The BEST episodes directed by Doug Smart

Best Friends
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10.00
2 votes

#1 - Best Friends

Empty Nest - Season 6 - Episode 26

Carol is upset when her childhood friend returns and starts dating Harry. A patient at the clinic turns out to be a member of the family which has feuded with Laverne's for years, which sparks a mini-war between the two.

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The Cruise
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8.75
4 votes

#2 - The Cruise

Empty Nest - Season 3 - Episode 23

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.

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Half That Jazz
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8.67
3 votes

#3 - Half That Jazz

Empty Nest - Season 6 - Episode 21

Harry persuades his old jazz idol Sonny Baxter to come out of retirement and play at a benefit. Strange things start happening after Sophia vows revenge on Charley for dumping her niece.

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Carol Gets a Raise
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8.67
3 votes

#4 - Carol Gets a Raise

Empty Nest - Season 7 - Episode 6

Carol wants career advancement and ends up in a compromising position with her boss. Meanwhile, Maxine fills in for Harry and speaks at an elementary school.

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The Ex-Files
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8.67
3 votes

#5 - The Ex-Files

Empty Nest - Season 7 - Episode 19

Carol is afraid her relationship with Kevin is over when she meets his beautiful intelligent ex-wife. Meanwhile, Charley sues Harry when he gets sick after eating some old Chinese food from the Westons' fridge.

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Dr. Weston and Mr. Hyde
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8.60
5 votes

#6 - Dr. Weston and Mr. Hyde

Empty Nest - Season 4 - Episode 20

The full moon on Leap Day causes strange things to happen: after throwing his back out, Harry begins to act very unusual; a series of odd occurrences leads Barbara to believe that a neighborhood repairman is actually Dreyfuss; Charley cancels a date to stay home and watch The Sound of Music.

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...Or Forever Hold Your Peace
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8.40
5 votes

#7 - ...Or Forever Hold Your Peace

Empty Nest - Season 5 - Episode 4

Harry objects to Arthur's sudden wedding plans, which prompts Arthur to end their friendship. Carol tries to get Barbara to arrest her at a protest.

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Charley for President
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8.17
6 votes

#8 - Charley for President

Empty Nest - Season 4 - Episode 21

Carol persuades Charley to run for president of the home owner's association. While on undercover assignment at the hospital, Barbara tries to fool Harry with a number of disguises, but he sees through every one.

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A Chip Off the Old Charley
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7.75
4 votes

#9 - A Chip Off the Old Charley

Empty Nest - Season 7 - Episode 4

Charley discovers he has a son, who is a 17-year-old flautist. Carol fills in for Laverne at the clinic and tries to put a damper on Maxine's smoking.

The Woman Who Came to Dither
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7.75
4 votes

#10 - The Woman Who Came to Dither

Empty Nest - Season 7 - Episode 5

Sophia, who is fed up with the strict Shady Pines manager, moves in with the Westons. Carol tries to help with the problem and ends up bringing all the retirement home residents to the house. Meanwhile, Maxine doesn't trust Doris, Laverne's temporary replacement at the clinic.

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Take My Mom, Please
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7.57
7 votes

#11 - Take My Mom, Please

Empty Nest - Season 2 - Episode 22

Carol and Barbara hire a maid, and then realize the family silver is missing. A young patient in need of a father sets Harry up on a date with her mom.