Empty Nest
originally aired on NBC
Empty Nest is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from October 8, 1988, to April 29, 1995. The series starred Richard Mulligan as recently widowed pediatrician Dr. Harry Weston, whose two adult daughters return home to live with him. An early version of the series initially appeared in the 1987 Golden Girls episode "Empty Nests" which was intended to act as a backdoor pilot for the show.
The show's story revolves around Miami pediatrician Dr. Harry Weston, whose life is turned upside down when his wife, Libby, dies and two of his adult daughters move back into the family home. The Westons' large dog Dreyfuss also prominently features as a member of the household. In 1992, Kristy McNichol, who played Barbara, left the show and Lisa Rieffel joined the cast to play a third daughter, Emily.