rc: Heidi
Jill finds Brad making out with his girlfriend in his room. However, when Jill asks Tim to have a man-to-man talk with Brad, Tim is a little reluctant to do it. Not because he doesn't feel Brad needs it, but because it's something he's never done before with a kid. Tool Time goes to sea in another on-location shoot, with Tim, Al and Heidi boarding the U.S.S. Constellation aircraft carrier as part of their salute to engines.
b: 17 Sep 96 pc: _________ w: Bruce Ferber & Lloyd Garver d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi
Jill's distress over catering to Tim's daily routine leads both to dream of their senior years, and each has a different view of how Tim's "self-discipline" has affected their lives.
b: 24 Sep 96 pc: _________ w: Marley Sims & Eliot Shoenman d: Peter Bonerzrc: Bud, Heidi
Bud's divorce announcement makes Jill drag Tim to a couple's therapy workshop hoping to improve their communication. Good idea, bad result: Tim finally opens up-about Jill's faults.
b: 1 Oct 96 pc: _________ w: Charlie Hauck d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi
Tim encourages Randy to express his true feelings for Lauren, who, like Tim, is a real car enthusiast. But Randy is crushed when he finds out that she's going out with Brad's friend, Jason. And on Tool Time well-known auto care expert Lucille Treganowan makes a special guest appearance.
b: 8 Oct 96 pc: _________ w: Jon Vadergriff d: Geoffrey Nelsonrc: Heidi, Harry, Ilene
Producer Al selects Tim to direct his how-to video. But Tim's "vision" of the project leads to creative differences-and his firing. Jill gets a computer and the boys and Ilene help install it.
b: 15 Oct 96 pc: _________ w: Ruth Bennett d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi
Jill uses an inheritance to buy herself a foreign sports car, which she prohibits Tim from driving. But how often does Tim listen to Jill.
b: 22 Oct 96 pc: _________ w: Adam England d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi
In a battle of Halloween pranks, Brad and Randy score first fright, then turn Tim and Jill's retaliatory effort around on them. But who will laugh last?
b: 29 Oct 96 pc: _________ w: Eric Horsted d: Geoffrey Nelsonrc: Heidi
Tim and the boys resort to camping out in the backyard when Jill's sisters, who are "neurotic, especially when they argue," arrive to help plan their parents' 50th-anniversary party. And it's neuroses on parade!
b: 12 Nov 96 pc: _________ w: Laurie Gelman d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi While Tim drives Jill and a very pregnant Heidi to his Classic Car Man of the Year awards banquet, Heidi goes into labor. Jill and Tim act as coach and receiver, respectively, while Wilson instructs them over the phone.
b: 19 Nov 96 pc: _________ w: Charlie Hauck d: Peter Bonerzrc: Heidi, Harry, Marty, Benny, Ilene
Benny's past boorish behavior puts him off the Taylors' holiday guest list until Tim sees him in line at a soup kitchen. Tim's change of heart is followed by a dream. In the dream, Tim gathers a myriad of items for those less fortunate and comes to realize that "real charity is about giving of yourself." Race-car drivers Michael and Mario Andretti appear on Tool Time in "The Butterball 500," a turkey-carving race, which is called by famous Indy 500 announcer Jack Arute.
b: 26 Nov 96 pc: _________ w: Adam England d: Geoffrey Nelson NOTE: This episode featured a special segment in 3-D Claymation.rc: Heidi
Brad throws himself into his new part-time job at a sporting-goods store. But Jill and Tim become concerned when it appears that work is Brad's top priority.
b: 10 Dec 96 pc: _________ w: Bruce Ferber & Lloyd Garver d: Peter Bonerzrc: Heidi, Marty
Tim's brothers join to help their mother move out of the family home, but Tim objects to the new owners' plans for the place.
b: 17 Dec 96 pc: _________ w: Elliot Shoenman & Marley Sims d: Peter Filsingerrc: Heidi
After teasing Tim about buying a useless item because the saleswoman flirted with him, Jill wonders if flirting with a potential boss might enhance her chance of getting hired.
b: 7 Jan 97 pc: _________ w: Laurie Gelman d: Peter Filsingerrc: Heidi
Karate-student Mark successfully intervenes when a bully accosts Randy, who takes a different sort of beating when the story hits the school paper. Also, the Beach Boys visit their cousin Wilson.
b: 14 Jan 97 pc: _________ w: Jon Vandergriff d: Geoffrey Nelsonrc: Heidi
A tense Tim troubles the Tool Time team when the audience includes two Swedish buyers who are considering the show for the European market. Will Tool Time's salute to men have the desired result.
b: 28 Jan 97 pc: _________ w: Jon Vandergriff d: Peter Bonerzrc: Heidi
Tim is mum about his late father's so-called relationship with an old flame when she contacts him out of the blue. Meanwhile, Randy and Brad try to figure out what to give their girlfriends for Valentine's Day and Tim can't recall where he hid Jill's gift.
b: 11 Feb 97 pc: _________ w: Charlie Hauck d: Peter Bonerzrc: Heidi, Harry, Benny
After a critic declares performance artist Wilson out of touch with reality, the Taylors' neighbor decides to be more like others, especially Tim. Tim gets into a weird food cooking contest with renowned food connoisseur Ray Pleva.
b: 18 Feb 97 pc: _________ w: Jennifer Celotta d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi, Ilene, Marty, Harry, Benny
Al reveals a secret to Tim and the guys before his wedding to Ilene. He is having second thoughts. But it turns out that Ilene is having second thoughts too.
b: 25 Feb 97 pc: _________ w: Marley Sims & Elliot Shoenman d: John Pasquinrc: Heidi, Harry
The kids are using the phone way too much so Tim convinces Jill to let Harry's son Dennis install a second line. Unfortunately when Dennis takes a break, Tim takes over with the help of Brad and Randy. A blowup between Harry and Dennis keys Jill and Tim into a bigger question of sensitivity and discipline with their boys.
b: 11 Mar 97 pc: _________ w: Eric Horsted d: Geoffrey Nelsonrc: Heidi
Jill's instincts are correct when she predicts something bad will happen on Brad's first night out with his driver's license-but it's more serious than Brad admits. Three generations of racing's Unser family appear on Tool Time.
b: 1 Apr 97 pc: _________ w: Laurie Gelman d: Andrew Tsaorc: Heidi
Plans call for Tim to drive a steamroller on the next Tool Time, which will break a Bob Vila record. And he refuses to let his separated shoulder interfere.
b: 15 Apr 97 pc: _________ w: Eric Horsted d: Geoffrey Nelsonrc: Heidi
The boys don't share Jill's desire for quality time together during the family's annual weekend at a hardware expo, which is also enhanced by Tim's Tool Time remotes.
b: 29 Apr 97 pc: _________ w: Ruth Bennett d: Geoffrey Nelsonrc: Heidi
Tool Time gets the go-ahead to create a special 3-D effects show, featuring in-your-face antics from Tim, Al and Heidi Meanwhile, when Jill discovers that Brad's girlfriend caters to his every need, she insists that Tim set an example for the boys by acting more like an equal partner.
b: 6 May 97 pc: _________ w: Laurie Gelman d: Peter Bonerzrc: Heidi
Jill's father dies and she has to deal with the guilt after she faked being sick that weekend so he wouldn't come to visit. Tim has to deal with the various ways the boys deal with the loss.
b: 13 May 97 pc: _________ w: Bruce Ferber & Lloyd Garver d: Peter Bonerzrc: Lisa, Heidi
Former Tool Time girl Lisa returns to Tool Time. Tim, who is as excited as everyone else to see her again, invites Lisa to temporarily resume her part on the show without consulting the current Tool Time girl, Heidi. Meanwhile, Randy finally gets up the nerve to ask Lauren out on their first official date.
b: 20 May 97 pc: _________ w: Adam England & Jennifer Celotta d: Peter Bonerz| Back to TOP of Page |
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