Evening Shade Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1990 · CBS · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Evening Shade
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Evening Shade have?
Evening Shade has 4 seasons and 100 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 21, 1990 to May 23, 1994.
Is Evening Shade renewed, ended, or canceled?
Evening Shade has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Evening Shade?
It takes 50h 0m (3000 minutes) to watch the complete run of Evening Shade. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 25 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Evening Shade?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("A Day in the Life of Wood Newton"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Evening Shade?
Evening Shade is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Evening Shade?
Evening Shade has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Evening Shade?
The primary ensemble cast includes Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton (age 82 (deceased)), Marilu Henner as Ava Evans Newton (age 74), Hal Holbrook as Evan Evans (age 95 (deceased)), Charles Durning as Harlan Elldridge (age 89 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Burt Reynolds | Wood Newton | 82 (deceased) |
| Marilu Henner | Ava Evans Newton | 74 |
| Hal Holbrook | Evan Evans | 95 (deceased) |
| Charles Durning | Harlan Elldridge | 89 (deceased) |
| Ann Wedgeworth | Merleen Elldridge | 83 (deceased) |
| Michael Jeter | Herman Stiles | 50 (deceased) |
| Jay R. Ferguson | Taylor Newton | 52 |
| Ossie Davis | Ponder Blue | 87 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Evening Shade are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.