Heidi Keppert is a fictional character portrayed by Debbe Dunning in the TV series Home Improvement.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Overactive Glance (season 2), they were 26 years old.
They appear in 138 episodes out of a total of 203 aired and have accumulated 269 positive votes.
The character of Heidi Keppert is mainly associated with Tim Taylor, Al Borland and Jill Taylor.
Episodes138
Overactive Glance
episode S2.E3 september 1992Tim and Jill are going out for a dinner. Tim glues his hands together. Jill has asked Karen to babysit for the boys. Jill watches a Tool Time on tape and sees Tim checking out a woman's behind. Tim is then accused of having the wandering male eye with no control. Tim guarantees he's not going to "check out babes" while on dinner with Jill. Then he is approached in the restaurant by an ardent fan, Kiki Van Fursterwallenscheinlaw...Maybe, Baby
episode S3.E1 september 1993Jill wants a baby, but Tim is through with kids.Aisle See You in My Dreams
episode S3.E2 september 1993Al celebrates his birthday with Tim's family. His wish is for a wife. Jill sets him up with Ilene. Al is ready to get married on the first date. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy play a trick on Mark with a letter saying Isiah Thomas will visit.This Joke's for You
episode S3.E3 september 1993Tim installs an intercom at home, but is hurt when Randy calls him a goof-ball and the show should be Fool Time. Tim tries to change on the show. Meanwhile, Brad reads David Copperfield to impress a girl, thinking it is about the magician.A Sew, Sew Evening
episode S3.E4 october 1993New neighbors move in near Tim & Jill. The husband is a friendly obnoxious type who dents Tim's hotrod. Jill and the wife get along great. Brad takes Home Ec at school to be in a class with the girls.Arrivederci, Binford
episode S3.E5 october 1993Mr Binford of Binford Tools dies. There is sadness for all except for Tim. He does not know how to cry, but learns how to show grief.Crazy for You
episode S3.E6 october 1993It's Halloween time and the pranks begin. A fan named Rose sends Tim cookies and starts calling him at home. Tim worries about an obsessive fan, but Jill dismisses it. Jill has her own plans for tricking Tim.Be True to Your Tool
episode S3.E8 november 1993Binford Tools has a prototype for a new power saw and wants Tim to promote it on Tool Time later that week. Tim tests it out at home and finds it is inferior and not worthy of the Binford name. Tim and Al tell their concerns to the boss.Dollars and Sense
episode S3.E9 november 1993Jill's mother gives the three boys bonds to either re-invest or to spend. The boys decide to buy a valuable remote control car. Tim & Jill tell them they cannot play with it, but of course, the boys decide to drive it around.A Frozen Moment
episode S3.E10 november 1993For the Christmas card photo, Tim wants to build a set and have the family dress up as Santa and the elves. On Tool Time, Tim builds the MAN'S bathroom.'Twas the Blight Before Christmas
episode S3.E12 december 1993Mark performs in the Christmas play at school. A neighbor puts up decorations a day before Tim does it, and it is because Randy is sharing Tim's secrets with that neighbor's granddaughter. Brad wants to go skiing instead of staying home.Dream On
episode S3.E14 january 1994Ilene is furious with Al after he tells Tim about an embarrassing dream Ilene had about Tim, which Tim then tells to Jill.Room for Change
episode S3.E17 march 1994Brad asks for his own room after getting tired of sharing with Randy.Too Many Cooks
episode S3.E19 march 1994Al and Tim are asked to guest host "Cooking with Irma" while Irma is out of town for a week, but Tim chafes at suddenly being Al's assistant. Meanwhile, Randy needs advice about a girl he likes.It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of Tims
episode S3.E20 march 1994Jill hosts a baby shower for a friend. Tim reluctantly attends. The women flatter him and Tim charms them. Jill wants in on some of the charm with Tim, but he does some uncharming things that night.Fifth Anniversary
episode S3.E21 april 1994Tim and Al present the "man's kitchen" on Tool Time, but it costs so much that the head of Binford insists they cut back on expenses for the rest of the year - ruining Tim's big plans for the show's fifth anniversary program.Swing Time
episode S3.E22 may 1994For Mother's Day, Tim and the boys plan for a hot tub, but they have to remove the swing set. Jill mentions she wants an herb garden. When she sees the swing set gone, she reminisces how much she enjoyed it. Tim gets the swing set back.What You See Is What You Get
episode S3.E23 may 1994After an acquaintance of hers gets cosmetic surgery to please her husband, Jill gets mad at Tim for suggesting that she could benefit from some improvements. On Tool Time, Tim and Al attempt to refurbish a table. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy challenge Mark to a series of games, with the loser having to do cleanup chores around the house.Reality Bytes
episode S3.E24 may 1994Randy starts a romantic correspondence with a woman in St. Louis on a computer bulletin board, presenting himself as a 32-year-old dermatologist rather than a 12-year-old, but his bluff is endangered when she decides to come meet him. Meanwhile, Tim helps Mark with his science project, but has to fight the urge to do it all himself. Also, Tool Time gets a visit from the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor (STS-61).The Great Race II
episode S3.E25 may 1994Tim holds a Tool Man auction on Tool Time to help raise money for Jill's fund raiser for the library. Bob Vila guest stars and raises more money. Tim challenges Bob to a hot rod race.Back in the Saddle Shoes Again
episode S4.E1 september 1994Jill loses her job, and decides to go back to school for a masters in psychology. Tim is unhappy about her decision and he wonders what she even saw in him since they both think differently about education.Death Begins at Forty
episode S4.E3 october 1994Harry from the hardware store has a mild heart attack as Tim turns 40. Tim is worried and goes off the deep end about getting healthy. The boys give him a Tool Man figure made out of tools, and Jill gets him a ride on a jet (more power!).The Eyes Don't Have It
episode S4.E4 october 1994Mark is afraid that getting eyeglasses will cause everyone to make fun of him.He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible
episode S4.E5 october 1994Tim wants to install a central vacuum system and Jill is opposed. She agrees when he promises it will be a fast and small project. Of course, things get out of hand. Tim's brother Marty arrives and tells Tim he is leaving his wife.Borland Ambition
episode S4.E6 october 1994When Al buys 20% of Harry's hardware store, he irritates everyone by becoming obsessed with the business, trying to change store policies, promoting the store on Tool Time and spending less time with Ilene.Let's Go to the Videotape
episode S4.E7 november 1994After Tim attends an address Jill gives at a seminar, he accidentally videotapes himself at the hardware store making fun of her speech.Quibbling Siblings
episode S4.E8 november 1994When Al has to miss a taping of Tool Time, Brad fills in for him; but Randy can't stop making fun of Brad's appearance on the show, and Tim realizes it's because Randy feels that Tim prefers Brad over him.Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher
episode S4.E10 november 1994Mr. Art Leonard, Tim's favorite old metal shop teacher, is invited for an appearance on Tool Time, along with some of his old classmates. Unfortunately, during a taping of the show it becomes clear that the man who inspired a young Tim Taylor to seek more power is losing much of his own when his crippling arthritis is revealed, as well with his bitterness about his condition.Some Like It Hot Rod
episode S4.E11 december 1994While using the garage to make scenery for Mark's school Christmas pageant, Jill accidentally leaves Tim's hot rod outside during a snowstorm, just a day before he's been asked to display it.'Twas the Night Before Chaos
episode S4.E12 december 1994When Jill's parents come to visit for Christmas, her mother complains that Jill's father just wants to spend his retirement sitting around the house.The Route of All Evil
episode S4.E13 january 1995When he gets overwhelmed by his new paper route, Brad pays Randy and Mark to do his homework and chores.Bachelor of the Year
episode S4.E16 february 1995After a Detroit magazine selects Al as the city's most eligible bachelor, women begin constantly flirting with him, causing him to lose sight of his priorities and making Ilene jealous. But the reasons for the flirting may not be what they seem.It's My Party
episode S4.E17 february 1995Tim puts a dance floor in the basement for Randy's birthday party, but he over-waxes it, causing Randy's friend Michelle to sprain her ankle; Randy is embarrassed that Tim is now sending his friends to the hospital.A House Divided
episode S4.E18 february 1995For a segment on Tool Time, Tim agrees to fix the furnace is Benny's aunt's basement, but disaster strikes when Benny fails to tell him that there are TWO gas leaks in the house. Benny soon wears out his welcome as Tim's house guest, as everyone struggles to repair the aunt's home while she is out of town.The Naked Truth
episode S4.E19 february 1995When Tim accidentally exposes himself to his equally naked sister-in-law Nancy, who's using his and Jill's shower, he suggests they keep quiet about the incident. However, Nancy breaks the silence and a more uncomfortable one descends.Talk to Me
episode S4.E20 march 1995Tim accidentally throws dinner into the trash compactor and then drops Jill's ring down the furnace. Tim speaks to two guys on how to talk to women on Tool Time, and he calls Jill an old hen.Tool Time After Dark
episode S4.E22 april 1995After eating Polish food, Tim's stomach is bothering him so he stays up all night watching old Tool Time episodes.Tool Time After Dark: Part 2
episode S4.E23 april 1995After eating Polish food, Tim's stomach is bothering him so he stays up all night watching old Tool Time episodes.Sisters and Brothers
episode S4.E24 may 1995Jill's globetrotting photographer sister, Carrie, comes to stay. Tim helps his brother, Marty, move house.A Marked Man
episode S4.E25 may 1995Tim and the boys visit the hardware store where the boys admire a pocket knife. When Al discovers the knife missing he has to share his suspicions with Tim, who is deeply hurt that one of his sons would steal from close friends.The First Temptation of Tim
episode S5.E2 september 1995Binford Tools has been sold to Bud Harper. He wants to take the show to the national level, which will require some casting changes.Jill's Surprise Party
episode S5.E4 october 1995Tim throws Jill a surprise birthday party, but she has other plans for the night.Advise and Repent
episode S5.E5 october 1995Jill gives unsolicited advice to the father of Randy's girlfriend, causing arguments between him and his wife.Let Them Eat Cake
episode S5.E6 october 1995Tim, Jill, Al, and Ilene attend the Cable Awards banquet, leaving Brad and his new older friend to babysit a sick Mark. The boys take the opportunity to throw a house party.The Look
episode S5.E7 november 1995Bud pressures Tim into impulsively buying his Pistons season tickets, without talking to Jill.Room Without a View
episode S5.E8 november 1995Tim builds Randy a new room in the basement.Doctor in the House
episode S5.E10 november 1995Tim is awarded an honorary doctorate by his old college, bewildering Jill as she works for her own master's degree.'Twas the Flight Before Christmas
episode S5.E12 december 1995Tim and Al are sent to Kinross for a Binford sponsored Christmas festival, leaving the Taylor boys to decorate for the holiday judging contest. Al's mother wants to join Al and Ilene on their romantic getaway on New Years Eve.Oh, Brother
episode S5.E13 january 1996Tim gives Marty a job on Tool Time.High School Confidential
episode S5.E14 january 1996Randy begins taking classes at Brad's high school. Tim and Al introduce "The Man's Bedroom" on Tool Time.Tanks for the Memories
episode S5.E15 january 1996Tim is invited to a Marine base for a special Tool Time episode, but is embarrassed when Jill proves more capable at driving a tank.The Vasectomy One
episode S5.E16 february 1996Jill wants Tim to get a vasectomy since they do not want any more children. Tim shudders to think of the operation. Also, Randy is voted as having the best butt at high school.Fear of Flying
episode S5.E17 february 1996Jill struggles in her piano lessons. Mark finds a new hobby in aviation, but Jill is hesitant to let him take to the sky.When Harry Kept Dolores
episode S5.E18 february 1996Harry and Dolores separate after a heated argument, and Tim tries to figure out a way to get them back together again.Eye on Tim
episode S5.E19 february 1996A journalist doing a feature on Tool Time is more interested in Tim than the tools. Neither her obvious advances, or her camera crew go down well with a sick Jill.The Bud Bowl
episode S5.E20 march 1996Brad's girlfriend Angela wants to set up Randy with her sister. Tim and Jill go bowling with Bud and his wife, Jean. Jean tells Tim to lose or Bud will fire him.The Longest Day
episode S5.E22 april 1996Jill takes the boys for a routine check-up and gets some frightening newsMr. Wilson's Opus
episode S5.E23 april 1996Randy gets frustrated when Wilson directs the school production of Romeo and Juliet.Shopping Around
episode S5.E24 may 1996Tim and Jill can't decide what to do when they see Mr Leonard on a date with a woman who isn't Tim's mother.Alarmed by Burglars
episode S5.E25 may 1996When Wilson is the victim of a break-in, Jill becomes safety-obsessed and gets Tim to install a high-tech security system.Games, Flames & Automobiles
episode S5.E26 may 1996Al invests his life savings in the "Tool Time" board game.At Sea
episode S6.E1 september 1996"Tool Time" visits the USS Constellation for a "Salute to Engines"; Jill catches Brad making out with his girlfriend.Future Shock
episode S6.E2 september 1996Tim is set in his morning routine and Jill wants him to be a bit more flexible. Each dreams about what life will be like for them when they are seniors, each just as disturbing.Workshop 'Til You Drop
episode S6.E3 october 1996Jill takes an doubtful Tim to a marriage workshop for a "tune-up". When Tim is persuaded to open up, Jill is shocked by the revelations.Burnin' Love
episode S6.E4 october 1996Jill is invited to her Psychology Dept Potluck Dinner, but banned from taking food. Randy likes a girl at school but a friend of Brad's asks her out. On Tool Time, a woman who knows more than Tim about cars is a guest.Al's Video
episode S6.E5 october 1996When Al is asked to host an instructional video, he enlists Tim to direct it, but Tim becomes so obsessed with stylistic concerns that he runs wildly over schedule, and Al has to fire him.Whose Car Is It Anyway?
episode S6.E6 october 1996Jill purchases a 1967 Austin Healey with some inheritance money; Tim is upset she purchased it without him. She tells him he cannot drive it, but of course, Tim does with the typical consequences.I Was a Teenage Taylor
episode S6.E7 october 1996It's Halloween, and the pranks begin. Brad and Randy begin with a head in the microwave, Tim and Jill follow up with actor playing a mysterious visitor. Brad and Randy find out and pretend to be frightened, causing Tim and Jill to worry.Jill and Her Sisters
episode S6.E8 november 1996Jill and her sisters get together to plan on their parents' 50th wedding anniversary, but there's one problem; they can't stop bickering. After an unproductive first day, Jill talks to Tim and is telling him that her sisters' bickering is driving her nuts and she's tired of always having to be the sensible one. Tim tells her that she needs to lay down the law to put a stop to it. The next morning, Jill tries to have a truce declared between her and her sisters, but when they try to work on the party, they cannot agree on anything and the bickering continues. Jill says she had enough of this and storms out of the house. Her sisters shocked that she is acting this way, then Tim says the same thing to them but in a more abrasive way. After being away from the house Jill learns that she needs to say how she feels and in the end, her parents' anniversary party plans fall into place.The Tool Man Delivers
episode S6.E9 november 1996Tim is to receive an award from the Tri-City HotRod Club. As Tim, Jill, and Heidi drive to the banquet, the car runs out of gas and Heidi goes into labor. Tim & Jill help with the birth at a nearby gas station.The Wood, the Bad and the Hungry
episode S6.E10 november 1996On Thanksgiving, Randy volunteers at a soup kitchen. Tim does not want to invite Benny to the Thanksgiving meal at his home, but when he goes to pick up Randy, he sees Benny eating there. Tim invites him, and then finds out Benny eats there because the soup is good.Workin' Man Blues
episode S6.E11 december 1996When Brad gets a new job at a sporting goods store, he gets so excited over a perceived career possibility that he neglects his academic work.No Place Like Home
episode S6.E12 december 1996The Tim Taylor family and Tim's brothers travel to their mother's home since she is moving. The brothers reminiscence over childhood items and things the dad built. The new owners come to see the house, the brothers find it hard to let go.The Flirting Game
episode S6.E13 january 1997A door-to-door saleslady flirts with Tim, after which he buys a case of her household cleaner. Jill then avoids a speeding ticket by flirting with the policeman. This brings on humorous discussions on the issue of flirting - is it right or wrong? Jill struggles with flirting in order to get job but eventually she does the right thing.The Karate Kid Returns
episode S6.E14 january 1997While shopping in the mall, Mark uses karate to stop a bully from beating Randy. The incident is written in the school newspaper. Randy is embarrassed, and punches the boy who wrote the story.Totally Tool Time
episode S6.E15 january 1997Swedish buyers are interested in broadcasting Tool Time in Sweden, so they visit the set to watch the show. The show has many mistakes and boring segments. The Swedes decide to buy it, thinking it is slap-stick comedy.A Funny Valentine
episode S6.E16 february 1997Tim meets a woman who used to date his father. Tim doesn't want to learn more because he was afraid his father had an affair with the woman. Meanwhile, Tim cannot find the Valentine's Day gift he purchased for Jill.Wilson's World
episode S6.E17 february 1997Wilson performs a monologue on his life during an art festival. Wilson's performance is criticized as someone out of touch with reality, so he tries to become like Tim.Something Old, Something Blue
episode S6.E18 february 1997Tim throws a bachelor party for Al, and everyone tells negative tales of marriages. Al starts to doubt his decision to marry Ilene. The day of the wedding, Ilene starts to doubt her decision to marry Al.Communication Breakdown
episode S6.E19 march 1997Tim's friend Harry thinks his son Dennis is a slacker at work. Dennis takes a job to install a second phone for Tim; Harry accuses Dennis of not taking the job seriously. Tim wonders about his communication skills with his own children.My Son, the Driver
episode S6.E20 april 1997Brad passes his driver's test and gets his license. He gets to drive the car that night, and Jill obsesses over what could happen. Brad has an accident, but tells his parents he hit a pole instead of the back of a car.Insult to Injury
episode S6.E21 april 1997Tim separates his shoulder and needs an operation the day before an award-winning show where he could drive a steamroller, and two days before a trip with Mark to see the Blue Angels. He escapes from the hospital, and causes further injury.Family Un-Ties
episode S6.E22 april 1997The Taylors attend an annual hardware expo. Tim is in seventh heaven at the expo, and Jill has plans to spend quality time with the boys while sight-seeing. However, the boys want to pursue their own interests with people their age.The Feminine Mistake
episode S6.E23 may 1997Jill is upset to learn Brad's girlfriend, Angela, is doing Brad's laundry and other chores. Jill asks Tim to set an example of men not using women as servants. Tim realizes there is truth to what Jill says.Taps
episode S6.E24 may 1997After completing a hectic quarter in college and is on break, Jill gets a call from her Father, The Colonel that he will be paying a visit. Jill, feeling tired, tells a lie to him saying that it wouldn't be a good time to visit because she's feeling sick, but a few days later, he dies. Grief stricken and feeling very guilty for lying, she flies to Texas to help in the funeral arrangements and Tim and the boys will join her in a couple of days. While there, Jill tries to tell her Mom and her sisters that she's okay, but they think she's sick and is putting a brave front. During the funeral, the Minister presiding talks about how her Father valued honesty, which makes her feel worse. Jill decides to tell her Mom the truth about when he wanted to visit.The Kiss & the Kiss-Off
episode S6.E25 may 1997Lisa, the former Tool Time Girl, finishes school and returns to visit Tim and Al. Tim asks Lisa to join the show as a guest. Heidi feels threatened and quits. Meanwhile, Randy goes on a first date with Lauren. He is nervous and awkward.Quest for Fire
episode S7.E1 september 1997The Taylor family vacation in northern Michigan, and Tim announces he wants the family to move there. Jill and the boys are not as enthused as Tim expected. Tim realizes he needs to change and grow.Clash of the Taylors
episode S7.E2 september 1997Tim is upset when Randy becomes critical of Binford's environmental record.Room at the Top
episode S7.E3 october 1997Jill wants Tim to convert their attic into office space for her. Tim is enthused, but then Jill changes her mind. They each come to realize why he needs to build it, and why she does not want it built.Pump You Up
episode S7.E4 october 1997A scout from the UNC is interested in Brad for a soccer scholarship. Tim starts to coach him so he improves his game and chances for the scholarship. Brad's ego gets the best of him and he is kicked off the team at high school.A Night to Dismember
episode S7.E5 october 1997Mark and his friend make a horror movie, with the Taylors being the stars. They are filmed as the perfect family. Tim and Jill view the movie; Mark is shown as the forgotten son who seeks evil, Jill worries Mark really feels forgotten.The Niece
episode S7.E6 november 1997Wilson's niece surprises him with a visit, with the possibility that she might stay with him for an extended period.Jill's Passion
episode S7.E7 november 1997After a man asks her out at the gym, thinking Tim is Jill's brother, she fantasizes about the man and worries whether the spark has gone out of her marriage.Losing My Religion
episode S7.E8 november 1997Upset after difficult experiences while working at a hospice, Randy tells his parents that he's not going to go to church anymore.Thanksgiving
episode S7.E9 november 1997Tim is invited to bring his family and spend Thanksgiving in a luxury suite at the Lions' traditional holiday football game.The Dating Game
episode S7.E10 december 1997Al finds out his former fiancé, Ilene. is engaged to someone else. Al realizes she has moved on, and he has not. Tim takes Al to a night club to meet some women; Al pretends to the the star of Tool Time.Bright Christmas
episode S7.E11 december 1997Jill's mother is visiting for Christmas. It is the first one since her husband died. Jill has a hard time seeing her mother with another man. Meanwhile, Tim decorates for Christmas in his usual, over-the-top, way.The Old College Try
episode S7.E12 january 1998Tim teaches an auto course at a community college. Going from the young students to hanging out with his older friends, Tim feels his friends are acting old. He starts to hang out with the college students and keep up with their lifestyle.An Older Woman
episode S7.E13 january 1998Brad announces his plans to wed.Tim 'The Landlord' Taylor
episode S7.E14 february 1998Tim and Jill purchase another house for rental property. Tim uses it for a renovation show on Tool Time. Al wants to save all the older, custom parts of the house; he wants to rent the house.Say Goodnight, Gracie
episode S7.E15 february 1998Tim and Jill babysit their niece Gracie. Jill is called away for work, so Tim has to play and care for Gracie. He has such a grand time, he wants he and Jill to have their own baby girl.What a Drag
episode S7.E16 february 1998After falling through the porch swing, Tim discovers a hidden bag of marijuana. Tim ad Jill suspect it belongs to one of the boys. And they are shocked when they discover the chronic belongs to Brad.Taking Jill for Granite
episode S7.E17 march 1998Tim finds the perfect Granite Guy to replace the kitchen counters. When he arrives, Jill recognizes him as the guy who asked her out at the gym, but doesn't tell Tim.Futile Attraction
episode S7.E18 march 1998Heidi has marital problems. Tim suggests that Al take Heidi out and talk with her. Heidi confides in Al, and he talks and listens to her. They become good friends. Tim wonders if there is more going on between them. At home, Jill has a cold.Desperately Seeking Willow
episode S7.E19 march 1998A St Patrick's Day celebration on Tool Time, and the K&B crew is on hand. Meanwhile, Wilson takes a 3-day vacation while his house is fumigated. Willow stays with Tim & Jill, then goes out at night and does not come home. Jill is worried.The Write Stuff
episode S7.E20 march 1998Brad joins the school newspaper where Randy is considered a top writer. Brad writes a light-hearted article about sports, and it gets put on the front page - pushing Randy's serious article to a back page. Randy is upset.The Son Also Mooches
episode S7.E21 april 1998When Tim's brother Jeff's business fails, he moves in with their mother. Tim is upset that Jeff is taking advantage of their mother by living there, rent free, and borrowing her retirement money.Believe It or Not
episode S7.E22 april 1998Wilson tells Tim his secret that he once saw a spaceship and aliens. Tim tells the others, who then all start to ridicule Wilson. Wilson feels betrayed and stops talking to Tim. Tim finds a way to apologize.Rebel Without Night Driving Privileges
episode S7.E23 may 1998Randy passes his driving test and gets a license. He wants to drive that night to celebrate, but Jill is reluctant because of what happened when Brad drove his first night. Randy does not think this is fair as each of them are different.Tool-Thousand-One: A Space Odyssey
episode S7.E24 may 1998One of Binford's tools is chosen to be included on a space shuttle, and Tim asked to also go. Meanwhile, Mark changes from his all black clothing to a well-dressed teenager, then reverts back. Tim has a decision to make.From Top to Bottom
episode S7.E25 may 1998Tim is picking colors for his rebuilt convertible. Jill is asked to appear on a woman's talk show. She tries to explain Tim to the audience and it embarrasses and hurts Tim.Whitewater
episode S8.E1 september 1998It's Tim's birthday, and he plans to go to a NASCAR race. However, Jill purchased tickets for the two of them, plus Al, Heidi, and Wilson to go on a river-rafting trip. They go rafting, but Tim reserves a luxury trailer for sleeping.Adios
episode S8.E2 september 1998Randy and his girlfriend Lauren are selected to go to Costa Rica for a school program to study the rain forests. Jill is upset and does not want him to go. Tim tries to fix things by telling Randy he cannot go. Jill is more upset with this.All in the Family
episode S8.E3 october 1998Jill's sister Carrie stays with the Taylor's while in town for business. Tim's brother Jeff is over for dinner. Carrie and Jeff start seeing each other, and Jill does not think Jeff is good enough for her sister.Taylor Got Game
episode S8.E4 october 1998Brad does not do well on his math test, and it may hurt his chances of getting into college. Wilson has a friend visiting from England; he owns a soccer team and extends an offer to Brad to play.Al's Fair Lady
episode S8.E5 october 1998Tim and Jill have dinner with Al and Trudy, his girlfriend for one month. Tim and Jill find out Trudy is wealthy. For the one month gift, Trudy gives Al a 1966 Ferrari. Al uncomfortably accepts the gift, but then returns it.Bewitched
episode S8.E6 october 1998Wilson disappears after hosting a Halloween party with his new romantic interest, a woman who claims to be a witch.Not-So-Great Scott
episode S8.E7 november 1998While Jill is training as a psychologist, one of her patients discloses an affair with Heidi's husband, and Jill inadvertently tells Tim.Tim's First Car
episode S8.E8 november 1998Tim has a chance to buy back the convertible he owned when he was a teenager.Mr. Likeable
episode S8.E9 november 1998For the first time, the TV ratings for Tool Time show that Al is more popular than Tim. Al decides to start doing promotions and Tim even helps him line up events. Then, Al hires a manager who tries to push too much too fast.Thanks, But No Thanks
episode S8.E10 november 1998When Tim finds out Marty is separated from his wife and living in the back of Harry's hardware store, Tim invites Marty and his children to stay with him and Jill. Tim turns out to be a great father to Marty's twins. Marty gets jealous.Home for the Holidays
episode S8.E11 december 1998It's Christmas time, and that means decorating in Tim's neighborhood. Al is excited to decorate his home for the first time, and proves to be competition for Tim. Randy comes home for Christmas and finds things changed since he left.Ploys for Tots
episode S8.E12 december 1998While Marty and his daughters are staying with Tim and Jill, everyone becomes exasperated with Claire's selfishness and tantrums.Chop Shop 'til You Drop
episode S8.E13 january 1999Brad is excited to finally get his first car, but when it's stolen and stripped, Tim is determined to track down the culprits.Home Alone
episode S8.E14 january 1999Tim is writing a book for Binford Tools, and since Jill and the boys are away for the weekend, Tim tries to write while home alone. But since he is alone, everything distracts him. He starts to dream of wealth and fame.Knee Deep
episode S8.E15 february 1999Tim has Penn and Teller on Tool Time. Tim's die-hard fans thinks Tim is departing from the show's basics. Meanwhile, Tool Time films in Tim's home. Brad trips over a rolled up carpet and injures his knee, risking his soccer playing.Mark's Big Break
episode S8.E16 february 1999Tim finishes rebuilding his hotrod, and he wants to do something to commemorate the event. He has Mark video the event. When the first video attempt is dull, he makes another video.Young at Heart
episode S8.E17 february 1999Tim hires a mechanic for his car who turns out to be a gorgeous woman. Driving her home, he is caught by a traffic cam in a compromising position with her. The ticket arrives on Tim and Jill's wedding anniversary, and Jill is suspicious.Love's Labor Lost: Part 1
episode S8.E18 february 1999Jill visits the gynecologist since she has a problem. Turns out she has a tumor and needs a hysterectomy. While everyone is concerned, it seems like it should be routine. Then, during the operation, problems occur. Tim gets scared.Love's Labor Lost: Part 2
episode S8.E19 march 1999Jill's operation is completed, and she has had a total hysterectomy. Jill is really upset at what this represents. Jill's mother visits to help around the house. Jill's mood swings are all over the place.Neighbors
episode S8.E20 march 1999Tim takes Wilson to a hockey game for Wilson's birthday. Wilson wins $10,000 by sitting in the raffle seat. He wants a greenhouse in his backyard. Tim realizes the plans block the fence. He fears the loss of conversation with Wilson.A Hardware Habit to Break
episode S8.E21 march 1999Harry is selling the hardware store. It comes as a shock to the guys that gather there for man talk and tools. Al owns a percentage of the store, and Tim buys the rest. The business starts slow and then grows more than they can handle.Loose Lips and Freudian Slips
episode S8.E22 may 1999Jill is anxious about defending her thesis and shares her thoughts with Tim. Mark records it on video. Marks turns in his video project and parents are invited to view all the students' work. Jill's professor is there and hears her comments.Trouble-a-Bruin
episode S8.E23 may 1999Trouble starts when the Binford CEO (Bud) confiscates all "non-Binford" tools from the set of "Tool Time" in an effort to make Tim into more of a company man. He also dictates that the cast of the show wear Binford uniforms. This leads to the usual mess. Brad finds out that he is still up for soccer scholarship to college, despite a prior injury. Conflicts arise between Tim and Jill over whether or not Brad is ready to play in the upcoming game before the UCLA scout.Dead Weight
episode S8.E24 may 1999Binford Tools hires a new manager to oversee the Tool Time Show. He wants Tim to have more explosions. Tim is against this. And, Al proposes to Trudy. He takes his mother to dinner to break the news to her.The Long and Winding Road: Part 1
episode S8.E25 may 1999More changes in store for Tool Time - an all-talk episode. It turns into a staged talk/brawl show. Tim quits. Jill gets a job offer in Bloomington, Indiana. The Taylors decide to move.The Long and Winding Road: Part 2
episode S8.E26 may 1999As Tim prepares for the final Tool Time show, he thinks of the impact of their decisions (Tim quitting Tool Time; Jill's job offer in Indiana). He remembers their lives in their home over the years.The Long and Winding Road: Part 3
episode S8.E27 may 1999Tim and Al do their final Tool Time show. Many of the past Tool Time guests appear. For closures: Heidi is pregnant; Wilson's fence comes down; Al and Trudy get married in Tim & Jill's backyard; Tim and Jill have second thoughts about moving.
- Overactive Glance
- Maybe, Baby
- Aisle See You in My Dreams
- This Joke's for You
- A Sew, Sew Evening
- Arrivederci, Binford
- Crazy for You
- Be True to Your Tool
- Dollars and Sense
- A Frozen Moment
- 'Twas the Blight Before Christmas
- Dream On
- Room for Change
- Too Many Cooks
- It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of Tims
- Fifth Anniversary
- Swing Time
- What You See Is What You Get
- Reality Bytes
- The Great Race II
- Back in the Saddle Shoes Again
- Death Begins at Forty
- The Eyes Don't Have It
- He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible
- Borland Ambition
- Let's Go to the Videotape
- Quibbling Siblings
- Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher
- Some Like It Hot Rod
- 'Twas the Night Before Chaos
- The Route of All Evil
- Bachelor of the Year
- It's My Party
- A House Divided
- The Naked Truth
- Talk to Me
- Tool Time After Dark
- Tool Time After Dark: Part 2
- Sisters and Brothers
- A Marked Man
- The First Temptation of Tim
- Jill's Surprise Party
- Advise and Repent
- Let Them Eat Cake
- The Look
- Room Without a View
- Doctor in the House
- 'Twas the Flight Before Christmas
- Oh, Brother
- High School Confidential
- Tanks for the Memories
- The Vasectomy One
- Fear of Flying
- When Harry Kept Dolores
- Eye on Tim
- The Bud Bowl
- The Longest Day
- Mr. Wilson's Opus
- Shopping Around
- Alarmed by Burglars
- Games, Flames & Automobiles
- At Sea
- Future Shock
- Workshop 'Til You Drop
- Burnin' Love
- Al's Video
- Whose Car Is It Anyway?
- I Was a Teenage Taylor
- Jill and Her Sisters
- The Tool Man Delivers
- The Wood, the Bad and the Hungry
- Workin' Man Blues
- No Place Like Home
- The Flirting Game
- The Karate Kid Returns
- Totally Tool Time
- A Funny Valentine
- Wilson's World
- Something Old, Something Blue
- Communication Breakdown
- My Son, the Driver
- Insult to Injury
- Family Un-Ties
- The Feminine Mistake
- Taps
- The Kiss & the Kiss-Off
- Quest for Fire
- Clash of the Taylors
- Room at the Top
- Pump You Up
- A Night to Dismember
- The Niece
- Jill's Passion
- Losing My Religion
- Thanksgiving
- The Dating Game
- Bright Christmas
- The Old College Try
- An Older Woman
- Tim 'The Landlord' Taylor
- Say Goodnight, Gracie
- What a Drag
- Taking Jill for Granite
- Futile Attraction
- Desperately Seeking Willow
- The Write Stuff
- The Son Also Mooches
- Believe It or Not
- Rebel Without Night Driving Privileges
- Tool-Thousand-One: A Space Odyssey
- From Top to Bottom
- Whitewater
- Adios
- All in the Family
- Taylor Got Game
- Al's Fair Lady
- Bewitched
- Not-So-Great Scott
- Tim's First Car
- Mr. Likeable
- Thanks, But No Thanks
- Home for the Holidays
- Ploys for Tots
- Chop Shop 'til You Drop
- Home Alone
- Knee Deep
- Mark's Big Break
- Young at Heart
- Love's Labor Lost: Part 1
- Love's Labor Lost: Part 2
- Neighbors
- A Hardware Habit to Break
- Loose Lips and Freudian Slips
- Trouble-a-Bruin
- Dead Weight
- The Long and Winding Road: Part 1
- The Long and Winding Road: Part 2
- The Long and Winding Road: Part 3
Best moments10
- Heidi has marital problems. Tim suggests that Al take Heidi out and talk with her. Heidi confides in Al, and he talks and listens to her. They become good friends. Tim wonders if there is more going on between them. At home, Jill has a cold.
- Lisa, the former Tool Time Girl, finishes school and returns to visit Tim and Al. Tim asks Lisa to join the show as a guest. Heidi feels threatened and quits. Meanwhile, Randy goes on a first date with Lauren. He is nervous and awkward.
- Wilson tells Tim his secret that he once saw a spaceship and aliens. Tim tells the others, who then all start to ridicule Wilson. Wilson feels betrayed and stops talking to Tim. Tim finds a way to apologize.
- Tim is to receive an award from the Tri-City HotRod Club. As Tim, Jill, and Heidi drive to the banquet, the car runs out of gas and Heidi goes into labor. Tim & Jill help with the birth at a nearby gas station.
- While Jill is training as a psychologist, one of her patients discloses an affair with Heidi's husband, and Jill inadvertently tells Tim.
- "Tool Time" visits the USS Constellation for a "Salute to Engines"; Jill catches Brad making out with his girlfriend.
- It's Tim's birthday, and he plans to go to a NASCAR race. However, Jill purchased tickets for the two of them, plus Al, Heidi, and Wilson to go on a river-rafting trip. They go rafting, but Tim reserves a luxury trailer for sleeping.
- Tim is set in his morning routine and Jill wants him to be a bit more flexible. Each dreams about what life will be like for them when they are seniors, each just as disturbing.
- Tim gives Marty a job on Tool Time.
- When Wilson is the victim of a break-in, Jill becomes safety-obsessed and gets Tim to install a high-tech security system.
- Futile Attraction
- The Kiss & the Kiss-Off
- Believe It or Not
- The Tool Man Delivers
- Not-So-Great Scott
- At Sea
- Whitewater
- Future Shock
- Oh, Brother
- Alarmed by Burglars