Episode
Empty Nest: What's a Father to Do?
Overview
Harry makes plans to accompany Carol to see her photographs displayed in an art gallery, and also to attend a ceremony honoring Barbara with a gold medal of valor. The problem is, both events are on the same day.
Details
- Series
- Empty Nest
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1988-12-03
Episode context
What's a Father to Do? is Episode 8 in Season 1 of Empty Nest. It aired on 1988-12-03.
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Episode 10: Libby's Gift
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Episode 11: The First Time, Again
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Episode 12: Full Nest
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Harry tries to get Barbara to give up her police career after she is shot.
Episode 13: Here's a Howdy-Do
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