Season 2 (Empty Nest)

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Empty Nest: Season 2
Season	2
Network	NBC-TV
Country	United States
Began	September 30th, 1989
Ended	April 30th, 1990
Number of episodes	24
Creator	Susan Harris
Producers	Gil Junger Dennis Snee Steven Sullivan Ursula Ziegler
Previous	Season 1
Next	Season 3

The second season of Empty Nest premiered on NBC-TV on September 30th, 1989, and concluded on April 28th, 1990. It consisted of twenty-four episodes.

Cast

Main Cast

• Richard Mulligan as Dr. Harry Weston
• Dinah Manoff as Carol Weston
• Kristy McNichol as Barbara Weston
• David Leisure as Charley Dietz
• Park Overall as Laverne Todd
• Bear the Dog as Dreyfuss

Recurring Cast

• Jana Arnold as Lurlene Moss
• Christopher McDonald as Nick Todd
• Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein

Episodes

Picture	Title	Original Airdate	Episode #	No. in Series	Prod. Code	Directed by	Written by
File:EN023.jpg	Settling	September 30, 1989	1	23	2.01 / 024	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers
	Carol is frustrated with her boyfriend's trouble with intimacy, but finds it hard to talk to him about it -- especially after he proposes to her. In honor of her sixth year working for the center, Harry tries to give Laverne a raise, but she keeps on dragging her feet. Guest Stars: Tom Isbell as Dan; Craig Stark as Jack.
File:EN024.jpg	Harry Snubs Laverne	October 14, 1989	2	24	2.02 / 027	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty
	When Harry is inducted into the center's Hall of Fame, Laverne is upset when he doesn't mention her in his awards acceptance speech. Two elementary school patients decide they are in love and disagree with Harry's efforts to treat their lovesickness. Charley begs to be allowed to be buried with the Westons. Guest Stars: Dee Dee Rescher as Mrs. Swenson; Ariana Richard as Phoebe Swenson; Stuart Nisbet as The Emcee; Terres Unsoeld as Candy; Raffi Di Blasio as Casey; Udena Powers as Mrs. Watson.
File:EN025.jpg	On The Interpretation of Dreams	October 21st, 1989	3	25	2.03 / 023	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs
	Harry suffers from a recurring dream of being chased by a tiger while wearing a pink kimono in a car on his way to Ed McMahon's house. He and the girls stay awake trying to decipher it, and their Freudian search leads them to an encounter with Laverne at her favorite all-night diner, where she tries to keep her appreciation of the food a secret from the chef. Guest Stars: Ralph Seymour as Jimmy.
File:EN026.jpg	Between a Cop and a Hard Place	October 28, 1989	4	26	2.04 / 029	Steve Zuckerman	Neil Alan Levy
	Barbara gets a new partner named Joe, and he quickly hits it off with Carol. When Barbara learns that Joe is seeing other women behind Carol's back, she must tell her sister the truth. Guest Stars: Michael Ray Bower as Josh, Jon Lindstrom as Joe Kelsey, R. J. Williams as Jimmy.
File:EN027.jpg	Just You and My Kid	November 4, 1989	5	27	2.05 / 025	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King
	Janet, a former patient of Harry's, comes to Miami and tries to woo Harry, which concerns Carol that she may be after Harry's money. However, Janet has a much different plan in mind -- she wants Harry to father her child. Guest Stars: Robin Riker-Hasley as Janet Majors, Nicky Rose as Amanda, Justin Burnette as Eddie, Marsha Clark as Voice of Mitzi the Talking Doll.
File:EN028.jpg	Rambo of Neiman Marcus	November 11, 1989	6	28	2.06 / 026	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen
	Barbara vows to improve her police work after Carol catches an armed robber at the mall. Rose Nylund accidentally hits Harry's car and offers to pay for the damages. Guest Stars: Betty White as Rose Nylund, Luis Ávalos as Lieutenant Valdez, Jordan Brady as Delivery Boy.
File:EN029.jpg	You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not	November 18, 1989	7	29	2.07 / 030	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers
	Carol is aghast that Harry has promised that she'd tutor one of her former babysitting clients, until she sees he has grown into a nineteen year-old hunk. Laverne misses her best friend's 30th birthday because Harry has a double workload filling in for another doctor. Guest Stars: Brian Bloom as Jimmy, Jana Arnold as Lurlene.
File:EN030.jpg	The R.N. Who Came to Dinner	November 25, 1989	8	30	2.08 / 031	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King
	Laverne's husband Nick is in town for their tenth anniversary, but when they get into a fight, she moves in with the Westons and drives them crazy with her reorganzing. A young female patient has no date for her school dance, so Harry tries to boost her confidence by saying he would go with her in a minute, and she takes him up on it. Guest Stars: Mayim Bialik as Laurie Kincaid, Chris Demetral as Billy, Margaret Willock as Mrs. Kincaid.
File:EN031.jpg	Green Eggs and Harry	December 2, 1989	9	31	2.09 / 034	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King
	A patient's father hires Harry to write a children's book, and he asks Carol for help when he can't come up with ideas. When Carol's ideas are terrible and Barbara's are good, he tries to keep the truth from Carol. Charley tries to get out of jury duty, but ends up falling for a beautiful blonde foreman. Guest Stars: Robert Trebor as Andrew, Todd Cameron Brown as Terrence, Sydne Squire as Jane, G.F. Smith as Mr. Harrison, Mitchell Allen as Billy.
File:EN032.jpg	Overdue For a Job	December 9th, 1989	10	32	2.10 / 006	Steve Zuckerman	Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks
	Harry wants Carol to figure out why she keeps quitting jobs, and Barbara is dubious about Carol's chances of keeping her current job at a university library -- especially after Carol has an encounter with an obnoxious professor. Charley joins the Big Buddy Society to try and pick up women. Barbara tries to teach Dreyfuss 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.
File:EN033.jpg	A Christmas Story	December 16, 1990	11	33	2.11 / 033	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen
	Harry is excited about the annual family skiing trip to Vermont, which Laverne has organized with ruthless efficiency, but the girls would rather stay home. They get their wish when Dreyfuss runs away before he can be taken to the kennel. Charley sends out a Christmas card with himself superimposed on the Westons, and Laverne is adamant about not accepting any more Christmas gifts from Harry. Guest Stars: Ronnie Schell as Mr. Ritter; Lisa Borges as Caroler #1; Theresa Ring as Caroler #2.
File:EN034.jpg	Change of Heart	January 6, 1990	12	34	2.12 / 038	Andy Cadiff	Susan Beavers
	A dreadfully-overworked Harry has an angina attack at work, causing Barbara, Carol and Charley to reevaluate Harry's workload. But no matter what they or the cardiologist try to tell him, Harry refuses to slow down and rest. Guest Stars: Ray Abruzzo as Dr. Leonard; Bill Cort as Dr. Bonham; Annie Barker as Jody; Andree Chapman as Nurse.
File:EN035.jpg	Harry's Choice	January 13, 1990	13	35	2.13 / 038	Steve Zuckerman	Mitchell Hurwitz
	Furious when she isn't allowed to testify against a mobster she spent months tracking, Barbara impulsively resigns from the police force. Harry encourages her to take a job in real estate, then agonizes over whether his advice is best for her or just a reflection of his anxieties. Carol desperately saves money to try and pay for Harry's birthday present -- an oil painting of herself. Guest Stars: Kathleen Noon as Cookie.
File:EN036.jpg	Complainin' in the Rain	January 27, 1990	14	36	2.14 / 039	Steve Zuckerman	Harold Kimmel
	Tired of Carol's complaining, Barbara challenges her to spend the day being spontaneous. This leads to them gatecrashing a party that turns out to be a prestigious Democratic fundraiser. Meanwhile, Harry and Laverne duel over what happened on the day Laverne was hired, but when they appeal to Otto the janitor for his version, his story is all about himself. Guest Stars: Christopher Rich as John; Jack Blessing as Evan Phillips; William Edward Phipps as Otto; Thomas Knickerbocker as Man on Phone; Jayson Kane as Secret Service Agent.
File:EN037.jpg	M.D., P.O.V.	February 3, 1990	15	37	2.15 / 036	Steve Zuckerman	David Sacks, Rob LaZebnik. David Tyron King
	A reporter attempts to follow Harry through his day, and interviews Carol, Barbara, Laverne and Charley when Harry keeps trying to avoid her. Meanwhile, a sick young boy is steadily deteriorating with no apparent cause, and Harry fears the boy may be at death's door. Guest Stars: Debra Engle as Alexandra Hudson; Beth Grant as Helen; Steve Kahan as David; Matthew Brooks as Roy; Elise Ogden as Mother.
File:EN038.jpg	Everything But Love	February 10, 1990	16	38	2.16 / 032	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty
	Harry's niece Amy comes to visit, still traumatized by the end of her engagement a decade before, and Harry fears the worst when she impulsively accepts a date with Charley. Meanwhile, Laverne's visiting friend Lurlene accuses her of becoming citified. Guest Stars: Jana Arnold as Lurlene; Wayne C. Dvorak as Waiter; Cynthia Stevenson as Amy; Adam Wylie as Boy.
File:EN039.jpg	Timing	February 12, 1990	17	39	2.17 / 035	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs
	Now feeling a little more confident in himself, Harry 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.
File:EN040.jpg	It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes	February 17, 1990	18	40	2.18 / 040	Steve Zuckerman	David Tyron King
	When Laverne's husband is called out of town, Carol volunteers Harry to escort her to a baseball banquet. A friend of Nick's misinterprets Harry's status as Laverne's "date" and assumes that he's her revenge for Nick's ongoing affair. A furious Laverne phones Nick to tell him she's having an affair with Harry. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara fight over what to do about a mouse about the house. Guest Stars: Christopher McDonald as Nick Todd; Ron Orback as Waiter, Carett Lewis as Garett; Charles Walker as Man; Mark Allen Taylor as 2nd Man; Kevin Scannell as Steve Marlowe.
File:EN041.jpg	Love Is Blind	February 24, 1990	19	41	2.19 / 041	Steve Zuckerman	Arnie Kogen
	Carol dates a blind man and focuses only on his disability, ignoring the fact that he is rude and obnoxious. Jeffrey Millstein is nervous about a chess tournament. Guest Stars: Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millestein; Micheal Sabatino as Alan; Stan Roth as Waiter.
File:EN042.jpg	Goodbye, Mr. Dietz	March 3, 1990	20	42	2.20 / 042	Steve Zuckerman	Toni Perling
	The Westons come home to find that Charley is having a party in their house. When Harry tells him to leave and never come back, he moves away. Meanwhile, Harry unknowingly throws away Laverne’s lucky hot dog wrapper while cleaning up the office. Guest Stars: Jim Doughan as Man at Party.
File:EN043.jpg	Lessons	March 10, 1990	21	43	2.21 / 043	Steve Zuckerman	Susan Beavers
	While dealing with her less-than-attentive boyfriend Michael, Barbara goes undercover at a high school to track down student computer thieves. A student named Darrell becomes smitten with her -- and becomes convinced that Carol is her mother. Harry finally teaches Dreyfuss to fetch the paper, but he fetches every paper in the neighborhood. Charley takes up golf, which takes a toll on the Westons' windows. Laverne's family album convinces her that she is genetically destined to become fat. Guest Stars: Michael Stoyanov as Darrell Davidson, Paul Regina as Michael, David Dunard as Vice Principal, Katherine James as Teacher, Diana Barrows as Student, Christian Hoff as Student, Rif Hutton as Cop.
File:EN044.jpg	Take My Mom, Please	March 24, 1990	22	44	2.22 / 044	Doug Smart	Harold Kimmel, David Tyron King. Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks
	A young patient tries to set Harry up with her mother. When the date doesn't go as well as she hopes, she tries to convince each that the other has told her how wonderful it was. Barbara takes over the housekeeping while Carol is working overtime at the library, and reduces the house to such shambles that they decide to hire a maid. Guest Stars: Liz Sheridan as Elspeth, Jennifer Salt as Linda Brody, Hayley Tyrie as Erica Brody, Fran Ryan as Mrs. Kramer.
File:EN045.jpg	Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?	April 14, 1990	23	45	2.23 / 045	Steve Zuckerman	Pat Dougherty
	Harry helps Laverne's husband Nick buy a bar, which Laverne views as a recipe for disaster. A little lost puppy wanders into the Westons' hearts, but all of the messes it makes are blamed on the innocent Dreyfuss. Guest Stars: Al Berry as Customer; Elizabeth Lambert as Merilee; Christopher McDonald as Nick Todd; Bunny Summers as Nana Feldman; David Jay Willis as Joey's Owner.
File:EN046.jpg	Still Growing After All These Years	April 28th, 1990	24	46	2.24 / 046	Steve Zuckerman	Gary Jacobs
	Harry's Aunt Rosalie introduces him to a woman named Claire, who seems to be his perfect mate. But as Harry continues to see her, he discovers that something isn't quite right. Jeffrey Millstein's father puts him into public school and seeks advice from Harry on how he can be accepted. Charley wants to become a TV weatherman to meet the beautiful co-anchor, and Harry is concerned that Laverne always knows what he is feeling before he does. Guest Stars: Edan Gross as Jeffrey Millstein; Freddie Dawson as Waiter; Lindsay Parker as Girl; Pat Crowley as Claire.

Release

Broadcast history

The season originally aired Saturdays at 9:30-10:00 PM (EST) on NBC from September 30th, 1989 to April 28th, 1990.