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The Worst Episodes of Evening Shade

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The Worst Episodes of Evening Shade

Evening Shade is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series stars Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an...

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    #1 - Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?

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    S1:E3

    On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.

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    #2 - Sadie Hawkins Dance

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    S1:E4

    During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.

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    #3 - Fast Women

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    S1:E5

    Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.

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    #4 - The Moustache Show

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    S1:E6

    Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.

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    #5 - All for Charity

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    S1:E7

    Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.

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    #6 - Something to Hold Onto

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    S1:E8

    Wood and the rest of town tutor the football players in algebra so they won't fail their classes and be barred from a big game.

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    Director:Burt Reynolds
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    #7 - Mr. Mom

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    S1:E9

    With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.

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    #8 - Hooray for Wood

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    S1:E10

    Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.

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    #9 - The Wood Who Stole Christmas

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    S1:E11

    Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.

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    #10 - Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline

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    S1:E12

    Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.

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    #11 - Wood's Thirtieth Reunion

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    S1:E13

    At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.

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    Director:Burt Reynolds
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    #12 - Vote Early and Vote Often

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    S1:E14

    Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.

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    #13 - Chip Off the Old Brick

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    S1:E15

    Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.

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    Director:Burt Reynolds
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    #14 - The Trials of Wood Newton

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    S1:E16

    Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.

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    #15 - Into the Woods

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    S1:E17

    On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.

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    #16 - Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack

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    S1:E18

    A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.

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    Director:Burt Reynolds
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    #17 - Gambler Anonymous

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    S1:E19

    Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.

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    #18 - Sex Education

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    S1:E20

    An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.

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    #19 - I am Wood, Hear Me Roar

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    S1:E21

    Two female students attempt to join the football team.

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    #20 - Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree

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    S1:E22

    Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".

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    #21 - Far from the Madden Crowd

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    S1:E23

    Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.

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    Director:Burt Reynolds
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    #22 - The Baby Show

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    S1:E24

    Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.

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    #23 - Winning Isn't Everything

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    S2:E7

    The fate of the Evening Shade football program rests on the shoulder pads of Wood's new quarterback. Buddy: Buddy Reynolds. Harlan: Charles Durning. Wood: Burt Reynolds. Herman: Michael Jeter.

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    #24 - Goin' to the Chapel (Part 3)

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    S2:E18

    Fontana decides to proceed with the wedding; Merleen meets her daughter. (Part 3 of 3)

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    #25 - The Graduation

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    S3:E25

    Herman books John Denver for Taylor's graduation but gets Bob Denver instead.

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    Director:Robby Benson
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?" is the worst rated episode of "Evening Shade". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Harry Thomason and written by N/A, it aired on 10/5/1990. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sadie Hawkins Dance".