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Season 5 – Home Improvement

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Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, host of the home-improvement show "Tool Time," definitely is not as handy at home as he is on screen. He and his wife, Jill, raise three boys who are racing toward adulthood. The Taylor family often relies on next-door neighbor Wilson, who provides unconventional wisdom and perspective to the Taylors' personal and familial crises.
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Robert H @Rwhobbs198 03/13/2025 This season, Tim (Tim Allen) is still up to his usual antics, trying to outdo his neighbor Wilson (Earl Hindman) and getting into all sorts of wacky misadventures. But what's great about Season 5 is that the show's writers have really honed in on the characters' quirks and personalities. Jill (Patricia Richardson) is still the voice of reason in the Taylor household, but this season she's got her own set of storylines that showcase her independence and wit. Whether she's dealing with her own career aspirations or trying to navigate the challenges of parenting, Jill's character feels more fully realized than ever. Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) are all getting older, and their storylines are reflecting that. Whether they're dealing with puberty, peer pressure, or just trying to navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, the Taylor kids are relatable and endearing. One of the things that's always made Home Improvement so great is the cast's chemistry. Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson have a warm and believable rapport as Tim and Jill, and the kids' interactions with each other and their parents feel authentic and natural. Season 5 of Home Improvement is a fantastic addition to the series. With its wacky humor, relatable characters, and lighthearted storylines, it's a must-watch for fans of the show. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER 01/28/2025 Getting better every season! See more Derek L @RT51637195 09/10/2024 Whilst continuing the trend from its previous entries, the fifth series still delivers the laughs, but it the episode "Longest Day" is one of the show's best. See more Read all reviews
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Carmen Finestra

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David McFadzean

Creator

Matt Williams

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Tim Allen

Tim Taylor

Patricia Richardson

Jill Taylor

Earl Hindman

Wilson Wilson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 1995 A Taylor Runs Through It The Taylor family stays at a resort for the wedding of Jill's (Patricia Richardson) cousin. With Tim Allen. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 26, 1995 The First Temptation of Tim Tim (Tim Allen) must choose between his career and friendship when his new boss (guest star Charlie Robinson) wants to ax Al (Richard Karn). Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 1995 Her Cheatin' Mind Tim (Tim Allen) joins Jill's (Patricia Richardson) literary group when he feels threatened by her male classmate. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 1995 Jill's Surprise Party Jill's (Patricia Richardson) surprise 40th birthday party may be ruined by her search for a piano from her youth. With Tim Allen. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 1995 Advise and Repent Jill (Patricia Richardson) unwittingly creates marital strife for the father (guest star Mark L. Taylor) of Randy's girlfriend (guest star Kimberly Cullum). Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 1995 Let Them Eat Cake Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) throws a Halloween party at home without his parents' (Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson) permission. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 1995 The Look Tim is pressured into standing up to Jill after he buys expensive sports tickets without consulting her. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 1995 Room Without a View Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) won't admit his fears when Jill and Tim (Patricia Richardson, Tim Allen) convert the basement into his bedroom. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 21, 1995 Chicago Hope Bud makes Tim entertain a station manager during the Taylors' romantic getaway. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 28, 1995 Doctor in the House Jill (Patricia Richardson) isn't as thrilled as Tim (Tim Allen) when he learns he will be receiving an honorary doctorate degree. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 5, 1995 That's My Momma Tim (Tim Allen) is uncomfortable discussing personal matters with his visiting mother (guest star Bonnie Bartlett). Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 12, 1995 'Twas the Flight Before Christmas Tim and Al (Tim Allen, Richard Karn) fret over being stranded in a small-town airport on Christmas Eve. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 9, 1996 Oh, Brother Tim (Tim Allen) hires his laid-off brother Marty (guest star William O'Leary) to rebuild the "Tool Time" set. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 16, 1996 High School Confidential Brad feels like he is second best when seventh-grader Randy begins taking classes at the high school. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 30, 1996 Tanks for the Memories As part of a "Tool Time" salute to the armed forces, Tim drives a tank and doesn't do it very well. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 1996 The Vasectomy One Tim (Tim Allen) becomes extremely nervous when Jill (Patricia Richardson) wants him to get a vasectomy. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 13, 1996 Fear of Flying Astronauts of the space shuttle Columbia visit the "Tool Time" set after using Tim's screwdriver in space. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 20, 1996 When Harry Kept Delores Tim (Tim Allen) offers Harry (guest star Blake Clarke) advice after Delores (guest star Shirley Prestia) decides to work at the hardware store. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 27, 1996 Eye on Tim Jill (Patricia Richardson) keeps an eye on Tim (Tim Allen) when a news reporter (guest star Rosalind Allen) flatters him with her flirtations. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 5, 1996 The Bud Bowl Tim (Tim Allen) fears his ideas for "Tool Time" will be knocked down when Jill (Patricia Richardson) beats his boss at bowling. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 11, 1996 Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights Tim and Brad get into a fight over Brad's new haircut and the hot rod engine; Randy doesn't want Jill to help him rehearse for an audition to play Romeo in a school play of "Romeo and Juliet." Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 3, 1996 The Longest Day Tim and Jill (Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson) anxiously await the final results of a test that will show if Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is seriously ill. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 30, 1996 Mr. Wilson's Opus The actors in Randy's (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) school play become frustrated when Wilson (Earl Hindman) takes over as director. Details Episode 24 Aired May 7, 1996 Shopping Around Tim (Tim Allen) becomes concerned when his mother (guest star Bonnie Bartlett) begins dating his former shop teacher (guest star Dick O'Neill). Details Episode 25 Aired May 14, 1996 Alarmed by Burglars The family becomes annoyed with the new home alarm system when Jill decides she wants it to have more power. Details Episode 26 Aired May 21, 1996 Games, Flames & Automobiles Al's dreams of success and proposing to Ilene may be snuffed out when the Taylors discover a defect in his board game. Details

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Home Improvement — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
John Pasquin, Geoffrey Nelson, Andy Cadiff, Peter Bonerz
Creator
Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt Williams
Executive Producer
Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt Williams, Elliot Shoenman, Bob Bendetson
Screenwriter
Bruce Ferber, Howard J. Morris, Rosalind Moore, Ruth Bennett, Jon VanderGriff, Elliot Shoenman, Lloyd Garver, Marley Sims
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 1995