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Empty Nest

Season 5

26 listed hours · 1988–1995 · NBC

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Richard Mulligan's widowed pediatrician next door to the Golden Girls — Miami as a shared sitcom universe, adult daughters moving home, and Dinah Manoff as the chaos agent. Crossovers keep the cheesecake continuum alive. Proof a neighbor-spinoff can run seven seasons on grouch charm without needing Blanche in every scene.

TV Flash files Season 5 of Empty Nest (1988–1995) on NBC as a mid listed season (5; 5 of 7) — 26 listed hours, 1992-09-19–1993-05-22 from “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” (S05E01) to “Surprise! Surprise!” (S05E26). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

  1. S05E01

    Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

    Dreyfuss gets dog napped; Charlie falls for Barbara.

  2. S05E02

    Take My Garage, Please

    Carol finds the man of her dreams much to her dads distress.

  3. S05E03

    R.N. On the Rebound

    Barbara sets Laverne up on a blind date.

  4. S05E04

    . . . Or Forever Hold Your Peace

    Barbara's attempt at being supportive backfires, a old friend of the dr. Weston shows up with a fiance hes only known for a short time and Harry has concerns for his friend.

  5. S05E05

    The Boomerang Affair

    Harry's perfectionist girlfriend (Diana Muldaur) tries to control him

  6. S05E06

    Cruel and Unusual Punishment

    Feeling guilty after jury duty, Carol hires an ex-con.

  7. S05E07

    It's Not Easy Being Green

    It's Not Easy Being Green — Season 5, Episode 7 of Empty Nest. Aired 1992-10-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S05E08

    Dirty Harry

    Dirty Harry — Season 5, Episode 8 of Empty Nest. Aired 1992-11-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S05E09

    Timing is Everything

    Harry reunites with a college flame (Katherine Cannon).

  10. S05E10

    Thanksgiving at the Westons'

    Everyone recalls the last disastrous Thanksgiving differently.

  11. S05E11

    The Body Beautiful

    Harry uncovers steroid abuse by a high-school football player, whose father was a pro.

  12. S05E12

    Overboard

    A storm strands cruise passenger Charley adrift in a raft.

  13. S05E13

    Emily

    Emily — Season 5, Episode 13 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-01-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S05E14

    The Sting

    The Sting — Season 5, Episode 14 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-01-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S05E15

    The Fracas in Vegas

    Charley invites Harry on a Las Vegas trip and chaos ensues, meanwhile the girls have problems as one plans a wild night with her boyfriend and the other a girls slumber party.

  16. S05E16

    Pardon My Flashback

    Pardon My Flashback — Season 5, Episode 16 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-01-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S05E17

    Dog Day Afternoon

    Dog Day Afternoon — Season 5, Episode 17 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-02-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S05E18

    More to Love

    More to Love — Season 5, Episode 18 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-02-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S05E19

    My Dad, My Doctor

    My Dad, My Doctor — Season 5, Episode 19 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-02-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S05E20

    Love and Marriage

    Love and Marriage — Season 5, Episode 20 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-02-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S05E21

    The All-American Boy - Not!

    Harry befriends a street kid, who disappears with the Westons' furniture.

  22. S05E22

    Two for the Road

    Carol thinks Patrick and Emily will become involved during a road trip.

  23. S05E23

    Aunt Verne Knows Best

    Aunt Verne Knows Best — Season 5, Episode 23 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-05-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  24. S05E24

    My Mother, My Self

    My Mother, My Self — Season 5, Episode 24 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-05-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  25. S05E25

    Charley to the Rescue

    Charley to the Rescue — Season 5, Episode 25 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-05-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  26. S05E26

    Surprise! Surprise!

    Surprise! Surprise! — Season 5, Episode 26 of Empty Nest. Aired 1993-05-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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