Empty Nest

Season 7

"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.

Where to Watch Season 7

24 Episodes

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
E1
Let's Give Them Something to Talk AboutRumors fly after Charley and Laverne begin spending a lot of time together, but the two swear they are just friends. Carol is excited about her new job at a local newspaper, until she finds out that she has been hired merely as a driver for the paper's teenage reporter.
Mrs. Clinton Comes to Town
E2
Mrs. Clinton Comes to TownReporter Carol tries her best to meet Hillary Clinton, who is visiting the clinic, but only ends up getting thrown in jail along with Laverne and Charley.
Just for Laughs
E3
Just for LaughsCharley pursues a new career as a stand-up comedian and centers his whole act around making fun of Harry. Meanwhile, a mentally unstable woman befriends Laverne and Maxine battles the bus station when they move the bus shelter.
A Chip Off the Old Charley
E4
A Chip Off the Old CharleyCharley discovers he has a son, who is a 17-year-old flautist. Carol fills in for Laverne at the clinic and tries to put a damper on Maxine's smoking.
The Woman Who Came to Dither
E5
The Woman Who Came to DitherSophia, who is fed up with the strict Shady Pines manager, moves in with the Westons. Carol tries to help with the problem and ends up bringing all the retirement home residents to the house. Meanwhile, Maxine doesn't trust Doris, Laverne's temporary replacement at the clinic.
Carol Gets a Raise
E6
Carol Gets a RaiseCarol wants career advancement and ends up in a compromising position with her boss. Meanwhile, Maxine fills in for Harry and speaks at an elementary school.
The Courtship of Carol's Father
E7
The Courtship of Carol's FatherWhen Harry wishes his ex-girlfriend well on her new marriage, the woman realizes she still has feelings for him. Carol tries to set Harry up with a lounge singer.
The Tinker Grant
E8
The Tinker GrantWhen the clinic applies for a grant, a man comes to evaluate their request and leaves his notebook behind, which Maxine reads. Charley seeks Sophia's help when trying to impress an Italian girlfriend's parents.
Would You Believe . . .
E9
Would You Believe . . .Harry is attracted to the minister Charley is dating. Meanwhile, Maxine buys Laverne's beloved truck.
Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Pain
E10
Partly Cloudy With a Chance of PainMaxine gets unwanted attention when dating a television weatherman. Carol and Charley make a bet: He can't mooch from the Westons for one week, and she can't call Harry ""Daddy"" for one week.
Single White Male
E11
Single White MaleCharley 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.
Dear Aunt Martha
E12
Dear Aunt MarthaCarol tries to pick up a man who wrote to the newspaper's advice column, but has trouble picking him out of a crowd. Harry's old navy sparring partner shows up with a score to settle.
Goodbye Charley
E13
Goodbye CharleyAfter a death, Charley feels depressed about his own mortality and fears no one will miss him when he's gone, so Carol tries to boost his morale and helps him stage his own funeral.
Family Practice
E14
Family PracticeMaxine agrees to take care of a patient's children while the lady has gall bladder surgery. Sophia invites Harry to a Shady Pines square dance.
Grandma, What Big Eyes You Have
E15
Grandma, What Big Eyes You HaveHarry is attracted to a woman he meets in the park, but soon finds out she is married. Laverne keeps a parrot at the office while waiting for it's owner to claim it, which annoys Maxine. Carol goes overboard when shopping at a value size discount club.
Feelings, Whoa Whoa Whoa, Feelings
E16
Feelings, Whoa Whoa Whoa, FeelingsLaverne is afraid to reveal her true feelings for her visiting friend Matt, and becomes jealous when Carol asks him to dinner. Charley poses for a nude layout in a magazine.
And Kevin Makes Three
E17
And Kevin Makes ThreeCarol is jealous over Kevin's quick bonding with Scotty. Harry and Maxine help Laverne learn to speak Spanish.
Harry Weston: Man's Best Friend
E18
Harry Weston: Man's Best FriendMuch 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.
The Ex-Files
E19
The Ex-FilesCarol is afraid her relationship with Kevin is over when she meets his beautiful intelligent ex-wife. Meanwhile, Charley sues Harry when he gets sick after eating some old Chinese food from the Westons' fridge.
Stand By Your Man
E20
Stand By Your ManConstant interruptions frustrate Laverne's relationship with Matt, prompting her to go out with Maxine, Charley, and his friend Bud (who she ""hits it off"" with). Harry meets a woman whose dog looks just like Dreyfuss and persuades her to breed the two.
My Pal Valy-Val
E21
My Pal Valy-ValCarol goes off looking for a friend and ends up stopping a woman from committing suicide. Harry goes on a survival camping trip to be alone, but Charley tags along. A psychic opens up a shop next to the clinic, which excites Laverne and annoys Maxine.
Remembrance of Clips Past
E22
Remembrance of Clips PastWhile at Laverne's going-away party, the gang remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to Hickory.
Life Goes On (1)
E23
Life Goes On (1)When the clinic closes due to an asbestos problem, Laverne persuades Maxine to go to Hickory with her to help plan her wedding, which Laverne's mother is going overboard with. Meanwhile, Carol announces her engagement to Kevin, Harry decides to sell the house and move to Vermont where he's been offered a teaching job, and Charley and Sophia get lost on the road to Hickory. The wedding plans cease when Laverne elopes, and Carol breaks up with Kevin after hearing of Harry's move.
Life Goes On (2)
E24
Life Goes On (2)With the gang fretting over Laverne's elopement, Kevin comes to see Carol and the two decide to get married with Laverne's father performing the ceremony. Laverne and Matt return unhitched and the ceremony becomes a double wedding. Barbara returns home to pack her things, but Harry has second thoughts about moving...until he is confronted by his dead wife Libby's ghost.