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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!

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...
Genres:FamilyComedy
Network:NBC
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
8.1
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S4
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8.0
8.1
8.5

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Settling" is the best rated episode of "Empty Nest" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by Susan Beavers, it aired on 9/30/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Harry Snubs Laverne".

  • Settling
    8.0/10(111)

    #1 - Settling

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 9/30/1989

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

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: Susan Beavers

  • Harry Snubs Laverne
    8.1/10(109)

    #2 - Harry Snubs Laverne

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 10/14/1989

    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

  • On the Interpretation of Dreams
    8.5/10(106)

    #3 - On the Interpretation of Dreams

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 10/21/1989

    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

  • Between a Cop and a Hard Place
    7.9/10(109)

    #4 - Between a Cop and a Hard Place

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 10/28/1989

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

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: N/A

  • Just You and My Kid
    7.8/10(109)

    #5 - Just You and My Kid

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 11/4/1989

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

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: N/A

  • Rambo of Neiman Marcus
    8.2/10(106)

    #6 - Rambo of Neiman Marcus

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 11/11/1989

    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

  • You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not
    8.4/10(114)

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

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 11/18/1989

    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

  • The R.N. Who Came to Dinner
    8.2/10(111)

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

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 11/25/1989

    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

  • Green Eggs and Harry
    8.3/10(108)

    #9 - Green Eggs and Harry

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 12/2/1989

    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

  • Overdue for a Job
    8.1/10(103)

    #10 - Overdue for a Job

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 12/9/1989

    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

  • A Christmas Story
    8.1/10(112)

    #11 - A Christmas Story

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 12/16/1989

    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

  • Change of Heart
    8.0/10(106)

    #12 - Change of Heart

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 1/6/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Susan Beavers

  • Harry's Choice
    8.0/10(108)

    #13 - Harry's Choice

    Season 2 Episode 13

    Aired 1/13/1990

    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

  • Complainin' in the Rain
    7.9/10(110)

    #14 - Complainin' in the Rain

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 1/27/1990

    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

  • M.D., P.O.V.
    8.1/10(111)

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

    Season 2 Episode 15

    Aired 2/3/1990

    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

  • Everything But Love
    7.8/10(109)

    #16 - Everything But Love

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 2/10/1990

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

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: N/A

  • Timing
    8.0/10(104)

    #17 - Timing

    Season 2 Episode 17

    Aired 2/12/1990

    Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: N/A

  • It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes
    8.5/10(106)

    #18 - It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes

    Season 2 Episode 18

    Aired 2/17/1990

    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

  • Love is Blind
    8.2/10(105)

    #19 - Love is Blind

    Season 2 Episode 19

    Aired 2/24/1990

    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

  • Goodbye, Mr. Dietz
    8.0/10(104)

    #20 - Goodbye, Mr. Dietz

    Season 2 Episode 20

    Aired 3/3/1990

    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

  • Lessons
    8.3/10(106)

    #21 - Lessons

    Season 2 Episode 21

    Aired 3/10/1990

    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

  • Take My Mom, Please
    7.9/10(106)

    #22 - Take My Mom, Please

    Season 2 Episode 22

    Aired 3/24/1990

    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

  • Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?
    8.4/10(104)

    #23 - Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?

    Season 2 Episode 23

    Aired 4/14/1990

    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

  • Still Growing After All These Years
    7.8/10(107)

    #24 - Still Growing After All These Years

    Season 2 Episode 24

    Aired 4/28/1990

    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