Season 4

Title: Season 4 Super SpectacularA look back on season four of Home Improvement; favorite moments, character actors, the season MVP, and more! This episode was originally released: Dec 17, 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: My Dinner with Wilson (1994) - Audio CommentarySeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 22, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Julie Cobb, James Cromwell, William Thomas Jr., Noelle NorthDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Aug 26, 2019GRUNT WORK INTERACTIVE COMMENTARYGet your remote ready to pause and play as we do a commentary for this episode that asks you to watch along.When Tim and Jill learn that Wilson is having his house appraised, they fear that their beloved neighbor is planning to move. Over a Thanksgiving dinner at Wilson's wildly appointed house, they find out that it's true - he's planning to pack up and move to the jungles of Ecuador. Tim and Jill can't imagine a life without Wilson, especially once Tim meets the frosty couple who're looking to buy his house. In the backyard the following day, Wilson confides in Tim that he's moving to Ecuador because that's where he first met his late wife Katherine, and that he hopes to feel closer to her by returning there. Tim quotes Wilson some Mario Andretti that convinces him that the best way to retain that connection is by staying where he is and keeping her memory alive by sharing it with the people around him. Meanwhile, Tim tries to dispose of a dead, rotted rat in his walls.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: Man of the House (1995)A young boy refuses to accept his mother's new boyfriend, a lawyer, despite the man's attempts to win his respect. Meanwhile, disgruntled relative of a criminal he prosecuted seek revenge.This episode was originally released: Aug 20, 2019Sign 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: Wilson’s GirlfriendSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 26Broadcast date: May 23, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Beth Dixon, Michelle WilliamsDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Aug 12, 2019Episode Synopsis: Jill decides to set Judith, one of her single professors, up with Wilson, and the two hit it off almost immediately over their shared love of minutiae and insect mating habits. But when Judith is put off by Wilson's emotional distance, it falls to Tim to convince Wilson to come out of his shell. Meanwhile, Brad is desperate to hide a zit before a big 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: A Marked ManSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 25Broadcast date: May 9, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Jay LacopoDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 29, 2019Episode Synopsis: After Tim and the boys visit Harry’s hardware, Al tells Tim that an expensive pocketknife has gone missing from the store. Tim is adamant that his boys would never steal - until they discover the pocket knife in Mark’s laundry. Outraged, Tim yells at Mark for stealing and lying about it, which just terrifies Mark. After a heated dispute with Jill about the best way to effectively discipline their youngest son, Tim sits Mark down for a real talk about the importance of honesty. 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: Sisters and BrothersSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 24Broadcast date: May 2, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: William O’Leary, Jensen Daggett, Tudi Roche, Keith LehmanDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 22, 2019Episode Synopsis: Jill’s estranged sister Carrie, a successful jet-setting photographer, comes to stay with the Taylors for a week. Tensions between Jill and Carrie get even higher when Carrie tells Jill that she’s staying with them to observe Jill’s boring, domestic home life and see if she’s ready to settle down and start a family herself. But she’s not the only one struggling with siblings: Tim tries to help his brother Marty move his family into a new house, while Al’s brother Cal Borland comes out for an appearance 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: Tool Time After Dark, Part 2Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 23Broadcast date: Apr 11, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Marley Sims, Elliot ShoenmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 15, 2019Episode Synopsis: Part two of the clipshow. Tim is up all night suffering from a bad case of indigestion after eating an enormous Polish takeout meal. To entertain himself, he watches some old tapes of his favorite moments from Tool Time, and reminisces with the family about the good times they’ve had. (It’s a clip show, folks!)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: Tool Time After DarkSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 22Broadcast date: Apr 11, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Marley Sims, Elliot ShoenmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 8, 2019Episode Synopsis: Tim is up all night suffering from a bad case of indigestion after eating an enormous Polish takeout meal. To entertain himself, he watches some old tapes of his favorite moments from Tool Time, and reminisces with the family about the good times they’ve had. (It’s a clip show, folks!)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: No, No, GodotSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 21Broadcast date: Mar 21, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Max Gail, Mike Grief, Jennifer Lyon-Buchanan, Randy Kovitz, Sherry Hursey, Rif Hutton, Robby Gordon, Derrick Walker, Clive Rosengren, Raffi Di Blasio, Sam WhippleDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob BendestonThis podcast episode was originally released: Jul 2, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim buys tickets to a hockey game on the same night that Jill has bought tickets for them, Al and Eileen to see Waiting for Godot, Tim resolves to sell the hockey tickets outside the arena before going to the play. But when he and Al get arrested for scalping, they wind up going to jail and missing the play. Meanwhile, Wilson watches the boys and teaches them a lesson about their parents' love.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: Talk to MeSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 20Broadcast date: Mar 14, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Dave Chappelle, Jim BruerDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt WilliamsThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 24, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is hard at work studying for her entrance exams for grad school while Tim has been trying to pick up the slack on housework, with disastrous results that lead to him dropping Jill’s wedding ring down a furnace vent. Tim complains to Jill about how much work he’s been doing around the house, and she angrily retorts that she did all the housework for 15 years and this is the first time he’s ever had to pull his weight. In response, Tim does the logical thing and rants about it on Tool Time, bringing a couple of audience members down to rant about their significant others as well. Surprisingly, this doesn’t make Jill any less angry at Tim. After a chat with Wilson and an on-air apology segment, Tim makes amends with Jill by showing her a scale model of the office he’s going to build for her once she starts her psychology practice. 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 Naked TruthSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 19Broadcast date: Feb 28, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jensen Daggett, Earl Billings, William O’Leary, Johnson West, Milton CanadyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 17, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim's brother Marty and his lovely wife Nancy come to visit the Taylors, an innocent mistake leads to a naked Tim walking in on an equally naked Nancy in the shower. Tim insists that they keep this sexy accident a sexy secret, but eventually Nancy tells everyone - and Marty is furious.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: A House DividedSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 18Broadcast date: Feb 21, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Ralph ManzaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 11, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim and Al try to fix the furnace in their moocher friend Benny’s house for a Tool Time episode, they wind up blowing the place to smithereens instead. Now homeless, Benny comes to live with the Taylors - and proves to be an awful houseguest, eating all the food, hogging the shower, and generally being a gross lout. Desperate to get Benny out of their lives, the Taylors all band together to fix up his house. 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: It’s My PartySeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 17Broadcast date: Feb 14, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mark L. Taylor, Francesca P Roberts, Kimberly Cullum, John Volstad, Andrew Amic-Angelo, Mitch CarterDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Thad MumfordThis podcast episode was originally released: Jen 3, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim builds a dance floor in the basement for Randy's first ever boy-girl birthday party. But when the 16 coats of wax he applied leads to Randy's crush Michelle spraining her ankle, the three of them must make an unexpected trip to the emergency room - and Tim must pull out all the stops to convince her father to let Randy keep hanging out with 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: Bachelor of the YearSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 7, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Jolie Jackunas, Dorothy Brooks, Cecily Adams, Margaret Fitzgerald, Rose Portillo, Lucy Liu, Sonia Jackson, Rebecca StaabDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 1, 2019Episode Synopsis:When a local magazine names Al Detroit’s ninth most eligible bachelor, he is suddenly mobbed by beautiful women vying for his attention. As Al comes to enjoy and encourage all this newfound female attention, Ilene gets angry and tries to leave him. When Tim points out that the article suggested Al’s salary was substantially higher than it actually is, Al realizes that the love of Ilene is far more important than the fleeting attention of these basic cable groupies. Meanwhile, Mark tries to write a paper about the most interesting person he knows - Wilson - but eventually realizes that he’d rather be writing about Tim. 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: Super Bowl FeverSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 15Broadcast date: Jan 31, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mickey Jones, Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, Murray Rubenstein, David Krieg, Kelvin Pritchett, Chris SpielmanDirected by: Andy Cadiff, Peter FilsingerWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: May 20, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim's plans for a big rowdy Super Bowl party are thrown for a loop when Jill comes down with the flu and begs him not to have his friends over. Tim, who wasn't paying attention during the "in sickness and in health" portion of his wedding vows, tries to have it both ways - coaching the guys to watch the game quietly downstairs while half-assedly caring for Jill upstairs. When Jill finally loses her patience, Wilson helps Tim realize that he needs to be more nurturing, and he attempts to make things right by brewing Jill some of Wilson's special anti-nausea bee tea.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: Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 14Broadcast date: Jan 10, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bruce McGill, Jay Leno, Andy McAfee, Larry Flash Jenkins, Laura Hill, Rocky Giordani, Robert NechesDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: May 14, 2019Episode Synopsis: Tim is excited to show off his hot rod in an upcoming car show. But when a local pizza magnate visits Tool Time and gets a look at Tim’s hot rod in the parking lot, he offers to buy it from him for a hefty lump sum - which Tim accepts. Back home, Brad is furious when he hears that Tim sold the car that he’s put so much time and work into, so the family travels to the pizza millionaire’s garage to try and buy it back. But when they get there, they ultimately decide to buy a run down old junker off his lot instead so they can have a new project to fix up. 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: A Conversation with Pod TherapyGrunt Work invites Nick from Pod Therapy on to discuss mental health and some of the depictions of healthy relationships and behaviors on Home ImprovementThis episode was originally released: Apr 8, 2019Sign 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: The Route of All EvilSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 13Broadcast date: Jan 3, 1995Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mariangela Pino, Phillipe BergeronDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: May 6, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Brad has the opportunity to take on a paper route, Jill is worried that he's taking on too many responsibilities - but Tim is excited for his son to take a step into the professional world. Before long, Brad is worn down and exhausted by school, sports, band and his route - but with Tim pressuring him to stick with the paper route, he opts to cope by hiring Mark and Randy to do his homework and clean his room. When Tim figures out what's going on, Wilson helps him to realize that he doesn't need to push Brad so hard to succeed, and he gives Brad permission to quit the paper route to focus on school. Meanwhile, Jill is busy studying for a psychology exam, so Marie starts cooking dinner for the family - much to Tim and the boys' delight.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: Muppet Babies - From a Galaxy Far, Far Away (1984)The muppet gang head to space when they are visited by an alien who needs to be returned to their home planet.This episode was originally released: Apr 1, 2019Sign 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: ’Twas the Night Before ChaosSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 12Broadcast date: Dec 13, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Polly Holliday, William O’Leary, Jansen Daggett, M. Emmet WalshDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind MooreThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 26, 2019Episode Synopsis:It’s a full house for the Taylor family Christmas - Marty, his wife Nancy, and their twins are staying, as well as Jill’s mother and newly-retired father, The Colonel. But it’s not all peace on Earth: ever since retiring, The Colonel has been in a foul mood, and is constantly complaining and bickering with Jill’s mother. After consulting with Wilson, Jill decides to have Tim intervene as a neutral third party, where he learns from The Colonel that he’s cranky because he no longer has the same respect or authority he used to get as a military officer. When Tim reminds The Colonel that General Patton never spent his days moping in a barcalounger, The Colonel resolves to be a better husband and starts planning a trip to Italy with Jill’s mom. 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: Some Like It Hot RodSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 11Broadcast date: Dec 6, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Ben Gillespie, Christopher Ogden, John WebbDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Neil Kramer, Ned TeitelbaumThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 18, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is hard at work producing the fourth grade Christmas pageant - and she's getting absolutely no help from the boys, who have a hockey game, or Tim, who runs out the door to a party at the auto body shop. When she moves Tim's hot rod out of the garage so she can paint sets for the pageant, she forgets to put a cover over it - and as a result, the car gets filled with snow when a freak blizzard hits. When Tim finds the damage to the car, he's furious at Jill, who refuses to apologize because Tim does this sort of thing to her all the time and she's always understanding. Tim and Al work around the clock to try and restore the car before an upcoming photoshoot for a hot rod magazine, while Jill learns from Wilson that she just screwed up and needs to say sorry. When Tim and Al fall asleep on the couch, Jill finishes restoring the car to peak condition - and tells Tim she's sorry she screwed up.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: Ye Olde Shoppe TeacherSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 10Broadcast date: Nov 29, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Dick O’Neill, Jimmy Labriola, Murray Rubenstein, Michael KaufmanDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 11, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim is over the moon when his old shop teacher and mentor Mr. Leonard comes over for dinner. After a fun evening of swapping tool stories from Tim’s youth, Tim invites Mr. Leonard on Tool Time to impart some more of his shop teacher wisdom. When Mr. Leonard’s arthritis makes it difficult for him to operate a tool on set, Tim tries to jump in and help - and in response, Mr. Leonard yells at him in front of the whole crew and storms off set. Back home, Wilson helps Tim understand that Mr. Leonard feels emasculated by his inability to do the tool stuff that he conflates with manhood, and Tim resolves to try and derive his manhood from his family and friends, not his ability to use tools. 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: My Dinner with WilsonSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 22, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Julie Cobb, James Cromwell, William Thomas Jr., Noelle NorthDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 4, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Tim and Jill learn that Wilson is having his house appraised, they fear that their beloved neighbor is planning to move. Over a Thanksgiving dinner at Wilson's wildly appointed house, they find out that it's true - he's planning to pack up and move to the jungles of Ecuador. Tim and Jill can't imagine a life without Wilson, especially once Tim meets the frosty couple who're looking to buy his house. In the backyard the following day, Wilson confides in Tim that he's moving to Ecuador because that's where he first met his late wife Katherine, and that he hopes to feel closer to her by returning there. Tim quotes Wilson some Mario Andretti that convinces him that the best way to retain that connection is by staying where he is and keeping her memory alive by sharing it with the people around him. Meanwhile, Tim tries to dispose of a dead, rotted rat in his walls.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: Quibbling SiblingsSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 8Broadcast date: Nov 15, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Stephen RollinsDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Paul WolffThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 25, 2019Episode Synopsis: When Al has to miss Grunt Work for the funeral of his favorite bingo caller, Tim invites Brad onto the show to be his assistant instead. Despite spending much of his appearance gawking at Heidi, Brad does a good job, and positive reaction from the audience gives him a major ego boost. Randy, feeling left out because he doesn’t share Tim and Brad’s love of tool stuff, begins to take out his frustrations by needling Brad and threatening to tell his girlfriend about Brad’s crush on Heidi. Ultimately Tim resolves the conflict between the boys by bonding with Randy over their shared love of insult comedy and video games. 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 Go to the VideotapeSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 7Broadcast date: Nov 8, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom La Grua, Blake Clark, Sherry Hursey, Bill Saluga, Ed Hooks, Lowell SandersDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 18, 2019Episode Synopsis:After videotaping Jill's speech at the opening of the new (and very well funded) library, Tim takes the camcorder with him to the hardware store - where he accidentally tapes himself joking around with the guys about how he thought her speech was boring -- almost as boring as he finds her newfound interest in psychology. When Jill winds up seeing the tape, she's furious at Tim, who insists that it's unfair to judge him for a private conversation among guys. Wilson tries to defend Tim's actions to Jill, but she counters him with some well researched psychological opinions about the nature of gossip, and Tim, after trying and failing to explain his actions to his sons, apologizes to Jill and resolves to start reading everything she reads in order to better understand her interests.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: Borland AmbitionSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 6Broadcast date: Oct 25, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Blake Clark, Jimmy LabriolaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob Bendeston, Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 10, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim is eager for an opportunity to buy a 20% stake in Harry’s Hardware, but Jill vetoes the idea - so Al jumps in instead as a silent partner. But Al’s co-ownership soon starts driving everyone nuts, as he makes unpopular cost-cutting measures like taking away the free doughnuts and frequently advertising the store on Tool Time. When Al’s devotion to the store starts interfering with his relationship with Ilene, Tim confronts Al and tells him to take it down a notch. Meanwhile, Mark wins a Halloween costume contest by dressing up as Al. 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: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s Just IrresponsibleSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 5Broadcast date: Oct 18, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: William O’LearyDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 4, 2019Episode Synopsis:Jill is furious at Tim when he puts a huge hole in the floor trying to install a central vacuum in the basement. Tim is spared from her wrath when his brother Marty comes to visit -- but when Tim learns that Marty is thinking of leaving his wife just six months after she gave birth to twins, he's so upset at him that they have a terrible fight. In conversation with Wilson, Tim realizes that he's always been like a brother and a father (or frother) to Marty, but what Marty really needs now is a brother and friend (brend) who will listen to him. The next time he sees Marty, Tim sits and listens to his troubles, and is able to give him helpful advice about marriage and childrearing.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 Eyes Don’t Have ItSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 4Broadcast date: Oct 11, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Anndi McAfeeDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 28, 2019Episode Synopsis:Mark’s math teacher sends a letter to Tim and Jill asking to meet with them, but when they ask Mark what’s going on in class he refuses to say. Mark has never been secretive and moody like this before, and Jill worries that something is wrong. Finally, Mark fesses up to Brad and Wilson about what the problem is: he can’t see the board from the back of the class, and he probably needs glasses - which will make him look like a dork. Brad and Randy pledge to beat up anybody who makes fun of Mark for wearing glasses, which gives him the confidence to ask Tim and Jill to take him to an optometrist. 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: Death Begins at FortySeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 3Broadcast date:Oct 4, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola, Al FannDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bob BendestonThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 21, 2019Episode Synopsis:Tim is about to turn 40, and is looking forward to celebrating with a massive steak and some vigorous lovemaking with Jill. But when one of his friends at the hardware store suffers a heart attack, Tim becomes paranoid about his health and begins taking extreme precautions, such as eating vegetables and lean meats. But when Wilson reveals to Tim that he himself suffered a heart attack 15 years ago, and explains how the experience encouraged him to live life to the fullest, he decides to go back to his old ways. Meanwhile, on Tool Time, Tim and Al use a state-of-the-art shrink ray to become four inches tall and take a field trip inside the engine of a dysfunctional hot rod.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: Don’t Tell MommaSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 2Broadcast date:Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom La GruaDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Rosalind Moore, Howard J. MorrisThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 15, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Jill gets a scratch on her Chevy Nomad, Tim insists on taking the car for the day so he can drop it off at his favorite body shop to get repaired on his way home from Tool Time. That day’s shoot is an on-location segment about construction cranes, and Tim’s insistence on being allowed to operate the crane results in him accidentally dropping a three ton beam on Jill’s car. Tim tries to keep this a secret from Jill until the car can be repaired, but she ultimately finds out - forcing Tim to confront his pathological obsession with cars. 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: Back in the Saddle Shoes AgainSeason, Episode: Season 4, Episode 1Broadcast date: Sept 20, 1994Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Mariangela PinoDirected by: Andy CadiffWritten by: Bruce FerberThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 7, 2019Episode Synopsis:When Jill gets laid off from Inside Detroit magazine, she decides to go back to school for a psychology degree. Tim thinks this is a terrible idea, and Jill is furious that he isn't more supportive. But when Wilson helps TIm realize that he only opposes the idea because he's scared Jill will find him boring once she's exposed to a more intellectual social circle, he returns to Jill and gives her his blessing to get her master's.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.