How many seasons and episodes does Empty Nest have?

Empty Nest has 7 seasons and 170 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 8, 1988 to June 17, 1995.

Is Empty Nest renewed, ended, or canceled?

Empty Nest has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Empty Nest?

It takes 70h 55m (4255 minutes) to watch the complete run of Empty Nest. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 36 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 70.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 36 days.

Where can you stream or watch Empty Nest?

Empty Nest is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Empty Nest?

Empty Nest has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in Empty Nest?

The primary ensemble cast includes Richard Mulligan as Dr. Harry Weston (age 67 (deceased)), Dinah Manoff as Carol Weston (age 70), David Leisure as Charley Dietz (age 75), Park Overall as LaVerne Todd (age 69).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Empty Nest?

1988 · 7 Seasons · 170 Episodes · Total Runtime: 70h 55m (4,255 mins)

Total Watch Time

70h 55m

4,255 minutes of non-stop content across all 170 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 70.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 36 days.

Average Episode Length

25 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

36 days

Finish by approximately Dec 18, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 12, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

71 days

Estimated completion:
Jan 22, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

36 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 18, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

18 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 30, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 21, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 70h 55m 1.25× Speed: 56h 44m (saves 14.2h) 1.50× Speed: 47h 17m (saves 23.6h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	22 episodes	9h 10m (550 mins)	25 mins/ep	12.9%
Season 2	24 episodes	10h 0m (600 mins)	25 mins/ep	14.1%
Season 3	24 episodes	10h 0m (600 mins)	25 mins/ep	14.1%
Season 4	24 episodes	10h 0m (600 mins)	25 mins/ep	14.1%
Season 5 Longest Season	26 episodes	10h 50m (650 mins)	25 mins/ep	15.3%
Season 6	26 episodes	10h 50m (650 mins)	25 mins/ep	15.3%
Season 7	24 episodes	10h 5m (605 mins)	25 mins/ep	14.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Empty Nest

Can I binge-watch Empty Nest in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 70.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 36 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Empty Nest contains 70h 55m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Empty Nest at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 36 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Dec 18, 2026.

Which season of Empty Nest is the longest?

Season 5 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 50m across 26 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Empty Nest?

The series consists of 170 episodes across 7 seasons, totaling 70h 55m (4,255 minutes) of screen time.