Episode

Empty Nest: The Way We Are

Name: Empty Nest: The Way We Are
Released: 1991-05-11
Cast: Richard Mulligan, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure, Park Overall, Kristy McNichol

Empty NestSeason 31991-05-11

Overview

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.

Details

Series: Empty Nest
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 24
Air date: 1991-05-11

Episode context

The Way We Are is Episode 24 in Season 3 of Empty Nest. It aired on 1991-05-11.

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Episode 23: The Cruise 1991-05-04 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.

More episodes from this season

Episode 22: What's Eating You? 1991-04-13 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.

Episode 21: The Last Temptation of Laverne 1991-03-23 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.

Episode 20: Drive, He Said 1991-03-16 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 19: All About Harry 1991-03-09 Harry dates a newspaper writer who begins writing about their relationship in her column. Charley is rendered impotent after a medical experiment backfires.

Episode 18: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? 1991-02-16 Harry dates a 28 year old, which upsets Carol, Barbara, and the girl's parents. Laverne shapes up a nurse trainee.

Episode 17: The Dog Who Knew Too Much 1991-02-09 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 1991-02-02 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 1991-01-26 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 1991-01-19 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 1991-01-05 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.