Season 7

Title: The Spiral Staircase (2000)During a storm, a group of people are trapped inside a mansion with a killer.This episode was originally released: Oct 5, 2022Sign 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: County Line: All In (2022)Sheriff Rockwell teams up with the new sheriff of York County, a young woman, to solve a murder that happened on the county line.This podcast episode was originally released: Sept 21, 2022Sign 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: County Line (2017)When former sheriff Alden Rockwell's best friend is shot, he volunteers as a private investigator to find out the truth behind the shooting and discovers a criminal conspiracy between two counties.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: True Heart (1999)A brother and sister are plane-wrecked in Canada, where they must rely on the help of a native and his bear.This episode was originally released: Aug 26, 2022Sign 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: Crazy on the Outside (2010)A recently paroled ex-con who has trouble adjusting to the wacky normalcy of life outside of prison. He has spent the last three years behind bars after getting caught committing a crime and taking the rap for his much more dangerous pal.This episode was originally released: Aug 10, 2022Sign 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 7 Super SpectacularA look back on season seven 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: For Richer or Poorer (1997)An unhappily married Manhattan socialite couple flee from the I.R.S. and end up in Amish country where they pretend to be visiting relatives.This episode was originally released: Jul 14, 2022Sign 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: Soul Man - The PilotReverend Mike Weber gives permission to the younger Reverend Todd Tucker to perform the sermon at Sunday’s service. Meanwhile, Mike is also dealing with his son Kenny’s pulling away from him in his teenage years.Co-starring Zachery Ty Bryan as Brad Taylor! This podcast episode was originally released: Jun 16, 2022Sign 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: From Top to BottomSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 25Broadcast date: May 19, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Joan Lunden, Jimmy Labriola, Blake Clark, William O’Leary, Patrick Cronin, Lisa Robins, Judyann ElderDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Jun 2, 2022Episode Synopsis:Tim is upset when Jill goes on a local women's talk show and talks about Tim's eccentric behavior stemming from his recent midlife crisis. Also, Tim almost finishes his 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: Tool-Thousand-One: A Space OdysseySeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 24Broadcast date: May 12, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Randy Thompson, Harry S. Murphy, Ken Bowersox, Steve Hawley, Jeff SteckDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: May 26, 2022Episode Synopsis:NASA astronaut and frequent Tool Time guest Ken Bowersox comes on the show to announce that NASA will be using a Binford tool on the next shuttle mission. Better yet, one lucky Binford employee will be chosen to go into space to operate the tool. Tim and Al both head to Houston for astronaut training in hopes of being picked for the mission. But when Tim learns that Mark is going through some tough times back in Detroit, he decides to quit the space race so he can be there for his 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: Rebel Without Night Driving PrivilegesSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 23Broadcast date: May 5, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Megan Cavanagh, Kaylan RomeroDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Jennifer Fisher, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: May 19, 2022Episode Synopsis:At long last Randy has gotten his driver's license - but, remembering the car accident Brad got into on his first night as a driver, Jill and Tim tell Randy they don't want him driving at night for his first month with a license. Randy is outraged to be punished for Brad's mistake, doubly so when Jill lets Mark go out late to practice with his band. When Randy defiantly takes the Nomad on a late night drive, Tim and Jill debate whether it's unfair to have different rules for different boys. 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: Believe It or NotSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 22Broadcast date: Apr 28, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Grant Hill, William O’Leary, Jimmy Labriola, Bill Ferrell, Milton CanadyDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Jon Vandergriff, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 27, 2022Episode Synopsis:Wilson confides in Tim that many years ago he saw a UFO while he was living in Turkey. Tim thinks this is absolutely insane and proceeds to blab about it to everyone he knows, even though Wilson swore him to secrecy. Offended at the breach in trust, Wilson refuses to speak to Tim. To try and mend fences, Tim goes online and spends a night reading about alien conspiracy theories, prompting some crazy dreams and a newfound belief that the truth is out there.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 Son Also MoochesSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 21Broadcast date: Apr 21, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Bonnie Bartlett, Thom Sharp, William O’Leary, Graham Jarvis, Kathleen Freeman, Montrose Hagins, Kate WilliamsonDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Eric HorstedThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 20, 2022Episode Synopsis:When Tim's older, balder brother Jeff moves back in with their mother after his drive-thru pet shop business goes belly up, Tim is eager to get back the $1200 he invested in the failed venture. But when he finds out that Jeff has taken out an even bigger loan from their mother to start an office supply shop, he grows concerned that Jeff is taking their mom for a ride. Meanwhile, Jill needs glasses! 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 Write StuffSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 20Broadcast date: Mar 31, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Courtney Peldon, Justin Shenkarow, Kaj-Erik EriksenDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Jennifer Celotta, Adam EnglandThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 13, 2022Episode Synopsis:Randy is put off when Brad, in search of an extracurricular activity, joins the school newspaper. Soon he’s even more put off when Brad’s weekly sports gossip column “Hey Yo” gets way more attention than his painstakingly researched report on genetic mutations. Randy and Brad come to blows over their competing columns, until Jill and Wilson help them to understand that they need to make the most of their time together before Brad goes off to college.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: Desperately Seeking WillowSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 19Broadcast date: Mar 17, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: China Kantner, Mickey Jones, Gary McGurk, Casey Sander, Neil Barton, T.J. Thyne, George Hertzberg, Robert Hallar, Kelly PaxtonDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Jennifer Fisher, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: Apr 7, 2022Episode Synopsis:When Wilson gets his house fumigated for bats, his niece Willow comes to stay with the Taylors for a few days. But when she doesn't come home after a wild night of clubbing and bowling with drag queens, Jill launches a full-scale search and rescue operation to make sure she's okay. 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: Grant Work: Two Weeks Notice (2002)Sandra Bullock is an environmental lawyer who is hired by Hugh Grant, an executive responsible for the very corporate expansion that she fights against. This episode was originally released: Apr 1, 2022Sign 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: Futile AttractionSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 18Broadcast date: Mar 10, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Payne Stewart, Pamela HudacekDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: David Maples, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 24, 2022Episode Synopsis:Heidi is having a tough time. She and her husband Scott are fighting, and they’ve temporarily separated while they try to work things out. At Tim’s urging, Al takes Heidi out for drinks to console her. But when Tim discovers that Heidi went home with Al and spent the night at his place, he becomes obsessed with finding out whether Al and Heidi slept together. 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: Taking Jill for GraniteSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 17Broadcast date: Mar 3, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom Wopat, Tammy LaurenDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Laurie GelmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 17, 2022Episode Synopsis:Tim has finally hired the best granite guy in Michigan to finish the countertops in their kitchen remodel. But when he turns out to be Ian - the cute guy from the YMCA who asked Jill out - the sexual tension at the Taylor house gets cranked up to 11. 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: What a DragSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 16Broadcast date: Feb 24, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Kaylan RomeroDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley Sims, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 9, 2022Episode Synopsis:Tim finds a bag of weed hidden in their backyard gazebo and launches an undercover sting operation with Jill to see who left it there. When they catch Brad going out back to toke up they confront him and he admits the weed is his. To convince him of the dangers of drug use, Jill shares that she used to smoke lots of pot in college - until a bad trip at a Led Zeppelin concert scared her straight.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: Say Goodnight, GracieSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 15Broadcast date: Feb 10, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: China Kantner, William O’Leary, Kristen Hooper, Kaitlyn HooperDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Laurie Gelman, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: Mar 2, 2022Episode Synopsis:When Tim unexpectedly has to care for his niece Grace, he realizes that he wants to have a daughter. Jill isn’t as keen on the idea. Tim mopes about it for awhile, until Wilson reminds him that if he wants to play with a little girl he can just hang out with Grace some more.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: Tim ‘The Landlord’ TaylorSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 14Broadcast date: Feb 3, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningDirected by: Peter FilsingerWritten by: Eric Horsted, Bruce BellocchiThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 23, 2022Episode Synopsis:Tim and Jill have bought another house in the neighborhood as a rental property - and Al is their first tenant. Tim is a terrible landlord, subjecting Al to a rigorous background check and making him sign a massive lease with a million addendums. But after moving in, Al turns the tables on Tim, forcing him to repair the house’s many defects per the strict and legally binding terms of the lease. After several days of repairs, Tim is ready to try and evict Al. But after talking with Wilson, he comes to realize that Al’s friendship means more to him than this petty squabble, and decides to tear up the lease.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: An Older WomanSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 13Broadcast date: Jan 20, 1998Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Maggie Lawson, Haynes Brooke, Milton CanadyDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 16, 2022Episode Synopsis:Tim and Jill are overjoyed when Brad gets back into the dating game - but less so when they discover that his new girlfriend, Samantha, is a 20-year-old junior at Wayne State University. Brad and Samantha spend every waking moment together over the course of a month - but Tim and Jill's concerns go into hyperdrive when the happy couple announces their plan to get married. 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 Old College TrySeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 12Broadcast date: Jan 6, 1998Starring: 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 Fann, Josh Blake, RonReaco Lee, Steve Monroe, Arroyn Lloyd, Maitland WardDirected by: Albert AlarrWritten by: Jennifer Celotta, Adam EnglandThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 9, 2022Episode Synopsis:Tim starts teaching an auto shop class at the local college, where he’s a big hit with all of his students. Before long, Tim begins to ditch his lame old friends so he can go out carousing with his students, eating pizza and drag racing late into the night. But when he invites a few of his pupils over for dinner with Jill, their boorish behavior and poor table manners remind Tim what he likes about spending time around people his own age.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: Bright ChristmasSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 11Broadcast date: Dec 16, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: George Coe, Polly HollidayDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Feb 2, 2022Episode Synopsis:Jill's mother is visiting Detroit for her first Christmas since her husband died. Jill is all ready to be supportive and console her mother through this tough time - until she learns that her mother has begun dating a charming retired engineer, who she's invited to join them for the holidays. As Jill struggles with her feelings about her mother moving on, Tim struggles with a set of stringent new rules for the annual neighborhood holiday decoration contest. 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 Dating GameSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 10Broadcast date: Dec 9, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Liz Vassey, Kari Coleman, Anastasia Sakelaris, John Lykes, Shawn SheaDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Laurie GelmanThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 26, 2021Episode Synopsis:Al sinks into a deep depression when he finds out his ex-fiance Ilene is engaged to a new man. After several days of a mopey, despondent Al hanging around the Taylor house for every meal, Jill and the boys make Tim take Al to a singles bar to help wingman him into a new relationship. At the bar, Al meets a girl and hits it off when he claims to be a famous tool show host - and her friend falls hard for Tim, who has to claim to be unmarried in order to keep up the ruse. When the girls want to meet up again the following night, Tim refuses to keep the deception going, forcing Al to come clean to his new lady friend.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: ThanksgivingSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 9Broadcast date: Nov 25, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom Poston, Rodney Dangerfield, China Kantner, Alex RococoDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Carmen Finestra, Eric Horsted, David McFadzeanThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 19, 2021Episode Synopsis:Tim gets tickets for the whole family to sit in a luxury box for a Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving. Shenanigans ensue.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: Losing My ReligionSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 8Broadcast date: Nov 18, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Dan Aykroyd, China Kantner, Lauren Tuerk, Phyllis Ehrlich, Eileen HeckartDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Jan 12, 2022Episode Synopsis:When Randy begins volunteering at a hospice home, he meets a feisty terminally ill woman who encourages him to question authority, which prompts Randy to start questioning organized religion. Concerned, Tim takes this up with Al's priest, Mike, a cool dude who loves playing the blues, busting ghosts and being nothing but trouble. 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: Jill’s PassionSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 7Broadcast date: Nov 11, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tom Wopat, Tammy Lauren, Carole AndroskyDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 27, 2021Episode Synopsis:When Jill gets hit on by an attractive, opera-loving widower at the YMCA, she begins to fear that her relationship with Tim has lost its spark and passion. These fears increase when she has a romantic dream about smooching said gym rat by the elliptical trainer. But together, Tim and Jill work out their relationship troubles in an all night long heart to heart.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 NieceSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 6Broadcast date: Nov 4, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: China Kantner, Patrick Cronin, Byrne PivenDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Charlie HauckThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 15, 2021Episode Synopsis:It’s Wilson’s birthday, and the Taylors throw him a surprise party and invite all his friends. Tim goes the extra mile with his gift: In addition to tracking down and restoring the old Studebaker that used to belong to Wilson’s father, he also tracks down Wilson’s wandering niece Willow and invites her to join the party. Wilson is overjoyed to be reunited with Willow, who soon moves into his house. But after a few days, the nomadic Willow begins to feel smothered by her attentive uncle and makes plans to leave. Fortunately, Tim is able to broker a conversation between her and Wilson where they can communicate openly. Wilson agrees to give Willow more space, and Willow agrees to stick around for awhile longer.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 Night to DismemberSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 5Broadcast date: Oct 28, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Kaylan RomeroDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Eric HorstedThis podcast episode was originally released: Dec 8, 2021Episode Synopsis:When Mark casts his family in a horror movie he's directing, Jill grows concerned that her gloomy, moody son really does want to murder his parents and siblings. 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: Pump You UpSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 4Broadcast date: Oct 14, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Courtney Peldon, Corrina Everson, Casey Sander, Mickey Jones, Gary McGurk, Kyle Howard, Morgan NaglerDirected by: Peter BonerzWritten by: Jon VandergriffThis podcast episode was originally released: Dev 2, 2021Episode Synopsis:Everyone is over the moon when Brad gets scouted for a potential soccer scholarship to the University of North Carolina. To make sure he’s in top condition, Tim and Brad embark on an aggressive fitness training regimen at the YMCA. Tim’s training and encouragement has Brad playing the best soccer of his life - until he gets kicked off the soccer team because he mouthed off to the coach for benching him during a game. After consulting with Wilson, Tim goes to Brad and reminds him that he’ll always be proud of him no matter how good of a soccer player he is. Meanwhile, Jill coaches Randy and his girlfriend Lauren on how to avoid a boring couple that wants to hang out with them.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: Room at the TopSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 3Broadcast date: Oct 7, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Tammy Lauren, George DelHoyo, Jack Blessing, Milton CanadyDirected by: Geoffrey NelsonWritten by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley SimsThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 24, 2021Episode Synopsis:Jill is under mounting stress as her therapy work takes off -- and after Brad spills soda over a bunch of her paperwork on the kitchen table, she decides the solution is more space. Jill enlists an eager Tim to convert the attic into an office, but after a conversation with her therapist she realizes that this will only bring more stress into her life, in line with a pattern of taking on more than she can handle. When Jill tells Tim not to build the office after all, he's upset at her for toying with his tool man emotions, and only after a conversation with Wilson does Tim come to realize the real source of his anger. 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: Clash of the TaylorsSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 2Broadcast date: Sept 30, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Charles Robinson, Peter Siragusa, Shelley Morrison, Kaylan Romero, James DuMont, Paul KeithDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Jennifer Celotta, Adam EnglandThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 17, 2021Episode Synopsis:When Randy is assigned to write an article about the environment for the school paper, he’s outraged to discover that Binford is one of Detroit’s biggest polluters. Tim bristles at this criticism of his employer, so to set the record straight he takes Randy to meet with Binford CEO Bud Harper. In Bud’s office, Randy angrily calls Bud out for his corporate doublespeak and evasive answers and calls Tim a sellout for taking his side. Tim is furious - but after a conversation with Wilson, he comes to appreciate his son’s passion for what he believes in.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: Quest for FireSeason, Episode: Season 7, Episode 1Broadcast date: Sept 23, 1997Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe DunningGuest Starring: Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Veronica Lauren, Haynes BrookeDirected by: Andrew TsaoWritten by: Bruce Ferber, Lloyd GarverThis podcast episode was originally released: Nov 10, 2021Episode Synopsis:In the season 7 premiere of Home Improvement, the Taylors are heading up to their cabin at the lake for some rest and relaxation - but Tim is acting strange. He's using five dollar words like "vis a vis" and "quid pro quo" while dropping constant hints about some big surprise he has in store for the family. Meanwhile, a newly single Brad is despondent over the loss of his lady love Angela, while Mark has begun dressing in all black. After some lighthearted lakeside shenanigans, Tim reveals his surprise: he's going to buy the rundown lodge by the lake and renovate it so they can all move up there and run it together as as a family. 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.