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Home Improvement

7.4
8 seasons
203 episodes
Ended
Comedy

Plot Summary

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

First Aired:September 17, 1991
Last Aired:May 25, 1999
Episode Runtime:22m
Networks:
ABC
Created By:
Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt Williams

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (9)

Season 1
7.6

Season 1

24 episodes

Aired: 1991

Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor hosts a DIY show while navigating mishaps at home, often causing more chaos than fixes.

Season 2
7.8

Season 2

25 episodes

Aired: 1992

Tim’s ego and love for tools grow, clashing hilariously with family life, neighbors, and the elusive wisdom of Wilson.

Season 3
7.7

Season 3

25 episodes

Aired: 1993

More power means more problems as Tim juggles parenting teens, TV stardom, and DIY disasters.

Season 4
7.7

Season 4

26 episodes

Aired: 1994

Tim faces midlife questions, Jill returns to school, and the boys start growing up—bringing new family challenges.

Season 5
8.0

Season 5

26 episodes

Aired: 1995

As Brad becomes a teenager, the Taylors face growing pains, career changes, and more explosive projects.

Season 6
7.6

Season 6

25 episodes

Aired: 1996

Tim and Al’s TV show gets a boost, but family life demands more attention as the boys mature and Jill finds success.

Season 7
8.0

Season 7

25 episodes

Aired: 1997

With Brad preparing for college and the family evolving, Tim wrestles with change—and plenty of power tools.

Season 8
7.5

Season 8

27 episodes

Aired: 1998

In the final season, Tim must choose between fame and family as “Tool Time” reaches new heights and home becomes more important than ever.

Production

Touchstone Television

Wind Dancer Productions