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Season 4

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Light television comedy about family man Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. The show's humor often revolved around cars, toys, tools, hardware shops, garages, fix-it-up projects, and similar themes.

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26 Episodes

Back In The Saddle Shoes Again
E1
Back In The Saddle Shoes AgainJill loses her job, and decides to go back to school for a masters in psychology. Tim is unhappy about her decision and he wonders what she even saw in him since they both think differently about education.
Don't Tell Momma
E2
Don't Tell MommaJill dents the car, so Tim decides to fix it but he accidently drops a three ton beam on it and tries to hide it from Jill. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy are kicked off of the school bus for gluing Vinnie McGurn's, a bully's, butt.
Death Begins At Forty
E3
Death Begins At FortyHarry from the hardware store has a mild heart attack as Tim turns 40. Tim is worried and goes off the deep end about getting healthy. The boys give him a Tool Man figure made out of tools, and Jill gets him a ride on a jet (more power!).
The Eyes Don't Have It
E4
The Eyes Don't Have ItWhen Tim and Jill find out Mark is having trouble at school, they think it is because they neglect him, but the real reason is that he needs glasses.
He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible
E5
He Ain't Heavy, He's Just IrresponsibleTim's brother Marty comes by to tell him that he's leaving his wife and kids. But Tim's advice turns Marty against him. Meanwhile, Tim creates a hole in the floor and Jill has trouble working on her psychology report.
Borland Ambition
E6
Borland AmbitionHarry offers to sell Tim 20 percent of his hardware store (that Harry's brother is selling). Jill doesn't let Tim buy it, so Al decides to purchase it. When Al becomes obsessed with the store, this drives everyone crazy, even Ilene when he skips a date with her, and Tim decides to confront him about it.
Let's Go To The Videotape
E7
Let's Go To The VideotapeAfter taping Jill's speech, he accidentally leaves the record button on when he critiques her speech. After Jill sees the video, Tim reads some of her psychology books and tapes a fake conversation with his buddies, complimenting Jill.
Quibbling Siblings
E8
Quibbling SiblingsWhen Al has to miss a taping of Tool Time, Brad fills in for him; but Randy can't stop making fun of Brad's appearance on the show, and Tim realizes it's because Randy feels that Tim prefers Brad over him.
My Dinner With Wilson
E9
My Dinner With WilsonAt Thanksgiving dinner with the Taylors, Wilson announces he is moving, but Tim gives him advice in the hopes Wilson will decide to stay.
Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher
E10
Ye Olde Shoppe TeacherMr. Art Leonard, Tim's favorite old metal shop teacher, is invited for an appearance on Tool Time, along with some of his old classmates. Unfortunately, during a taping of the show it becomes clear that the man who inspired a young Tim Taylor to seek more power is losing much of his own when his crippling arthritis is revealed, as well with his bitterness about his condition.
Some Like It Hot Rod
E11
Some Like It Hot RodWhen Tim has a shot at getting his hot rod in an automotive magazine, Jill becomes busy and accidentally leaves it out in the snow.
'Twas the Night Before Chaos
E12
'Twas the Night Before ChaosMarty and his wife and kids, and Jill's parents come to visit and Tim and Jill try to solve their marital problems. Tim tries to beat Doc Johnson in the Christmas lighting contest.
The Route Of All Evil
E13
The Route Of All EvilAfter Brad takes a paper route, he has trouble getting up and doing homework but doesn't want to quit because it will disappoint Tim.
Brother, Can You Spare A Hot Rod?
E14
Brother, Can You Spare A Hot Rod?Everyone is stunned when Tim impulsively sells his hot rod to a pizza magnate - especially Brad, who helped him build it, so Tim and Brad try and talk the millionaire into selling it back. Meanwhile, Randy is embarrassed that Jill still goes along with him when shopping for clothes.
Super Bowl Fever
E15
Super Bowl FeverTim has a Super Bowl party for his friends while Jill is sick with the flu.
Bachelor Of The Year
E16
Bachelor Of The YearWhen Al is published as one of Detroit's "Most Eligible Bachelor" in a magazine, women begin flocking all over him and he starts to ignore Ilene. Mark has to write a report on the most interesting person he knows, and he writes it on Wilson instead of Tim.
It's My Party
E17
It's My PartyTim puts a dance floor in the basement for Randy's birthday party, but he over-waxes it, causing Randy's friend Michelle to sprain her ankle; Randy is embarrassed that Tim is now sending his friends to the hospital.
A House Divided
E18
A House DividedFor a segment on Tool Time, Tim agrees to fix the furnace is Benny's aunt's basement, but disaster strikes when Benny fails to tell him that there are TWO gas leaks in the house. Benny soon wears out his welcome as Tim's house guest, as everyone struggles to repair the aunt's home while she is out of town.
The Naked Truth
E19
The Naked TruthWhen Tim accidentally exposes himself to his equally naked sister-in-law Nancy, who's using his and Jill's shower, he suggests they keep quiet about the incident. However, Nancy breaks the silence and a more uncomfortable one descends.
Talk To Me
E20
Talk To MeTim insults Jill on Tool Time, ruins dinner, and drops her ring down the furnace.
No, No, Godot
E21
No, No, GodotTim and Al scalp tickets to a hockey game when Tim can't go, but they get arrested and Jill and Ilene come to bail them out. Meanwhile, Mark paper maches Wilson's face when he watches the boys while Tim and Jill are gone.
Tool Time After Dark (1)
E22
Tool Time After Dark (1)Despite Jill's advice, Tim stays up all night watching Tool Time tapes because of his upset stomach from eating too much Polish food.
Tool Time After Dark (2)
E23
Tool Time After Dark (2)Despite Jill's advice, Tim stays up all night watching Tool Time tapes because of his upset stomach from eating too much Polish food.
Sisters And Brothers
E24
Sisters And BrothersJill's sister Carrie, a globetrotting photographer, comes to visit, and their different paths in life create conflict. Meanwhile, Tim can't seem to stop arguing with his brother Marty, and the strife even spills over to create friction between Al and his brother Cal.
A Marked Man
E25
A Marked ManTim and the boys visit the hardware store where the boys admire a pocket knife. When Al discovers the knife missing he has to share his suspicions with Tim, who is deeply hurt that one of his sons would steal from close friends.
Wilson's Girlfriend
E26
Wilson's GirlfriendJill hooks Wilson up for his first date in twenty years and Tim gives him advice.