Empty Nest

Empty Nest is a beloved American sitcom that graced NBC from 1988 to 1995. This series, brought to life by Susan Harris, emerged as a spin-off from the popular show, The Golden Girls, and quickly made its mark by ranking among the top 10 shows during its initial three seasons. Produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions in collaboration with Touchstone Television, Empty Nest drew inspiration from the British comedy Father, Dear Father, but with a unique twist—its lead character is a widower residing with his independent, self-sufficient daughters and their large dog. Streaming on popular free platforms such as Soap2day and 123Movies, the show can be watched online, providing viewers easy access to this classic sitcom. Catch the show here! Set within NBC’s Saturday night lineup, Empty Nest aired alongside The Golden Girls, maintaining a 9:30 PM ET slot for its first four seasons. In a fun twist, two cast members from Empty Nest also appeared in Harris’ earlier series, Soap, where Mulligan portrayed Manoff’s father-in-law.