Episode
Empty Nest: A Shot in the Dark
Overview
Barbara mistakes Carol's boyfriend for a burglar and shoots him. He stays with the Westons to recuperate and only ends up getting hurt worse. Harry helps Laverne confront her fear of public speaking when she has to give a speech at an awards ceremony.
Details
- Series
- Empty Nest
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1991-01-05
Episode context
A Shot in the Dark is Episode 13 in Season 3 of Empty Nest. It aired on 1991-01-05.
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Episode 15: The Man That Got Away
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Episode 9: A Family Affair
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Episode 17: The Dog Who Knew Too Much
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Episode 8: The Boy Next Door
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