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Empty Nest•Season 3•Episode 8

The Boy Next Door

8.3/10 · 65 votesNov 10, 1990

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

During a moment of weakness, Carol and Charley sleep together. Thinking perhaps their hate for one another is actually masking love, they attempt to build a relationship.

Directed bySteve Zuckerman

Written byRob LaZebnik

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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

Crew2

Rob LaZebnik

Rob LaZebnik

Writer

Steve Zuckerman

Steve Zuckerman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Boy Next Door" is episode 8 of Empty Nest season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 65 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by Rob LaZebnik, it aired on November 10, 1990.

Next: E9 · A Family Affair Best of Season 3