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Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01PilotOctober 8, 1988—Harry is proposed to eighteen months after the death of his wife.
- S01E02The Check Isn't In the MailOctober 22, 1988—Carol gets all dolled up for a date with her contemptible ex-husband. Harry thinks Dreyfuss may be sick.
- S01E03Barbara Gets ShotOctober 29, 1988—Harry tries to get Barbara to give up her police career after she is shot.
- S01E04Fatal AttractionNovember 5, 1988—Neighbor Blanche thinks she is in love with Harry and comes on strong when showing her affection. An old friend of the family dies after an
- S01E05Father of the BrideNovember 12, 1988—Harry is ecstatic when Barbara accepts her surgeon boyfriend's marriage proposal, but she has second thoughts the night before the wedding.
- S01E06Harry's VacationNovember 19, 1988—Harry thinks he has become a burden on Carol and Barbara when they send him away on a vacation, despite his objections.
- S01E07Tinker to Evers to TucsonNovember 26, 1988—When husband Nick is traded to a Japanese baseball team, Laverne is forced to quit. A sick Charley camps out on Harry's couch.
- S01E08What's a Father to Do?December 3, 1988—Harry makes plans to accompany Carol to see her photographs displayed in an art gallery, and also to attend a ceremony honoring Barbara with
- S01E09Harry's FriendDecember 10, 1988—Harry isn't too happy when Carol begins dating his old friend.
- S01E10Libby's GiftDecember 17, 1988—An organ that Libby ordered before dying finally arrives at the house and Harry becomes determined to learn to play it in time for his and L
- S01E11The First Time, AgainJanuary 7, 1989—Harry is encouraged to spend a weekend alone with his girlfriend. Jeffrey Millstein's imagination runs wild after he sees a scary movie.
- S01E12Full NestJanuary 14, 1989—Financial trouble forces Barbara to move back in with Harry but it's not all fun and games. A lonely Carol soon decides to move in as well.
- S01E13Here's a Howdy-DoJanuary 28, 1989—Harry doesn't understand why no one likes his new girlfriend, but soon realizes they were right. When the relationship ends, Carol, who actu
- S01E14Strange BedfellowsFebruary 4, 1989—Carol falls in love with a South American freedom fighter and announces she's going away with him. Jeffrey Millstein falls in love with Lave
- S01E15Tears of a ClownFebruary 6, 1989—Carol becomes public relations director of the hospital and causes a multi-million dollar lawsuit when she reveals the mental problems of lo
- S01E16Blame It on the MoonFebruary 11, 1989—The Westons laugh when Charley says the full moon will bring love, but then realize he could be right. A rude doctor catches Harry's eye. Ca
- S01E17DumpedFebruary 18, 1989—Barbara falls in love with neighbor, Dorothy's nephew, but is surprisingly not phased when he dumps her. Dorothy and Harry have an argument
- S01E18The More Things Change...February 25, 1989—The hospital's new owner forces Harry to move his practice after 25 years in the same office. Meanwhile, Carol tries to amend the past after
- S01E19Man of the YearMarch 4, 1989—When Harry receives a Man of the Year award, his estranged father comes to town for the ceremony, but Harry gets upset when he learns that h
- S01E20Cyrano de WestonMarch 18, 1989—Harry gives Charley advice on how to impress a new girlfriend, who turns out to be the same lady Harry is seeing. When a relative dies and l
- S01E21My Sister, My FriendMarch 25, 1989—Harry promises to take Carol and Barbara with him to Paris if the two can go one month without fighting. Charley wins a greyhound in a card
- S01E22A Life in the DayApril 1, 1989—Harry sees five patients: a week-old baby, a five-year-old whose father denies the boy's onset diabetes; a seven-year-old curious about sex;
Season02
- S02E01SettlingSeptember 30, 1989—Carol's new boyfriend is all for marriage, but not consummation.
- S02E02Harry Snubs LaverneOctober 14, 1989—When Harry is inducted into the hospital's hall of fame, he forgets to thank Laverne in his acceptance speech. Meanwhile, two young patients
- S02E03On the Interpretation of DreamsOctober 21, 1989—His recurring dream (which includes running from a tiger, a pink kimono, and Ed McMahon) keeps Harry and the girls up all night, trying to d
- S02E04Between a Cop and a Hard PlaceOctober 28, 1989—Barbara finds out that her new police partner, whom Carol is dating, is married.
- S02E05Just You and My KidNovember 4, 1989—An old patient returns and asks Harry to be the father of her child.
- S02E06Rambo of Neiman MarcusNovember 11, 1989—Carol and Barbara are witnesses to a mall robbery and surprisingly it's Carol who nabs the thief, not police officer, Barbara. Neighbor Rose
- S02E07You Are 16 Going on 17 and I'm NotNovember 18, 1989—Carol objects when Harry asks her to tutor a boy she used to baby-sit, until she sees how handsome he has become. Carol feels guilty after t
- S02E08The R.N. Who Came to DinnerNovember 25, 1989—Laverne moves in with the Westons after a fight with Nick and proceeds to take control of the house. A young patient who can't get a date fo
- S02E09Green Eggs and HarryDecember 2, 1989—Harry enlists the help of Carol when he is asked to write a children's book, but he soon finds out that Barbara has better ideas. Charley is
- S02E10Overdue for a JobDecember 9, 1989—Carol gets a job at a library, where she meets an obnoxious college professor. Charley joins a Big Buddy program. Barbara teaches Dreyfuss t
- S02E11A Christmas StoryDecember 16, 1989—The Westons prepare for their annual holiday skiing trip until Dreyfuss runs away. Laverne refuses to accept Christmas gifts from Harry.
- S02E12Change of HeartJanuary 6, 1990—An overworked Harry has an angina attack but refuses to slow down and rest.
- S02E13Harry's ChoiceJanuary 13, 1990—Harry is thrilled when Barbara quits the police force, but feels he may have pushed her into a different job. Carol tries to save enough mon
- S02E14Complainin' in the RainJanuary 27, 1990—Tired of her complaining, Barbara persuades Carol to go with her on a spontaneous adventure. Harry and Laverne recall the day she came to wo
- S02E15M.D., P.O.V.February 3, 1990—Harry tries to avoid a reporter who is doing a story on him. A young patient is on the verge of death and no one can figure out why.
- S02E16Everything But LoveFebruary 10, 1990—Harry's visiting niece starts dating Charley. Laverne's friend Lurlene visits and accuses Laverne of being ""citified.""
- S02E17TimingFebruary 12, 1990—Harry feels ready to rekindle an old romance.
- S02E18It Happened Two Nights, Four Costume ChangesFebruary 17, 1990—Laverne is told that Nick is having an affair so she tells him she is dating Harry. When she finds out she was misinformed, Nick refuses to
- S02E19Love is BlindFebruary 24, 1990—Carol dates a blind man and focuses only on his disability, ignoring the fact that he is rude and obnoxious. Jeffrey Millstein is nervous ab
- S02E20Goodbye, Mr. DietzMarch 3, 1990—The Westons come home to find that Charley is having a party in their house. When Harry tells him to leave and never come back, he moves awa
- S02E21LessonsMarch 10, 1990—A student has a crush on Barbara, who is working undercover at a high school. Meanwhile, Charley takes up golf, Harry teaches Dreyfuss to fe
- S02E22Take My Mom, PleaseMarch 24, 1990—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 wi
- S02E23Did You Ever See a Dream Dying?April 14, 1990—Harry helps Nick buy a bar. The Westons take in a lost dog and then blame Dreyfuss for all the damage it does.
- S02E24Still Growing After All These YearsApril 28, 1990—Harry realizes that his new girlfriend takes too good care of him, which is something he doesn't need anymore. Charley auditions to become a
Season03
- S03E01A Flaw is BornSeptember 22, 1990—Harry is uncomfortable dating a more successful woman, a world-famous brain surgeon; Carol and Barbara plot revenge on an inconsiderate man
- S03E02Harry's Excellent AdventureSeptember 29, 1990—Harry looks forward to his golf game until he has to cancel to help Barbara with her taxes and Carol with her car. Tired of having no time f
- S03E03There's No AccountingOctober 6, 1990—Carol is drawn to Barbara's sensitive, intelligent new boyfriend and can't figure out why he would be interested in Barbara. Harry is bored
- S03E04Barbara the MomOctober 13, 1990—Barbara fears she has no motherly instincts when babysitting her boyfriend's young kids. Carol volunteers at the zoo and finds that the pand
- S03E05The Tortoise and the HarryOctober 20, 1990—When a patient is depressed after his best friend moves away, Harry gives him a pet turtle. The boy becomes more upset when the turtle dies
- S03E06Mad About the BoyOctober 27, 1990—After being dumped yet again, Carol flips out and falls in love with the first man she can find: an oddball who passes out cheese samples at
- S03E07Honey, I Shrunk LaverneNovember 3, 1990—Laverne quits when Harry complains that she is making too many office decisions without him. Carol talks Barbara into letting her join her p
- S03E08The Boy Next DoorNovember 10, 1990—During a moment of weakness, Carol and Charley sleep together. Thinking perhaps their hate for one another is actually masking love, they at
- S03E09A Family AffairNovember 17, 1990—Harry suspects that Barbara's new boyfriend is married, and when he voices his concerns Barbara gets mad. Worried that Dreyfuss is getting t
- S03E10Someone to Watch Over MeNovember 24, 1990—Charley wants visitors during a hospital stay and when his parents can't come, he hires actors to play them. A neighbor accuses Dreyfuss of
- S03E11Harry Knows BestDecember 8, 1990—A young patient of Harry's announces she wants a nose job. Charley thinks about a career as a gigolo. The Westons decide to take a new famil
- S03E12Whenever I Feel AfraidDecember 15, 1990—Laverne is fearful after a mugging. Carol and Barbara compete for a handsome new neighbor.
- S03E13A Shot in the DarkJanuary 5, 1991—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
- S03E14Sucking Up is Hard to DoJanuary 19, 1991—Carol advises Barbara on how to suck up to get a job promotion. Laverne plays matchmaker for Harry.
- S03E15The Man That Got AwayJanuary 26, 1991—Barbara tries to get a man she likes to ask her out. Laverne must cast the deciding vote on an important Hickory issue.
- S03E16The MentorFebruary 2, 1991—Harry realizes his mentor is getting too old to practice medicine, but is afraid to tell him. Meanwhile, Carol and Barbara prepare for a pia
- S03E17The Dog Who Knew Too MuchFebruary 9, 1991—The Westons each pour their hearts out to Dreyfuss when the girls decide to move out after two years at home.
- S03E18Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?February 16, 1991—Harry dates a 28 year old, which upsets Carol, Barbara, and the girl's parents. Laverne shapes up a nurse trainee.
- S03E19All About HarryMarch 9, 1991—Harry dates a newspaper writer who begins writing about their relationship in her column. Charley is rendered impotent after a medical exper
- S03E20Drive, He SaidMarch 16, 1991—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 w
- S03E21The Last Temptation of LaverneMarch 23, 1991—Laverne's aunt Retha will lend a house down payment only if Laverne, though innocent, will assume blame for a car accident. Carol and Barbar
- S03E22What's Eating You?April 13, 1991—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-
- S03E23The CruiseMay 4, 1991—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 o
- S03E24The Way We AreMay 11, 1991—Harry looks forward to a visit from a childhood sweetheart, until a childhood rival also resurfaces. Charley wonders what FICA is when the c
Season04
- S04E0150 Million Men and a BabySeptember 21, 1991—Laverne's cousin leaves her baby behind and runs off to find her husband, who left after a fight. So while Laverne looks for her, the Weston
- S04E02Almost Like Being in LoveSeptember 28, 1991—Harry's lust for his girlfriend sparks marital thoughts.
- S04E03Her Cheatin' HeartOctober 5, 1991—Laverne meets another man at a banquet and goes out to dinner with him while Nick is out of town. Meanwhile, when Carol confesses that she s
- S04E04Food For ThoughtOctober 12, 1991—Carol quits her job at the library and buys a catering business.
- S04E05Harry's Got a GunOctober 19, 1991—The Westons buy guns after their house is burglarized, a choice they later regret when Carol gets a little trigger happy. Charley decides to
- S04E06The Dreyfus AffairOctober 26, 1991—Harry hires a world-famous vet to operate on Dreyfuss. Charley contemplates a career change when he is offered a job at Uncle Buzzy's Pirate
- S04E07Country WestonNovember 2, 1991—Country music star Garth Brooks offers Barbara a job as security chief on his tour. Charley moves in with the Westons while his house is bei
- S04E08WindyNovember 9, 1991—A hurricane hits just as the Westons decide to sell their house. Laverne's mother-in-law visits.
- S04E09Talk, Talk, TalkNovember 16, 1991—Harry becomes host of a call-in radio show; Carol, Barbara, and Charley enter a chili cook-off.
- S04E10Lonely Are the BraveNovember 23, 1991—Just as Carol conquers her emotional problems, she becomes jealous of Barbara, who is up for a medal of honor for saving a man's life (somet
- S04E11If You Knew Andy Like I Know . . .December 7, 1991—Harry hires an old friend's son as an associate, but isn't pleased with the way he practices medicine. Meanwhile, Carol begins a relationshi
- S04E12My Nurse is Back and There's Gonna Be Trouble . . .December 14, 1991—Harry's old nurse Winifred returns to fill in while Laverne goes out of town, and a war erupts between the two ladies when Winifred reveals
- S04E13The Son of a PreachermanJanuary 4, 1992—As a favor to a minister friend, Harry takes in his brilliant young son as an observer, but becomes distressed when the boy confesses it's o
- S04E14Ex-appealJanuary 11, 1992—Carol starts dating Barbara's ex-boyfriend, but Barbara realizes she still has feelings for him.
- S04E15The Great EscapeJanuary 18, 1992—While Harry and Laverne are en route to a medical seminar, an escaped convict takes Barbara and Carol hostage.
- S04E16The MismatchmakerFebruary 1, 1992—Harry tries to reconcile a friend and his wife. Barbara hires Carol to cater a police party.
- S04E17The Return of Aunt SusanFebruary 8, 1992—"The Return of Aunt Susan" is the title of the 17th fourth season episode of the hit NBC sitcom and Golden Girls spin-off Empty Nest. The ep
- S04E18The Unimportance of Being CharleyFebruary 15, 1992—Charley poses as captain of his ship to impress his visiting parents. Worried that Harry favors Barbara over her, Carol decides to keep trac
- S04E19SayonaraFebruary 22, 1992—Nick leaves Laverne for a woman in Japan. Barbara goes undercover at a college sorority to catch a computer hacker.
- S04E20Dr. Weston and Mr. HydeFebruary 29, 1992—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 oc
- S04E21Charley for PresidentMarch 14, 1992—Carol persuades Charley to run for president of the home owner's association. While on undercover assignment at the hospital, Barbara tries
- S04E22Good Neighbor HarryMarch 28, 1992—A good deed backfires on Harry when a neurotic woman refuses to leave him alone. Carol's new boyfriend seems perfect except for his hideousl
- S04E23Final AnalysisApril 25, 1992—Just as Carol nears a breakthrough, her psychiatrist dies. Harry's new patient enjoys making jokes and smart alack remarks.
- S04E24RootsMay 2, 1992—The Westons (and Charley) travel to England to their ancestral home Weston Castle, where Harry is to receive the Sword of Weston in a ceremo
Season05
- S05E01Why Do Fools Fall in Love?September 19, 1992—Barbara agrees to drop by and check up on Charley after he receives a death threat. Seeing how much they have in common, Charley becomes smi
- S05E02Take My Garage, PleaseSeptember 26, 1992—Carol begins dating Patrick, the Westons' sprinkler man. When his apartment is condemned, Carol persuades Harry to let Patrick move into the
- S05E03R.N. On the ReboundOctober 3, 1992—Barbara sets newly divorced Laverne up on a blind date with a coroner's assistant. Carol is jealous of the friendship between Patrick and Ch
- S05E04. . . Or Forever Hold Your PeaceOctober 10, 1992—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
- S05E05The Boomerang AffairOctober 17, 1992—Harry tries his best to get a lady to agree to date him, but soon wishes he hadn't bothered when she tries to control every area of his life
- S05E06Cruel and Unusual PunishmentOctober 24, 1992—After finding a man guilty during jury duty, Carol tires to clear her conscience by hiring a former criminal to work at her catering busines
- S05E07It's Not Easy Being GreenOctober 31, 1992—Harry agrees to help Laverne hand out candy on Halloween, while Carol and Patrick are mugged after attending a costume party dressed as Mada
- S05E08Dirty HarryNovember 7, 1992—Carol talks Harry into appearing with her on Geraldo. A young patient tries to increase his height so he will be tall enough to ride an amus
- S05E09Timing is EverythingNovember 14, 1992—Harry attempts to start a relationship with an old friend. Carol tries to assemble exercise equipment she bought for Patrick, and when she c
- S05E10Thanksgiving at the Westons'November 21, 1992—Laverne is reluctant to accept Harry's invitation to Thanksgiving dinner and flashbacks to the previous such dinner show why.
- S05E11The Body BeautifulDecember 5, 1992—Harry discovers that a patient is using steroids. Upset that Patrick is using a nude model in his work, Carol starts thinking she's not attr
- S05E12OverboardDecember 12, 1992—A storm strands cruise passenger Charley adrift in a raft and he returns a different man. Carol and Patrick have a chance to work together,
- S05E13EmilyJanuary 2, 1993—When Emily returns from college, Carol decides to take her little sister under her wing, so to speak, and sets her up on a blind date with P
- S05E14The StingJanuary 9, 1993—The FBI wants Emily to help them nab her bookie boyfriend. Laverne teaches Charley CPR.
- S05E15The Fracas in VegasJanuary 23, 1993—Harry and Charley travel to Las Vegas to see a boxing match but the trip is plagued with problems. Meanwhile, Emily wonders when Carol stopp
- S05E16Pardon My FlashbackJanuary 30, 1993—While gathered around the television for the Super Bowl, the Westons, Laverne, and Charley reflect on old times.
- S05E17Dog Day AfternoonFebruary 6, 1993—A small investment in a mall makes Laverne especially bossy. Carol consults an animal psychologist for help when Dreyfuss ignores her after
- S05E18More to LoveFebruary 13, 1993—Emily is dating Carol's old school friend Danny, who compulsively jokes about his weight problem; Laverne is spending all her spare time on
- S05E19My Dad, My DoctorFebruary 20, 1993—Emily upsets Harry when she tears a ligament in her knee and needs surgery, but chooses instead to follow a therapy program recommended by a
- S05E20Love and MarriageFebruary 27, 1993—Carol is upset when cousin Little Carol visits and announces her wedding plans. Charley is sentenced to community service at the hospital an
- S05E21The All-American Boy - Not!March 20, 1993—Harry befriends a young shoplifter while volunteering at a free clinic and brings him home. The boy, an uncontrolled diabetic, later runs aw
- S05E22Two For the RoadApril 10, 1993—Patrick and Emily drive back from New York together in his van. Meanwhile, Harry, who is home sick with the flu, must bear the brunt of Caro
- S05E23Aunt Verne Knows BestMay 1, 1993—Laverne is too controlling on her nephew, who is in town to attend college. Carol is convinced her relationship with Patrick will be over be
- S05E24My Mother, My SelfMay 8, 1993—Charley's mother arrives to tell him that she and his father are divorced and ends up falling in love with Harry. Carol goes on a trip to me
- S05E25Charley to the RescueMay 15, 1993—Emily is harassed by an obnoxious comic while working as a waitress on Charley's cruise ship. Laverne fixes Harry up with what she thinks is
- S05E26Surprise! Surprise!May 22, 1993—It's Harry's birthday and he overhears Charley planning a surprise party, but soon finds out it isn't for him. Flashbacks from seasons past
Season06
- S06E01When the Rooster DiesSeptember 25, 1993—Harry sells his pediatrics practice to another doctor, who ends up firing Laverne. When the hospital sends Harry to check out an inner-city
- S06E02Bye-Bye, Baby ... Hello (1)October 2, 1993—Carol throws Patrick out when she realizes that he'll never grow up, but later learns that she's pregnant. Laverne goes too far when trying
- S06E03Bye-Bye, Baby ... Hello (2)October 9, 1993—Carol can't decide how to tell Patrick about her pregnancy. Laverne refuses to tell Maxine a secret.
- S06E04Mama Todd, the SequelOctober 16, 1993—Laverne's mother-in-law visits, unaware that Nick and Laverne are divorced. Charley tries to persuade Carol to make him godfather of the bab
- S06E05Mom's the WordOctober 23, 1993—Carol is afraid to tell a date that she is pregnant. Laverne and Maxine disagree when trying to plan a baby shower.
- S06E06Diary of a Mad HousewifeOctober 30, 1993—Carol reads her mother's old diary and thinks she wasn't wanted. Maxine is annoyed by a mime and a hypochondriac at the clinic.
- S06E07Mother DearestNovember 6, 1993—Maxine's mother visits and drives her crazy, but then finds out she may have glaucoma. Charley finds out the sex of Carol's baby, something
- S06E08No Volunteers, PleaseNovember 13, 1993—A shy woman volunteers at the clinic and starts sending Laverne flowers and cooking her dinner, which prompts Maxine to think the lady is a
- S06E09Das BoobNovember 20, 1993—Harry and Charley get stranded at sea. Maxine tries to overcome her fear of public speaking.
- S06E10The Girl Who Cried BabyNovember 27, 1993—Maxine and Harry compete to sell opera tickets. After a series of false alarms, Carol gives birth to son Scotty while at the opera.
- S06E11SuperbabyDecember 11, 1993—When the baby starts ""singing Beethoven,"" Carol fears the hospital has given her the wrong child.
- S06E12Read All About ItDecember 18, 1993—When Maxine has a dental emergency, Harry steps in and gives an interview in her place, but the journalist makes the article sound as though
- S06E13Love a la ModeJanuary 8, 1994—Charley plans to marry a waitress from a pancake house. When she finds out they have the same birthday, Laverne thinks that explains why she
- S06E14What's A Mother To Do?January 15, 1994—Carol joins a mother-daughter support group and ends up feeling that she is the worst mother in the world, especially after locking the baby
- S06E15GesundheitJanuary 22, 1994—When the baby can't stop sneezing, Carol hires Studs With Suds to clean the house from top to bottom, and Sophia charges her friends to come
- S06E16Under the GunJanuary 29, 1994—Harry gets shot when a young boy brings a gun to the clinic. Carol has a date with a famous anthropologist, who opts instead to go party wit
- S06E17Brotherly ShoveFebruary 5, 1994—Charley ends up working at his brother's used car lot, but when he makes a big sale his brother takes all the credit. Maxine and Laverne bec
- S06E18The Ballad of Shady PinesFebruary 12, 1994—Laverne fills in for a friend at Shady Pines, where Sophia's boyfriend hits on her. Sophia catches the two together and thinks Laverne is st
- S06E19Hog HeavenMarch 5, 1994—Laverne's old biker boyfriend returns and the two rekindle their romance, which annoys Harry, who doesn't think the guy is good enough for h
- S06E20Charley's MillionsMarch 8, 1994—After receiving an inheritance, Charley assembles a group of people who have meant a lot to him over the years (which includes Harry, Carol,
- S06E21Half That JazzApril 2, 1994—Harry persuades his old jazz idol Sonny Baxter to come out of retirement and play at a benefit. Strange things start happening after Sophia
- S06E22The Devil and Dr. WestonApril 9, 1994—A wealthy philanthropist eyes Harry. Carol tries to help shy Doris (who once volunteered at the clinic but now sales roll-on moose door-to-d
- S06E23A Foreign AffairApril 16, 1994—Maxine's boyfriend, an African cultural attache, proposes marriage. Sophia and Charley get Carol (who meanwhile has started to play the guit
- S06E24Lordy, Lordy, LandlordyApril 23, 1994—When their good-for-nothing landlord refuses to repair the problems at the clinic, Laverne threatens a rent strike and ends up getting the g
- S06E25Best FriendsMay 21, 1994—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 whi
- S06E26Absence Makes the Nurse Grow WeirderMay 21, 1994—Harry fills in at his old practice and becomes smitten with the nurse. Laverne is upset because Harry forgets the anniversary of the day the
Season07
- S07E01Let's Give Them Something to Talk AboutSeptember 24, 1994—Rumors fly after Charley and Laverne begin spending a lot of time together, but the two swear they are just friends. Carol is excited about
- S07E02Mrs. Clinton Comes to TownSeptember 24, 1994—Reporter Carol tries her best to meet Hillary Clinton, who is visiting the clinic, but only ends up getting thrown in jail along with Lavern
- S07E03Just for LaughsOctober 1, 1994—Charley pursues a new career as a stand-up comedian and centers his whole act around making fun of Harry. Meanwhile, a mentally unstable wom
- S07E04A Chip Off the Old CharleyOctober 8, 1994—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'
- S07E05The Woman Who Came to DitherOctober 15, 1994—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 bring
- S07E06Carol Gets a RaiseOctober 22, 1994—Carol wants career advancement and ends up in a compromising position with her boss. Meanwhile, Maxine fills in for Harry and speaks at an e
- S07E07The Courtship of Carol's FatherDecember 3, 1994—When Harry wishes his ex-girlfriend well on her new marriage, the woman realizes she still has feelings for him. Carol tries to set Harry up
- S07E08The Tinker GrantDecember 3, 1994—When the clinic applies for a grant, a man comes to evaluate their request and leaves his notebook behind, which Maxine reads. Charley seeks
- S07E09Would You Believe . . .December 17, 1994—Harry is attracted to the minister Charley is dating. Meanwhile, Maxine buys Laverne's beloved truck.
- S07E10Partly Cloudy With a Chance of PainDecember 17, 1994—Maxine gets unwanted attention when dating a television weatherman. Carol and Charley make a bet: He can't mooch from the Westons for one we
- S07E11Single White MaleJanuary 7, 1995—Charley is uncomfortable when he finds out his new roommate is gay. Meanwhile, Maxine joins Harry's golf group.
- S07E12Dear Aunt MarthaJanuary 14, 1995—Carol tries to pick up a man who wrote to the newspaper's advice column, but has trouble picking him out of a crowd. Harry's old navy sparri
- S07E13Goodbye CharleyJanuary 21, 1995—After a death, Charley feels depressed about his own mortality and fears no one will miss him when he's gone, so Carol tries to boost his mo
- S07E14Family PracticeJanuary 28, 1995—Maxine agrees to take care of a patient's children while the lady has gall bladder surgery. Sophia invites Harry to a Shady Pines square dan
- S07E15Grandma, What Big Eyes You HaveFebruary 4, 1995—Harry is attracted to a woman he meets in the park, but soon finds out she is married. Laverne keeps a parrot at the office while waiting fo
- S07E16Feelings, Whoa Whoa Whoa, FeelingsFebruary 25, 1995—Laverne is afraid to reveal her true feelings for her visiting friend Matt, and becomes jealous when Carol asks him to dinner. Charley poses
- S07E17And Kevin Makes ThreeMarch 4, 1995—Carol is jealous over Kevin's quick bonding with Scotty. Harry and Maxine help Laverne learn to speak Spanish.
- S07E18Harry Weston: Man's Best FriendMarch 18, 1995—Harry becomes Carol's boss' new best friend, which makes Charley jealous. Laverne auditions for a commercial in which she'll play the voice
- S07E19The Ex-FilesMarch 18, 1995—Carol is afraid her relationship with Kevin is over when she meets his beautiful intelligent ex-wife. Meanwhile, Charley sues Harry when he
- S07E20Stand By Your ManMarch 25, 1995—Constant interruptions frustrate Laverne's relationship with Matt, prompting her to go out with Maxine, Charley, and his friend Bud (who she
- S07E21My Pal Valy-ValJune 10, 1995—Carol goes off looking for a friend and ends up stopping a woman from committing suicide. Harry goes on a survival camping trip to be alone,
- S07E22Remembrance of Clips PastJune 17, 1995—While at Laverne's going-away party, the gang remembers old times as she prepares to get married and move back to Hickory.
- S07E23Life Goes On (1)April 29, 1995—When the clinic closes due to an asbestos problem, Laverne persuades Maxine to go to Hickory with her to help plan her wedding, which Lavern
- S07E24Life Goes On (2)April 29, 1995—With the gang fretting over Laverne's elopement, Kevin comes to see Carol and the two decide to get married with Laverne's father performing
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