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Empty Nest•Season 5•Episode 5

The Boomerang Affair

7.8/10 · 67 votesOct 17, 1992

Ranked #14 of 26 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

Harry tries his best to get a lady to agree to date him, but soon wishes he hadn't bothered when she tries to control every area of his life. Laverne tries to conceal an ulcer.

Directed bySteve Zuckerman

Written byDavid Richardson

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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

E5 7.8Now viewing

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

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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David Richardson

Writer

Steve Zuckerman

Steve Zuckerman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Boomerang Affair" is episode 5 of Empty Nest season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 67 votes, ranking #14 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by David Richardson, it aired on October 17, 1992.

Next: E6 · Cruel and Unusual Punishment Best of Season 5