Empty Nest
Series Overview
Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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7 Seasons • 170 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1988 – 1995
Premiered: Sat, Oct 8, 1988
Susan HarrisLatest Aired Episode
Season 7, Episode 22: “Remembrance of Clips Past”
While at Laverne's going-away party, the gang remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to Hickory.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Harris
George Aliceson Tipton
Tony Thomas, Paul Junger Witt, Gil Junger
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Thomas
Producer
Paul Junger Witt
Producer
Gil Junger
Producer
Edward Stephenson
Production Design
George Aliceson Tipton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Empty Nest about?
Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.
How many seasons does Empty Nest have?
Empty Nest comprises 7 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Empty Nest?
Key cast members in Empty Nest include Richard Mulligan, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure, Park Overall, Marsha Warfield.
Who created or directed Empty Nest?
Empty Nest was developed and directed by Susan Harris.