Empty Nest: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Empty Nest Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Settling
Sep 30, 1989
Carol's new boyfriend is all for marriage, but not consummation.
Harry Snubs Laverne
Oct 14, 1989
When Harry is inducted into the hospital's hall of fame, he forgets to thank Laverne in his acceptance speech. Meanwhile, two young patients announce their wedding plans and Charle
On the Interpretation of Dreams
Oct 21, 1989
His recurring dream (which includes running from a tiger, a pink kimono, and Ed McMahon) keeps Harry and the girls up all night, trying to decipher it's meaning. They end up at an
Between a Cop and a Hard Place
Oct 28, 1989
Barbara finds out that her new police partner, whom Carol is dating, is married.
Just You and My Kid
Nov 4, 1989
An old patient returns and asks Harry to be the father of her child.
Rambo of Neiman Marcus
Nov 11, 1989
Carol and Barbara are witnesses to a mall robbery and surprisingly it's Carol who nabs the thief, not police officer, Barbara. Neighbor Rose hits Harry's car and offers to pay for
You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not
Nov 18, 1989
Carol objects when Harry asks her to tutor a boy she used to baby-sit, until she sees how handsome he has become. Carol feels guilty after the two end up sleeping together. Laverne
The R.N. Who Came to Dinner
Nov 25, 1989
Laverne moves in with the Westons after a fight with Nick and proceeds to take control of the house. A young patient who can't get a date for a school dance asks Harry to take her.
Green Eggs and Harry
Dec 2, 1989
Harry enlists the help of Carol when he is asked to write a children's book, but he soon finds out that Barbara has better ideas. Charley is smitten with another juror during jury
Overdue for a Job
Dec 9, 1989
Carol gets a job at a library, where she meets an obnoxious college professor. Charley joins a Big Buddy program. Barbara teaches Dreyfuss to play Frisbee.
A Christmas Story
Dec 16, 1989
The Westons prepare for their annual holiday skiing trip until Dreyfuss runs away. Laverne refuses to accept Christmas gifts from Harry.
Change of Heart
Jan 6, 1990
An overworked Harry has an angina attack but refuses to slow down and rest.
Harry's Choice
Jan 13, 1990
Harry is thrilled when Barbara quits the police force, but feels he may have pushed her into a different job. Carol tries to save enough money to pay for Harry's birthday present:
Complainin' in the Rain
Jan 27, 1990
Tired of her complaining, Barbara persuades Carol to go with her on a spontaneous adventure. Harry and Laverne recall the day she came to work for him, but their stories have sever
M.D., P.O.V.
Feb 3, 1990
Harry tries to avoid a reporter who is doing a story on him. A young patient is on the verge of death and no one can figure out why.
Everything But Love
Feb 10, 1990
Harry's visiting niece starts dating Charley. Laverne's friend Lurlene visits and accuses Laverne of being ""citified.""
It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume Changes
Feb 17, 1990
Laverne is told that Nick is having an affair so she tells him she is dating Harry. When she finds out she was misinformed, Nick refuses to believe that she made up the story about
Love is Blind
Feb 24, 1990
Carol dates a blind man and focuses only on his disability, ignoring the fact that he is rude and obnoxious. Jeffrey Millstein is nervous about a chess tournament.
Goodbye, Mr. Dietz
Mar 3, 1990
The Westons come home to find that Charley is having a party in their house. When Harry tells him to leave and never come back, he moves away. Meanwhile, Harry unknowingly throws a
Lessons
Mar 10, 1990
A student has a crush on Barbara, who is working undercover at a high school. Meanwhile, Charley takes up golf, Harry teaches Dreyfuss to fetch the paper, and Laverne is convinced
Take My Mom, Please
Mar 24, 1990
Carol and Barbara hire a maid, and then realize the family silver is missing. A young patient in need of a father sets Harry up on a date with her mom.
Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?
Apr 14, 1990
Harry helps Nick buy a bar. The Westons take in a lost dog and then blame Dreyfuss for all the damage it does.
Still Growing After All These Years
Apr 28, 1990
Harry realizes that his new girlfriend takes too good care of him, which is something he doesn't need anymore. Charley auditions to become a television weatherman. Jeffrey Millstei