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The Worst Episodes of Home Improvement

The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and...

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  1. 6.2/10(285 votes)

    #1 - Tool Time After Dark (1)

    S4:E22

    Despite Jill's advice, Tim stays up all night watching Tool Time tapes because of his upset stomach from eating too much Polish food.

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  2. 6.3/10(177 votes)

    #2 - Tool Time After Dark (2)

    S4:E23

    Despite Jill's advice, Tim stays up all night watching Tool Time tapes because of his upset stomach from eating too much Polish food.

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  3. 6.3/10(235 votes)

    #3 - Home Alone

    S8:E14

    Tim gets preoccupied when he is left alone to write his book.

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  4. 6.7/10(224 votes)

    #4 - All In The Family

    S8:E3

    Tim and Jill's plans to spend some time together are interupted when Tim's brother and Jill's sister anounce that they are an item.

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  5. 6.8/10(239 votes)

    #5 - The Niece

    S7:E6

    Willow, Wilson's niece, comes to stay, which makes it so that Wilson has no time to spend with Tim.

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  6. 6.8/10(231 votes)

    #6 - Desperately Seeking Willow

    S7:E19

    While staying over at the Taylors, Willow doesn't return home from a club one night... Jill fears the worst and sends the whole family out searching for her. It's Saint Patrick's day on Tool Time, and who better to celebrate with than the boys from K&B Construction.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
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  8. 6.8/10(243 votes)

    #7 - Whitewater

    S8:E1

    Jill surprises Tim with a river-rafting trip for his birthday, sinking his plan to attend a NASCAR event.

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  9. 6.8/10(231 votes)

    #8 - Not-So-Great Scott

    S8:E7

    When Tim overhears Jill saying that one of her patients is having an affair with Heidi's husband, Tim has trouble keeping it from Heidi.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
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  10. 6.8/10(225 votes)

    #9 - Trouble-A-Bruin

    S8:E23

    Troubles brew on Tool Time when Bud mandates that no non-Binford products are to be used on the show. Brad has to decide whether or not to play soccer earlier than he is scheduled to when he has an opportunity to play in front of a UCLA scout.

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    Director:Andrew Tsao
  11. 6.9/10(397 votes)

    #10 - Look Who's Not Talking

    S1:E11

    Jill gets stage fright when she has to deliver a speech in front of women at the Library Association. Tim and Mark dress up as women to help her get over her fear.

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  12. 6.9/10(256 votes)

    #11 - Totally Tool Time

    S6:E15

    Swedish buyers consider buying Tool Time for Europe.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
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  13. 6.9/10(247 votes)

    #12 - A Funny Valentine

    S6:E16

    Tim forgets where he hid Jill's Valentine's Day present. A singer talks about her relationship with Tim's father.

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  14. 6.9/10(241 votes)

    #13 - Something Old, Something Blue

    S6:E18

    Before Al and Ilene's wedding, Al tells the guys a secret.

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  15. 6.9/10(251 votes)

    #14 - The Feminine Mistake

    S6:E23

    Jill makes Tim act like an equal partner once she finds that Brad's girlfriend does whatever he tell her to. Tool Time does a 3D show.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
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  16. 6.9/10(258 votes)

    #15 - Jill's Passion

    S7:E7

    Ian, a man Jill met at the YMCA gym, asks her out, mistaking Tim for her brother. That night Jill has a dream about him. But after talking to Patty, a friend, and Tim she straightens it out.

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  17. 6.9/10(226 votes)

    #16 - The Son Also Mooches

    S7:E21

    It's Jill's turn to worry about needing glasses as she reaches middle age. Tim worries that his mother is going to lose money on another of his brother Jeff's business schemes.

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  18. 6.9/10(222 votes)

    #17 - From Top to Bottom

    S7:E25

    Jill makes some embarassing remarks about Tim on a talk show, while he watches it from Harry's Hardware, with all his friends.

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  19. 6.9/10(233 votes)

    #18 - Taylor Got Game

    S8:E4

    While Brad studies for his SAT's, a friend of Wilson's offers him the chance to play professional international soccer in Europe.

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  20. 6.9/10(226 votes)

    #19 - Al's Fair Lady

    S8:E5

    Jill is concerned when Al's new rich girlfriend keeps buying him extravagant gifts in order to keep him in the relationship.

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  21. 6.9/10(230 votes)

    #20 - Mr. Likeable

    S8:E9

    Tim becomes unhappy when Al stars in a TV movie with Morgan Fairchild. Meanwhile, Mark tries to get the affection of the most beautiful girl in his class by listening to her talk about her problems.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
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  22. 6.9/10(229 votes)

    #21 - Ploys For Tots

    S8:E12

    Tim and Jill try to teach Marty the best way to parent when one of the twins keeps throwing tantrums to get her own way.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
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  23. 6.9/10(217 votes)

    #22 - Knee Deep

    S8:E15

    Brad blames Tim for possibly ruining his soccer career when he injures his knee on a piece of hardware during a Tool Time shoot at the house. The magicians Penn & Teller appear on Tool Time.

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  24. 7.0/10(472 votes)

    #23 - Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof

    S1:E4

    Tim becomes green with envy while putting up a new satellite dish on the roof when Jill's teacher visits.

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    Director:John Pasquin
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  25. 7.0/10(248 votes)

    #24 - Future Shock

    S6:E2

    Tim and Jill both reminisce about their senior years.

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  26. 7.0/10(247 votes)

    #25 - The Flirting Game

    S6:E13

    Jill wonders if flirting with a possible boss will get her employed.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tool Time After Dark (1)" is the worst rated episode of "Home Improvement". It scored 6.2/10 based on 285 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Elliot Shoenman, it aired on 4/11/1995. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tool Time After Dark (2)".