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Home Improvement S5E2 — The First Temptation of Tim
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Home Improvement•Season 5•Episode 2

The First Temptation of Tim

7.7/10 · 296 votesSep 26, 199522 min

Ranked #9 of 26 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

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Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Tim Taylor

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Patricia Richardson

Jill Taylor

Earl Hindman

Earl Hindman

Wilson Wilson Jr.

Richard Karn

Richard Karn

Al Borland

Zachery Ty Bryan

Zachery Ty Bryan

Brad Taylor

Taran Noah Smith

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Mark Taylor

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

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Randy Taylor

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Episode Summary

"The First Temptation of Tim" is episode 2 of Home Improvement season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 296 votes, ranking #9 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on September 26, 1995.

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