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Empty Nest

  • TV Series
  • 1988–19951988–1995
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.5K
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POPULARITY
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Dinah Manoff, Kristy McNichol, David Leisure, Richard Mulligan, and Park Overall in Empty Nest (1988)
"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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  • Drama
  • Family

"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 fail... Read all"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."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.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,306
322
  • Creator
    • Susan Harris
  • Stars
    • Richard Mulligan
    • Dinah Manoff
    • David Leisure
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  • Creator
    • Susan Harris
  • Stars
    • Richard Mulligan
    • Dinah Manoff
    • David Leisure
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 17 nominations total

    Episodes170

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    Dinah Manoff, Kristy McNichol, David Leisure, Richard Mulligan, and Park Overall in Empty Nest (1988)
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    Loni Anderson and Richard Mulligan in Empty Nest (1988)
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    Richard Mulligan
    Richard Mulligan
    • Dr. Harry Westonas Dr. Harry Weston…
    170 episodes170 eps • 1988–1995
    Dinah Manoff
    Dinah Manoff
    • Carol Westonas Carol Weston
    170 episodes170 eps • 1988–1995
    David Leisure
    David Leisure
    • Charley Dietzas Charley Dietz
    170 episodes170 eps • 1988–1995
    Park Overall
    Park Overall
    • Laverne Toddas Laverne Todd
    170 episodes170 eps • 1988–1995
    Kristy McNichol
    Kristy McNichol
    • Barbara Westonas Barbara Weston
    119 episodes119 eps • 1988–1995
    Bear the Dog
    Bear the Dog
    • Dreyfussas Dreyfuss…
    58 episodes58 eps • 1988–1995
    Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty
    • Sophia Petrilloas Sophia Petrillo
    52 episodes52 eps • 1988–1995
    Marsha Warfield
    Marsha Warfield
    • Dr. Maxine Douglasas Dr. Maxine Douglas
    50 episodes50 eps • 1993–1995
    Paul Provenza
    Paul Provenza
    • Patrick Arcolaas Patrick Arcola
    26 episodes26 eps • 1992–1993
    Lisa Rieffel
    Lisa Rieffel
    • Emily Westonas Emily Weston
    14 episodes14 eps • 1993
    D. David Morin
    D. David Morin
    • Kevinas Kevin…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1992–1995
    Todd Susman
    Todd Susman
    • Ben Braxtonas Ben Braxton
    6 episodes6 eps • 1994–1995
    Marsha Clark
    • Annoying Voicemailas Annoying Voicemail…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1989–1995
    Edan Gross
    • Jeffrey Millsteinas Jeffrey Millstein
    6 episodes6 eps • 1988–1993
    Elise Ogden
    • Mrs. Laskoas Mrs. Lasko…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1990–1993
    Sid Melton
    Sid Melton
    • Manas Man…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1993–1995
    Robert Lesser
    Robert Lesser
    • Dr. Perry Smithas Dr. Perry Smith…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990–1995
    Stan Roth
    Stan Roth
    • Waiteras Waiter…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990–1993
    • Creator
      • Susan Harris
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    Storyline

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    "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. —Campbelc <campbelc@ozemail.com.au>
    • florida
    • neurotic woman
    • divorced woman
    • female police officer
    • police
    • 26 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kristy McNichol quit the series during the show's fifth season (only appearing in the first 5 episodes) after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She returned in the final episode of the show.
    • Goofs
      Although nurse Sandy Miller (played by actress Stephanie Hodge, from the show Nurses (1991)) is a good friend of Laverne Todd, Sandy never appeared in any episode of Empty Nest.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Harry Weston: Laverne, I've just told a ten-year-old boy that he's become a woman!

      Laverne Higby Todd Kane: Then he'll probably be wanting a second opinion

    • Connections
      Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      LIFE GOES ON
      Written by George Aliceson Tipton and John Bettis

      Performed by Billy Vera and The Beaters

    User reviews16

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    family sitcom Father, two daughters ( at home) and the dog who steals the show.
    Empty Nest has always been my favorite sitcom. I called Disney several times and a few friends have also called them but it is not on the list ( they have planned for the next 12 months.)

    they give no reason for not releasing it on DVD. Say get more people to write. Unfortunately people give up after a while.

    I had some on tape which were stolen and now only have a few--- Dreyfus and puppies is one.

    it is frustrating as cannot understand why not released on DVD. Any ideas? A sweet sitcom with no angry or unkind plots. Good family viewing.
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    4
    • bernice-8
    • May 22, 2007

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    • Will there be new episodes of Empty Nest (guest) starring actors/characters from Nurses?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Harry's Nest
    • Filming locations
      • Hoag Presbyterian, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions
      • Touchstone Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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