Grunt Work: THE Podcast about the TV Show Home Improvement

Season 6, Episode 21: Insult to Injury (1997)

Title: Insult to InjurySeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 21Broadcast date: Apr 15, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Marcelo Tubert, Michael Holden, Derek Wilder, Chet Nichols, Rick CramerDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Eric HorstedThis podcast episode was originally released: Aug 18, 2021Episode Synopsis:Tim is over the moon when he learns that his next episode of Tool Time will break Bob Vila's record for most consecutive tool show appearances - and to mark the occasion, Al and Heidi have arranged for a live on-location shoot where Tim can lay asphalt using a steamroller. But when Tim badly injures his shoulder the day before the shoot, his doctor informs him that he'll need emergency surgery and cannot film the show. Unwilling to be shown up by his nemesis Bob Vila, Tim sneaks out of the hospital to film his record breaking show - and gets so badly re-injured in the process that he has to miss the air show he was going to take Mark to that weekend. With Mark and Jill both furious at him, Tim has to figure out a way heal his son's opinion of him while healing his shoulder injury. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 20: My Son, the Driver (1997)

Title: My Son, the DriverSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 20Broadcast date: Apr 1, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tammy Lauren, George DeHoyo, Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Al Richard UnserDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Laurie GelmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Aug 4, 2021Episode Synopsis:Brad has just gotten his driver’s license, and Jill is a nervous wreck. Before Brad takes the car out to celebrate with his friends, Jill sets a lengthy list of safety rules and insists that he be home by 10:00. Tim and Jill go to dinner with friends, where she spends the entire evening worrying about Brad getting into a car crash. Eventually, Brad calls to let them know he did get into a minor accident when he backed into a phone pole. In reality though, Brad rear-ended another driver and is lying to his parents so they won’t take away his driving privileges. But when his brothers blackmail him to play along with his lie, the driver he hit threatens to sue him, and the guilt over deceiving his parents begins to mount, Brad finally comes clean and accepts the consequences. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 19: Communication Breakdown (1997)

Title: Communication BreakdownSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 19Broadcast date: Mar 11, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: David DeLuise, Shirley Prestia, Blake ClarkDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Eric HorstedThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 28, 2021Episode Synopsis:Between Tim, Jill, and three teenaged boys, there's a lot of competition for the phone at the Taylor house - resulting in a testy argument between Tim and Mark when the boy refuses to get off the phone. When Tim finds out that Harry's son Dennis has a job installing home automation systems and other technology, he jumps at the chance to get a second phone line installed. But when Dennis has to leave halfway through the installation, Tim fiddles with the exposed wires and winds up ruining all of the house's phone lines - and when Harry finds out, he's furious at his son for leaving a job undone with Tim on the prowl. Harry and Dennis's conflict threatens to leave the Taylors phoneless - and prompts Tim to reconsider his own harsh treatment of Mark. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 18: Something Old, Something Blue (1997)

Title: Something Old, Something BlueSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 18Broadcast date: Feb 25, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola, Tammy Lauren, William O’Leary, Keith Lehman, Milton CanadyDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 22, 2021Episode Synopsis:At long last, Al is getting married to his longtime sweetheart Ilene. But when he confesses to Tim at his bachelor party that he’s been having second thoughts, Tim takes him to Jill to try and convince him that this wedding is the right idea. Al decides to go through with it, and on the day of the wedding Jill learns from Ilene that she too is having second thoughts. Moments before going to the altar, Al and Ilene finally have an honest conversation about their feelings and decide to call off the wedding.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 17: Wilson’s World (1997)

Title: Wilson’s WorldSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 17Broadcast date: Feb 18, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Adam Lawson, Robert Forrest, Jennie Vaughn, Josh Di Donato, Ray Pieva, Richard PhillipsDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Jennifer CelotaThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 15, 2021Episode Synopsis:When Wilson attends a coffee house open mic night to share some wild stories from his world travels, he is humbled by a review from a theater critic who complains that he's out of touch with everyday Americans. Determined to get in touch with the common folk, Wilson starts shopping at big box stores, buying tons of pork rinds, and invites Tim and the guys over to watch the big game. Meanwhile, Tim and Al compete to see who can make the most delicious pairing of two seemingly unrelated foods. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 16: A Funny Valentine (1997)

Title: A Funny ValentineSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 11, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Anne Francis, Janeanne Garofalo, Anthony RussellDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 7, 2021Episode Synopsis:Tim receives an invitation to meet with Liddy Talbot, a lounge singer who was the mother of one of his high school classmates. At a hotel bar where she’s singing, Liddy explains that she and Tim’s father dated before he met Tim’s mother. Liddy alludes to the fact that she and Tim’s father remained close after they broke up. Tim grows worried that his father had an affair with Liddy and he flees the meeting before he can learn anything else, not wanting to compromise his memories of his father as a decent man. After a chat with Wilson, Tim decides he needs to know the truth about his father no matter what and returns to the hotel. Liddy tells Tim that she and his father were nothing more than friends after they broke up, and that he loaned her money to buy her first piano - a debt that she now wants to repay to Tim. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 15: Totally Tool Time (1997)

Title: Totally Tool TimeSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 15Broadcast date: Jan 28, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Harry Groener, Craig Richard Nelson, Gretchen German, Drew Carey, Peter Bonerz, Bo Brundin, Fredrik Cavil, David Powledge, Eric Saiet, Marilece Andrada, Milton CanadyDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 30, 2021Episode Synopsis:Uff da! A group of Swedish broadcasters have arrived at Tool Time to see about buying the rights to air the show in Europe, and Tim, Al and their anxious producer Fred have to put on the best show of all time so they can make a good impression and become international superstars. With some help from Wilson, a manly gym and a special guest from the Cleveland area, they pull out all the stops to try and impress their Scandinavian guests - but things keep going wrong!Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 14: The Karate Kid Returns (1997)

Title: The Karate Kid ReturnsSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 14Broadcast date: Jan 14, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Courtney Peldon, Wesley Mann, Josh Paddock, Michael Luckerman, Seth Dillon, Zachary Bostrom, Al Jardine, Matt Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, Carl WilsonDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 24, 2021Episode Synopsis:Randy is excited to go shopping at the mall with his crush Lauren - even though Jill makes him bring Mark along. But things take a turn for the embarrassing when a hooligan at the shoestore tries to pick a fight with Randy and Mark intervenes, using his karate class skills to knock the bully backwards into a pile of shoeboxes. When a columnist for the school newspaper writes about how Randy is a wuss who had to be saved by his little brother, Randy tries to look cool for Lauren by punching the columnist in the face. Instead, this makes Lauren think he’s a jerk, so Randy writes a column of his own about how real men don’t resort to violence. Also, the Beach Boys guest star as Wilson’s cousins! Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)

Title: Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)Our deadly leprechaun is in space to woo a beautiful princess who is impressed with his gold and desires to separate him from it.This episode was originally released: Jun 16, 2021Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Undue Influence (1996) - Part 2

Title: Undue Influence (1996) - Part 2When an attorney promises to help his dying wife's sister win a custody battle against her ex, he finds himself in the middle of a murky murder trial.This episode was originally released: May 19, 2021Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Undue Influence (1996) - Part 1

Title: Undue Influence (1996) - Part 1When an attorney promises to help his dying wife's sister win a custody battle against her ex, he finds himself in the middle of a murky murder trial.This episode was originally released: Jan 17, 2024Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 13: The Flirting Game (1997)

Title: The Flirting GameSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 13Broadcast date: Jan 7, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tammy Lauren, Rick Lenz, Mike Starr, Andrea C. Robinson, Jane Hallaren, Jolie Jackunas, Jordan BakerDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Laurie GelmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 21, 2021Episode Synopsis:An attractive door to door saleswoman shows up at the Taylor house and easily convinces Tim to buy a whole case of household cleaner. Jill makes fun of Tim for falling victim to her feminine wiles - until she gets pulled over for speeding and flirts with the cop to get out of a ticket. Jill has an interview for a research assistant position at school and becomes terrified that she’s going to flirt with the professor in order to get the job. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 12: No Place Like Home (1996)

Title: No Place Like HomeSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 12Broadcast date: Dec 17, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bonnie Bartlett, William O’Leary, Thom Sharp, Leslie Bibb, Jim Pirri, Todd Glass, Conner McClureDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 8, 2021Episode Synopsis:It’s Christmas, and Tim and his brothers Marty and Jeff are helping their mother move out of their childhood home. This brings back a lot of old memories of how Tim and his father worked to repair and remodel the old house when he was a child. After the new owners of the house drop by and tell Tim about their plans to extensively remodel, Tim considers buying the house himself so the memories can be preserved. But Jill and Tim’s mother manage to convince him that he can keep the memories without having to buy a big old house. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 11: Soft Shoe for Two (1996)

Title: Season 6, Episode 11: Soft Shoe for Two (1996)When Mark is bullied by a kid at school for signing up for the talent show, he enlists the help of Al and Wilson to get back at the bully and win the talent competition.This episode was originally released: Apr 1, 2021Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 11: Workin’ Man Blues (1996)

Title: Workin’ Man BluesSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 11Broadcast date: Dec 10, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mitch Rouse, Jarrad Paul, Caroline Keenan, J.P. Bumstead, Linda LiDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 24, 2021Episode Synopsis:In order to save up money to get a new car, Brad takes a job at a local sporting goods store - where his natural salesmanship and tenacious attitude quickly makes a good impression on his affable, sports car-driving, ski condo-owning 25-year-old boss, Rob. As Brad spends more and more time working with Rob - and less and less time working on the hot rod - Tim grows concerned that Rob is a bad influence who's stealing his boy away from him. When Brad skips his PSATs to work a shift at the store, Tim goes to the store to demand that Brad quit - but with some help from Rob, they're able to teach Brad the importance of making time for work, school, and everything else in life. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 10: The Wood, the Bad, and the Hungry (1996)

Title: The Wood, the Bad and the HungrySeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 10Broadcast date: Nov 26, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, William O’Leary, Sherry Hursey, Mario Andretti, Jack Arute, Lee Boek, Carmen FilpiDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Adam EnglandThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 11, 2021Episode Synopsis: It’s Thanksgiving, and Tim is dead set on not inviting his crude, slobbish, mooching friend Benny over to the house for dinner. After rebuffing Benny’s attempts to finagle an invite, Tim and Randy are shocked to see Benny in line at a charity soup kitchen for the homeless. After a guilt-induced claymation dream, Tim invites the seemingly destitute Benny over for Thanksgiving dinner - but the whole family is disgusted when they discover that Benny isn’t actually homeless but just goes to the shelter because he likes free soup.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 9: The Tool Man Delivers (1996)

Title: The Tool Man DeliversSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 19, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom Poston, Patrick Cronin,Directed by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 25, 2021Episode Synopsis:Tim is invited to an awards ceremony for Car Guys in Saginaw. En route to the awards banquet with a very pregnant Heidi, they get caught in traffic and she goes into labor, and Tim delivers the baby. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 8: Jill and Her Sisters (1996)

Title: Jill and Her SistersSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 8Broadcast date: Nov 12, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Carlene Watkins, Maryedith Burrell, Tudi Roche, Shirley PrestiaDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Laurie GelmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 10, 2021Episode Synopsis:Jill’s sisters have all come to stay at the Taylor house so they can plan their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary party, and Tim and the boys are camping in a tent in the backyard to give them all some space. Jill has always had to play referee between her bickering siblings, and this weekend is no different. When her sisters’ conflicts over party planning get to be too much to handle, Jill blows up at them and storms out of the house. At the local diner, Jill talks to Wilson, who reminds her that being candid and setting boundaries with family is good and healthy. Back at home, Tim and the boys jump into the fray to help wrangle Jill’s sisters and plan an anniversary party for the ages.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 7: I Was a Teenage Taylor (1996)

Title: I Was a Teenage TaylorSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 7Broadcast date: Oct 29, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Larry Hankin, Cooper KarnDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Eric HorstedThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 3, 2021Episode Synopsis:It's Halloween, and Brad and Randy's scary pranks have finally gone too far. In order to teach the boys a lesson, Tim convinces Jill to let him orchestrate a massive, elaborate prank - with a little help from Al, Wilson, and Tim's mysterious "Halloween guy" Larry - to scare the rambunctious whippersnappers straight. The resulting prank has more twists and turns than a Christopher Nolan movie, but in the end the whole Taylor family comes together to recognize the true meaning of Halloween: getting pranked by Tim. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 6: Who’s Car Is It Anyway? (1996)

Title: Whose Car Is It Anyway?Season, Episode: Season 6, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 22, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Drew Pillsbury, Warran TabataDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Adam EnglandThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 28, 2021Episode Synopsis: Jill has just inherited a bunch of money from a recently deceased aunt, who has stipulated that she has to spend the money on something frivolous for herself. To Tim’s great delight, she decides to buy a classic sports car - but to Tim’s great disgust, she cuts him out of the purchasing process and buys an Austin Healey roadster without telling him. Tim is disdainful of her choice to buy a British car, and in response she forbids him to drive it. When Tim secretly takes the car out for a spin anyway, he finds himself loving it - until a picture of him driving it winds up in the newspaper and he has to apologize to Jill for breaking his word.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 5: Al’s Video (1996)

Title: Al’s VideoSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 15, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Blake Clark, Vasili Bogazianos, Al FannDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Ruth BennettThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 30, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Al gets the opportunity to produce and star in an instructional video about tools, he asks Tim to direct it in hopes of capturing some of the magic of Tool Time. But Tim turns out to be a perfectionist on set, wasting an entire day of shooting as he tries to emulate the style of his favorite tool video director, Herb Hitchcock. Behind schedule and over budget, Al is forced to fire Tim, leading to copious bad vibes and a sticky confrontation on the set of Tool Time. But after a chat with Wilson, Tim comes to realize that he needs to defer to Al's creative vision for his video, and the two rejoin forces to finish the film on schedule. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 4: Burnin’ Love (1996)

Title: Burnin’ LoveSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 4Broadcast date: Oct 8, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Courtney Peldon, Jarrad Paul, Lucile TreganowanDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 16, 2020Episode Synopsis:Randy has a crush on a girl at school named Lauren. However, Brad’s friend Jason decides to ask her out before Randy can. But time reveals the truth that Lauren prefers the smart, funny Randy to the crass Jason. Meanwhile, Tim meets his match on Tool Time with a guest—a FEMALE GUEST—who knows more about cars than he does, and Jill is invited to a school pot luck but asked not to contribute.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 3: Workshop ‘Til You Drop (1996)

Title: Workshop ’Til You DropSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 3Broadcast date: Oct 1, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Jim Jansen, Sherman Howard, Ada Maris, Susan Krebs, Nancy Linari, Rick FittsDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 2, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim reluctantly accompanies Jill to a couples’ therapy seminar where she encourages him to share his innermost feelings about their marriage. When Tim volunteers that he feels like Jill is too critical of him and the rest of the group agrees, Jill gets defensive. But after a conversation with Wilson, Jill inexplicably decides that she really has been too critical of Tim this whole time and goes inside to apologize. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 2: Future Shock (1996)

Title: Future ShockSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 2Broadcast date: Sept 24, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Shirley Prestia, Francesca P. Roberts, Bibi Osterwald, Sidney Chaikin, Jack Murdock, Don PerryDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 18, 2020Episode Synopsis:Jill needs to use the shower so she can get to school for her psychology class, but Tim insists on showering before her because it’s a part of his morning routine. As a result, Jill misses half of her class, and gripes to her friends about men and their inflexible routines. That night, Jill has a nightmare about spending her twilight years caring for an old, decrepit Tim who refuses to change his ways. Not to be outdone, Tim then has several dreams about what the rest of his friends and family will be like when they’re old. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 6, Episode 1: At Sea (1996)

Title: At SeaSeason, Episode: Season 6, Episode 1Broadcast date: Sept 17, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: James Read, Kristen Clayton, Kivi Rogers, Harry HutchinsonDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 4, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim and Al kick off a new season of Tool Time with a visit to the USS Constellation aircraft carrier to pay tribute to its powerful engines. But back at the Taylor house, there's a force at work that's even more powerful than an aircraft carrier's engine: Teenaged hormones. When Jill catches Brad and his girlfriend Angela doing some steamy studying in his bedroom, she grows concerned that her son needs to get "the talk" about sex - and he needs to hear it from his father. While Tim struggles at first to find the right metaphors, he's eventually able to teach Brad a heartfelt lesson about why it's important to cool his jets. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5 Super Spectacular

Title: Season 5 Super SpectacularA look back on season five of Home Improvement; favorite moments, character actors, the season MVP, and more! This episode was originally released: Dec 17, 2018Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Tom and Huck (1995)

Title: Tom and Huck (1995)Two best friends witness a murder and embark on a series of adventures in order to prove the innocence of the man wrongly accused of the crime.This episode was originally released: Jul 15, 2020Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 26: Games, Flames & Automobiles (1996)

Title: Games, Flames, and AutomobilesSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 26Broadcast date: May 21, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Wesley Thompson, James Hong, Keith LehmanDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Jennifer CelottaThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 2, 2020Episode Synopsis:With his 37th birthday approaching, Al finds himself facing a midlife crisis. In search of a legacy, he decides to invest his life savings in manufacturing hundreds of copies of his Tool Time board game so he can sell them, get rich and propose to Ilene. But when Tim discovers that the game's faulty wiring causes it to catch on fire during play, Al realizes that he stands to lose all his life savings refunding unhappy customers. But at the last minute, Tim comes to the rescue, deputizing Wilson, Heidi, Jill, Ilene and Al's brother Cal to re-wire all of the games before they can be shipped. Overjoyed at this show of support from his friends, Al proposes to Ilene. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 25: Alarmed by Burglars (1996)

Title: Alarmed by BurglarsSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 25Broadcast date: May 14, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: William O’Leary, Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Jarrad Paul, Michael Milhoan, John KapelosDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 25, 2020Episode Synopsis:After burglars break into Wilson’s house and steal his African mucus cup, the Taylors get paranoid about crime and encourage Tim to go hog wild on outfitting their house with a state of the art home security system.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 24: Shopping Around (1996)

Title: Shopping AroundSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 24Broadcast date: May 7, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bonnie Bartlett, Dick O’Neill, Vasili BogzaianosDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 17, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim Taylor's (Tim Allen) mom (Donnie Bartlett) and his old shop teacher Mr. Leonard (Dick O'Neill) are still dating, and things are getting pretty hot and heavy. But when Tim and Jill (Patricia Richardson) catch Mr. Leonard on a date with another woman at a fancy restaurant, he's furious that a man he looks up to could be so disrespectful to his mother. When Tim confronts Mr. Leonard, he admits that he's been trying to break things off with the other woman, but agrees to hurry it up and become a one-woman man.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 23: Mr. Wilson’s Opus (1996)

Title: Mr. Wilson’s OpusSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 23Broadcast date: Apr 30, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Laura Bell Bundy, Patrick Renna, David BrisbinDirected by: Richard ComptonWritten by: Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: May 27, 2020Episode Synopsis:When the director of Randy’s school production of Romeo and Juliet has to drop out at the last minute, Wilson steps in to take over. However, Wilson’s new-agey theater warmups and relentless perfectionism soon alienate most of the cast and crew. After an intervention from Tim, Wilson sees the error of his ways and commits to just rehearsing the play normally.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 22: The Longest Day (1996)

Title: The Longest DaySeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 22Broadcast date: Apr 2, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: May 13, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Randy's doctor finds a lump in his neck, Tim and Jill spend a nerve-wracking 24 hours waiting on the results of a blood test that will tell them whether Randy has a relatively harmless thyroid condition, or cancer. At first they try to hide this news from Randy and the boys, but when Randy figures it out he's angry that they've been keeping secrets from him. After some heartfelt flashbacks and some confusion from Al, the Taylors finally get the good news - Randy is fine, and will just have to take a pill every day.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 21: Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights (1996)

Title: Engine and a Haircut, Two FightsSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 21Broadcast date: Mar 12, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Joseph WhippDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: May 7, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim and Brad are at odds over how much power to add to the engine of the hot rod they’re restoring together. The rift between them gets even wider when Brad gets a ridiculous haircut that Tim doesn’t approve of. Tim refuses to accept this new haircut, seeing it as an affront to his authority as Brad’s father - until a conversation on Tool Time helps him to understand the importance of unconditionally accepting his son.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 20: The Bud Bowl (1996)

Title: The Bud BowlSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 20Broadcast date: Mar 5, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Bever-Leigh Banfield, Kristen Clayton, Andi Eystad, Michael MunozDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Ruth BennettThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 23, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Bud invites Tim and Jill to go bowling with him and his wife, Tim is thrilled at the opportunity to curry favor with the boss. He convinces Jill to skip a psychology lecture to join them, and when he learns that Bud is a sore loser, he convinces Jill to throw the game so Bud can win. Afterwards, Jill is angry that Tim expects her to sacrifice everything for his career - but when Tim learns that Bud isn't actually as sore of a loser as he thinks, he makes for all of his boorish behavior by buying Jill some flowers and saying I'm sorry one time.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 19: Eye on Tim (1996)

Title: Eye on TimSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 19Broadcast date: Feb 27, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Rosalind Allen, Dex Elliott SandersDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 15, 2020Episode Synopsis:Jill is sick with a fever, and Tim is getting hot under the collar for other reasons when sexy local TV reporter Kelly Barnes begins following him for an in-depth profile. Jill gets jealous when she notices Tim being affectionate and attentive to Kelly in ways he used to be towards her. But when Tim and Kelly go out for a post-interview drink and Kelly propositions him, Tim turns her down cold and rushes home to help Jill deal with her cold.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 18: When Harry Kept Dolores (1996)

Title: When Harry Kept DeloresSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 18Broadcast date: Feb 20, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Shirley Prestia, Jimmy Labriola, William O’Leary, Alan JacksonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 9, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Harry's wife Dolores takes a more active role in running the hardware store, Tim and the guys are so incensed at her female antics that they persuade Harry to fire her - which results in the two of them splitting up. Although Harry seems outwardly happy, a newly insightful Tim suspects that Harry is actually very broken up about it, so after some advice from Wilson he goes to Dolores' diner to convince her to take him back. Also, country star Alan Jackson sings a song about how much he loves Mercury cars for some reason.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 17: Fear of Flying (1996)

Title: Fear of FlyingSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 17Broadcast date: Feb 13, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Pat Crawford Brown, Ken Bowersox, Katherine Thornton, Al Sacco, Frederick Leslie, Cody ColemanDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Max EisenbergThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 2, 2020Episode Synopsis:Mark’s new hobby is building model airplanes. But after Tim takes him to an air museum, Mark gets interested in taking flying lessons. Jill is a hard no on this, arguing that it’s far too dangerous. After some conflicts with Tim - and a visit from some astronauts on Tool Time - Jill talks to Wilson and realizes that her fears of Mark flying are rooted in the fear her mother felt whenever her father would fly from one military base to another for work. Wilson takes the whole family up in his plane so Mark can try his hand at flying, and Jill finally agrees to let him take lessons.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 16: The Vasectomy One (1996)

Title: The Vasectomy OneSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 6, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola, William O’Leary, Caroline McWilliams, Gretchen German, Kristen ClaytonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 25, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Jill discovers one of her 40something friends got pregnant - even though she was using the same form of birth control Tim and Jill use - she suggests that Tim get a vasectomy. Tim, predictably, doesn't love this idea, and after some heavy razzing from the guys at Harry's hardware and a standoffish meeting with a urologist, Tim tells Jill that he won't do it - because women just don't understand severe crotch pain. But after a talk with Wilson and a revealing conversation with Harry, Tim decides to go ahead with the procedure, as it will make it even easier for him and Jill to have sex all over the house at a moment's notice.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 15: Tanks for the Memories (1996)

Title: Tanks for the MemoriesSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 15Broadcast date: Jan 30, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tim Grimm, Vince Armstrong, Reed RudyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 18, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim gets invited to a military base to drive a tank. Jill, an Army brat, wants to come along and drive a tank too. Shenanigans ensue, and Jill winds up being a much better tank driver than Tim. Tim reacts immaturely to this, until Wilson reminds him that it’s important to support your wife and be proud of her when she’s good at things.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 14: High School Confidential (1996)

Title: High School ConfidentialSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 14Broadcast date: Jan 16, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Miguel Sandoval, Milton CanadyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 11, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Randy's science teacher recommends that he start taking high school-level math and science classes, Tim and Jill are overjoyed that their son is such a brainiac. But Brad, who after lots of hard work and careful study has only just begun to get As in his grade-level courses, begins to feel upstaged by his genius brother. Meanwhile, Tim and Al build a manly bedroom.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 13: Oh, Brother (1996)

Title: Oh, BrotherSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 13Broadcast date: Jan 9, 1996Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: William O’Leary, Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola, Kristen ClaytonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Ruth BennettThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 4, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Tim’s brother Marty loses his job, Tim quickly hires him to help build a new set for Tool Time. Jill cautions Tim that working with his brother could lead to unexpected conflict, but he dismisses her - until their first day of work together, which turns out to be a total disaster where they butt heads constantly. When their fighting gets so disruptive that the two get kicked out of Harry’s Hardware, they finally realize they need to reconcile, and agree never to work together again.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995)

Title: Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995)An 11 year old boy, an age old legend, a life long friendship.This podcast episode was originally released: Feb 13, 2020Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Magic Island (1995)

Title: Magic Island (1995)A bored teenager receives a pirate adventure book from his nanny-housekeeper and is sucked into the magic story book after reading it.This episode was originally released: Feb 5, 2020Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 12: ‘Twas the Flight Before Christmas (1995)

Title: ’Twas the Flight Before ChristmasSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 12Broadcast date: Dec 12, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Connie Sawyer, Sydney Anderson, Marcy Goldman, Tom PostonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 29, 2020Episode Synopsis:It's Christmas Eve, and Tim and Al are flying to a nearby town for the day to lead an elf parade. But when Al's mother keeps blowing up his beeper with messages and invites herself to the romantic New Year's he had planned, Eileen has had enough and gives Al an ultimatum: Her, or his mother. As Al negotiates this feud between the most important women in his life, he and Tim are trapped in a tiny regional airport by a massive snowstorm that threatens to keep them from getting home for Christmas - which means it's on the boys to compete against Doc Johnson in the annual Christmas light contest.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 11: That’s My Momma (1995)

Title: That’s My MommaSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 11Broadcast date: Dec 5, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bonnie Bartlett, Dick O’Neill, William O’LearyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 23, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim’s mother Lucille comes to Royal Oak for a visit, but Tim’s plans for quality time are derailed when she runs into his old shop teacher Mr. Leonard and winds up staying out all night with him. Tim is upset that Lucille didn’t make time for him, and she counters that whenever they do spend time together he’s never interested in having a serious conversation with her. After consulting with Al and Wilson, Tim apologizes to Lucille for not being more genuine with her.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 10: Doctor in the House (1995)

Title: Doctor In The HouseSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 10Broadcast date: Nov 28, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jim Beaver, Marcia Rodd, Janet McLachlan, Walter Addison, Ritchie MontgomeryDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 15, 2020Episode Synopsis:When Tim finds out he's getting an honorary PhD from Western Michigan University, he's thrilled. Jill, who's burning the midnight oil to get a graduate degree, and Wilson, who toiled hard to get his PhD, are significantly less excited. But Tim's gloating comes to a quick end when he finds out that the only reason he's being given the award is because the university thinks a celebrity like him will be a good fundraiser. Also, Tim gets into some trouble with mousetraps.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 9: Chicago Hope (1995)

Title: Chicago HopeSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 21, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Troy Evans, Michael Yama, Rodney Kageyama, Wesley LeongDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Teresa O’NeillThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 8, 2020Episode Synopsis:Tim and Jill have planned a romantic weekend at a Chicago hotel. But when Tim’s boss Bud asks him to help pitch Tool Time to the manager of a Chicago TV station that same weekend, Tim attempts to juggle both obligations without telling Jill. Tim running back and forth between business meetings in the hotel bar and marital business in their hotel room upstairs manages to piss everybody off - until the Chicago station manager learns what’s going on and encourages Tim to prioritize his relationship with his wife. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 8: Room Without a View (1995)

Title: Room Without a ViewSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 8Broadcast date: Nov 14, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 25, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Mark and Randy can't stop fighting, Tim decides to build Randy a new bedroom in the basement as a Tool Time special. Randy is psyched to get his own bachelor pad downstairs - until his first night down there, when he's so freaked out by the creepy basement noises that he has to flee to the living room couch with his pillow. Randy is too proud to admit he's afraid to sleep downstairs - until Tim, with a little help from Wilson, realizes what's going on and helps explain to Randy about the weird noises he's hearing.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 7: The Look (1995)

Title: The LookSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 7Broadcast date: Nov 7, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, William O’Leary, Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Shirley Prestia, Vincent GuestaferoDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 18, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is furious when Tim spends $4000 on season tickets to the Detroit Pistons without consulting her first. Tim refuses to part with the tickets, even when Jill confronts him with The Look - a withering glare that all men live in fear of seeing from their wives. After a discussion with Wilson, Tim and Jill agree to compromise, keeping some of the tickets and selling the rest to Tim’s friends. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 6: Let Them Eat Cake (1995)

Title: Let Them Eat CakeSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 31, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jarrad Paul, Angela Paton, Sherry Hursey, Adam Consolo, Lea Moreno, Maria Sokoloff, Gregory WhiteDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 11, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim, Al and Jill reluctantly attend the cable awards on Halloween night, in spite of the fact that Cooking With Irma wins everything every year. With Mark sick at home and no babysitter available, they ask Brad and his smooth-talking friend Jason to stay home and take care of him. With the parents tied up at the awards show, Jason convinces Brad to throw a blowout party at the empty house - with disastrous results.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 5: Advise and Repent (1995)

Title: Advise and RepentSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 5Broadcast date: Oct 24, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mark L. Taylor, Nancy Youngblut, Beth Dixon, Kimberly CullumDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 4, 2019Episode Synopsis:Randy has been spending a lot of time with his girlfriend Michelle, while Michelle’s father Bert has been spending a lot of time with Tim working on the hot rod. When Jill overhears Bert complaining about his relationship with his wife, she jumps in with a misguided psychological assessment of their relationship - which winds up causing a huge fight between Bert and his wife. After some advice from Wilson and his girlfriend Judith, Jill apologizes to Bert for meddling in his marriage and recommends he and his wife go see a real therapist. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 4: Jill’s Surprise Party (1995)

Title: Jill’s Surprise PartySeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 4Broadcast date: Oct 17, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Jensen Daggett, Sherry Hursey, Jimmy Labriola, William O’Leary, Mariangela Pino, Tudi Roche, Tracy Letts, Blake ClarkDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 20, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim has called together all of Jill's friends and relatives to throw her a surprise 39th birthday party - but when Jill takes off on an impromptu trip to Dayton to retrieve a childhood piano just before the party's set to begin, Tim has to try and keep all the guests around (and the food uneaten) until she gets back.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 3: Her Cheatin’ Mind (1995)

Title: Her Cheatin’ MindSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 3Broadcast date: Oct 3, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola, William O’Leary, Gretchen German, Joe Uria, Stephanie Dunnam, Ja’net DuBois, Terri CavanaughDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Ruth BennettThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 13, 2019Episode Synopsis: When Tim discovers that one of Jill’s close friends from her book group is a man, he gets insecure that Jill might be falling for a guy who’s more literate and intellectual than he is. To remedy this, Tim crashes the next meeting of Jill’s book club and derails the whole discussion with his misinformed take on Madam Bovary.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 2: The First Temptation of Tim (1995)

Title: The First Temptation of TimSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 2Broadcast date: Sept 26, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Royce D. Applegate, Shirley Prestia, Tristian CarrascoDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 7, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim and Al are nervous when Binford is bought by a new investor, who they fear will want to cancel Tool Time. When Tim meets with Bud Harper, the new owner, Bud explains that he loves Tool Time and wants to take it national - but only if Tim fires Al, who younger viewers don't like. Tim agonizes over the decision, but ultimately tells Bud he won't do the show without Al, defending his skills and his character. Together, Tim and Al cut a deal with Bud to do a smaller Tool Time expansion with them on a trial basis - and afterwards, Al gives Tim a very unwanted best friend hug.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 5, Episode 1: A Taylor Runs Through It (1995)

Title: A Taylor Runs Through ItSeason, Episode: Season 5, Episode 1Broadcast date: Sept 19, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bonnie Hellman, Robert GouldDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 31, 2019Episode Synopsis:The Taylors head to a lakeside resort for Jill’s cousin’s wedding. While Jill is planning plenty of quality time with her extended family, Tim is more interested in cramming in as many outdoor activities as possible. When his and the boys’ schedule of fishing, offroading, and waterskiing makes them late for numerous wedding events and gives Jill some severe injuries, Tim has to figure out how to make it all up to her before this wedding trip ends with him getting a divorce. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4 Super Spectacular

Title: Season 4 Super SpectacularA look back on season four of Home Improvement; favorite moments, character actors, the season MVP, and more! This episode was originally released: Dec 17, 2018Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 9: My Dinner with Wilson (1994) - Audio Commentary

Title: My Dinner with Wilson (1994) - Audio CommentarySeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 22, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Julie Cobb, James Cromwell, William Thomas Jr., Noelle NorthDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Aug 26, 2019GRUNT WORK INTERACTIVE COMMENTARYGet your remote ready to pause and play as we do a commentary for this episode that asks you to watch along.When Tim and Jill learn that Wilson is having his house appraised, they fear that their beloved neighbor is planning to move. Over a Thanksgiving dinner at Wilson's wildly appointed house, they find out that it's true - he's planning to pack up and move to the jungles of Ecuador. Tim and Jill can't imagine a life without Wilson, especially once Tim meets the frosty couple who're looking to buy his house. In the backyard the following day, Wilson confides in Tim that he's moving to Ecuador because that's where he first met his late wife Katherine, and that he hopes to feel closer to her by returning there. Tim quotes Wilson some Mario Andretti that convinces him that the best way to retain that connection is by staying where he is and keeping her memory alive by sharing it with the people around him. Meanwhile, Tim tries to dispose of a dead, rotted rat in his walls.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Man of the House (1995)

Title: Man of the House (1995)A young boy refuses to accept his mother's new boyfriend, a lawyer, despite the man's attempts to win his respect. Meanwhile, disgruntled relative of a criminal he prosecuted seek revenge.This episode was originally released: Aug 20, 2019Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 26: Wilson’s Girlfriend (1995)

Title: Wilson’s GirlfriendSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 26Broadcast date: May 23, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Beth Dixon, Michelle WilliamsDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Aug 12, 2019Episode Synopsis: Jill decides to set Judith, one of her single professors, up with Wilson, and the two hit it off almost immediately over their shared love of minutiae and insect mating habits. But when Judith is put off by Wilson's emotional distance, it falls to Tim to convince Wilson to come out of his shell. Meanwhile, Brad is desperate to hide a zit before a big date.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 25: A Marked Man (1995)

Title: A Marked ManSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 25Broadcast date: May 9, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Jay LacopoDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 29, 2019Episode Synopsis: After Tim and the boys visit Harry’s hardware, Al tells Tim that an expensive pocketknife has gone missing from the store. Tim is adamant that his boys would never steal - until they discover the pocket knife in Mark’s laundry. Outraged, Tim yells at Mark for stealing and lying about it, which just terrifies Mark. After a heated dispute with Jill about the best way to effectively discipline their youngest son, Tim sits Mark down for a real talk about the importance of honesty. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 24: Sisters and Brothers (1995)

Title: Sisters and BrothersSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 24Broadcast date: May 2, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: William O’Leary, Jensen Daggett, Tudi Roche, Keith LehmanDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 22, 2019Episode Synopsis: Jill’s estranged sister Carrie, a successful jet-setting photographer, comes to stay with the Taylors for a week. Tensions between Jill and Carrie get even higher when Carrie tells Jill that she’s staying with them to observe Jill’s boring, domestic home life and see if she’s ready to settle down and start a family herself. But she’s not the only one struggling with siblings: Tim tries to help his brother Marty move his family into a new house, while Al’s brother Cal Borland comes out for an appearance on Tool Time.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 23: Tool Time After Dark: Part 2 (1995)

Title: Tool Time After Dark, Part 2Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 23Broadcast date: Apr 11, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Marley Sims, Elliot ShoenmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 15, 2019Episode Synopsis: Part two of the clipshow. Tim is up all night suffering from a bad case of indigestion after eating an enormous Polish takeout meal. To entertain himself, he watches some old tapes of his favorite moments from Tool Time, and reminisces with the family about the good times they’ve had. (It’s a clip show, folks!)Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 22: Tool Time After Dark (1995)

Title: Tool Time After DarkSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 22Broadcast date: Apr 11, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Marley Sims, Elliot ShoenmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 8, 2019Episode Synopsis: Tim is up all night suffering from a bad case of indigestion after eating an enormous Polish takeout meal. To entertain himself, he watches some old tapes of his favorite moments from Tool Time, and reminisces with the family about the good times they’ve had. (It’s a clip show, folks!)Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 21: No, No Gadot (1995)

Title: No, No, GodotSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 21Broadcast date: Mar 21, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Max Gail, Mike Grief, Jennifer Lyon-Buchanan, Randy Kovitz, Sherry Hursey, Rif Hutton, Robby Gordon, Derrick Walker, Clive Rosengren, Raffi Di Blasio, Sam WhippleDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob BendestonThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 2, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim buys tickets to a hockey game on the same night that Jill has bought tickets for them, Al and Eileen to see Waiting for Godot, Tim resolves to sell the hockey tickets outside the arena before going to the play. But when he and Al get arrested for scalping, they wind up going to jail and missing the play. Meanwhile, Wilson watches the boys and teaches them a lesson about their parents' love.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 20: Talk to Me (1995)

Title: Talk to MeSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 20Broadcast date: Mar 14, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Dave Chappelle, Jim BruerDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt WilliamsThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 24, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is hard at work studying for her entrance exams for grad school while Tim has been trying to pick up the slack on housework, with disastrous results that lead to him dropping Jill’s wedding ring down a furnace vent. Tim complains to Jill about how much work he’s been doing around the house, and she angrily retorts that she did all the housework for 15 years and this is the first time he’s ever had to pull his weight. In response, Tim does the logical thing and rants about it on Tool Time, bringing a couple of audience members down to rant about their significant others as well. Surprisingly, this doesn’t make Jill any less angry at Tim. After a chat with Wilson and an on-air apology segment, Tim makes amends with Jill by showing her a scale model of the office he’s going to build for her once she starts her psychology practice. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 19: The Naked Truth (1995)

Title: The Naked TruthSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 19Broadcast date: Feb 28, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jensen Daggett, Earl Billings, William O’Leary, Johnson West, Milton CanadyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 17, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim's brother Marty and his lovely wife Nancy come to visit the Taylors, an innocent mistake leads to a naked Tim walking in on an equally naked Nancy in the shower. Tim insists that they keep this sexy accident a sexy secret, but eventually Nancy tells everyone - and Marty is furious.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 18: A House Divided (1995)

Title: A House DividedSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 18Broadcast date: Feb 21, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Ralph ManzaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 11, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim and Al try to fix the furnace in their moocher friend Benny’s house for a Tool Time episode, they wind up blowing the place to smithereens instead. Now homeless, Benny comes to live with the Taylors - and proves to be an awful houseguest, eating all the food, hogging the shower, and generally being a gross lout. Desperate to get Benny out of their lives, the Taylors all band together to fix up his house. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 17: It’s My Party (1995)

Title: It’s My PartySeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 17Broadcast date: Feb 14, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mark L. Taylor, Francesca P Roberts, Kimberly Cullum, John Volstad, Andrew Amic-Angelo, Mitch CarterDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Thad MumfordThis podcast episode was originally released: Jen 3, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim builds a dance floor in the basement for Randy's first ever boy-girl birthday party. But when the 16 coats of wax he applied leads to Randy's crush Michelle spraining her ankle, the three of them must make an unexpected trip to the emergency room - and Tim must pull out all the stops to convince her father to let Randy keep hanging out with her.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 16: Bachelor of the Year (1995)

Title: Bachelor of the YearSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 7, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Jolie Jackunas, Dorothy Brooks, Cecily Adams, Margaret Fitzgerald, Rose Portillo, Lucy Liu, Sonia Jackson, Rebecca StaabDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 1, 2019Episode Synopsis:When a local magazine names Al Detroit’s ninth most eligible bachelor, he is suddenly mobbed by beautiful women vying for his attention. As Al comes to enjoy and encourage all this newfound female attention, Ilene gets angry and tries to leave him. When Tim points out that the article suggested Al’s salary was substantially higher than it actually is, Al realizes that the love of Ilene is far more important than the fleeting attention of these basic cable groupies. Meanwhile, Mark tries to write a paper about the most interesting person he knows - Wilson - but eventually realizes that he’d rather be writing about Tim. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 15: Super Bowl Fever (1995)

Title: Super Bowl FeverSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 15Broadcast date: Jan 31, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mickey Jones, Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Murray Rubenstein, David Krieg, Kelvin Pritchett, Chris SpielmanDirected by: Andy Cadiff, Peter FilsingerWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: May 20, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim's plans for a big rowdy Super Bowl party are thrown for a loop when Jill comes down with the flu and begs him not to have his friends over. Tim, who wasn't paying attention during the "in sickness and in health" portion of his wedding vows, tries to have it both ways - coaching the guys to watch the game quietly downstairs while half-assedly caring for Jill upstairs. When Jill finally loses her patience, Wilson helps Tim realize that he needs to be more nurturing, and he attempts to make things right by brewing Jill some of Wilson's special anti-nausea bee tea.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 14: Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod (1995)

Title: Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 14Broadcast date: Jan 10, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bruce McGill, Jay Leno, Andy McAfee, Larry Flash Jenkins, Laura Hill, Rocky Giordani, Robert NechesDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: May 14, 2019Episode Synopsis: Tim is excited to show off his hot rod in an upcoming car show. But when a local pizza magnate visits Tool Time and gets a look at Tim’s hot rod in the parking lot, he offers to buy it from him for a hefty lump sum - which Tim accepts. Back home, Brad is furious when he hears that Tim sold the car that he’s put so much time and work into, so the family travels to the pizza millionaire’s garage to try and buy it back. But when they get there, they ultimately decide to buy a run down old junker off his lot instead so they can have a new project to fix up. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

The Santa Clause (1994)

A Conversation with Pod Therapy

Title: A Conversation with Pod TherapyGrunt Work invites Nick from Pod Therapy on to discuss mental health and some of the depictions of healthy relationships and behaviors on Home ImprovementThis episode was originally released: Apr 8, 2019Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 13: The Route of All Evil (1995)

Title: The Route of All EvilSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 13Broadcast date: Jan 3, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mariangela Pino, Phillipe BergeronDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: May 6, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Brad has the opportunity to take on a paper route, Jill is worried that he's taking on too many responsibilities - but Tim is excited for his son to take a step into the professional world. Before long, Brad is worn down and exhausted by school, sports, band and his route - but with Tim pressuring him to stick with the paper route, he opts to cope by hiring Mark and Randy to do his homework and clean his room. When Tim figures out what's going on, Wilson helps him to realize that he doesn't need to push Brad so hard to succeed, and he gives Brad permission to quit the paper route to focus on school. Meanwhile, Jill is busy studying for a psychology exam, so Marie starts cooking dinner for the family - much to Tim and the boys' delight.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Muppet Babies - From a Galaxy Far, Far Away (1984)

Title: Muppet Babies - From a Galaxy Far, Far Away (1984)The muppet gang head to space when they are visited by an alien who needs to be returned to their home planet.This episode was originally released: Apr 1, 2019Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 12: ‘Twas the Night Before Chaos (1994)

Title: ’Twas the Night Before ChaosSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 12Broadcast date: Dec 13, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Polly Holliday, William O’Leary, Jansen Daggett, M. Emmet WalshDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 26, 2019Episode Synopsis:It’s a full house for the Taylor family Christmas - Marty, his wife Nancy, and their twins are staying, as well as Jill’s mother and newly-retired father, The Colonel. But it’s not all peace on Earth: ever since retiring, The Colonel has been in a foul mood, and is constantly complaining and bickering with Jill’s mother. After consulting with Wilson, Jill decides to have Tim intervene as a neutral third party, where he learns from The Colonel that he’s cranky because he no longer has the same respect or authority he used to get as a military officer. When Tim reminds The Colonel that General Patton never spent his days moping in a barcalounger, The Colonel resolves to be a better husband and starts planning a trip to Italy with Jill’s mom. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 11: Some Like It Hot Rod (1994)

Title: Some Like It Hot RodSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 11Broadcast date: Dec 6, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Ben Gillespie, Christopher Ogden, John WebbDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Neil Kramer, Ned TeitelbaumThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 18, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is hard at work producing the fourth grade Christmas pageant - and she's getting absolutely no help from the boys, who have a hockey game, or Tim, who runs out the door to a party at the auto body shop. When she moves Tim's hot rod out of the garage so she can paint sets for the pageant, she forgets to put a cover over it - and as a result, the car gets filled with snow when a freak blizzard hits. When Tim finds the damage to the car, he's furious at Jill, who refuses to apologize because Tim does this sort of thing to her all the time and she's always understanding. Tim and Al work around the clock to try and restore the car before an upcoming photoshoot for a hot rod magazine, while Jill learns from Wilson that she just screwed up and needs to say sorry. When Tim and Al fall asleep on the couch, Jill finishes restoring the car to peak condition - and tells Tim she's sorry she screwed up.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 10: Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher (1994)

Title: Ye Olde Shoppe TeacherSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 10Broadcast date: Nov 29, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Dick O’Neill, Jimmy Labriola, Murray Rubenstein, Michael KaufmanDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 11, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim is over the moon when his old shop teacher and mentor Mr. Leonard comes over for dinner. After a fun evening of swapping tool stories from Tim’s youth, Tim invites Mr. Leonard on Tool Time to impart some more of his shop teacher wisdom. When Mr. Leonard’s arthritis makes it difficult for him to operate a tool on set, Tim tries to jump in and help - and in response, Mr. Leonard yells at him in front of the whole crew and storms off set. Back home, Wilson helps Tim understand that Mr. Leonard feels emasculated by his inability to do the tool stuff that he conflates with manhood, and Tim resolves to try and derive his manhood from his family and friends, not his ability to use tools. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 9: My Dinner with Wilson (1994)

Title: My Dinner with WilsonSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 22, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Julie Cobb, James Cromwell, William Thomas Jr., Noelle NorthDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 4, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim and Jill learn that Wilson is having his house appraised, they fear that their beloved neighbor is planning to move. Over a Thanksgiving dinner at Wilson's wildly appointed house, they find out that it's true - he's planning to pack up and move to the jungles of Ecuador. Tim and Jill can't imagine a life without Wilson, especially once Tim meets the frosty couple who're looking to buy his house. In the backyard the following day, Wilson confides in Tim that he's moving to Ecuador because that's where he first met his late wife Katherine, and that he hopes to feel closer to her by returning there. Tim quotes Wilson some Mario Andretti that convinces him that the best way to retain that connection is by staying where he is and keeping her memory alive by sharing it with the people around him. Meanwhile, Tim tries to dispose of a dead, rotted rat in his walls.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 8: Quibbling Siblings (1994)

Title: Quibbling SiblingsSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 8Broadcast date: Nov 15, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Stephen RollinsDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Paul WolffThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 25, 2019Episode Synopsis: When Al has to miss Grunt Work for the funeral of his favorite bingo caller, Tim invites Brad onto the show to be his assistant instead. Despite spending much of his appearance gawking at Heidi, Brad does a good job, and positive reaction from the audience gives him a major ego boost. Randy, feeling left out because he doesn’t share Tim and Brad’s love of tool stuff, begins to take out his frustrations by needling Brad and threatening to tell his girlfriend about Brad’s crush on Heidi. Ultimately Tim resolves the conflict between the boys by bonding with Randy over their shared love of insult comedy and video games. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 7: Let’s Go to the Videotape (1994)

Title: Let’s Go to the VideotapeSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 7Broadcast date: Nov 8, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom La Grua, Blake Clark, Sherry Hursey, Bill Saluga, Ed Hooks, Lowell SandersDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 18, 2019Episode Synopsis:After videotaping Jill's speech at the opening of the new (and very well funded) library, Tim takes the camcorder with him to the hardware store - where he accidentally tapes himself joking around with the guys about how he thought her speech was boring -- almost as boring as he finds her newfound interest in psychology. When Jill winds up seeing the tape, she's furious at Tim, who insists that it's unfair to judge him for a private conversation among guys. Wilson tries to defend Tim's actions to Jill, but she counters him with some well researched psychological opinions about the nature of gossip, and Tim, after trying and failing to explain his actions to his sons, apologizes to Jill and resolves to start reading everything she reads in order to better understand her interests.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 6: Borland Ambition (1994)

Title: Borland AmbitionSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 25, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Blake Clark, Jimmy LabriolaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob Bendeston, Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 10, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim is eager for an opportunity to buy a 20% stake in Harry’s Hardware, but Jill vetoes the idea - so Al jumps in instead as a silent partner. But Al’s co-ownership soon starts driving everyone nuts, as he makes unpopular cost-cutting measures like taking away the free doughnuts and frequently advertising the store on Tool Time. When Al’s devotion to the store starts interfering with his relationship with Ilene, Tim confronts Al and tells him to take it down a notch. Meanwhile, Mark wins a Halloween costume contest by dressing up as Al. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 5: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s Just Irresponsible (1994)

Title: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s Just IrresponsibleSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 5Broadcast date: Oct 18, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: William O’LearyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 4, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is furious at Tim when he puts a huge hole in the floor trying to install a central vacuum in the basement. Tim is spared from her wrath when his brother Marty comes to visit -- but when Tim learns that Marty is thinking of leaving his wife just six months after she gave birth to twins, he's so upset at him that they have a terrible fight. In conversation with Wilson, Tim realizes that he's always been like a brother and a father (or frother) to Marty, but what Marty really needs now is a brother and friend (brend) who will listen to him. The next time he sees Marty, Tim sits and listens to his troubles, and is able to give him helpful advice about marriage and childrearing.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 4: The Eyes Don’t Have It (1994)

Title: The Eyes Don’t Have ItSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 4Broadcast date: Oct 11, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Anndi McAfeeDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 28, 2019Episode Synopsis:Mark’s math teacher sends a letter to Tim and Jill asking to meet with them, but when they ask Mark what’s going on in class he refuses to say. Mark has never been secretive and moody like this before, and Jill worries that something is wrong. Finally, Mark fesses up to Brad and Wilson about what the problem is: he can’t see the board from the back of the class, and he probably needs glasses - which will make him look like a dork. Brad and Randy pledge to beat up anybody who makes fun of Mark for wearing glasses, which gives him the confidence to ask Tim and Jill to take him to an optometrist. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 3: Death Begins at Forty (1994)

Title: Death Begins at FortySeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 3Broadcast date:Oct 4, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola, Al FannDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob BendestonThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 21, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim is about to turn 40, and is looking forward to celebrating with a massive steak and some vigorous lovemaking with Jill. But when one of his friends at the hardware store suffers a heart attack, Tim becomes paranoid about his health and begins taking extreme precautions, such as eating vegetables and lean meats. But when Wilson reveals to Tim that he himself suffered a heart attack 15 years ago, and explains how the experience encouraged him to live life to the fullest, he decides to go back to his old ways. Meanwhile, on Tool Time, Tim and Al use a state-of-the-art shrink ray to become four inches tall and take a field trip inside the engine of a dysfunctional hot rod.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 2: Don’t Tell Momma (1994)

Title: Don’t Tell MommaSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 2Broadcast date:Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom La GruaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 15, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Jill gets a scratch on her Chevy Nomad, Tim insists on taking the car for the day so he can drop it off at his favorite body shop to get repaired on his way home from Tool Time. That day’s shoot is an on-location segment about construction cranes, and Tim’s insistence on being allowed to operate the crane results in him accidentally dropping a three ton beam on Jill’s car. Tim tries to keep this a secret from Jill until the car can be repaired, but she ultimately finds out - forcing Tim to confront his pathological obsession with cars. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 4, Episode 1: Back in the Saddle Shoes Again (1994)

Title: Back in the Saddle Shoes AgainSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 1Broadcast date: Sept 20, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mariangela PinoDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 7, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Jill gets laid off from Inside Detroit magazine, she decides to go back to school for a psychology degree. Tim thinks this is a terrible idea, and Jill is furious that he isn't more supportive. But when Wilson helps TIm realize that he only opposes the idea because he's scared Jill will find him boring once she's exposed to a more intellectual social circle, he returns to Jill and gives her his blessing to get her master's.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3 Super Spectacular

Title: Season 3 Super SpectacularA look back on season three of Home Improvement; favorite moments, character actors, the season MVP, and more! This episode was originally released: Dec 17, 2018Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 6: Crazy for You (1993) Audio Commentary

Title: Crazy for You (1993) - Audio CommentarySeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 27, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mariangela PinoDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob BendestonThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 10, 2018GRUNT WORK INTERACTIVE COMMENTARYGet your remote ready to pause and play as we do a commentary for this episode that asks you to watch along.It’s Halloween, and the whole Taylor clan is getting into the holiday spirit. When Tim receives a box of cookies at Tool Time from a secret admirer, he begins to fear that he has a deranged stalker who wants to kill him. When his admirer shows up to the Taylor family’s Halloween costume party, Tim starts to panic - until it turns out that the whole thing was an elaborate prank hatched by Jill, Al, Heidi, Wilson and the boys. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 25: The Great Race II (1994)

Title: The Great Race IISeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 25Broadcast date: May 25, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bob Vila, Shashawnee Hall, Margaret Fitzgerald, Laurie Faso, Jessica SitomerDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 3, 2018Episode Synopsis:Despite Jill's nonstop efforts for the past three years, the library is still somehow $1000 short on funds. In response, Jill holds a Tool Man auction on Tool Time -- where Bob Vila makes a surprise appearance, bringing in $700, whereas Tim only goes for $300 when Jill bids on him herself. Emasculated and frustrated at once again being bested by Bob Vila, Tim challenges Vila to a race in their newly-completed hot rods. Tim's nerves are frayed as he rushes to get his hot rod running in time for the race, but with a little help and wisdom from Wilson he's able to complete his hot rod after three years of work -- and be happy about it despite losing the race to Bob Vila yet again.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 24: Reality Bytes (1994)

Title: Reality BytesSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 24Broadcast date: May 18, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Joanna Daniels, Richard O. Covey, Ken Bowersox, Story Musgrave, Claude Nicollier, Jeffrey Hoffman, Thomas D. AkersDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Matthew Miller, Barrie NadlerThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 27, 2018Episode Synopsis:Mark is doing a science project about the solar system, and despite Jill’s insistence that he let him do it on his own, Tim gets heavily involved in helping him build a diorama of all the planets. Meanwhile, Randy has been posing as a 32-year-old dermatologist online, taking inspiration from Tim’s old love letters to Jill to send flirty emails to a 25 year old woman named Mollie. When Mollie shows up at the house, Tim and Jill realize what’s going on and orchestrate a prank to teach Randy a lesson. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 23: What You See Is What You Get (1994)

Title: What You See Is What You GetSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 23Broadcast date: May 11, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry HurseyDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Tim Allen, Diane FordThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 20, 2018Episode Synopsis:Tim is being particularly boorish about Jill’s appearance, comparing her unfavorably to a picture of her from when she was younger. When Tim sees Jill playing with a bizarre Photoshop-style computer program that allows you to alter your appearance, he makes a big deal out of all the ways he’d like to improve Jill’s looks. Jill is predictably hurt by this, but it takes a conversation with Wilson for Tim to understand why he shouldn’t repeatedly trash talk his wife’s looks. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 22: Swing Time (1994)

Title: Swing TimeSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 22Broadcast date: May 4, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mickey Jones, Drake Bell, Victoria PrincipalDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: B.K. TaylorThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 12, 2018Episode Synopsis:Jill is upset when Tim gives the boys’ old swingset to Pete from K&B Construction. Tim argues that the boys have outgrown it, but Jill explains that the swingset has so much sentimental significance for her because of all the fond memories of the boys playing on it when they were little. Tim gets the old swingset back from Pete, then disassembles it and rebuilds it as a porch swing for him and Jill to use. Meanwhile on Tool Time, Tim meets a female construction foreman and refuses to accept that she’s good at her job until she bests him in a series of home improvement competitions. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 21: Fifth Anniversary (1994)

Title: Fifth AnniversarySeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 21Broadcast date: Apr 6, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Joel Polis, Lois De Banzie, Jimmy Labriola, Michael Andretti, Johnny RutherfordDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob Bendeston, Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 6, 2018Episode Synopsis:On Tool Time, Tim and Al debut a man-centric kitchen. Afterward, Tim wants to take the entire crew to Indy speedway to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Tool Time, but his boss Mr. Davidson objects after all the money Tim spent on the kitchen stunt. Tim is determined to do something special for his audience to commemorate five years on the air, so he takes inspiration from Wilson and shows them a clipshow of the inaugural Tool Time episode, followed by a visit from Michael Andretti and some other race car driver. Meanwhile, Jill is trying to plan yet another library fundraiser, this time by inviting donors to a "No dinner dinner party." It doesn't go well. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 20: It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of Tims (1994)

Title: It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of TimsSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 20Broadcast date: Mar 30, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Al Fann, Alice Carter, Melissa Christopher, Amy Steel, Ben GolombDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 29, 2018Episode Synopsis:Jill is hosting a baby shower for a bunch of her friends, and when Tim drops in on his way to a demolition derby she’s shocked and turned on by how charming and nice he is with all of them. When Tim gets back from the derby, Jill tries to seduce him - until Tim’s gassy reaction to the nachos he ate at the demolition derby puts a damper on things. Jill is upset that the zest and romance has gone out of their relationship after fifteen years of marriage. At first, Tim gets defensive - but after a chat with Wilson, he busts out a tuxedo for a romantic night at the house with Jill.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 19: Too Many Cooks (1994)

Title: Too Many CooksSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 19Broadcast date: Mar 16, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Angela Paton, Leigh Ann Orsi, Anndi McAfeeDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob Bendeston, Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 23, 2018Episode Synopsis:Irma (of Cooking with Irma fame) goes away for a week and asks Al, an amateur chef, to guest host her show while she's gone - with Tim as his assistant. Al is a natural in the kitchen and a big hit with Irma's audience, but when Tim's jokes and clowning fail to get any laughs he plans to quit assisting Al. Al accuses Tim of wanting to bail because he's not the center of attention, and at home Jill helps Tim realize that it's possible to just assist someone without trying to make a bunch of corny jokes.Meanwhile, Randy struggles to win the affections of his crush Beth -- with a little help from Brad, Ashley and Wilson.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 18: The Eve of Construction (1994)

Title: The Eve of ConstructionSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 18Broadcast date: Mar 9, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mariangela Pino, Leigh Ann Orsi, Kimberly Clarice Aiken, John Elway, Eric Hipple, Evander Holyfield, Sean Jones, Kenny O’Brien, Bill Pickel, Kelvin Pritchett, Ray Baker, Shawn Shea, Jimmy CarterDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. Morris, Marley Sims, Elliot ShoenmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 15, 2018Episode Synopsis:Tim and Al partner up with former president Jimmy Carter to build houses for Habitat for Humanity. Jill wants to help out, but Tim forbids her, insisting that construction is men’s work and women are useless on a job site. Tim’s theory is put to the test when he and a group of pro football players try to build a house together while Al embarks on the same project with a group of female contractors. Predictably, Tim winds up humiliating himself, and must grudgingly acknowledge that women and men are equals. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 17: Room for Change (1994)

Title: Room for ChangeSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 17Broadcast date: Mar 2, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 9, 2018Episode Synopsis:When Brad and Randy's constant fighting gets to be too much, Tim wants to give the older boy his own room and move Mark in with Randy. Jill wants to discuss the matter with the boys, but before she can Tim acts unilaterally and tells Mark to move in with Randy. Jill is angry at Tim for going against her wishes, while Tim accuses her - and all women - of being indecisive. Out back, Wilson reminds Tim that the boys' dispute can only be solved by getting at the root of the problem, while Jill has a heart-to-heart with Randy that convinces him bunking with Mark won't be all that bad.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 16: The Colonel (1994)

Title: The ColonelSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 9, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: M. Emmet WalshDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 2, 2018Episode Synopsis:Jill’s father, a retired military man, comes to visit the Taylors - and he brings copies of the history book he’s just written. He gives one to both Jill and Tim, asking for their honest feedback. They attempt to read it, but the book winds up being so boring that they can’t get through it. When Jill reluctantly confesses to her father that she thinks the book needs a lot of work, he gets angry and blows up at her. After some encouragement from Wilson, Jill is able to sit down and talk to her father about how he needs to manage his anger better. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Season 3, Episode 15: Reel Men (1994)

Title: Reel MenSeason, Episode: Season 3, Episode 15Broadcast date: Jan 26, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Mariangela PinoDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Ron BloombergThis podcast episode was originally released: Sept 24, 2018Episode Synopsis:While Jill and Eileen enjoy a girls' weekend, Tim goes ice fishing with Al in a fishing shack he's thinking of buying. Although Al wants to use their time in the one-room shack on the lake to talk and get to know each other, Tim rebuffs Al's advances, watching TV, losing Al's supplies and falling through a hole in the ice, losing their car keys in the process. By the time Wilson arrives with their spare keys, Al is furious at Tim. Wilson explains to Tim that sometimes your friends expect you to engage with their lives in a meaningful way, and Tim makes an effort to talk to Al the whole way home... Even though he accidentally burns the shack down on his way out the door. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.