Empty Nest has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. With 7 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 29 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Richard Mulligan leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Empty Nest arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Empty Nest does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 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. Between them, Richard Mulligan and Dinah Manoff carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 7 seasons (1988–1995) gave the story room most shows never get. What keeps Empty Nest from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Empty Nest is a strong candidate. The tonal similarities to Scrubs are real, though Empty Nest carves out its own identity quickly. 7 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Richard Mulligan sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Empty Nest wrapped up in 1995, created by Susan Harris — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.