5.7/1039 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2013
Mixing family with business is never easy, and Jack Shea is about to learn that lesson the hard way. When Jack's father, Tony, has a heart attack and is forced to hand over the keys to his beloved handyman business, Jack's eager to finally step up and make his father proud. Unfortunately Jack's past career efforts have been less than stellar, so everyone seems to be waiting for him to fail. His new job isn't made any easier by Tony's rebellious, troublemaking assistant, Darren, and Darren's flirtatious sister, Stitch, who works at the local hardware store. But with the support of his Aunt Terry and his oddball yet endearing cousin Mason, Jack Shea may just find his true calling right at home.
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- 5.9/1019 votes
#2 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2013
When Jack and Darren take a job in a corporate office, Jack tries to reconnect with a former high school crush, while Darren questions his status after one of his ideas is stolen. Meanwhile, Terry meddles in Mason's new relationship and Tony is uncomfortable with the girlfriend's unconventional style.
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- 4.7/1017 votes
#3 - Beachwood Approved
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2013
When Jack lands a big job in the affluent Beachwood neighborhood, Tony second guesses Jack's decisions and can't stop interfering. Meanwhile, Terry is getting Tony ready for his physical, and Darren keeps leaving Ellis with Stitch.
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- 4.5/1015 votes
#4 - Book Club Romance
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/29/2013
After being off the market for years, Tony strikes up a romance only to have Jack discover that his is new girlfriend is two-timing him. Meanwhile, Mason is frustrated with Aunt Terry for not letting him drive, so he seeks help from Darren, and Stitch alludes to a secret crush.
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- 4.1/1012 votes
#5 - Waiting for Mrs. Bichette
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/5/2013
Stitch prepares for her community college graduation, which leads Jack to seek out Darren and Stitch's estranged and elusive mother. Meanwhile, Terry challenges Tony to fix their shower, leading to an all out war between the two of them, while Darren tries to escape a stalker ex-girlfriend.
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- 4.9/1012 votes
#6 - Role Model
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/12/2013
Terry thinks Mason needs a strong male role model and, lacking a better option, enlists Jack to step in. Meanwhile Tony, Darren and Stitch buy Ellis a new wheelchair and trick it out, which seems like a good idea at the time, until Ellis takes off.
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- 5.0/1013 votes
#7 - The Big Event
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/19/2013
When Jack and Darren get locked in a room at a client's house, their bickering reveals the underlying reasons for their continuous conflict. At home, Jack and Darren's unexplained absence has a ripple effect on Terry, Tony, Mason and Stitch as they prepare for the annual Mapleport Classic Car Parade.
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- 4.6/1013 votes
#8 - Jack Steps Up
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/26/2013
Terry comes down with the flu and Tony must take care of her; Stitch's new boyfriend is jealous of Jack.
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- 4.5/1020 votes
#9 - Pest Side Story
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/3/2013
When Jack is bullied by "the bug guys," Tony offers Jack advice on how to handle them, even though Jack is determined to handle them on his own. Meanwhile Aunt Terry is out to win the local art show.
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- 5.5/1015 votes
#10 - Terry by Design
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/10/2013
When Terry impresses a client with design advice, she and Jack decide to expand the family business with "Designs By Terry." When the design business starts taking over Mr. Jiffy Fix, both Jack and Darren look for a way to separate the businesses, and it's up to Tony to get Terry and Jack talking again. Meanwhile, Mason becomes CPR certified and wants nothing more than to save a life.
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When it comes to his career, Jack Shea always screws things up. But now that he's taking over his father's Mr. Jiffy Fix business, he's...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Family Tools" season 1. It scored 5.7/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/1/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Now You See Me, Now You Don't".