Evening Shade

Season 3

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 3

25 Episodes

First Heroes
E1
First HeroesWhen Wood hears that the building that housed his father's mercantile store is about to be torn down, he decides to take drastic action so his father won't be forgotten. Also, Herman needs to learn some dance moves in a hurry, so Harlan helps him out.
The Diary of Molly Newton
E2
The Diary of Molly NewtonWood is having trouble dealing with Molly's growing womanhoodâ€” even before he discovers her erotic diary. And he totally overreacts to her first ""date"" (slides at the church followed by ice cream). Meanwhile, Harlan's visiting inlaws are putting a damper on his sex life.
You Scratch My Back, I'll Arrest You
E3
You Scratch My Back, I'll Arrest YouAva sends Wood to investigate when Harlan rents property to a massage parlor.
What A Night
E4
What A NightDumped by his girlfriend, Taylor quits the football team.
Father-Child Campout
E5
Father-Child CampoutWood cajoles Will into a father/son camping trip.
The Hole Story
E6
The Hole StoryEvents get out of hand when a hole in a bedroom wall resembles Abraham Lincoln.
Harlan Deals A Meal
E7
Harlan Deals A MealHarlan fibs about his weight loss to Richard Simmons, then persuades Herman to impersonate him.
The Resurrection of Wood Newton
E8
The Resurrection of Wood NewtonAva is voted ""Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney of the Year.""
The NFL on CBS
E9
The NFL on CBSWood forgets his anniversary when he gets a chance to be on ""The NFL Today.""
The Really Odd Couple
E10
The Really Odd CoupleHerman moves in with Freida when his building goes condominium.
Carl the Mule
E11
Carl the MuleA frustrated Wood resigns as team coach, and is replaced by Herman.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
E12
I'll Be Home For Christmas...but Wood and Herman may not be, as they are stranded when their car breaks down on the way home from being Will an elusive gift available only out of town.
Freida and the Preacher
E13
Freida and the PreacherFreida falls for a man at the ice cream parlour, only to discover that he is the new preacher.
Private School
E14
Private SchoolThe Oakwood Academy, an exclusive private school Molly wants to attend, scrutinizes Wood and Ava, who discover they must pass an exam before Molly can be admitted. Meanwhile, Nab goes on a date with Amanda.
Ava Takes a Shower (1)
E15
Ava Takes a Shower (1)Ava hosts Fontana's baby shower, and wants Herman, who has joined Reba McEntire's security team, to get her to entertain.
Ava Takes a Shower (2)
E16
Ava Takes a Shower (2)Rebuffed by Reba McEntire, Ava still persists in planning the baby shower all by herself.
They Can't Take That Away From Me (1)
E17
They Can't Take That Away From Me (1)Ava invites sixties civil rights leader Aurelia Danforth to a Martin Luther King commemoration, then discovers that the guest has a past involving Ponder. (First of two parts)
They Can't Take That Away from Me (2)
E18
They Can't Take That Away from Me (2)Ponder hopes that an old flame's visit may become permanent; Will must deal with a bully at school.
She What?!
E19
She What?!Taylor's girlfriend elopes with the school hunk.
Another Baby Shower
E20
Another Baby ShowerFontana goes into labour, but Evan can't be reached.
Cousins Behind Bars
E21
Cousins Behind BarsCousin Alvin (billy bob Thornton) comes to town and he and wood get into some legal trouble
Mommy Goes AWOL
E22
Mommy Goes AWOLFontana despairs of her mothering abilities when only Evan can quiet baby Scout.
Teaching Is A Good Thing
E23
Teaching Is A Good ThingHerman is ashamed to tell his mentor that he has lost his teaching job.
Saint Bobby
E24
Saint BobbyWood thinks a college footbal coach is interested in Taylor.
The Graduation
E25
The GraduationHerman books John Denver for Taylor's graduation but gets Bob Denver instead.