Episode
Empty Nest: Between a Cop and a Hard Place
Overview
Barbara finds out that her new police partner, whom Carol is dating, is married.
Details
- Series
- Empty Nest
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1989-10-28
Episode context
Between a Cop and a Hard Place is Episode 4 in Season 2 of Empty Nest. It aired on 1989-10-28.
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Episode 3: On the Interpretation of Dreams
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 all-night diner where they run into Laverne.
Episode 5: Just You and My Kid
An old patient returns and asks Harry to be the father of her child.
More episodes from this season
Episode 2: Harry Snubs Laverne
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 Charley asks to be buried with the Westons.
Episode 6: Rambo of Neiman Marcus
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 the damages.
Episode 1: Settling
Carol's new boyfriend is all for marriage, but not consummation.
Episode 7: You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm Not
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 misses best friend, Lurlene's birthday party because of a double work load at the office.
Episode 8: The R.N. Who Came to Dinner
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.
Episode 9: Green Eggs and Harry
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 duty.
Episode 10: Overdue for a Job
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.
Episode 11: A Christmas Story
The Westons prepare for their annual holiday skiing trip until Dreyfuss runs away. Laverne refuses to accept Christmas gifts from Harry.
Episode 12: Change of Heart
An overworked Harry has an angina attack but refuses to slow down and rest.
Episode 13: Harry's Choice
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: an oil portrait of herself.