Episode
Empty Nest: The Last Temptation of Laverne
Overview
Laverne's aunt Retha will lend a house down payment only if Laverne, though innocent, will assume blame for a car accident. Carol and Barbara meet an old man in the park who is moving into a retirement home and try to make his last day of freedom something to remember.
Details
- Series
- Empty Nest
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 1991-03-23
Episode context
The Last Temptation of Laverne is Episode 21 in Season 3 of Empty Nest. It aired on 1991-03-23.
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Episode 20: Drive, He Said
Harry is supposed to get Charley back to the house for a surprise party, but instead the two end up searching for Charley's old girlfriend whom he never got over. Meanwhile, Carol, Barbara, and Laverne try to entertain the party guests.
Episode 22: What's Eating You?
Harry forces Barbara to spend a week at home with him and Carol, away from the stress of police work, when a physical reveals she has a pre-ulcerous condition. But as the week progresses, Harry and Carol find it is they who are creating stress for Barbara. Laverne tries to track down a case of Harry's favorite bandages, which have been discontinued.
More episodes from this season
Episode 19: All About Harry
Harry dates a newspaper writer who begins writing about their relationship in her column. Charley is rendered impotent after a medical experiment backfires.
Episode 23: The Cruise
While on a cruise, Barbara practices for a talent show, Harry tries to avoid two ladies who won't leave him alone, and Carol finds the man of her dreams...who disappears when Charley steers the ship into the Bermuda Triangle. Meanwhile back home, Laverne redesigns Harry's refrigerator.
Episode 18: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Harry dates a 28 year old, which upsets Carol, Barbara, and the girl's parents. Laverne shapes up a nurse trainee.
Episode 24: The Way We Are
Harry looks forward to a visit from a childhood sweetheart, until a childhood rival also resurfaces. Charley wonders what FICA is when the company starts taking part of his paycheck.
Episode 17: The Dog Who Knew Too Much
The Westons each pour their hearts out to Dreyfuss when the girls decide to move out after two years at home.
Episode 16: The Mentor
Harry realizes his mentor is getting too old to practice medicine, but is afraid to tell him. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara prepare for a piano recital.
Episode 15: The Man That Got Away
Barbara tries to get a man she likes to ask her out. Laverne must cast the deciding vote on an important Hickory issue.
Episode 14: Sucking Up is Hard to Do
Carol advises Barbara on how to suck up to get a job promotion. Laverne plays matchmaker for Harry.
Episode 13: A Shot in the Dark
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.
Episode 12: Whenever I Feel Afraid
Laverne is fearful after a mugging. Carol and Barbara compete for a handsome new neighbor.