Season 5

01 A Taylor Runs Through It Episode 119th September 1995 At Jill's cousin's wedding, Tim tries to squeeze in sports for him in the boys. After Jill gets tired of writing her speech for the wedding, she decides to go water skiing with the boys and gets injured. 02 The First Temptation of Tim Episode 226th September 1995 Bud Harper, Tim's new boss, wants to replace Al because younger viewers don't like him. Meanwhile, Brad gets detention on the first day of school and additional detention for misbehaving during detention. 03 Her Cheatin' Mind Episode 33rd October 1995 After Tim becomes threatened by one of Jill's classmates, he joins her book club. 04 Jill's Surprise Party Episode 417th October 1995 Tim invites everyone over to the house for Jill's surprise birthday party, but Jill is off looking for her childhood piano. 05 Advise and Repent Episode 524th October 1995 Jill gets an A on her psychology paper and starts dispensing psychiatric advice. Unfortunately, this leads to marital problems for Randy's girlfriend's parents. 06 Let Them Eat Cake Episode 631st October 1995 Brad throws a Halloween party for his new friends at school while Tim, Jill, Al, and Ilene attend a cable awards show. The Tool Time cast hopes to win an award, but it appears that Cooking with Irma will sweep the event as it has every other year. 07 The Look Episode 77th November 1995 Tim gets "the look" from Jill after spending $4,000 on season tickets for the Detroit Pistons. 08 Room Without a View Episode 814th November 1995 Tim turns the basement into Randy's new room so that Randy doesn't have to share a room with Mark. 09 Chicago Hope Episode 921st November 1995 Jill plans on having a romantic evening with Tim when they go to Chicago, but Tim's business meeting takes all day. 10 Doctor in the House Episode 1028th November 1995 Jill, Wilson, and Al are angry when Tim gets an honorary Ph.D. 11 That's My Momma Episode 115th December 1995 When Tim's mother returns, she begins dating Mr. Leonard, Tim's old shop teacher, and doesn't want to spend time with Tim. 12 'Twas the Flight Before Christmas Episode 1212th December 1995 On Christmas Eve, Tim and Al get stuck at the airport on the way to Binford's winter festival. Ilene makes Al choose between her and his mother. Tim and the boys beat Doc Johnson in the Christmas lighting contest. 13 Oh, Brother Episode 139th January 1996 When Tim hires Marty to rebuild the Tool Time set, it puts their friendship on the line. 14 High School Confidential Episode 1416th January 1996 Brad feels jealous when Randy starts taking advanced classes at his school. Tim designs the man's bedroom. 15 Tanks for the Memories Episode 1530th January 1996 Tim and Jill play each other in a tank driving competition, and Jill wins. However, Tim doesn't congratulate her because he thinks she humiliated him. 16 The Vasectomy One Episode 166th February 1996 Jill wants Tim to get a vasectomy when they agree their family is complete. Meanwhile, Randy is voted "best butt" by the girls at school. 17 Fear of Flying Episode 1713th February 1996 Mark wants to take flying lessons, but Jill doesn't let him. Jill takes piano lessons. Meanwhile, Tim and Al ruin Bud's car. 18 When Harry Kept Dolores Episode 1820th February 1996 Dolores, Harry's wife, comes to Harry's Hardware and Tim's marital advice causes them to split up. 19 Eye on Tim Episode 1927th February 1996 When a TV report is done on Tool Time, Jill gets angry when the reporter makes advances on Tim. 20 The Bud Bowl Episode 205th March 1996 When Tim and Jill go bowling with Bud and his wife, Tim tells Jill to lose because he's afraid his career will be ruined if they beat Bud and his wife. Meanwhile, Angela, Brad's girlfriend, sets her sister up with Randy. 21 Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights Episode 2112th March 1996 Tim and Brad get into a fight over Brad's new haircut and the hot rod engine. Meanwhile, Randy doesn't want Jill to help him rehearse for an audition to play Romeo in a school play of Romeo & Juliet. 22 The Longest Day Episode 222nd April 1996 After a routine medical checkup, the family discovers that Randy may have cancer. 23 Mr. Wilson's Opus Episode 2330th April 1996 Wilson becomes the director of Randy's school play but takes the role a little too seriously. Tim and Wilson clash when Wilson attempts to make him rebuild the play's aluminum set. 24 Shopping Around Episode 247th May 1996 Tim and Jill see Art, Tim's old shop teacher who's dating his mother, at a restaurant with another woman. 25 Alarmed by Burglars Episode 2514th May 1996 When Wilson is buglarized, Jill orders Tim to put in a high security system. But instead of them having peace and quite in their house, things get worse when the alarms begin going off by themselves. 26 Games, Flames and Automobiles Episode 2621st May 1996 Al creates a Tool Time board game, hoping to earn enough money to propose to Ilene. But the game has problems and sometimes catches fire.