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Home Improvement

  • TV Series
  • 1991–19991991–1999
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
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Tim Allen, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Patricia Richardson, Zachery Ty Bryan, Earl Hindman, and Taran Noah Smith in Home Improvement (1991)
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  • Comedy
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The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
815
31
  • Creators
    • Carmen Finestra
    • David McFadzean
    • Matt Williams
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Earl Hindman
    • Taran Noah Smith
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  • Creators
    • Carmen Finestra
    • David McFadzean
    • Matt Williams
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Earl Hindman
    • Taran Noah Smith
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    • 97User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 43 wins & 62 nominations total

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    Megan Cavanagh, Earl Hindman, and Richard Karn in Home Improvement (1991)
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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Tim Tayloras Tim Taylor
    203 episodes203 eps • 1991–1999
    Earl Hindman
    Earl Hindman
    • Wilson Wilson, Jr.as Wilson Wilson, Jr.…
    203 episodes203 eps • 1991–1999
    Taran Noah Smith
    Taran Noah Smith
    • Mark Tayloras Mark Taylor
    203 episodes203 eps • 1991–1999
    Zachery Ty Bryan
    Zachery Ty Bryan
    • Brad Tayloras Brad Taylor
    203 episodes203 eps • 1991–1999
    Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson
    • Jill Tayloras Jill Taylor
    202 episodes202 eps • 1991–1999
    Richard Karn
    Richard Karn
    • Al Borlandas Al Borland
    203 episodes203 eps • 1991–1999
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    • Randy Tayloras Randy Taylor
    181 episodes181 eps • 1991–1999
    Debbe Dunning
    Debbe Dunning
    • Heidi Keppertas Heidi Keppert…
    136 episodes136 eps • 1992–1999
    William O'Leary
    William O'Leary
    • Marty Tayloras Marty Taylor
    30 episodes30 eps • 1994–1999
    Jimmy Labriola
    • Benny Baronias Benny Baroni…
    25 episodes25 eps • 1993–1999
    Pamela Anderson
    Pamela Anderson
    • Lisaas Lisa
    23 episodes23 eps • 1991–1997
    Blake Clark
    Blake Clark
    • Harryas Harry
    23 episodes23 eps • 1994–1999
    Sherry Hursey
    Sherry Hursey
    • Ilene Markhamas Ilene Markham
    16 episodes16 eps • 1993–1997
    Mickey Jones
    Mickey Jones
    • Pete Bilkeras Pete Bilker
    15 episodes15 eps • 1991–1999
    Gary McGurk
    Gary McGurk
    • Dwayne Hooveras Dwayne Hoover
    12 episodes12 eps • 1991–1999
    Casey Sander
    Casey Sander
    • Rock Lanniganas Rock Lannigan
    11 episodes11 eps • 1991–1999
    Milton Canady
    • Miltonas Milton…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1995–1999
    Charles Robinson
    Charles Robinson
    • Bud Harperas Bud Harper
    9 episodes9 eps • 1995–1999
    • Creators
      • Carmen Finestra
      • David McFadzean
      • Matt Williams
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After universities and colleges in Michigan sent Tim Allen sweaters and t-shirts to wear on the air, he did so and followed in the footsteps of Ted Knight in Too Close for Comfort (1980).
    • Goofs
      Al's girlfriend, Ilene is first introduced as Ilene Markum. But in 'Dream On' the credits says that her character is Ilene Martin.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line whenever Tim makes a smart comment on Tool Time]

      Al: I don't think so, Tim.

    • Crazy credits
      Most episodes featured outtakes from either Tool Time or the show itself as a backdrop to the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The syndication version of the episode "I Was a Teenage Taylor" [6.7] contains a scene previously unincluded in the primetime version in which Tim brings his Halloween guy to the Tool Time set.
    • Connections
      Edited into Playboy: The Best of Pamela Anderson (1995)

    User reviews97

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    Great fun for everyone
    Home Improvement offers something for everyone in the family. It has these parents Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) and Jill Taylor (Patricia Richardson) and they have these teen boys Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) and Mark (Taran Noah Smith).Tim has this show on TV called Tool Time with his Tool Time buddy Al (Richard Karn).On Tool Time Tim usually hurts himself and it's always a big disaster.And there is the tool girl Heidi (Debbe Dunning).The Taylor's have this neighbour Wilson (Earl Hindman) that the Taylor's can ask the advice for the problems.Wilson's face is always covered with something.So on Home Improvement you can watch an ordinary family with ordinary problems.And laugh at the same time.Too bad that the show ended this year.They did have great eight years.
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    • Sep 9, 1999

    FAQ4

    • Was Tool Time a local or national show?
    • Why is Wilson's entire face never shown?
    • What is Home Improvement about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hammer Time
    • Filming locations
      • Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Wind Dancer Productions
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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