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description Empty Nest Overview

Empty Nest is an NBC sitcom that ran from 1988 to 1995, originating as a spin-off of *The Golden Girls*. It centered on a widowed doctor and his adult daughters who relocate back into his home after their children leave. The series was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions in association with Touchstone Television.

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How is Empty Nest connected to The Golden Girls?

Empty Nest is an NBC spin-off built around Dr. Harry Weston, the Golden Girls characters' Miami neighbor, after a reworked backdoor-pilot idea. The original 1987 episode 'Empty Nests' led to the series that premiered in 1988. [Empty Nest series history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empty_Nest)

Who moves back in with Harry Weston?

Richard Mulligan plays widowed pediatrician Harry Weston, with Dinah Manoff as Carol and Kristy McNichol as Barbara in the early seasons. The daughters return to Harry's Miami home after failed marriages, creating the show's family setup. [Empty Nest season information](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/empty-nest/episodes-season-1/1030261122/)

How long did Empty Nest run on NBC?

NBC aired it for 7 seasons from October 8, 1988 to June 17, 1995, with 170 episodes. Its own hospital-based spin-off, Nurses, began in 1991. [Empty Nest series information](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empty_Nest)

Do Blanche, Dorothy, Rose or Sophia appear in Empty Nest?

Yes, Golden Girls characters occasionally cross over because the shows share the Miami setting and neighborhood. A later Empty Nest episode includes Rose Nylund, played by Betty White, so the series belongs to the same television universe. [Empty Nest series information](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empty_Nest)

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