The Best Episodes of Empty Nest Season 2

His recurring dream (which includes running from a tiger, a pink kimono, and Ed McMahon) keeps Harry and the girls up all night, trying to decipher it's meaning. They end up at an all-night diner where they run into Laverne.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Laverne is told that Nick is having an affair so she tells him she is dating Harry. When she finds out she was misinformed, Nick refuses to believe that she made up the story about her affair. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara disagree on how to get rid of a mouse in the house.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Carol objects when Harry asks her to tutor a boy she used to baby-sit, until she sees how handsome he has become. Carol feels guilty after the two end up sleeping together. Laverne misses best friend, Lurlene's birthday party because of a double work load at the office.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Susan Beavers

Harry helps Nick buy a bar. The Westons take in a lost dog and then blame Dreyfuss for all the damage it does.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Harry enlists the help of Carol when he is asked to write a children's book, but he soon finds out that Barbara has better ideas. Charley is smitten with another juror during jury duty.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks

Carol and Barbara are witnesses to a mall robbery and surprisingly it's Carol who nabs the thief, not police officer, Barbara. Neighbor Rose hits Harry's car and offers to pay for the damages.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Arnie Kogen

Laverne moves in with the Westons after a fight with Nick and proceeds to take control of the house. A young patient who can't get a date for a school dance asks Harry to take her.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Arnie Kogen

A student has a crush on Barbara, who is working undercover at a high school. Meanwhile, Charley takes up golf, Harry teaches Dreyfuss to fetch the paper, and Laverne is convinced she'll become fat after looking at a family album.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Susan Beavers

The Westons prepare for their annual holiday skiing trip until Dreyfuss runs away. Laverne refuses to accept Christmas gifts from Harry.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Arnie Kogen

Harry tries to avoid a reporter who is doing a story on him. A young patient is on the verge of death and no one can figure out why.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks

Carol's new boyfriend is all for marriage, but not consummation.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Susan Beavers

When Harry is inducted into the hospital's hall of fame, he forgets to thank Laverne in his acceptance speech. Meanwhile, two young patients announce their wedding plans and Charley asks to be buried with the Westons.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Carol gets a job at a library, where she meets an obnoxious college professor. Charley joins a Big Buddy program. Barbara teaches Dreyfuss to play Frisbee.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks

An overworked Harry has an angina attack but refuses to slow down and rest.

Director: N/A

Writer: Susan Beavers

Harry is thrilled when Barbara quits the police force, but feels he may have pushed her into a different job. Carol tries to save enough money to pay for Harry's birthday present: an oil portrait of herself.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz

Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Barbara finds out that her new police partner, whom Carol is dating, is married.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Tired of her complaining, Barbara persuades Carol to go with her on a spontaneous adventure. Harry and Laverne recall the day she came to work for him, but their stories have several variations.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Carol and Barbara hire a maid, and then realize the family silver is missing. A young patient in need of a father sets Harry up on a date with her mom.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

An old patient returns and asks Harry to be the father of her child.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Harry's visiting niece starts dating Charley. Laverne's friend Lurlene visits and accuses Laverne of being ""citified.""

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Harry realizes that his new girlfriend takes too good care of him, which is something he doesn't need anymore. Charley auditions to become a television weatherman. Jeffrey Millstein seeks Harry's advice on how to make friends in public school.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A