Home Improvement (1991–1999)

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

Creators:

Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt Williams

Stars:

Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 39 wins & 56 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tim Allen	...	Tim Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Patricia Richardson	...	Jill Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Earl Hindman	...	Wilson Wilson, Jr. (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Taran Noah Smith	...	Mark Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Zachery Ty Bryan	...	Brad Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Richard Karn	...	Al Borland (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas	...	Randy Taylor (179 episodes, 1991-1998)
Debbe Dunning	...	Heidi Keppert (136 episodes, 1992-1999)

Storyline

Light television comedy about family man Tim Taylor. The show's humor often revolves around cars, toys, tools, hardware shops, garages, fix-it-up projects, and similar themes.

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Plot Keywords:

neighbor | hidden character | sibling rivalry | marriage | series in series | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hammer Time

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Television, Wind Dancer Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (204 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Stephen Tobolowsky was the original choice to play Al Borland; but due to a commitment to a film that Tobolowsky was acting in, Richard Karn got the part of Al after filming four episodes.

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Goofs

In one episode Wilson recalls Tim and Jill as newlyweds who had just moved in and were always fighting. However in another episode a flashback shows that they had just moved in when Randy was a baby, since Randy is the middle child they had to have been married a few years and therefore were not newlyweds.

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Quotes

Mark: But Mom, they were gonna play with me.
Jill: Mark, when Brad and Randy say they want to play with you, always ask yourself, "What do they want to *do* to me?"

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Crazy Credits

Most episodes featured outtakes from either Tool Time or the show itself as a backdrop to the closing credits.

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Connections

Referenced in I'm the One That I Want (2000)

User Reviews

I loved that show, and it's so hard to see it go.

I have watched the show "Home Improvement" ever since 1991, when I was in second grade. I must say that it is one of the absolute best shows on television, and it is so hard to see it go. I have followed the show from the time the boys were in elementary school to now, when they are all teenagers. The ideas and techniques that were put into this show are superb, like never showing Wilson Wilson's face, and the fact that Tim always got hurt in every episode! Those things kept people coming back for more. The show kept you laughing for a half hour, and also kept you crying at the final bows of the last show. The actors in this show could'nt have done a better job, and I will miss tuning in to see all of them every Tuesday. It has been a good eight years; thank goodness there will still be reruns playing! And one more thing; I LOVED how they had Al walk out in a plaid tuxedo when he took his bow! We finally saw your face Wilson!