Empty Nest

Season 5

"Empty Nest" 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.

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26 Episodes

Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
E1
Why Do Fools Fall in Love?Barbara agrees to drop by and check up on Charley after he receives a death threat. Seeing how much they have in common, Charley becomes smitten with her . Meanwhile, after Harry lets a young patient play with Dreyfuss, the kid tries to buy him.
Take My Garage, Please
E2
Take My Garage, PleaseCarol begins dating Patrick, the Westons' sprinkler man. When his apartment is condemned, Carol persuades Harry to let Patrick move into the garage.
R.N. On the Rebound
E3
R.N. On the ReboundBarbara sets newly divorced Laverne up on a blind date with a coroner's assistant. Carol is jealous of the friendship between Patrick and Charley (who surprisingly understands the depth of Patrick's art).
. . . Or Forever Hold Your Peace
E4
. . . Or Forever Hold Your PeaceArthur 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.
The Boomerang Affair
E5
The Boomerang AffairHarry 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.
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
E6
Cruel and Unusual PunishmentAfter finding a man guilty during jury duty, Carol tires to clear her conscience by hiring a former criminal to work at her catering business.
It's Not Easy Being Green
E7
It's Not Easy Being GreenHarry agrees to help Laverne hand out candy on Halloween, while Carol and Patrick are mugged after attending a costume party dressed as Madame Curie and Radium.
Dirty Harry
E8
Dirty HarryCarol talks Harry into appearing with her on Geraldo. A young patient tries to increase his height so he will be tall enough to ride an amusement park roller coaster.
Timing is Everything
E9
Timing is EverythingHarry attempts to start a relationship with an old friend. Carol tries to assemble exercise equipment she bought for Patrick, and when she can't do it she reluctantly calls on Charley for help.
Thanksgiving at the Westons'
E10
Thanksgiving at the Westons'Laverne is reluctant to accept Harry's invitation to Thanksgiving dinner and flashbacks to the previous such dinner show why.
The Body Beautiful
E11
The Body BeautifulHarry discovers that a patient is using steroids. Upset that Patrick is using a nude model in his work, Carol starts thinking she's not attractive enough and attempts an exercise regimen. Laverne is put in charge of fire drills.
Overboard
E12
OverboardA storm strands cruise passenger Charley adrift in a raft and he returns a different man. Carol and Patrick have a chance to work together, but she becomes jealous when he gets the job and she doesn't.
Emily
E13
EmilyWhen Emily returns from college, Carol decides to take her little sister under her wing, so to speak, and sets her up on a blind date with Patrick's friend. Meanwhile, Emily's rich boyfriend, whom she doesn't want to see anymore, doesn't want their relationship to be over.
The Sting
E14
The StingThe FBI wants Emily to help them nab her bookie boyfriend. Laverne teaches Charley CPR.
The Fracas in Vegas
E15
The Fracas in VegasHarry and Charley travel to Las Vegas to see a boxing match but the trip is plagued with problems. Meanwhile, Emily wonders when Carol stopped being her cool big sister when Carol won't let her visiting college friends crash on the living room floor. Emily later regrets her comments when Carol takes control and starts teaching the whole group to do 70's dances.
Pardon My Flashback
E16
Pardon My FlashbackWhile gathered around the television for the Super Bowl, the Westons, Laverne, and Charley reflect on old times.
Dog Day Afternoon
E17
Dog Day AfternoonDreyfuss 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.
More to Love
E18
More to LoveEmily is dating Carol's old school friend Danny, who compulsively jokes about his weight problem; Laverne is spending all her spare time on the phone gossiping with other nurses, but is aghast when another nurse accidentally hears her and Harry together in the supply closet and alerts the grapevine.
My Dad, My Doctor
E19
My Dad, My DoctorEmily upsets Harry when she tears a ligament in her knee and needs surgery, but chooses instead to follow a therapy program recommended by another doctor. Meanwhile, Patrick goes camping and Charley tags along.
Love and Marriage
E20
Love and MarriageCarol is upset when cousin Little Carol visits and announces her wedding plans. Charley is sentenced to community service at the hospital and gets some helpful tips from Jack Trenton.
The All-American Boy - Not!
E21
The All-American Boy - Not!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.
Two For the Road
E22
Two For the RoadPatrick and Emily drive back from New York together in his van. Meanwhile, Harry, who is home sick with the flu, must bear the brunt of Carol's certainty that something will happen between the two while on the road.
Aunt Verne Knows Best
E23
Aunt Verne Knows BestLaverne is too controlling on her nephew, who is in town to attend college. Carol is convinced her relationship with Patrick will be over before their nearing six month anniversary because no other relationship (except her doomed marriage) has lasted past six months.
My Mother, My Self
E24
My Mother, My SelfCharley's mother arrives to tell him that she and his father are divorced and ends up falling in love with Harry. Carol goes on a trip to meet Patrick's mother. Laverne battles her insurance company.
Charley to the Rescue
E25
Charley to the RescueEmily is harassed by an obnoxious comic while working as a waitress on Charley's cruise ship. Laverne fixes Harry up with what she thinks is his perfect match.
Surprise! Surprise!
E26
Surprise! Surprise!It's Harry's birthday and he overhears Charley planning a surprise party, but soon finds out it isn't for him. Flashbacks from seasons past highlight this episode.