Storyline

The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.

First Aired

1991-09-17
Last Aired

1999-05-25
Creator

Matt Williams
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

8
Episodes

203
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC

Keywords:

family blue collar worker sitcom handyman joyful

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1. Pilot

Tim decides to rewire the dishwasher against Jill's wishes and ends up blowing more than her fuse.

Tim decides to rewire the dishwasher against Jill's wishes and ends up blowing more than her fuse.Less

24mins 1991-09-17

2. Mow Better Blues

After breaking one of Tim's tools that has been in the family for twenty years, Mark fears that he wil...More

After breaking one of Tim's tools that has been in the family for twenty years, Mark fears that he will be traded in after Brad and Randy make up a story about ""Peter"", their former brother that was traded in after he broke one of Tim's flashlights.Less

24mins 1991-09-26

3. Off Sides

When she can't find a babysitter, Jill has a magician watch the kids while she and Tim go on their rom...More

When she can't find a babysitter, Jill has a magician watch the kids while she and Tim go on their romantic dinner. However, Tim is too distracted by a football game to pay attention to her. Meanwhile, the kids accidentally lock the magician in a trunk.Less

24mins 1991-10-01

4. Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof

Tim becomes green with envy while putting up a new satellite dish on the roof when Jill's teacher visi...More

Tim becomes green with envy while putting up a new satellite dish on the roof when Jill's teacher visits.Less

24mins 1991-10-08

5. Wild Kingdom

While working in the basement, Tim hears some strange noises. Is it a mouse or is it a creepy crawly ...More

While working in the basement, Tim hears some strange noises. Is it a mouse or is it a creepy crawly snake?Less

24mins 1991-10-15

6. Adventures in Fine Dining

Tim bets Jill that he can teach the boys some table manners.

Tim bets Jill that he can teach the boys some table manners.Less

24mins 1991-10-22

7. Nothing More Than Feelings

After Jill drove while her oil light was on, Tim shares this with the Tool Time audience and the other...More

After Jill drove while her oil light was on, Tim shares this with the Tool Time audience and the other guys say their wives don't respect their tools.Less

24mins 1991-10-29

8. Flying Sauces

Tim cooks up a plan for Mark to get even with his brothers, and offers "Tool Time" viewers nutrition t...More

Tim cooks up a plan for Mark to get even with his brothers, and offers "Tool Time" viewers nutrition tips.Less

24mins 1991-11-05

9. Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

Tim decides to put in another sink in the bathroom so his shaving junk won't be in Jill's way, but the...More

Tim decides to put in another sink in the bathroom so his shaving junk won't be in Jill's way, but the project takes longer than he expects.Less

24mins 1991-11-19

10. Reach Out and Teach Someone

Tim decides to do a Tool Time special for women to teach plumbing. After being called an idiot by Ran...More

Tim decides to do a Tool Time special for women to teach plumbing. After being called an idiot by Randy, Brad worries that he will do bad on a test. Tim starts his hotrod.Less

24mins 1991-11-26

11. Look Who's Not Talking

Jill gets stage fright when she has to deliver a speech in front of women at the Library Association. ...More

Jill gets stage fright when she has to deliver a speech in front of women at the Library Association. Tim and Mark dress up as women to help her get over her fear.Less

24mins 1991-12-10

12. Yule Better Watch Out

Tim competes in the neighborhood Christmas light competition. Mark writes his Christmas list to Santa...More

Tim competes in the neighborhood Christmas light competition. Mark writes his Christmas list to Santa, but Brad and Randy tell him Santa is dead.Less

24mins 1991-12-17

13. Up Your Alley

Tim and Jill have a bowling match against eachother and try no to make it competitive, until the K&B C...More

Tim and Jill have a bowling match against eachother and try no to make it competitive, until the K&B Construction guys show up. The boys get in trouble at an arcade.Less

24mins 1992-01-07

14. For Whom the Belch Tolls

Jill doesn't want Stu Cutler, Tim's old college friend, in the house. So Tim tries to keep him away b...More

Jill doesn't want Stu Cutler, Tim's old college friend, in the house. So Tim tries to keep him away but when he gives in and Stu comes to the house, he insults Tim and Jill and belches with the boys.Less

24mins 1992-01-14

15. Forever Jung

Karen visits and Tim must stand up to her. Jennifer invites Brad to her parents' anniversary, so Jill...More

Karen visits and Tim must stand up to her. Jennifer invites Brad to her parents' anniversary, so Jill teaches him how to dance.Less

24mins 1992-01-21

16. Jill's Birthday

Tim gets Jill a lifetime membership to a health care club, until she says she will never exercise agai...More

Tim gets Jill a lifetime membership to a health care club, until she says she will never exercise again. Brad and Randy spend all of their money on a baseball card, so they make Mark give them a "brother tax" to get Jill a present.Less

24mins 1992-02-04

17. What About Bob?

Tim cheats to beat Tool Time guest Bob Vila at a trivia game. Randy pulls a prank on Curtis, a geek a...More

Tim cheats to beat Tool Time guest Bob Vila at a trivia game. Randy pulls a prank on Curtis, a geek at school.Less

24mins 1992-02-11

18. Baby, It's Cold Outside

Mr. Binford ruins Tim and Jill's romantically planned weekend by making them go camping to present Bin...More

Mr. Binford ruins Tim and Jill's romantically planned weekend by making them go camping to present Binford's new line of winter camping gear.Less

24mins 1992-02-18

19. Unchained Malady

Tim gets bad luck after throwing a chain letter from Al out. Randy wrecks his new bike after being da...More

Tim gets bad luck after throwing a chain letter from Al out. Randy wrecks his new bike after being dared to do a trick.Less

24mins 1992-02-25

20. Birds of a Feather Flock to Taylor

Jill tells Tim that he is a bad listener when he doesn't remember her mentioning the opera fundraiser....More

Jill tells Tim that he is a bad listener when he doesn't remember her mentioning the opera fundraiser. Brad and Randy try to get Mark to eat a worm while working on a birdhouse.Less

24mins 1992-03-03

21. A Battle of Wheels

Jill invades man's sacred space--the garage--with her pottery wheel; and Al takes a turn at hosting To...More

Jill invades man's sacred space--the garage--with her pottery wheel; and Al takes a turn at hosting Tool Time, and finds it isn't as easy as it looks.Less

24mins 1992-03-17

22. Luck Be a Taylor Tonight

Jill's sister's marital problems disrupt Tim's poker game.

Jill's sister's marital problems disrupt Tim's poker game.Less

24mins 1992-04-07

23. Al's Fair in Love and War

Tim advises Al about a new woman in Al's life.

Tim advises Al about a new woman in Al's life.Less

24mins 1992-04-28

24. Stereo-Typical

Tim goes to buy new speakers and ends up with an entertainment center; Tool Time welcomes tool musicia...More

Tim goes to buy new speakers and ends up with an entertainment center; Tool Time welcomes tool musicians, led by saw player Janeen Rae Heller.Less

24mins 1992-05-05

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A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-11

A lot of it depends on, well, on the writing. For the most part it's really good, but occasionally they lower Tim's IQ to the point where it... read more

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A Review by GenerationofSwine

A lot of it depends on, well, on the writing. For the most part it's really good, but occasionally they lower Tim's IQ to the point where it's a bit unbelievable for anything not animated. It's done for humor, but occasionally they write hi...