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Empty Nest•Season 3•Episode 5

The Tortoise and the Harry

7.9/10 · 66 votesOct 20, 1990

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

When a patient is depressed after his best friend moves away, Harry gives him a pet turtle. The boy becomes more upset when the turtle dies soon after. Carol talks Barbara into taking an art class with her. Charley tries new ways to meet women.

Directed bySteve Zuckerman

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Seasons7

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Season 3 Episodes24

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

Crew1

Steve Zuckerman

Steve Zuckerman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Tortoise and the Harry" is episode 5 of Empty Nest season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 66 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Steve Zuckerman, it aired on October 20, 1990.

Next: E6 · Mad About the Boy Best of Season 3