Home Improvement

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 17, 1991 7.9Tim decides to rewire the dishwasher against Jill's wishes and ends up blowing more than her fuse.
2. S01E02Mow Better BluesSeptember 26, 1991 7.6Mark fears he'll be traded in when he breaks a tool after Tim makes Jill take a hand-off-my-tools oath.
3. S01E03Off SidesOctober 1, 1991 7.8Tim's football fetish interrupts a romantic evening out, made possibly by a last-minute babysitter magician.
4. S01E04Satellite on a Hot Tim's RoofOctober 8, 1991 8.0While installing a satellite dish, Tim picks up warning signals from a job interview specialist who is counseling Jill.
5. S01E05Wild KingdomOctober 15, 1991 8.5The possibility of a mouse in the basement is a minor matter to Tim, but a snake is not such a Mickey Mouse deal.
6. S01E06Adventures in Fine DiningOctober 22, 1991 8.0After pandemonium erupts at a pizza parlor, Tim promises Jill that he'll teach the boys some manners.
7. S01E07Nothing More Than FeelingsOctober 29, 1991 8.0Tim can't ignore that Jill ignored her car's oil warning light, and shares it with his audience. Randy worries when a classmate tells him th
8. S01E08Season's bestFlying SaucesNovember 5, 1991 9.0Tim cooks up a plan for Mark to get even with his borthers, and offers Tool Time viewers nutrition tips.
9. S01E09Bubble, Bubble, Toil and TroubleNovember 19, 1991 8.0The Taylors' bathroom is remodeled as a Tool Time special, but the job may take longer than expected.
10. S01E10Reach Out and Teach SomeoneNovember 26, 1991 8.0Tim hosts an all female Tool Time audience, prompted by Jill's inability to make household repairs.
11. S01E11Look Who's Not TalkingDecember 10, 1991 8.0Jill fears delivering her speech, so Tim and Mark agree to be a sample "female" audience. Tim has the boys help him clean house so Jill can
12. S01E12Yule Better Watch OutDecember 17, 1991 9.0Tim's efforts to wrest a Christmas decoration prize from a neighbor win him a visit from the fire department. Mark is told that Santa has di
13. S01E13Up Your AlleyJanuary 7, 1992 8.8At a bowling alley, the boys battle a bully while Tim and Jill battle on the lanes in front of an audience of Tool Time fans.
14. S01E14For Whom the Belch TollsJanuary 14, 1992 7.3Jill finds the behavior of Tim's college roommate to be pretty collegiate.
15. S01E15Forever JungJanuary 21, 1992 8.8Tim blames a headache on a talk with Jill's feminist friend & Brad prepares for his first date. During the current episode of Tim's 'Too
16. S01E16Jill's BirthdayFebruary 4, 1992 8.0Tim tries but fails to answer Jill's request for a birthday gift that suits her instead of him.
17. S01E17What About Bob?February 11, 1992 8.0Bob Villa visits Tool Time, where Tim's talents pale by comparison with those of "the pioneer in home repair."
18. S01E18Baby, It's Cold OutsideFebruary 18, 1992 8.5Tim volunteers the family to test camping gear, nixing a weekend with Jill.
19. S01E19Unchained MaladyFebruary 25, 1992 8.5Despite Tim's discarding of a chain letter, George Foreman agrees to be a guest on Tool Time.
20. S01E20Birds of a Feather Flock to TaylorMarch 3, 1992 8.3Did Jill tell him? Did Tim Listen? Plans for a night at the opera hinge on the answers, made clearer with outside help.
21. S01E21A Battle of WheelsMarch 17, 1992 8.0Jill 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 easy a
22. S01E22Luck Be a Taylor TonightApril 7, 1992 7.8Jill's sister's marital problems disrupt Tim's poker game.
23. S01E23Al's Fair in Love and WarApril 28, 1992 8.0Tim advises Al about a new women in Al's life.
24. S01E24Stereo-TypicalMay 5, 1992 8.8Tim goes to buy new speakers and ends up with an entertainment center; Tool Time welcomes tool musicians, led by saw player Janeen Rae Helle

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Read My HipsSeptember 16, 1992 7.5A peanut rolling contest interferes with Jill's plans to spend an evening alone with Tim; Brad anticipates his first kiss.
2. S02E02Rites and Wrongs of PassageSeptember 23, 1992 7.5Jill grounds Brad after she finds out that he hid a dissected frog in cafeteria food at school. Brad then gets into more trouble which cause
3. S02E03Overactive GlanceSeptember 30, 1992 7.5Jill catches Tim eyeing another woman's shape on a episode of 'Tool Time' when he asks her to watch the episode. Things go downhill from the
4. S02E04Groin PainsOctober 7, 1992 7.5Tim pulls a groin muscle helping Jill and then he tries to keep it a secret from her.
5. S02E05Heavy MeddleOctober 14, 1992 8.0Tim invites the guys over to help him install an engine, but Jill turns the afternoon into a barbecue party.
6. S02E06Season's bestThe Haunting of Taylor HouseOctober 28, 1992 8.5Brad discovers he has problems with his girlfriend when she brings a date to Tim and Jill's Halloween Party, Tim carves a pumpkin with explo
7. S02E07Roomie for ImprovementNovember 4, 1992 7.5Tim moves in with Al for a bit in order to avoid catching Mark's chicken pox when the Andretti brothers visit the show.
8. S02E08May the Best Man WinNovember 11, 1992 7.5Jill finds a job with a Detroit magazine; Mr. Binford's daughter becomes Tim's new 'Tool TIme' producer.
9. S02E09Where There's a Will, There's a WayNovember 18, 1992 7.5Jill want's Tim to start working on their will again and Tim haves problems with doing it because of losses in his past.
10. S02E10Let's Did LunchNovember 25, 1992 7.5Tim and Jill are caught in the middle when Dave begins to date one of Jill's friends and another woman at the same time.
11. S02E11Abandoned FamilyDecember 2, 1992 7.5Jill's growing resonsibilities at the magazine force Tim to take charge of the the chores at home that she normally does.
12. S02E12I'm Scheming of a White ChristmasDecember 16, 1992 8.0Brad and Randy encounter problems when they collect money for a Christmas charity; the Manhattan Transfer quartet appears on 'Tool Time'.
13. S02E13Bell Bottom BluesJanuary 6, 1993 7.5Tim talks Jill into letting him power up her closet; Brad decides that he is much too grown up to be hugged anymore by his parents.
14. S02E14Howard's EndJanuary 13, 1993 7.5Tim confronts Jill about her individual checking account; Brad becomes careless when he baby sits Jennifer's goldfish.
15. S02E15Love Is a Many Splintered ThingJanuary 20, 1993 7.5Tim and Jill questions their marriage when Tim does poorly on a marriage compatibility test that Jill makes him take.
16. S02E16Dances with ToolsFebruary 3, 1993 7.5Tim gives Ballroom dancing lessons to Jill as a anniversary gift.
17. S02E17You're Driving Me Crazy, You're Driving Me NutsFebruary 10, 1993 8.0Tim and Jill become lost in a snowstorm on the way to a wedding and Tim refuses to stop and ask directions.
18. S02E18Bye Bye BirdieFebruary 17, 1993 7.5Tim deals with a bothersome woodpecker; Brad has a relationship problem with Jennifer and Tim and Jill become tutors.
19. S02E19Karate or Not, Here I ComeFebruary 24, 1993 7.5'Tool Time' has a karate demonstration on breaking wood. With Brad and Randy's constant picking on Mark, Tim convinces Mark to take karate l
20. S02E20Shooting Three to Make TutuMarch 3, 1993 7.5Jill wants Mark to see his first Ballet but her plans are spoiled by Tim; Tim is convinced to leave Randy and Brad at home alone.
21. S02E21Much Ado About NanaMarch 17, 1993 8.0Tim gets the cold shoulder from Jill and her mother Nana when Nana visits and he tries to mediate a dispute between them.
22. S02E22Ex Marks the SpotApril 14, 1993 7.5Tim gets into trouble with Jill when he runs into his high school ex-girlfriend, who insists on meeting his wife.
23. S02E23To Build or Not to BuildMay 5, 1993 7.5Tim and the boys spend their extra time in the garage trying to come up with a mothers day present for Jill.
24. S02E24Birth of a Hot RodMay 12, 1993 8.0Tim gets so wrapped up with tinkering on the Hot Rod, that Jill takes home repair matters into her own hands.
25. S02E25The Great RaceMay 19, 1993 8.0Tim ends up in a lawnmower race challenge against Bob Vila for charity and he adds more power to his already souped up mower.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Maybe, BabySeptember 15, 1993 7.5When one of Jill's sisters talks to Jill about her pregnancy, Jill decides she would like to have another baby.
2. S03E02Aisle See You in My DreamsSeptember 22, 1993 8.0Jill sets Al up with a date and Al takes things a bit too seriously. Brad and Randy pull a prank on Mark and Mark gets even.
3. S03E03This Joke's for YouSeptember 29, 1993 7.5Tim has problems with Randy when he realizes that Randy is becoming an adolescent.
4. S03E04A Sew, Sew EveningOctober 6, 1993 7.5Tim meet's his new neighbor, Joe the Meatman while working on his hot rod. Jill, later invites Bob and his wife over to a meet the new neigh
5. S03E05Arrivederci, BinfordOctober 13, 1993 7.5Tim's Boss and friend John Binford passes away to the great tool manufacturing company in the sky and Tim's family and friends are concerned
6. S03E06Season's bestCrazy for YouOctober 27, 1993 8.5The tables are turned on Tim at Halloween time as his friends who are tired of being the butt of his pranks, set him up with a obsessive fan
7. S03E07Blow UpNovember 3, 1993 8.0Jill accuses Tim of being insensitive after he makes a big mistake when he helps her prepare for her honorary dinner with the library commit
8. S03E08Be True to Your ToolNovember 10, 1993 8.0The new president of Binford Tools tells Tim he has to promote a new tool that Tim feels is inferior and Tim has to make a decision.
9. S03E09Dollars and SenseNovember 17, 1993 8.0Tim and Jill have different plans for a monetary gift the boys have received. The boys have to make a decision involving all three of them w
10. S03E10A Frozen MomentNovember 24, 1993 8.0Tim wants to add a power-driven snow storm to the Taylor's Christmas-card family photo. Tool Time does a 'Mans Bathroom' segment.
11. S03E11Feud for ThoughtDecember 1, 1993 7.5At Jill's high-school reunion, Tim meets her former boyfriend for the first time.
12. S03E12'Twas the Blight Before ChristmasDecember 15, 1993 8.5Tim's annual Christmas decoration competitiveness is hampered by another major concern.
13. S03E13Slip Sleddin' AwayJanuary 5, 1994 8.0Tim soups up Randy's sled and Randy ends up in the Emergency Room at the hospital and Jill can not understand why Tim is encouraging Randy t
14. S03E14Dream OnJanuary 12, 1994 7.5Al tells Tim about a dream Ilene had where TIm is in Bicycle shorts and Jill tells Tim about her Tarzan dream.
15. S03E15Reel MenJanuary 26, 1994 7.5Tim and Al have one problem after another when Al buys a Ice Fishing shack and they both go ice fishing.
16. S03E16The ColonelFebruary 9, 1994 8.0Jill's retired father arrives for a visit and gives a copy of his new book to her so both Tim and Jill can tell how how good it is.
17. S03E17Room for ChangeMarch 2, 1994 7.5Tim decides to separate Brad and Randy when their arguing becomes too loud for his liking.
18. S03E18The Eve of ConstructionMarch 9, 1994 7.5Tim and Jill become involved in helping with Habitat For Humanity houses then get into a competition against each other.
19. S03E19Too Many CooksMarch 16, 1994 7.5The show host roles are reversed when Tim and Al step in as temp. Hosts for the stations 'Cooking With Erma' show, with Al becoming the host
20. S03E20It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of TimsMarch 30, 1994 7.5Tim charms Jill's friends but all his charm disappears as soon as they do.
21. S03E21Fifth AnniversaryApril 6, 1994 7.5Tim overspends 'Tool Time's' budget on 'The Man's Kitchen' which then ruins Tim's big plans for a fancy Fifth Anniversary Tool Time special.
22. S03E22Swing TimeMay 4, 1994 8.0Tim finally thinks he has the perfect Mothers Day gift for Jill. He sets plans in motion and has the boys help him only to discover that she
23. S03E23What You See Is What You GetMay 11, 1994 8.0When Tim see's Jill's computer software and literature that shows how a person would look with physical enhancements, she is left feeling un
24. S03E24Reality BytesMay 18, 1994 7.5Randy is caught in a big lie when his much older female computer pen pal shows up at the front door for a visit.
25. S03E25The Great Race IIMay 25, 1994 7.5When Bob Vila praises the race car he bought, Tim ends up entering his just finished Hot Rod against Bobs car in a race at the local drag tr

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Back in the Saddle Shoes AgainSeptember 20, 1994 7.5Jill is laid off from work and Tim is less than considerate to her.
2. S04E02Season's bestDon't Tell MommaSeptember 27, 1994 8.0Tim criticizes Jill when she scratches her car, then has a major mishap with her car involving a crane on a Tool Time shoot site.
3. S04E03Death Begins at FortyOctober 4, 1994 7.5After Harry has a heart attack at the hardware store while Tim is there, Tim starts having problems.
4. S04E04The Eyes Don't Have ItOctober 11, 1994 7.5Mark is being inattentive at school and is not talking to Tim and Jill about what is causing the problems at school.
5. S04E05He Ain't Heavy, He's Just IrresponsibleOctober 18, 1994 7.0Tim's brother pays a visit to Tim and reveals that he is thinking about leaving his wife and kids.
6. S04E06Borland AmbitionOctober 25, 1994 7.5Tim is unable to invest in Harry's Hardware which opens the window for Al to invest and start making changes.
7. S04E07Let's Go to the VideotapeNovember 8, 1994 7.3Jill's speech is accidentally caught on video tape and so is Tim's negative review.
8. S04E08Quibbling SiblingsNovember 15, 1994 7.5Randy starts seeing Brad as his dad's favorite when Brad makes an appearance on 'Tool Time' when Al can't make a program.
9. S04E09My Dinner With WilsonNovember 22, 1994 7.5Wilson invites the Taylor family over for Thanksgiving dinner and breaks the news to them that he is thinking about moving to Ecuador where
10. S04E10Ye Olde Shoppe TeacherNovember 29, 1994 7.0Tim is reunited with his old high school shop teacher and invites him to a guest appearance on 'Tool Time'. Tim then pushes him and his teac
11. S04E11Some Like It Hot RodDecember 6, 1994 7.5Jill accidentally leaves Tim's hot rod out in a blizzard when she moves it out of the garage to do some painting. She then blames Tim for he
12. S04E12'Twas the Night Before ChaosDecember 13, 1994 7.5When Jill's parents arrive, bickering as they come in the door, Jill tries to help them and ends up causing a big fight dragging a unwilling
13. S04E13The Route of All EvilJanuary 3, 1995 7.0Brad takes on a paper route, then delivers the news that it is more than he can handle.
14. S04E14Brother, Can You Spare A Hot Rod?January 10, 1995 7.5Tim sells the hot rod that Brad has been helping him work on for years; Randy endures shopping with his mother. Jay Leno has a cameo as a me
15. S04E15Super Bowl FeverJanuary 31, 1995—Jill's illness conflicts with the Superbowl party that Tim has planned for months.
16. S04E16Bachelor of the YearFebruary 7, 1995 7.7Al is nominated bachelor of the year which gets Ilene upset when women start fawning over him.
17. S04E17It's My PartyFebruary 14, 1995 8.0When Randy's date falls on the dance floor that Tim built for the party, Tim has to take her to the hospital. Meanwhile, Wilson has a out of
18. S04E18A House DividedFebruary 21, 1995 7.5When Tim tries to help a friend out by having Tool Time fix Bennie's grandma's house, the house is accidentally blown up.
19. S04E19The Naked TruthFebruary 28, 1995—Tim and his sister in-law accidentally see each other naked when his brother and wife come to visit.
20. S04E20Talk To MeMarch 14, 1995 7.5Tim and two bachelors from his audience discuss wives and girlfriends, while their women tune in at home.
21. S04E21No, No, GodotMarch 21, 1995 7.5Tim and Al have plans for a hockey night at the arena only to discover that the girls have plans for them to go to see Waiting For Godot wit
22. S04E22Tool Time After Dark (1)April 11, 1995 7.8Tim spends a sleepless night watching his favorite "Tool Time" episodes as a result of overeating Polish food that does not agree with him.
23. S04E23Tool Time After Dark (2)April 11, 1995 7.5Tim continues to spend a sleepless night watching tool time clips after overeating.
24. S04E24Sisters and BrothersMay 2, 1995 6.3Visiting relatives cause problems for Jill, Tim and Al.
25. S04E25A Marked ManMay 9, 1995 7.0Tim and Jill must make a parenting decision when one of the boys is accused of stealing a Swiss army knife from the hardware store.
26. S04E26Wilson's GirlfriendMay 23, 1995 7.0Jill plays matchmaker and introduces their next door neighbor Wilson to one of her professors.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01A Taylor Runs Through ItSeptember 19, 1995 7.3When Jill's cousin's wedding day arrives, The Taylor family stays at a resort. Tim does everything he can to have outdoor fun with the kids
2. S05E02Season's bestThe First Temptation of TimSeptember 26, 1995 8.0After a early morning meeting with the new owner of Binford Tools, Tim must choose between his career and friendshi when his new boss want's
3. S05E03Her Cheatin' MindOctober 3, 1995 7.5Tim joins Jill's literary group when he feels threatened by her male classmate.
4. S05E04Jill's Surprise PartyOctober 17, 1995 8.0Jill's surprise 40th birthday party may be ruined if Tim's plans to surprise her with both a party and a special present go awry. Al has his
5. S05E05Advise and RepentOctober 24, 1995 8.0Jill's amateur psychology creates problems for Tim's car repair buddy, meanwhile Wilson practices fencing in the back yard. Al turtle sits f
6. S05E06Let Them Eat CakeOctober 31, 1995 8.0Brad throws a Halloween party at home without permission while Tim, Jill and Al are at a tv Awards ceremony.
7. S05E07The LookNovember 7, 1995 8.0Tim is pressured into standing up to Jill after he buys expensive sports tickets without consulting her.
8. S05E08Room Without A ViewNovember 14, 1995 8.0Randy won't admit his fears when Tim converts the basement into a bedroom for him.
9. S05E09Chicago HopeNovember 21, 1995 7.5Bud makes Tim entertain a station manager in order to close a deal while Tim and Jill are at a resort for a romantic getaway.
10. S05E10Doctor in the HouseNovember 28, 1995—Jill is not thrilled when Tim learns he will be receiving a honorary doctorate from the college that both Jill and him attended.
11. S05E11That's My MommaDecember 5, 1995 7.5Tim is uncomfortable discussing personal matters with his visiting mother.
12. S05E12'Twas The Flight Before ChristmasDecember 12, 1995 8.0Tim and Al fret over being stranded in a small-town airport on Christmas Eve.
13. S05E13Oh, BrotherJanuary 9, 1996 7.5Tim hires his laid-off brother Marty to help with building the new Tool Time set and Marty gets upset when Tim expects him to do things his
14. S05E14High School ConfidentialJanuary 16, 1996 7.5Brad feels like he is second best when seventh grader Randy begins taking classes at his high school. Tool Time does the Man's Bedroom.
15. S05E15Tanks For The MemoriesJanuary 30, 1996 8.0Tool Time does a special salute to the Armed Forces and Tim is given the chance to drive a tank and doesn't do so well.
16. S05E16The Vasectomy OneFebruary 6, 1996 8.0Tim becomes extremely nervous when Jill wants him to get a vasectomy.
17. S05E17Fear of FlyingFebruary 13, 1996 7.5Astronauts of the space shuttle Columbia visit the Tool Time set after using Tim's screwdriver in space. Jill is taking piano lessons and dr
18. S05E18When Harry Kept DeloresFebruary 20, 1996 7.5Tim offers Harry advice after Delores decides to work at the hardware store. Alan Jackson stars on 'Tool Time' and sings 'Mercury Blues'.
19. S05E19Eye on TimFebruary 27, 1996 7.5Jill's sick and at the same time try's to keep an eye on Tim when a news reporter flatters him with her flirtations.
20. S05E20The Bud BowlMarch 5, 1996 7.5Tim fears his ideas for 'Tool Time' will be knocked down when Jill beats his boss Bud at bowling.
21. S05E21Engine and a Haircut, Two FightsMarch 12, 1996 8.0Bad comes home with a new style of haircut that Tim absolutely hates; Jill rehearses "Romeo And Juliet" with Randy.
22. S05E22The Longest DayApril 2, 1996 7.5Randy has to go in for tests because he has been really tired for no apparent reason and Tim and Jill anxiously await the results of the tes
23. S05E23Mr. Wilson's OpusApril 30, 1996 7.5Wilson takes over as director of the Romeo and Juliet play that the school is putting and and it goes to his head.
24. S05E24Shopping AroundMay 7, 1996 7.5Tim becomes concerned about his mother when she begins dating his former high school shop teacher and Tim see's him with another woman at a
25. S05E25Alarmed By BurglarsMay 14, 1996 8.0After Wilson is robbed, Jill wants a home alarm system and tells Tim he can even allow 'Tool Time' to do a segment on installing it in their
26. S05E26Games, Flames And AutomobilesMay 21, 1996 8.0Al's dream of success and proposing to Ilene may be snuffed out when Tim and Jill discover a defect in Al's board game while playing it.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01At SeaSeptember 17, 1996 8.0Brad starts getting hot and heavy with his girlfriend upstairs in his bedroom and Jill walks in on them when she comes home early and starts
2. S06E02Future ShockSeptember 24, 1996 7.5Tim's obsession with his daily routine causes both Jill and him to dream about their lives 35 years in the future when they are both old.
3. S06E03Workshop 'Til You DropOctober 1, 1996 8.0When Tim's boss Bud tells the tale of his impending divorce, Tim ends up going to a couples workshop with Jill.
4. S06E04Burnin' LoveOctober 8, 1996 7.5Randy prepares to express his true feelings for Lauren, only to discover she is dating Brad's friend. Tool Time does a salute to cars and wo
5. S06E05Al's VideoOctober 15, 1996 7.5Al asks Tim for his help with making a How-To video and Tim's creativity gets way out of hand. Jill gets a newer and better computer.
6. S06E06Whose Car Is It Anyway?October 22, 1996 7.5Jill inherits some money and decides to buy herself a car. Tim takes over picking the car out then Jill walks off and him and won't let him
7. S06E07Season's bestI Was A Teenage TaylorOctober 29, 1996 8.5Tim and Jill revert to childhood to convince Randy and Brad they are not too old for Halloween by scaring the heck out of them when a man na
8. S06E08Jill And Her SistersNovember 12, 1996 8.0Jill and her three sisters are at odds when a provocative secret is revealed during a visit to plan a party for Jill and her sisters parents
9. S06E09The Tool Man DeliversNovember 19, 1996 7.5Tim wins a car award and talks pregnant Hedi into coming with him and Jill to help represent 'Tool Time'. On the way to the ceremony, Tim ru
10. S06E10The Wood, The Bad And The HungryNovember 26, 1996 7.5After Tim decides he does not want Bennie over for Thanksgiving again, he starts having nightmares about not helping people after seeing Ben
11. S06E11Workin' Man BluesDecember 10, 1996 7.5Brad gets a new job and starts idolizing his rich boss and commits himself to his work at the cost of his schooling. Tim and Jill become ver
12. S06E12No Place Like HomeDecember 17, 1996 7.5Tim and his brother are helping his mother to move out of her house. When they discover what the new potential buyers are planning on doing
13. S06E13The Flirting GameJanuary 7, 1997 7.5After a pretty female door to door saleslady gets Tim to buy a large quantity of her product by flirting with him, Jill starts teasing him a
14. S06E14The Karate Kid ReturnsJanuary 14, 1997 7.5Tim discovers that Wilson has some very famous relatives. Mark saves Randy from a bully after taking Karate classes.
15. S06E15Totally Tool TimeJanuary 28, 1997 7.5Tim attempts to please a couple of Swedish businessmen who are interested in airing 'Tool Time' in Sweden with dubbed language.
16. S06E16A Funny ValentineFebruary 11, 1997 7.5Tim has a encounter with a singer who hints that she had an affair with Tim's father; Tim finally buy's Jill a nice Valentines day present e
17. S06E17Wilson's WorldFebruary 18, 1997 8.0Wilson tries to become more 'Normal' when he is criticized for his artistic self expression at a local improv club. Meanwhile on Tool Time T
18. S06E18Something Old, Something BlueFebruary 25, 1997 7.5Al reveals a secret to Tim and the guys before his wedding to Ilene. Tim talks about a Man's Wedding and cake on 'Tool Time'.
19. S06E19Communication BreakdownMarch 11, 1997 7.5Tim and Jill ponder their relationships with the boys when they witness a blowup between Harry and his son.
20. S06E20My Son, The DriverApril 1, 1997 7.5Brad fails to tell the truth about his car accident; three generations of the Al Unser car-racing family visit 'Tool Time'.
21. S06E21Insult to InjuryApril 15, 1997 7.5A 'Tool Time' mishap may prevent Tim from keeping an important date with Mark and setting a tool show record.
22. S06E22Family Un-TiesApril 29, 1997 7.5While Tim's at a hardware convention in Cleveland, Jill has trouble dealing with the fact that the boys no longer want to sped much time wit
23. S06E23The Feminine MistakeMay 6, 1997 7.5'Tool Time' gets approval to create a 3-D effects show; Jill wants Tim to act more like an equal when she discovers that Brad is having his
24. S06E24TapsMay 13, 1997 8.3Tim receives a phone call while Jill is out and has to tell Jill that a family member has passed away. The tragedy causes Jill to become wro
25. S06E25The Kiss And The Kiss-OffMay 20, 1997 8.0Tim asks former 'Tool Time' girl Lisa to return to the show temporarily but neglects to consult with Heidi.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Quest For FireSeptember 23, 1997 8.0The Taylors look forward to their annual summer getaway, each for different reasons.
2. S07E02Clash of the TaylorsSeptember 30, 1997 7.5When Randy writes an article for the school paper disclosing Binford Tools poor environmental record, Tim feels flabbergasted.
3. S07E03Room at the TopOctober 7, 1997 7.5Jill declines Tim's offer to build her a quiet at-home work space, and that offends him.
4. S07E04Pump You UpOctober 14, 1997 7.5Tim becomes Brad's personal trainer after a college expresses interest in giving him a sports scholarship.
5. S07E05Season's bestA Night to DismemberOctober 28, 1997 8.5The weird subject matter of Mark's Halloween horror film has Tim and Jill worried; Tim builds a hot rod Jack-O-Lantern; Al has problems afte
6. S07E06The NieceNovember 4, 1997 7.5Much to Tim's chagrin, Wilson would rather spend time with his niece than restore the Studebaker she gave him.
7. S07E07Jill's PassionNovember 11, 1997 7.5Jill is asked out on a date and realizes her 18-year marriage has lost some spark and romance.
8. S07E08Losing My ReligionNovember 18, 1997 7.5Randy questions God's existence, which prompts Tim to visit the Rev. Mike.
9. S07E09ThanksgivingNovember 25, 1997—The Taylor's spend Thanksgiving at a Detroit Lions game with a Hollywood producer.
10. S07E10The Dating GameDecember 9, 1997 7.5Tim goes to a singles bar to help Al find a date after Al discovers that Ilene has become engaged again and almost gets into trouble.
11. S07E11Bright ChristmasDecember 16, 1997 7.5Jill is upset when her recently widowed mother asks if she can invite a male friend over with her for Christmas.
12. S07E12The Old College TryJanuary 6, 1998 7.5Tim starts teaching a college auto mechanics class and seems to have a rapport with the students. He then starts trying to act like he did i
13. S07E13An Older WomanJanuary 20, 1998 7.5Tim and Jill have major problems with Brads new girlfriend when they discover that she is a 20 year old college junior.
14. S07E14Tim 'The Landlord' TaylorFebruary 3, 1998 7.5Tim becomes a landlord when he decides to rent their second house to Al, who gets frustrated with Tim and becomes a stickler with the clause
15. S07E15Say Goodnight, GracieFebruary 10, 1998 7.5Tim spends a pleasant time with his four year old niece and decides that having another child would be good.
16. S07E16What a DragFebruary 24, 1998 7.5A accident in Tim's backyard causes Tim to discover a hidden bag of pot. Tim and Jill then try to figure out who's it is and how to handle t
17. S07E17Taking Jill For GraniteMarch 3, 1998—A trust issue arises when the guy Jill previously met at the gym and had dreams about becomes Tim's new granite guy and is working on instal
18. S07E18Futile AttractionMarch 10, 1998 7.5Tim suspects that Al and Heidi are having an affair; Pro golfer Payne Stewart visits 'Tool Time' and Tim brings out a souped up golf club. M
19. S07E19Desperately Seeking WillowMarch 17, 1998 7.5Jill fears the worst when Wilson's niece Willow who is staying with them does not come home one night; 'Tool Time' celebrates St. Patrick's
20. S07E20The Write StuffMarch 31, 1998 7.5Randy becomes upset when Brad gets a sports gossip column in the school paper and gets more attention than his articles do.
21. S07E21The Son Also MoochesApril 21, 1998 7.5Tim worries that his mother will lose her investment in his brother Jeff's risky new business venture. Jill has trouble reading and has to g
22. S07E22Believe It Or NotApril 28, 1998 8.0Tim jokingly shares a conversation that Wilson told him and thought would be between just Tim and him.
23. S07E23Rebel Without Night Driving PrivilegesMay 5, 1998 7.5Randy gets his drivers license and Jill decides he is not driving at night, Tim is bit by a Rat on 'Tool Time' and Al meets Trudy for the fi
24. S07E24Tool-Thousand-One: A Space OdysseyMay 12, 1998 7.5Tim and Al compete to be chosen to operate a Binford tool in space; Mark tries to impress a girl.
25. S07E25From Top To BottomMay 19, 1998 7.5Jill makes embarrassing comments about Tim while being interviewed on a local talk show.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01WhitewaterSeptember 22, 1998 7.5Tim gets excited about spending his birthday watching a NASCAR race until Jill surprises him with a river rafting trip.
2. S08E02AdiosSeptember 29, 1998 7.5Randy must make a decision when he is accepted into a yearlong work-study program in Costa Rica.
3. S08E03All In The FamilyOctober 6, 1998 7.5Tim and Jill's alone time to get more romantic is interrupted when Jill's sister arrives unexpectedly for a visit.
4. S08E04Taylor Got GameOctober 13, 1998 7.5Brad tries to convince his parents to let him play professional soccer in Europe instead of going to College. Tool Time does Wake ups in a c
5. S08E05Al's Fair LadyOctober 20, 1998 7.5Tim does not understand why Al has trouble accepting extravagant gifts from his new girlfriend Trudy. 'Tool Time' sends out the Tool Van.
6. S08E06Season's bestBewitchedOctober 27, 1998 8.5Tim becomes a murder suspect after Wilson disappears following a Halloween party.
7. S08E07Not-So-Great ScottNovember 3, 1998 7.5Tim accidentally tells Heidi that her husband is seeing one of Jill's patients after Jill reveals the information to him.
8. S08E08Tim's First CarNovember 10, 1998 7.5When Tim discovers his first car at a junkyard, he decides that he wants to buy it and fix it back up.
9. S08E09Mr. LikeableNovember 17, 1998 7.0Tim has trouble convincing everyone that he is happy for Al, who gets a role in a TV movie with Morgan Fairchild.
10. S08E10Thanks, But No ThanksNovember 24, 1998 7.5Tim invites his brother, Marty, who has separated from his wife and twin daughters to move into the Taylor household.
11. S08E11Home for the HolidaysDecember 8, 1998 8.0Randy surprises the family when he returns home for Christmas; Tim and Al compete in the neighborhood lighting contest.
12. S08E12Ploys for TotsDecember 15, 1998 7.5Tim gives his newly divorced brother Marty advice regarding the twins and their tantrums.
13. S08E13Chop Shop 'Til You DropJanuary 5, 1999 7.7Tim and Al go under cover to find the thieves of Brad's new car.
14. S08E14Home AloneJanuary 19, 1999 7.5When Tim stays at home by himself in order to work on writing his book, he dreams of being an author and pop icon.
15. S08E15Knee DeepFebruary 2, 1999 7.5Brad blames Tim when he injures his knee during a taping of 'Tool Time' at home. Penn & Teller guest stars on 'Tool Time'.
16. S08E16Mark's Big BreakFebruary 9, 1999 7.5Suspicious Tim did not like his 'Tool Time' video so Mark makes him another one, complete with a dance number set to 'Greased Lightning'.
17. S08E17Young At HeartFebruary 16, 1999 7.7
18. S08E18Love's Labour Lost (1)February 23, 1999 7.3The Taylor's lives come to a halt when Jill is told she might need a hysterectomy; 'Tool Time' does ski maintenance.
19. S08E19Love's Labour Lost (2)March 2, 1999 7.5Jill's mother visits to help Jill and Tim cope with the emotional highs and lows of Jill's surgery.
20. S08E20NeighboursMarch 16, 1999 7.5Wilson wins a large sum of money at a hockey game while with Tim and Brad and he decides to build a greenhouse which annoys Tim.
21. S08E21A Hardware Habit To BreakMarch 30, 1999 7.5Tim decides to buy the hardware store from Harry, but wonders what he is doing wrong when it stops making money.
22. S08E22Loose Lips And Freudian SlipsMay 4, 1999 7.5Jill's professor overhears her insult him while at Mark's film presentation, which puts her at odds with the thesis committee. 'Tool Time' d
23. S08E23Trouble-A-BruinMay 11, 1999 7.5Brad decides to risk re-injuring his knee in order to try out for a soccer scholarship, Binford cracks down even more on what can be done on
24. S08E24Dead WeightMay 18, 1999 7.5TIm and Jill comfort Al when his mother dies; a new producer makes Tim's job at 'Tool Time' very unpleasant.
25. S08E25The Long And Winding Road (1)May 18, 1999 7.5Many changes are on the way for the Taylor's, starting with Tim's frustration with his new producer.
26. S08E26The Long And Winding Road (2)May 25, 1999 7.5Tim and Jill need to decide their future and reminisce about the past eight years; Al prepares to get married in the Taylor's backyard.
27. S08E27The Long And Winding Road (3)May 25, 1999 8.5Tim and Jill share a touching moment at Al's wedding; outtakes from the series eight seasons.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed