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Season 5

TV-PG

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As Brad becomes a teenager, the Taylors face growing pains, career changes, and more explosive projects.

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26 Episodes

A Taylor Runs Through It
E1
A Taylor Runs Through ItAt Jill's cousin's wedding, Tim tries to squeeze in sports for him in the boys. After Jill gets tired of writing her speech for the wedding, she decides to go water skiing with the boys and gets injured.
The First Temptation of Tim
E2
The First Temptation of TimBud Harper, Tim's new boss, wants to replace Al because younger viewers don't like him. Meanwhile, Brad gets detention on the first day of school and additional detention for misbehaving during detention.
Her Cheatin' Mind
E3
Her Cheatin' MindAfter Tim becomes threatened by one of Jill's classmates, he joins her book club.
Jill's Surprise Party
E4
Jill's Surprise PartyTim tries to throw a surprise 39th birthday party for Jill, but she suddenly decides to go to Toledo, Ohio to buy her childhood piano. When she finds that it's been converted into a fish tank, Tim decides to get it back and restore it as a gift.
Advise and Repent
E5
Advise and RepentJill gets an A on her psychology paper and starts dispensing psychiatric advice. Unfortunately, this leads to marital problems for Randy's girlfriend's parents.
Let Them Eat Cake
E6
Let Them Eat CakeBrad throws a Halloween party for his new friends at school while Tim, Jill, Al, and Ilene attend a cable awards show. The Tool Time cast hopes to win an award, but it appears that Cooking with Irma will sweep the event as it has every other year.
The Look
E7
The LookTim gets "the look" from Jill after spending $4,000 on season tickets for the Detroit Pistons.
Room Without a View
E8
Room Without a ViewTim turns the basement into Randy's new room so that Randy doesn't have to share a room with Mark.
Chicago Hope
E9
Chicago HopeJill plans on having a romantic evening with Tim when they go to Chicago, but Tim's business meeting takes all day.
Doctor in the House
E10
Doctor in the HouseJill, Wilson, and Al are angry when Tim gets an honorary Ph.D.
That's My Momma
E11
That's My MommaWhen Tim's mother returns, she begins dating Mr. Leonard, Tim's old shop teacher, and doesn't want to spend time with Tim.
'Twas The Flight Before Christmas
E12
'Twas The Flight Before ChristmasOn Christmas Eve, Tim and Al get stuck at the airport on the way to Binford's winter festival. Ilene makes Al choose between her and his mother. Tim and the boys beat Doc Johnson in the Christmas lighting contest.
Oh, Brother
E13
Oh, BrotherTim hires his younger brother Marty to work for him. This proves to be the usual disaster, making both men miserable. Just when Tim appears to be ready to work things out, Marty quits. After a brief awkwardness, they make up and Tim sends him to a friend at a construction outfit to work.
High School Confidential
E14
High School ConfidentialBrad feels jealous when Randy starts taking advanced classes at his school. Tim designs the man's bedroom.
Tanks for the Memories
E15
Tanks for the MemoriesTim and Jill play each other in a tank driving competition, and Jill wins. However, Tim doesn't congratulate her because he thinks she humiliated him.
The Vasectomy One
E16
The Vasectomy OneJill wants Tim to get a vasectomy when they agree their family is complete. Meanwhile, Randy is voted "best butt" by the girls at school.
Fear of Flying
E17
Fear of FlyingMark wants to take flying lessons, but Jill doesn't let him. Jill takes piano lessons. Meanwhile, Tim and Al ruin Bud's car.
When Harry Kept Dolores
E18
When Harry Kept DoloresDolores, Harry's wife, comes to Harry's Hardware and Tim's marital advice causes them to split up.
Eye on Tim
E19
Eye on TimWhen a TV report is done on Tool Time, Jill gets angry when the reporter makes advances on Tim.
The Bud Bowl
E20
The Bud BowlWhen Tim and Jill go bowling with Bud and his wife, Tim tells Jill to lose because he's afraid his career will be ruined if they beat Bud and his wife. Meanwhile, Angela, Brad's girlfriend, sets her sister up with Randy.
Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights
E21
Engine and a Haircut, Two FightsBrad and Tim disagree on the type of engine to install in the hot rod, then Tim overreacts to Brad's new haircut. Randy gets the lead in the schools production of Romeo and Juliet and Jill wants to help him rehearse.
The Longest Day
E22
The Longest DayAfter a routine medical checkup, the family discovers that Randy may have cancer.
Mr. Wilson's Opus
E23
Mr. Wilson's OpusWilson becomes the director of Randy's school play but takes the role a little too seriously. Tim and Wilson clash when Wilson attempts to make him rebuild the play's aluminum set.
Shopping Around
E24
Shopping AroundTim and Jill see Art, Tim's old shop teacher who's dating his mother, at a restaurant with another woman.
Alarmed by Burglars
E25
Alarmed by BurglarsWhen Wilson is buglarized, Jill orders Tim to put in a high security system. But instead of them having peace and quite in their house, things get worse when the alarms begin going off by themselves.
Games, Flames and Automobiles
E26
Games, Flames and AutomobilesAl creates a Tool Time board game, hoping to earn enough money to propose to Ilene. But the game has problems and sometimes catches fire.