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The Best Episodes of Empty Nest Season 2

Every episode of Empty Nest Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Empty Nest Season 2!

The Best Episodes of Empty Nest Season 2

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...

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  1. 8.5/10(106 votes)

    #1 - On the Interpretation of Dreams

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  2. 8.5/10(106 votes)

    #2 - It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes

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    S2:E18

    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.

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  3. 8.4/10(114 votes)

    #3 - You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not

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    S2:E7

    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.

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  4. 8.4/10(104 votes)

    #4 - Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?

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    S2:E23

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

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  5. 8.3/10(108 votes)

    #5 - Green Eggs and Harry

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    S2:E9

    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.

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  6. 8.2/10(106 votes)

    #6 - Rambo of Neiman Marcus

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    S2:E6

    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.

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  8. 8.2/10(111 votes)

    #7 - The R.N. Who Came to Dinner

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    S2:E8

    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.

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  9. 8.2/10(105 votes)

    #8 - Love is Blind

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    S2:E19

    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.

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  10. 8.2/10(106 votes)

    #9 - Lessons

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    S2:E21

    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.

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  11. 8.1/10(112 votes)

    #10 - A Christmas Story

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    S2:E11

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

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  12. 8.0/10(111 votes)

    #11 - Settling

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    S2:E1

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

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  13. 8.0/10(109 votes)

    #12 - Harry Snubs Laverne

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    S2:E2

    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.

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  14. 8.0/10(103 votes)

    #13 - Overdue for a Job

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    S2:E10

    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.

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  15. 8.0/10(107 votes)

    #14 - Change of Heart

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    S2:E12

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

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  16. 8.0/10(109 votes)

    #15 - Harry's Choice

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    S2:E13

    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.

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  17. 8.0/10(111 votes)

    #16 - M.D., P.O.V.

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    S2:E15

    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.

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  18. 8.0/10(104 votes)

    #17 - Timing

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    S2:E17

    Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.

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  19. 8.0/10(104 votes)

    #18 - Goodbye, Mr. Dietz

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    S2:E20

    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.

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  20. 7.9/10(109 votes)

    #19 - Between a Cop and a Hard Place

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    S2:E4

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

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  21. 7.9/10(110 votes)

    #20 - Complainin' in the Rain

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    S2:E14

    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.

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  22. 7.9/10(106 votes)

    #21 - Take My Mom, Please

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    S2:E22

    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.

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  23. 7.8/10(109 votes)

    #22 - Just You and My Kid

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    S2:E5

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

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  24. 7.8/10(109 votes)

    #23 - Everything But Love

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    S2:E16

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

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  25. 7.8/10(107 votes)

    #24 - Still Growing After All These Years

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    S2:E24

    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.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"On the Interpretation of Dreams" is the best rated episode of "Empty Nest" season 2. It scored 8.5/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by N/A, it aired on 10/21/1989. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes".