"Home Improvement" (1991) TV series 1991-1999

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Creators:

Carmen Finestra
David McFadzean
Matt Williams

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

17 September 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Home Improvement | Family Relationships | Husband Wife Relationship | Mother Son Relationship | Based On Standup Comedy

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 39 wins & 56 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Oct. 6	12:00 PM	TBS	Neighbors	#8.20
Mon. Oct. 6	12:30 PM	TBS	A Hardware Habit to Break	#8.21

Cast

Tim Allen	...	Tim Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Zachery Ty Bryan	...	Bradley Michael Taylor / ... (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Patricia Richardson	...	Jill Taylor / ... (202 episodes, 1991-1999)
Taran Noah Smith	...	Mark Taylor (202 episodes, 1991-1999)
Richard Karn	...	Al Borland (201 episodes, 1991-1999)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas	...	Randy Taylor / ... (178 episodes, 1991-1998)
Earl Hindman	...	Wilson Wilson, Jr. / ... (168 episodes, 1991-1999)
Debbe Dunning	...	Heidi Keppert / ... (153 episodes, 1992-1999)

Also Known As:

Hammer Time (USA) (working title)
Tool Time (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (204 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG (some episodes) | Australia:G | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Touchstone Television

Trivia:

1998's "Adios" episode was made for the purpose of writing Randy out of the show, as Jonathan Taylor Thomas no longer wished to appear in the series.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the beginning of episode # 4.10, "Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher", Tim's lopsided toolbox that he made turns 180 degrees as Jill pushes it away. As Jill and Tim are talking, it turns back. Then it turns 180 degrees again just before Tim briefly leaves the room.

Quotes:

Jill: We never said we weren't going to have another baby.
Tim: I've said it, I've talked about it. I know I've talked about it. I mentioned it on Tool Time.
Jill: Oh great, so eleven people know about it?
Tim: Do you remember babies at all? Dirty diapers, colic, 2:00 am feedings, 3:00 am feedings. I don't have the energy for that any more.
Jill: You don't have the energy to say, "Wake up, Jill, the baby wants you"?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Serial Killing 4 Dummys (2004)

The most entertaining show I've ever watched on TV

Home Improvement ranks at #1 of my all-time favorite shows ever. I have seen every episode of the show at least 10 times and I never get tired of them. Tim Allen is very funny in this show, and I will forever be a huge fan of his because of this show. The show had an excellent cast and they had great chemistry. This show would still be as good if it were still on the air, but unfortunately, Earl Hindman passed away in late 2003, a man whose character, Wilson, helped drive the show. There was never a show before this of this level of entertainment, and there will never be one like it again. Many of the people that I know always talk about how good this show is. This is a show that I hope will be played in reruns for many years to come.