Home Improvement

Overview

The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 17, 1991 7.7 24 min
Tim decides to rewire the dishwasher against Jill's wishes and ends up blowing more than her fuse.
Mow Better Blues

S01E02 Mow Better Blues

September 26, 1991 7.8 24 min
After breaking one of Tim's tools that has been in the family for twenty years, Mark fears that he will be traded in after Brad and Randy make up a story about ""Peter"", their former...
Off Sides

S01E03 Off Sides

October 1, 1991 7.4 24 min
When she can't find a babysitter, Jill has a magician watch the kids while she and Tim go on their romantic dinner. However, Tim is too distracted by a football game to pay attention to...
Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof

S01E04 Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof

October 8, 1991 6.2 24 min
Tim becomes green with envy while putting up a new satellite dish on the roof when Jill's teacher visits.
Wild Kingdom

S01E05 Wild Kingdom

October 15, 1991 7.2 24 min
While working in the basement, Tim hears some strange noises. Is it a mouse or is it a creepy crawly snake?
Adventures in Fine Dining

S01E06 Adventures in Fine Dining

October 22, 1991 7.6 24 min
Tim bets Jill that he can teach the boys some table manners.
Nothing More Than Feelings

S01E07 Nothing More Than Feelings

October 29, 1991 6.8 24 min
After Jill drove while her oil light was on, Tim shares this with the Tool Time audience and the other guys say their wives don't respect their tools.
Flying Sauces

S01E08 Flying Sauces

November 5, 1991 7.4 24 min
Tim cooks up a plan for Mark to get even with his brothers, and offers "Tool Time" viewers nutrition tips.
Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

S01E09 Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

November 19, 1991 7.0 24 min
Tim decides to put in another sink in the bathroom so his shaving junk won't be in Jill's way, but the project takes longer than he expects.
Reach Out and Teach Someone

S01E10 Reach Out and Teach Someone

November 26, 1991 7.3 24 min
Tim decides to do a Tool Time special for women to teach plumbing. After being called an idiot by Randy, Brad worries that he will do bad on a test. Tim starts his hotrod.
Look Who's Not Talking

S01E11 Look Who's Not Talking

December 10, 1991 8.0 24 min
Jill gets stage fright when she has to deliver a speech in front of women at the Library Association. Tim and Mark dress up as women to help her get over her fear.
Yule Better Watch Out

S01E12 Yule Better Watch Out

December 17, 1991 7.2 24 min
Tim competes in the neighborhood Christmas light competition. Mark writes his Christmas list to Santa, but Brad and Randy tell him Santa is dead.
Up Your Alley

S01E13 Up Your Alley

January 7, 1992 8.0 24 min
Tim and Jill have a bowling match against eachother and try no to make it competitive, until the K&B Construction guys show up. The boys get in trouble at an arcade.
For Whom the Belch Tolls

S01E14 For Whom the Belch Tolls

January 14, 1992 8.0 24 min
Jill doesn't want Stu Cutler, Tim's old college friend, in the house. So Tim tries to keep him away but when he gives in and Stu comes to the house, he insults Tim and Jill...
Forever Jung

S01E15 Forever Jung

January 21, 1992 7.5 24 min
Karen visits and Tim must stand up to her. Jennifer invites Brad to her parents' anniversary, so Jill teaches him how to dance.
Jill's Birthday

S01E16 Jill's Birthday

February 4, 1992 7.3 24 min
Tim gets Jill a lifetime membership to a health care club, until she says she will never exercise again. Brad and Randy spend all of their money on a baseball card, so they make Mark...
What About Bob?

S01E17 What About Bob?

February 11, 1992 8.3 24 min
Tim cheats to beat Tool Time guest Bob Vila at a trivia game. Randy pulls a prank on Curtis, a geek at school.
Baby, It's Cold Outside

S01E18 Baby, It's Cold Outside

February 18, 1992 8.3 24 min
Mr. Binford ruins Tim and Jill's romantically planned weekend by making them go camping to present Binford's new line of winter camping gear.
Unchained Malady

S01E19 Unchained Malady

February 25, 1992 7.0 24 min
Tim gets bad luck after throwing a chain letter from Al out. Randy wrecks his new bike after being dared to do a trick.
Birds of a Feather Flock to Taylor

S01E20 Birds of a Feather Flock to Taylor

March 3, 1992 8.8 24 min
Jill tells Tim that he is a bad listener when he doesn't remember her mentioning the opera fundraiser. Brad and Randy try to get Mark to eat a worm while working on a birdhouse.
A Battle of Wheels

S01E21 A Battle of Wheels

March 17, 1992 7.7 24 min
Jill invades man's sacred space--the garage--with her pottery wheel; and Al takes a turn at hosting Tool Time, and finds it isn't as easy as it looks.
Luck Be a Taylor Tonight

S01E22 Luck Be a Taylor Tonight

April 7, 1992 7.7 24 min
Jill's sister's marital problems disrupt Tim's poker game.
Al's Fair in Love and War

S01E23 Al's Fair in Love and War

April 28, 1992 7.3 24 min
Tim advises Al about a new woman in Al's life.
Stereo-Typical

S01E24 Stereo-Typical

May 5, 1992 7.7 24 min
Tim goes to buy new speakers and ends up with an entertainment center; Tool Time welcomes tool musicians, led by saw player Janeen Rae Heller.

Cast

Tim Allen
Tim Allen
Tim Taylor
Patricia Richardson
Patricia Richardson
Jill Taylor
Earl Hindman
Earl Hindman
Wilson Wilson Jr.
Richard Karn
Richard Karn
Al Borland
Debbe Dunning
Debbe Dunning
Heidi
Zachery Ty Bryan
Zachery Ty Bryan
Brad Taylor
Taran Noah Smith
Taran Noah Smith
Mark Taylor

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