Evening Shade

Season 2

In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton (Burt Reynolds) is a former pro American Football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home, the small town of Evening Shade, Arkansas. He's now the coach of the local high school football team with a long losing streak, which brings him in constant contact with the other residents of the town.

Where to Watch Season 2

25 Episodes

Three Naked Men (Part 1)
E1
Three Naked Men (Part 1)War breaks out between the women and the men on a segregated camping expedition after Wood scares the girls with his bear costume and gets whacked with a shovelâ€”and culminates with the women abandoning the men during their ritual skinny-dipping. (Part 1 of 2)
Three Naked Men (Part 2)
E2
Three Naked Men (Part 2)The women begin to feel guilty about having abandoned the men naked in the woods. (Part 2 of 2)
I'm With Stupid
E3
I'm With StupidMolly caves in under pressure from her boyfriend and agrees to take part in a beauty contest.
Tying the Knot
E4
Tying the KnotWood accompanies Will to the hospital when the boy needs a tonsillectomyâ€”and decides that while he's there he might as well have a vasectomy.
Miss Emily's Wild Ride
E5
Miss Emily's Wild RideWhen baby sitter Evan (Hal Holbrook) leaves baby Emily alone, she winds up going for a ride in Nub's wagon. Nub: Charlie Dell. Wood: Burt Reynolds.
The Road Trip
E6
The Road TripWood and company quickly drive each other crazy when they take a road trip in a borrowed RV.
Winning Isn't Everything
E7
Winning Isn't EverythingThe fate of the Evening Shade football program rests on the shoulder pads of Wood's new quarterback. Buddy: Buddy Reynolds. Harlan: Charles Durning. Wood: Burt Reynolds. Herman: Michael Jeter.
Where's My Watch?
E8
Where's My Watch?Harlan's retirement leads to a fight with Merleen, and then to the Newtons', where's he's on his way to earning another gold watch---as the housekeeper.
I Do, I Don't
E9
I Do, I Don'tTaylor and Aimee decide to marry.
The Thanksgiving Show
E10
The Thanksgiving ShowIt's a turkey of a Thanksgiving for Wood and family when his ex-con cousin (Billy Bob Thornton) and his brood show up for the holiday.
Busted
E11
BustedA public outcry over exotic dancing leaves Ava exposed to criticism when she strips Fontana of her topless act.
Rear Window
E12
Rear WindowWood gets stuck in the bathroom window.
The Getaway
E13
The GetawayAn unwelcome visitor creates a stink during Wood and Ava's weekend alone. Hunter: Brent Briscoe.
Herman In Charge
E14
Herman In ChargeWood and Ava leave Herman alone with the kids.
The Au Pair Affair
E15
The Au Pair AffairAva feels displaced by the Newstons' talented au pair girl.
Goin' To the Chapel (Part 1)
E16
Goin' To the Chapel (Part 1)Wood must express the family's concern over Evan's wedding. (Part 1 of 3)
Goin' To the Chapel (Part 2)
E17
Goin' To the Chapel (Part 2)Fontana calls off the wedding. (Part 2 of 3)
Goin' to the Chapel (Part 3)
E18
Goin' to the Chapel (Part 3)Fontana decides to proceed with the wedding; Merleen meets her daughter. (Part 3 of 3)
Play Herman For Me
E19
Play Herman For MeAn auto mechanic hopes to get Herman's engines running with a series of erotic letters, causing a breakdown in Herman's relationship with Margaret (Ann Hearn).
Callous Hearts of Rage
E20
Callous Hearts of RageFriends and family of Taylor make a scene after seeing themselves portrayed in the debut of his new play.
Taylor Buys A Car
E21
Taylor Buys A CarWood tries to steer Taylor (Jay R. Ferguson) away from buying a car, especially when Taylor suggests speeding things along with a garage sale, full of Wood's memorabilia.
Hasta la vista, Baby
E22
Hasta la vista, BabyHerman takes humiliating work after losing his teaching job due to budget cuts.
Cousin Readith
E23
Cousin ReadithWood learns his bully cousin plans to visit.
No Pain, No Gain
E24
No Pain, No GainWood hopes to throw strikes bowling against a sports-show host (Don Meredith), but throws his back out instead.
The Perfect Birthday Party, Sort Of
E25
The Perfect Birthday Party, Sort OfPlanning the perfect birthday party for Will is no piece of cake for Wood and Ava, while Evan and Fontana's first fight ends with a surprise.