Season 2

Title: Season 2 Super Spectacular, Part 2A look back on season two of Home Improvement; favorite moments, character actors, the season MVP, and more! This episode was originally released: May 14, 2018Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Title: Season Two Super SpectacularA look back on season two of Home Improvement; favorite moments, character actors, the season MVP, and more! This episode was originally released: May 14, 2018Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

BONUS EPISODEWe provide an interactive audio commentary for the episode “Roomie for Improvement”.Title: Roomie for ImprovementSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 7Broadcast date: Nov 4, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Debra EngleDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Billy RibackThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 11, 2017Episode Synopsis:When Mark (Taran Noah Smith) comes down with chicken pox, Tim has to go stay with Al (Richard Karn) for a few days to avoid getting infected. At Al's apartment, Tim quickly gets irritated by Al's overbearing manner and eccentric habits, leading to a blowup. Eventually, Tim reconciles with Al by helping to set him up with one of his cute neighbors.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: The Great RaceSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 25Broadcast date: May 19, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Bob Vila, Betsy Randle, Lamont Johnson, Michael Goldfinger, Shawn SheaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt WilliamsThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 23, 2018Episode Synopsis:Bob Vila wins a fan poll and is invited back to guest star on Tool Time once again. During his appearance, he challenges Tim (Tim Allen) to a lawnmower race for charity. Before the race, Tim installs a jet engine onto his lawnmower to give himself a competitive advantage. Meanwhile, Jill (Patricia Richardson) and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) play a prank on Brad and Randy after they make their little brother swallow a tadpole. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Birth of a Hot RodSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 24Broadcast date: May 12, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: David Correia, Gene WeygantDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Steve GabrielThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 16, 2018Episode Synopsis:Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) is on the verge of finally starting the engine on the hot rod he's been building for more than a year -- but now he's spending so much time in the garage that he's neglected all the other household chores Jill (Patricia Richardson) needs him to take care of. When Tim procrastinates for too long, Jill hires a repairman, which infuriates Tim as it challenges his authority as the Tool Man. When Wilson (Earl Hindman) reminds Tim of one of his own quotes, "What every job has in common is that it must be done and it must be done well," Tim resolves to do better at fixing things around the house - and helps teach Jill some Home Improvement skills too. Meanwhile, it's Lawn Week on Tool Time, where Tim and Al (Richard Karn) get into troubl ewhen they accidentally behead a guest's topiary flamingo. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Interview with director John PasquinGrunt Work interviews the prolific director of the first two seasons of Home Improvement and the movies The Santa Clause, Jungle 2 Jungle, and Joe Somebody.This episode was originally released: Apr 9, 2018Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Title: To Build or Not to BuildSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 23Broadcast date: May 5, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Ann Morgan Gilbert, Mickey Jones, Casey Sander, Gary McGurkDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Robert ZappiaThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 2, 2018Episode Synopsis:In honor of Mother's Day, Tim (Tim Allen) has the boys each build a sweet gift for Jill (Patricia Richardson). Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) make handmade recipe and jewelery boxes - but Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) tells Tim he isn't interested in making Jill something by hand. Tim consults with Wilson (Earl Hindman) about how to help his son show his love in his own special way, and ultimately helps Randy put on a magic show for Jill as his magician alter ego, The Great Randini. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Ex Marks the SpotSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 22Broadcast date: Apr 14, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Kathleen GarrettDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Darrell Campbell, Billy RibackThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 26, 2018Episode Synopsis:Tim (Tim Allen) and Al (Richard Karn) run into Tim's old girlfriend Stacey at a bar. Tim is furious when Al suggests that Stacey swing by Tim's house to meet Jill (Patricia Richardson) and the boys - because it turns out he ghosted her in college and he doesn't want Jill to find out. Things get even more awkward when Al and Stacey hit it off and decide to go out on a date.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Much Ado About NanaSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 21Broadcast date: Mar 17, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Polly Holliday, Paige TamadaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 20, 2018Episode Synopsis:Jill (Patricia Richardson) is on edge because her mother Nana (Polly Holliday) is coming to visit and she wants everything to be perfect. When Jill finds out that Nana is giving her an old tea set while giving a treasured family heirloom to Jill's sister, Jill is furious - but she forbids Tim (Tim Allen) from getting involved. Tim tries to keep the secret, but when Nana suggests that Jill's anger and frostiness is related to a bedroom issue, Tim spills the beans. In response, Nana and Jill have a talk in the backyard in which Jill learns the true significance of the tea set Nana gave her. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Shoot Three to Make TutuSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 20Broadcast date: Mar 3, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard Michael GouldThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 12, 2018Episode Synopsis:When Jill (Patricia Richardson) begs Tim (Tim Allen) to take Mark to the ballet, Tim reluctantly agrees -- but when Wilson (Earl Hindman) offers him courtside tickets to a basketball game, Tim can't say no. He and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) go to the ballet for half an hour, then the game. When Jill finds out, she's furious that Tim has sabotaged her attempt to introduce her son to the finer things in life. Wilson (Earl Hindman) suggests to Tim that his disdain for ballet is rooted in ignorance, so to make amends with Jill he creates a video of a male-friendly ballet that splices dance with sports footage. Meanwhile, Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) and Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) steal a cigar from Tim's sock drawer and smoke it while he and Jill are gone. At first they're able to hide their mischief - until Tim and Jill find the evidence and trick them into confessing. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Karate or Not, Here I ComeSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 19Broadcast date: Feb 24, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Stuart Quan, Perry Anzilotti, Mary-Pat Green, Greg Collins, Ryan TomlinsonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Billy RibackThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 5, 2018Episode Synopsis:After Tim (Tim Allen) invites a group of karate experts onto Tool Time to demonstrate their board breaking skills, Mark (Taran Noah Smith) decides to start taking karate classes. But when his partner in class turns out to be a bully, Tim and Jill (Patricia Richardson) try to talk to the boy's mother - who turns out to be an even bigger bully. After she hits Tim in the head with her purse, he and Jill debate how to respond without setting a bad example for their son. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Bye Bye BirdieSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 18Broadcast date: Feb 17, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Jessica WessonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Susan Estelle JansenThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 26, 2018Episode Synopsis:Brad Taylor (Zachery Ty Bryan) breaks up with Jenny Sudarsky (Jessica Wesson) because she won't let him copy her math homework anymore - and his grades suffer as a result. Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) suggests that Brad play it up like Jenny broke up with him so he can get sympathy from Jill (Patricia Richardson) and distract from his bad grades. But when Jill discovers the truth, she and Tim (Tim Allen) punish him by trying to teach him math. Meanwhile, an annoying woodpecker has taken residence in the roof of the Taylor house, leading Tim to take crazier and crazier steps to try and scare it away. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: You’re Driving Me Crazy, You’re Driving Me NutsSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 17Broadcast date: Feb 10, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Kevin Scannell, Betsy Randle, Cleto AugustoDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Maxine LapidussThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 19, 2018Episode Synopsis:Tim (Tim Allen) and Jill (Patricia Richardson) are on their way to a wedding for Jill's aunt Sheila and Tim refuses to stop for directions. They get lost in a snowstorm and wind up driving in circles, visiting the same gas station multiple times as they try to find the church. Afterwards, Jill is mad, Tim talks to Wilson, who helps him to understand that it's natural for men to try and navigate by instinct and intuition. Tim explains this to Jill and she forgives him. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Dances with ToolsSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 3, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Ann Miller, Dirk Lumbard, Mike Pniewski, Gregg Daniel, Jillian FontaineDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 12, 2018Episode Synopsis:As an anniversary gift, Tim (Tim Allen) decides to take ballroom dancing lessons with Jill (Patricia Richardson). But when Tim's boorish behavior in class winds up severely injuring their instructor, Jill is furious that Tim can't take anything she likes seriously. With some help from Wilson (Earl Hindman), Tim learns how to dance and successfully sweeps Jill off her feet. Meanwhile, Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) play pranks with whip cream, and Tim receives a major award on Tool Time. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Love Is a Many Splintered ThingSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 15Broadcast date: Jan 20, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Diana Bellamy, O’Neal ComptonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Billy RibackThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 29, 2018Episode Synopsis:Jill (Patricia Richardson) is concerned after a magazine quiz she takes says that she and Tim (Tim Allen) aren't compatible. Tim is dismissive, and creates his own quiz to mock Jill for putting stock in a magazine quiz. After talking to Wilson (Earl Hindman), Tim explains to Jill that their differences make them a stronger couple. Meanwhile, Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) has entered the school talent show as a ventriloquism act, despite not knowing ventriloquism. To help out, Tim makes him a ventriloquist dummy that looks just like the Tool Man. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Howard’s EndSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 14Broadcast date: Jan 13, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Jessica WessonDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Stacey HurThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 29, 2018Episode Synopsis:When Jill (Patricia Richardson) opens her own checking account for the money she's made at her new job, Tim (Tim Allen) doesn't take it well, and soon the two are locked in an argument over what in their life belongs to whom. When Tim lets slip that he believes Jill's car, not to mention the whole house, belong to him because he paid for them, Jill is furious at him for marginalizing her. When Wilson (Earl Hindman) helps Tim understand that his belief that he owns everything in the house is rooted in a desire to own Jill as well, Tim makes amends by calculating up how much money he owes Jill for 12 years of marriage and motherhood. Meanwhile, Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) gets into hot water when he kills Jenny Sudarsky's goldfish by putting its bowl too close to a lamp and making the water too hot. At first, he and Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) try to find a duplicate goldfish so she won't find out, but ultimately Brad comes clean to her - and Jenny, against all odds, isn't mad about it.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Bell Bottom BluesSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 13Broadcast date: Jan 6, 1993Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Casey Sander, Mickey Jones, Gary McGurkDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Susan Estelle JansenThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 22, 2018Episode Synopsis:Jill (Patricia Richardson) tries to clean out her closet, but has a hard time parting with her old clothes. Instead, Tim (Tim Allen) decides to remodel the closet to make room for everything. Meanwhile, Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) gets in trouble at school for punching another boy who made fun of him for hugging Tim. Tim makes Brad promise not to solve his problems with violence, and in return promises not to hug Brad in front of his friends anymore. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: I’m Scheming of a White ChristmasSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 12Broadcast date: Dec 16, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Vicki Lewis, The Manhattan TransferDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: B.K. TaylorThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 15, 2018Episode Synopsis:It's Christmas, and all of the Taylors are getting into the holiday spirit! Tim (Tim Allen) has built an elaborate light display on his front lawn that blinds the whole neighborhood, while Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) and Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) are going door to door collecting money for charity. When Tim and Jill (Patricia Richardson) catch Brad and Randy trying to steal some of the charity money they've raised, they're shocked that their kids could be so dishonest -- but afterwards, the guilt-ridden boys not only return the stolen money but also dig up bags of their own possessions that they can donate to charity. Meanwhile, on the set of Tool Time, Tim is forced to deal with Maureen's micromanagement while trying to produce a Christmas special with musical guests the Manhattan Transfer. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Abandoned FamilySeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 11Broadcast date: Dec 2, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Vicki LewisDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 8, 2018Episode Synopsis:When Jill (Patricia Richardson) gets a last-minute assignment from her job at Inside Detroit magazine, Tim (Tim Allen) has to take over the housework. Tim gets so wrapped up in automating the washer and dryer that he forgets to make lunch for the boys or help Mark build a gingerbread house for a bakesale, and eventually sets the oven on fire. Jill is upset that she can't pursue a career because she can't trust Tim to take care of the house, but Tim reminds her that the kids are still alive and he didn't screw up every task, so there's really nothing to worry about. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Let’s Did LunchSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 10Broadcast date: Nov 25, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Betsy Randle, Tony Carriero, Brent HinkleyDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Howard Michael GouldThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 2, 2018Episode Synopsis:Tim's (Tim Allen) friend Dave puts him in an awkward position when he asks him to lie to his girlfriend (and Jill's best friend) Karen. He wants Tim to say that they had lunch together yesterday, whereas Dave was actually seeing another woman. Despite the ethical quandary, Tim goes along - which gets him into hot water with Jill (Patricia Richardson) when she finds out, and hotter water with Dave when he finds out Jill knows. Meanwhile, Al (Richard Karn) tries to identify wood by scent on Tool Time, while Brad (Zachary Ty Bryan), Mark (Taran Noah Smith) and Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) build a garbage catapult to get revenge on some neighborhood bullies. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Where There’s a Will, There’s a WaySeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 18, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Jim Boeke, Wilson RaiserDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 25, 2017Episode Synopsis:Tim (Tim Allen) needs to update his will, but he keeps putting it off even though Jill (Patricia Richardson) keeps reminding him. Ultimately he admits to her that he's been avoiding it because he's almost the same age his father was when he died. Mark (Taran Noah Smith) overhears their conversation and becomes scared that Tim is about to die. By comforting Mark, Tim is at last able to will himself to finish his will.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: May the Best Man WinSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 8Broadcast date: Nov 11, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Vicki LewisDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Maxine LadipussThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 18, 2017Episode Synopsis:When Mr. Binford elopes with a model, he puts his busybody daughter Maureen in charge of Tool Time - much to the chagrin of Tim (Tim Allen), who has been running the show for years. Maureen's meddlesome nature leads her to alter the plans for the house they're renovating on the show and start making Al (Richard Karn) wear Hawaiian shirts, and there's nothing Tim can do. Jill (Patricia Richardson), meanwhile, has gotten a new job and couldn't be more excited. With Jill, Wilson (Earl Hindman) and even the boys too busy to give him advice, Tim is at a loss - until he comes up with a plan to send Maureen out of town to get her out of their hair.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Roomie for ImprovementSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 7Broadcast date: Nov 4, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Debra EngleDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Billy RibackThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 11, 2017Episode Synopsis:When Mark (Taran Noah Smith) comes down with chicken pox, Tim has to go stay with Al (Richard Karn) for a few days to avoid getting infected. At Al's apartment, Tim quickly gets irritated by Al's overbearing manner and eccentric habits, leading to a blowup. Eventually, Tim reconciles with Al by helping to set him up with one of his cute neighbors.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Haunting of Taylor HouseSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 28, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Jessica Wesson, Aaron Freeman, Rider Strong, Trevor LarkinDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Susan Estelle JansenThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 4, 2017Episode Synopsis:It's Halloween, and Tim (Tim Allen) and Jill (Patricia Richardson) are helping Brad (Zachary Ty Bryan) throw a spooktacular party for all of his friends, complete with creepy snacks and a homemade haunted house in the basement. Brad has dressed up in a ridiculous Raggedy Andy costume as part of a couples' costume with Jenny Sudarsky - but when she shows up wearing a matching costume with a boy named Danny and gives Brad a frosty reception, Tim has to help Brad negotiate his first-ever couple fight. After Brad and Jenny make up, Jill takes the guests on a tour of Tim's highly-anticipated haunted house, where an at first dismissive Danny is scared senseless by Al (Richard Karn) and Wilson (Earl Hindman) in crazy costumes. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Heavy MeddleSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 5Broadcast date: Oct 14, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Eileen Brennan, Dion Anderson, Betsy Randle, Tony Carriero, Jessica Tuck, Tom GallopDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 27, 2017Episode Synopsis:Tim (Tim Allen) is inviting a few friends over to help him put a new engine in his hot rod. But when Jill (Patricia Richardson) finds out that her friend Karen has broken up with her boyfriend, she tries to set Karen up with Tim's buddy Dave - even though Tim begs her not to get involved. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Groin PainsSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 4Broadcast date: Oct 7, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 21, 2017Episode Synopsis:When Tim (Tim Allen) feels intimidated by the young, strapping, muscular leads in Jill's romance novels, he tries to compensate by carrying a heavy crate full of books out to the garage -- and pulls his groin in the process. Despite his injured groin (and pride), Tim tries to hide his condition from Jill, even though he's in too much pain to lift anything heavy - which makes for awkward situations on the set of Tool Time and around the house when Jill (Patricia Richardson) tries to initiate a romantic moment. Ultimately, Wilson (Earl Hindman) helps Tim realize that he injured himself because he was "peacocking" for Jill - trying to prove that he's still tough and capable, even though that's not why she loves him. Meanwhile, Randy (Zachary Ty Bryan) has been cast as Peter Pan in the school play. To save him the indignity of having to prance around the auditorium, Tim builds a pulley system and harness so that Randy can fly -- with disastrous results when Tim tries to test it. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Overactive GlanceSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 3Broadcast date: Sept 30, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Betsy Randle, Debbe Dunning, Shelia Franklin, Kevin Brief, Bob Destri Hilgenberg, Mike Randleman, Kevi RazDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Billy RibackThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 13, 2017Episode Synopsis:After Jill (Patricia Richardson) notices Tim (Tim Allen) checking out an attractive female guest on Tool Time, she bets him that he can't make it through an entire night out at dinner without looking at another woman. Tim takes the bet, but gets more than he bargained for when the restaurant they go to turns out to be full of beautiful women.Meanwhile, Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) tries to improve his passing skills on the football team. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Rites and Wrongs of PassageSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 2Broadcast date:Sept 23, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Will Nye, Virginia WatsonDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: Susan Estelle JansenThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 6, 2017Episode Synopsis:Tim bought tickets for him and the boys to see a good old-fashioned monster truck show -- but when a group of older boys at school begin encouraging Brad to pull pranks and run afoul of the police, Tim and Jill ground him and Tim forbids him to go see the monster trucks. In response, Brad gets even more mouthy and rebellious. Wilson explains to Tim that Brad is acting out because he's caught between adolescence and manhood, a situation tribal societies avoided by inducting boys with the rites of manhood. In response, Tim lets Brad use a blowtorch while working on their hot rod and anoints him with motor oil to celebrate his transformation into the 'man-child.'Meanwhile, Tim's mouth gets him in trouble when a local Scotsman challenges him to participate in the Kaber Toss at the local Highland games - an ancient Scottish tradition in which men pick up a giant log and throw it as far as they can. When a kilt-clad Tim attempts this at the games, he instead chucks the log clear through the window of Al's lovingly restored '84 Mercury Marquis station wagon. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.

Title: Read My HipsSeason, Episode: Season 2, Episode 1Broadcast date: Sept 16, 1992Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Pamela AndersonGuest Starring: Casey Sander, Mickey Jones, Gary McGurk, Jessica WessonDirected by: John PasquinWritten by: B.K. TaylorThis podcast episode was originally released: Oct 30, 2017Episode Synopsis:Tim (Tim Allen) blows it big time when he goes out drinking with Al (Richard Karn) and the K&B Construction guys, missing a romantic dinner that Jill (Patricia Richardson) had planned to surprise him. In the fight that ensues when he returns home, Tim argues that Jill never told him she was making a romantic dinner, while Jill argues that Tim should have been able to pick up on her signals. Wilson (Earl Hindman) helps Tim understand by comparing his marriage to the engine of his hot rod - you have to listen carefully for any signs that the engine needs something. In response, Tim surprises Jill as "Fred" the telephone repairman, who fixes the "communication problems" in the house and is rewarded with some hot lovin'. On Tool Time, Tim and Al do a salute to job site safety. Brad (Zachary Ty Bryan) inches awkwardly toward his first kiss with Jenny Sudarsky, which Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) repeatedly try to spy on. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. to support Grunt Work Productions and all of the shows on the network.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram.