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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!

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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 surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 1 - Settling
    8.2/10(115 votes)

    #1 - Settling

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Susan Beavers

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  2. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 2 - Harry Snubs Laverne
    8.1/10(113 votes)

    #2 - Harry Snubs Laverne

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 3 - On the Interpretation of Dreams
    8.6/10(110 votes)

    #3 - On the Interpretation of Dreams

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 4 - Between a Cop and a Hard Place
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Between a Cop and a Hard Place

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 5 - Just You and My Kid
    7.8/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Just You and My Kid

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 6 - Rambo of Neiman Marcus
    8.3/10(109 votes)

    #6 - Rambo of Neiman Marcus

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Arnie Kogen

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  7. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 7 - You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not
    8.7/10(117 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Susan Beavers

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  8. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 8 - The R.N. Who Came to Dinner
    8.2/10(114 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 9 - Green Eggs and Harry
    8.4/10(111 votes)

    #9 - Green Eggs and Harry

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writers:Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks

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  10. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 10 - Overdue for a Job
    8.2/10(107 votes)

    #10 - Overdue for a Job

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writers:Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks

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  11. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 11 - A Christmas Story
    8.2/10(115 votes)

    #11 - A Christmas Story

    S2:E11

    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

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  12. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 12 - Change of Heart
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    #12 - Change of Heart

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Susan Beavers

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  13. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 13 - Harry's Choice
    8.1/10(112 votes)

    #13 - Harry's Choice

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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  14. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 14 - Complainin' in the Rain
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    #14 - Complainin' in the Rain

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 15 - M.D., P.O.V.
    8.2/10(118 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writers:Rob LaZebnik, David Sacks

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  16. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 16 - Everything But Love
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    #16 - Everything But Love

    S2:E16

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 17 - Timing
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #17 - Timing

    S2:E17

    Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 18 - It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes
    8.9/10(109 votes)

    #18 - It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 19 - Love is Blind
    8.4/10(108 votes)

    #19 - Love is Blind

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Arnie Kogen

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  20. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 20 - Goodbye, Mr. Dietz
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #20 - Goodbye, Mr. Dietz

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 21 - Lessons
    8.4/10(109 votes)

    #21 - Lessons

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Susan Beavers

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  22. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 22 - Take My Mom, Please
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    #22 - Take My Mom, Please

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 23 - Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?
    8.6/10(107 votes)

    #23 - Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Empty Nest Season 2 Episode 24 - Still Growing After All These Years
    7.9/10(110 votes)

    #24 - Still Growing After All These Years

    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.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Settling" is the best rated episode of "Empty Nest" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 115 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".