Empty Nest is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1988 to 1995. Created by Susan Harris, it served as a spin-off from The Golden Girls. During its initial three seasons, Empty Nest ranked among the top 10 most-watched shows of the year. The series was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions in collaboration with Touchstone Television.

The show’s premise drew inspiration from the British comedy Father, Dear Father, which also depicted a father living with his two daughters and a large dog. However, in Empty Nest, the daughters are independent adults, and the main character is a widower.

Empty Nest was part of NBC’s Saturday night lineup, airing at 9:30 PM ET after The Golden Girls for its first four seasons.

Two cast members had previously appeared in Susan Harris’ earlier series, Soap, where Mulligan played Manoff’s father-in-law.