and Carol are taken hostage by a escaped convict, with Harry and Laverne on there way to a medical seminar, they are short on people to rescue them.
86	16	"The Mismatchmaker"	Steve Zuckerman	Roger Garrett	February 1, 1992 (1992-02-01)	19.7^[85]
Harry is doing his best to reconcile an old friend and his wife but is finding it difficult. Meanwhile Barbara hires Carol and her catering company to a Police function.
87	17	"The Return of Aunt Susan"	Steve Zuckerman	Story by : Dinah Manoff & David Richardson Teleplay by : David Richardson	February 8, 1992 (1992-02-08)	19.4^[86]
Aunt Susan makes an overdue visit, giving Carol the chance to get to know her better.
88	18	"The Unimportance of Being Charley"	Steve Zuckerman	Ursula Ziegler & Steven Sullivan	February 15, 1992 (1992-02-15)	16.9^[87]
Charley attempts to fool his parents when he tells them that he is Captain of the ship he works on. Meanwhile Carol believes that Harry favors Barbara over her.
89	19	"Sayonara"	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik	February 22, 1992 (1992-02-22)	17.3^[88]
Nick leaves Laverne for a woman in Japan. Barbara goes undercover at a college sorority to catch an alleged computer hacker.
90	20	"Dr. Weston and Mr. Hyde"	Doug Smart	Peter Gallay	February 29, 1992 (1992-02-29)	23.2^[89]
The full moon on Leap Day causes Harry to act most unusual when he throws out his back. Meanwhile, Barbara believes the full moon is causing Dreyfuss to be other than his usual self.
91	21	"Charley for President"	Doug Smart	Pat Dougherty	March 14, 1992 (1992-03-14)	20.0^[90]
In need of a new home owner association President Carol pushes Charley into running for the position. Barbara tries all sorts of disguises to fool Dr. Weston while she is on an undercover job at the hospital.
92	22	"Good Neighbor Harry"	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel	March 28, 1992 (1992-03-28)	19.1^[91]
Carol's new boyfriend is amazing although he has a very annoying laugh. Meanwhile Harry does a good deed for a neighbor, which ends up backfiring on him as she soon would not leave his side.
93	23	"Final Analysis"	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen	April 25, 1992 (1992-04-25)	17.3^[92]
Carol starts to feel good and is nearing a breakthrough in therapy when her therapist dies she feels lost. Harry's new patient likes to make smart ass remarks towards him.
94	24	"Roots"	Steve Zuckerman	Roger Garrett & David Richardson	May 2, 1992 (1992-05-02)	18.5^[93]
Charley and the Westons travel to England where they head to their ancestral home of Weston Castle. Harry is going to be awarded the Sword of Weston. As Harry explores the castle he ends up getting lost, follows a secret passage and ends up in the dungeon.

List of Empty Nest episodes

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (1988–89)

Season 2 (1989–90)

Season 3 (1990–91)

Season 4 (1991–92)

Season 5 (1992–93)

Season 6 (1993–94)

Season 7 (1994–95)

References

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