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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. Background image for Not-So-Great Scott
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Feminine Mistake
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The First Temptation of Tim
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The First Temptation of Tim

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Karate or Not, Here I Come
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Karate or Not, Here I Come

    S2:E19

    Hoping to boost Mark's confidence, Tim and Jill put him into a karate class. However, a boy starts bullying Mark, leading to a fight between Jill and the boy's mother!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Tool Time After Dark (1)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Nothing More Than Feelings
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Nothing More Than Feelings

    S1:E7

    After Jill drove while her oil light was on, Tim shares this with the Tool Time audience and the other guys say their wives don't respect their tools.

    Director:John Pasquin
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  9. Background image for Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

    S1:E9

    Tim decides to put in another sink in the bathroom so his shaving junk won't be in Jill's way, but the project takes longer than he expects.

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  10. Background image for Unchained Malady
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Unchained Malady

    S1:E19

    Tim gets bad luck after throwing a chain letter from Al out. Randy wrecks his new bike after being dared to do a trick.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Let's Did Lunch
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Let's Did Lunch

    S2:E10

    Dave has Tim tell Karen that they had lunch that day, even though they didn't. The boys have trouble with the McGurn brothers.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for To Build or Not to Build
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - To Build or Not to Build

    S2:E23

    Tim helps the boys with Mothers' Day projects for Jill and Randy does an unsuccessful job on a birdhouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Maybe, Baby
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Maybe, Baby

    S3:E1

    Jill's sister Carol is having a baby girl. When they talk about the baby's name and Jill is going through the boys' baby toys, she wishes she could have a baby girl. Tim tells Randy and Brad that Jill always wanted a girl so they tell Mark that Jill wished he had been a girl. This upsets Mark and when Jill wants to bake a cake with him, he doesn't want to. When she finds out the truth, she tells Mark that what Randy and Brad told him isn't true. Tim is also upset because he doesn't want another child. But he feels alright again when Jill tells him that they don't have the time for another child.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Reel Men
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Reel Men

    S3:E15

    When Jill is having Ilene and Marie over, Tim goes fishing with Al to get out of the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Eyes Don't Have It
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Eyes Don't Have It

    S4:E4

    When Tim and Jill find out Mark is having trouble at school, they think it is because they neglect him, but the real reason is that he needs glasses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible

    S4:E5

    Tim's brother Marty comes by to tell him that he's leaving his wife and kids. But Tim's advice turns Marty against him. Meanwhile, Tim creates a hole in the floor and Jill has trouble working on her psychology report.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Tool Time After Dark (2)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for At Sea
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - At Sea

    S6:E1

    Jill finds Brad making out with his girlfriend in his room. When Jill asks Tim to have a man-to-man talk with Brad, Tim is a little reluctant to do it. Not because he doesn't feel Brad needs it, but because it's something he's never done before with a kid. Tool Time goes to sea in another on-location shoot, with Tim, Al and Heidi boarding the USS Constellation aircraft carrier as part of their salute to engines.

    Director:Andrew Tsao
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  19. Background image for Al's Video
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Al's Video

    S6:E5

    When Al is the producer of a video, he selects Tim to direct, until Tim gets too bossy. Jill gets a computer.

    Director:Andrew Tsao
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Totally Tool Time
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Totally Tool Time

    S6:E15

    Swedish buyers consider buying Tool Time for Europe.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for The Dating Game
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Dating Game

    S7:E10

    Tim takes Al to a club to meet women after they find out Ilene is engaged.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for All In The Family
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Al's Fair Lady
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Ploys For Tots
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Knee Deep
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Neighbors
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Neighbors

    S8:E20

    Tim and Wilson's friendship is tested when Wilson wins $10,000 and decides to build an elaborate science lab in his backyard - which blocks the Taylor family's view.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Not-So-Great Scott" is the worst rated episode of "Home Improvement". It scored 5.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Peter Bonerz and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/3/1998. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Feminine Mistake".