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Empty Nest•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.7/10 · 115 votesOct 8, 1988

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Harry is proposed to eighteen months after the death of his wife.

Directed byJay Sandrich

Written bySusan Harris

Next episodeE2 · The Check Isn't In the Mail

Seasons7

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Cast5

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan

Dr. Harry Weston

Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol

Barbara Weston

Dinah Manoff

Dinah Manoff

Carol Weston

David Leisure

David Leisure

Charley Dietz

Park Overall

Park Overall

LaVerne Todd

Crew2

Jay Sandrich

Jay Sandrich

Director

Susan Harris

Susan Harris

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Empty Nest season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 115 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Jay Sandrich and written by Susan Harris, it aired on October 8, 1988.

Next: E2 · The Check Isn't In the Mail Best of Season 1