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Empty Nest•Season 5•Episode 26

Surprise! Surprise!

7.7/10 · 58 votesMay 22, 1993

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

It's Harry's birthday and he overhears Charley planning a surprise party, but soon finds out it isn't for him. Flashbacks from seasons past highlight this episode.

Directed bySteve Zuckerman

Written byArnie Kogen

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Seasons7

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Season 5 Episodes26

Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Take My Garage, Please

R.N. On the Rebound

. . . Or Forever Hold Your Peace

The Boomerang Affair

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

It's Not Easy Being Green

Dirty Harry

Timing is Everything

Thanksgiving at the Westons'

The Body Beautiful

Overboard

Emily

The Sting

The Fracas in Vegas

Pardon My Flashback

Dog Day Afternoon

More to Love

My Dad, My Doctor

Love and Marriage

The All-American Boy - Not!

Two For the Road

Aunt Verne Knows Best

My Mother, My Self

Charley to the Rescue

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Surprise! Surprise!

Cast7

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

Paul Provenza

Paul Provenza

Patrick Arcola

Lisa Rieffel

Lisa Rieffel

Emily Weston

Crew2

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Arnie Kogen

Writer

Steve Zuckerman

Steve Zuckerman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Surprise! Surprise!" is episode 26 of Empty Nest season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 58 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by Arnie Kogen, it aired on May 22, 1993.

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