Home Improvement

Tim attempts to rewire the dishwasher without Jill's approval, leading to unexpected consequences that go beyond a simple electrical mishap.

Mark becomes anxious about being replaced after accidentally breaking one of Tim's family tools, especially after hearing a story from Brad and Randy about a former brother named "Peter" who was traded in for breaking a similar item.

Jill arranges for a magician to babysit while she and Tim have a romantic dinner, but Tim's attention is divided by a football game. The children accidentally trap the magician inside a trunk, leading to complications.

Tim feels jealous when Jill's teacher comes to visit as he installs a new satellite dish on the roof.

Tim is working in the basement when he begins to hear unusual noises, leaving him unsure whether the culprit is a harmless mouse or something far more unsettling—a creepy, crawling snake.

Tim challenges Jill to a bet, claiming he can teach the boys proper table manners.

Jill drives despite the oil warning light, prompting Tim to mention it on Tool Time, where the others comment on how their wives don't respect their tools.

Tim devises a scheme to help Mark retaliate against his brothers, while also providing the "Tool Time" audience with some unexpected nutrition advice.

Tim attempts to install an additional sink in the bathroom to keep his shaving items separate from Jill's, but the project becomes more complicated and time-consuming than he anticipated.

Tim attempts to broaden his audience by hosting a special episode of Tool Time aimed at women, focusing on plumbing basics. Meanwhile, Brad becomes anxious about an upcoming test after Randy criticizes his intelligence. Tim also works on starting his hotrod.

Jill experiences stage fright while preparing to give a speech at the Library Association. To help her overcome her fear, Tim and Mark dress as women to rehearse with her.

Tim participates in a local Christmas light contest, while Mark is disillusioned when his friends tell him Santa no longer exists.

Tim and Jill participate in a friendly bowling match, attempting to keep it non-competitive, but their dynamic changes when the K&B Construction crew joins in. Meanwhile, the boys find themselves in trouble at an arcade.

Jill is uncomfortable with Tim's college friend Stu Cutler visiting the house, so Tim initially tries to avoid having him over. When Stu does arrive, he ends up making Tim and Jill uncomfortable by being rude and acting boisterously with the others.

Karen's visit forces Tim to confront her, while Jennifer asks Brad to attend her parents' anniversary, prompting Jill to teach him how to dance.

Tim gives Jill a lifetime membership to a health club, but retracts the gift when she vows never to exercise again. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy spend their savings on a baseball card and ask Mark to pay a "brother tax" to help them buy Jill a gift.

Tim uses underhanded tactics to win a trivia contest against Bob Vila on Tool Time, while Randy plays a prank on Curtis, a nerdy classmate.

Mr. Binford disrupts Tim and Jill's romantic weekend plans by forcing them to accompany him on a camping trip to showcase his latest winter camping gear line.

After discarding a chain letter, Tim experiences a series of misfortunes. Randy, after accepting a dare, crashes his new motorcycle attempting a risky trick.

Jill criticizes Tim for not listening when he forgets about an opera fundraiser she mentioned. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy attempt to convince Mark to eat a worm as they work on building a birdhouse.

Jill sets up her pottery wheel in the garage, encroaching on what her husband considers his personal domain. Meanwhile, Al steps in to host Tool Time, quickly discovering that the role is more challenging than it appears.

Tim's poker game is interrupted when Jill's sister's troubled marriage causes tension among the players.

Tim offers advice to Al as he navigates a new romantic relationship.

Tim purchases new speakers but ends up with an entertainment center instead. Meanwhile, the Tool Time segment features tool musicians, including saw player Janeen Rae Heller.