Home Improvement 1991
What is Home Improvement?
Home Improvement is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on the ABC network. Created by Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, and Matt Williams, the show ran from September 17, 1991, until May 25, 1999.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 203
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1991
- Last aired
- May 25, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Home Improvement is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on the ABC network. Created by Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, and Matt Williams, the show ran from September 17, 1991, until May 25, 1999. Over the course of its eight-season run, the series produced a total of 204 half-hour episodes. The program stars Tim Allen as Tim Taylor, a television show host known as The Tool Man. The narrative follows the daily trials and tribulations of Taylor as he navigates his professional life and the challenges of raising three mischievous boys. He manages these responsibilities with the support of his loving wife, played by Patricia Richardson, his loyal co-host, and an unseen neighbor. Other featured cast members include Earl Hindman and Taran Noah Smith. Directed by John Pasquin, the series remains a notable production in the history of American television comedy. It documents the domestic and professional life of its protagonist as he balances his career in media with his commitments to his family.
Should you watch it?
“A television host balances his professional career with the challenges of raising three sons at home.”
- relatable family dynamics
- comedic look at household life
- focuses on domestic and workplace trials
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms centered on family life and workplace humor.
The series features family-oriented humor suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 17, 1991
- E2 Mow Better Blues Sep 26, 1991
- E3 Off Sides Oct 1, 1991
- E4 Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof Oct 8, 1991
- E5 Wild Kingdom Oct 15, 1991
- E6 Adventures in Fine Dining Oct 22, 1991
- E7 Nothing More Than Feelings Oct 29, 1991
- E8 Flying Sauces Nov 5, 1991
- E9 Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble Nov 19, 1991
- E10 Reach Out and Teach Someone Nov 26, 1991
- E11 Look Who's Not Talking Dec 10, 1991
- E12 Yule Better Watch Out Dec 17, 1991
- E13 Up Your Alley Jan 7, 1992
- E14 For Whom the Belch Tolls Jan 14, 1992
- E15 Forever Jung Jan 21, 1992
- E16 Jill's Birthday Feb 4, 1992
- E17 What About Bob? Feb 11, 1992
- E18 Baby, It's Cold Outside Feb 18, 1992
- E19 Unchained Malady Feb 25, 1992
- E20 Birds of a Feather Flock to Taylor Mar 3, 1992
- E21 A Battle of Wheels Mar 17, 1992
- E22 Luck Be a Taylor Tonight Apr 7, 1992
- E23 Al's Fair in Love and War Apr 28, 1992
- E24 Stereo-Typical May 5, 1992
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Read My Hips Sep 16, 1992
- E2 Rites and Wrongs of Passage Sep 23, 1992
- E3 Overactive Glance Sep 30, 1992
- E4 Groin Pains Oct 7, 1992
- E5 Heavy Meddle Oct 14, 1992
- E6 The Haunting of Taylor House Oct 28, 1992
- E7 Roomie For Improvement Nov 4, 1992
- E8 May the Best Man Win Nov 11, 1992
- E9 Where There's a Will, There's a Way Nov 18, 1992
- E10 Let's Did Lunch Nov 25, 1992
- E11 Abandoned Family Dec 2, 1992
- E12 I'm Scheming of a White Christmas Dec 16, 1992
- E13 Bell Bottom Blues Jan 6, 1993
- E14 Howard's End Jan 13, 1993
- E15 Love Is A Many Splintered Thing Jan 20, 1993
- E16 Dances With Tools Feb 3, 1993
- E17 You're Driving Me Crazy, You're Driving Me Nuts Feb 10, 1993
- E18 Bye Bye Birdie Feb 17, 1993
- E19 Karate or Not, Here I Come Feb 24, 1993
- E20 Shooting Three To Make Tutu Mar 3, 1993
- E21 Much Ado About Nana Mar 17, 1993
- E22 Ex Marks the Spot Apr 14, 1993
- E23 To Build or Not to Build May 5, 1993
- E24 Birth of a Hot Rod May 12, 1993
- E25 The Great Race May 19, 1993
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Maybe, Baby Sep 15, 1993
- E2 Aisle See You In My Dreams Sep 22, 1993
- E3 This Joke's For You Sep 29, 1993
- E4 A Sew, Sew Evening Oct 6, 1993
- E5 Arrivederci, Binford Oct 13, 1993
- E6 Crazy For You Oct 27, 1993
- E7 Blow Up Nov 3, 1993
- E8 Be True To Your Tool Nov 10, 1993
- E9 Dollars And Sense Nov 17, 1993
- E10 A Frozen Moment Nov 24, 1993
- E11 Feud For Thought Dec 1, 1993
- E12 'Twas the Blight Before Christmas Dec 15, 1993
- E13 Slip Sleddin' Away Jan 5, 1994
- E14 Dream On Jan 12, 1994
- E15 Reel Men Jan 26, 1994
- E16 The Colonel Feb 9, 1994
- E17 Room For Change Mar 2, 1994
- E18 The Eve Of Construction Mar 9, 1994
- E19 Too Many Cooks Mar 16, 1994
- E20 It Was The Best Of Tims, It Was The Worst Of Tims Mar 30, 1994
- E21 Fifth Anniversary Apr 6, 1994
- E22 Swing Time May 4, 1994
- E23 What You See Is What You Get May 11, 1994
- E24 Reality Bytes May 18, 1994
- E25 The Great Race II May 25, 1994
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Back In The Saddle Shoes Again Sep 20, 1994
- E2 Don't Tell Momma Sep 27, 1994
- E3 Death Begins At Forty Oct 4, 1994
- E4 The Eyes Don't Have It Oct 11, 1994
- E5 He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible Oct 18, 1994
- E6 Borland Ambition Oct 25, 1994
- E7 Let's Go To The Videotape Nov 8, 1994
- E8 Quibbling Siblings Nov 15, 1994
- E9 My Dinner With Wilson Nov 22, 1994
- E10 Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher Nov 29, 1994
- E11 Some Like It Hot Rod Dec 6, 1994
- E12 'Twas the Night Before Chaos Dec 13, 1994
- E13 The Route Of All Evil Jan 3, 1995
- E14 Brother, Can You Spare A Hot Rod? Jan 10, 1995
- E15 Super Bowl Fever Jan 31, 1995
- E16 Bachelor Of The Year Feb 7, 1995
- E17 It's My Party Feb 14, 1995
- E18 A House Divided Feb 21, 1995
- E19 The Naked Truth Feb 28, 1995
- E20 Talk To Me Mar 14, 1995
- E21 No, No, Godot Mar 21, 1995
- E22 Tool Time After Dark (1) Apr 11, 1995
- E23 Tool Time After Dark (2) Apr 11, 1995
- E24 Sisters And Brothers May 2, 1995
- E25 A Marked Man May 9, 1995
- E26 Wilson's Girlfriend May 23, 1995
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 A Taylor Runs Through It Sep 19, 1995
- E2 The First Temptation of Tim Sep 26, 1995
- E3 Her Cheatin' Mind Oct 3, 1995
- E4 Jill's Surprise Party Oct 17, 1995
- E5 Advise and Repent Oct 24, 1995
- E6 Let Them Eat Cake Oct 31, 1995
- E7 The Look Nov 7, 1995
- E8 Room Without a View Nov 14, 1995
- E9 Chicago Hope Nov 21, 1995
- E10 Doctor in the House Nov 28, 1995
- E11 That's My Momma Dec 5, 1995
- E12 'Twas The Flight Before Christmas Dec 12, 1995
- E13 Oh, Brother Jan 9, 1996
- E14 High School Confidential Jan 16, 1996
- E15 Tanks for the Memories Jan 30, 1996
- E16 The Vasectomy One Feb 6, 1996
- E17 Fear of Flying Feb 13, 1996
- E18 When Harry Kept Dolores Feb 20, 1996
- E19 Eye on Tim Feb 27, 1996
- E20 The Bud Bowl Mar 5, 1996
- E21 Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights Mar 12, 1996
- E22 The Longest Day Apr 2, 1996
- E23 Mr. Wilson's Opus Apr 30, 1996
- E24 Shopping Around May 7, 1996
- E25 Alarmed by Burglars May 14, 1996
- E26 Games, Flames and Automobiles May 21, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series centers on Tim Taylor, a television show host and handyman.
How many seasons does the show have?
The series spanned eight seasons.
When did the show originally air?
The series originally aired from September 17, 1991, to May 25, 1999.
How many episodes were produced?
There are a total of 204 half-hour episodes.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, and Matt Williams.