Evening Shade

1. A Day in the Life of Wood Newton

Sep 21, 1990 · 30 min

On his birthday/wedding anniversary, an innocent Wood is photographed with a stripper; and Prosecuting Attorney candidate Ava discovers she's pregnant despite Wood's vasectomy.

2. There Once Was A Boy Named Wood

Sep 28, 1990 · 30 min

Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.

3. Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?

Oct 5, 1990 · 30 min

On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.

4. Sadie Hawkins Dance

Oct 16, 1990 · 30 min

During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.

5. Fast Women

Oct 29, 1990 · 30 min

Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.

6. The Moustache Show

Oct 2, 1990 · 30 min

Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.

7. All for Charity

Nov 9, 1990 · 30 min

Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.

8. Something to Hold Onto

Nov 19, 1990 · 30 min

Wood and the rest of town tutor the football players in algebra so they won't fail their classes and be barred from a big game.

9. Mr. Mom

Nov 26, 1990 · 30 min

With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.

10. Hooray for Wood

Dec 10, 1990 · 30 min

Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.

11. The Wood Who Stole Christmas

Dec 17, 1990 · 30 min

Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.

12. Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline

Jan 7, 1991 · 30 min

Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.

13. Wood's Thirtieth Reunion

Jan 21, 1991 · 30 min

At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.

14. Vote Early and Vote Often

Jan 28, 1991 · 30 min

Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.

15. Chip Off the Old Brick

Feb 4, 1991 · 30 min

Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.

16. The Trials of Wood Newton

Feb 11, 1991 · 30 min

Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.

17. Into the Woods

Feb 18, 1991 · 30 min

On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.

18. Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack

Feb 21, 1991 · 30 min

A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.

19. Gambler Anonymous

Mar 4, 1991 · 30 min

Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.

20. Sex Education

Mar 24, 1991 · 30 min

An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.

21. I am Wood, Hear Me Roar

Apr 1, 1991 · 30 min

Two female students attempt to join the football team.

22. Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree

Apr 8, 1991 · 30 min

Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".

23. Far from the Madden Crowd

Apr 29, 1991 · 30 min

Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.

24. The Baby Show

May 6, 1991 · 30 min

Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.

1. Three Naked Men (Part 1)

Sep 16, 1991 · 30 min

War breaks out between the women and the men on a segregated camping expedition after Wood scares the girls with his bear costume and gets whacked with a shovel—and culminates with the women abandoning the men during their ritual skinny-dipping. (Part 1 of 2)

2. Three Naked Men (Part 2)

Sep 23, 1991 · 30 min

The women begin to feel guilty about having abandoned the men naked in the woods. (Part 2 of 2)

3. I'm With Stupid

Sep 30, 1991 · 30 min

Molly caves in under pressure from her boyfriend and agrees to take part in a beauty contest.

4. Tying the Knot

Oct 7, 1991 · 30 min

Wood accompanies Will to the hospital when the boy needs a tonsillectomy—and decides that while he's there he might as well have a vasectomy.

5. Miss Emily's Wild Ride

Oct 14, 1991 · 30 min

Whilst Evan is babysitting baby Emily, he accidentally loses her.

6. The Road Trip

Oct 21, 1991 · 30 min

Wood, Ava, Taylor, his girlfriend Amy, Harlon, Marlene, Hermon and Fida take a road trip in an RV.

7. Winning Isn't Everything

Oct 28, 1991 · 30 min

Wood faces a dilemma when his football team finally wins a game but he later finds out that his star player is ineligible to play.

8. Where's My Watch?

Nov 11, 1991 · 30 min

At Marlene's insistence, Harlon retires.

9. I Do, I Don't

Nov 18, 1991 · 30 min

Taylor and Aimee decide to marry.

10. The Thanksgiving Show

Nov 25, 1991 · 30 min

Wood's black-sheep, ex-con cousin Alvin comes for Thanksgiving.

11. Busted

Dec 9, 1991 · 30 min

Ava threatens to shut down Fonana's strip show.

12. Rear Window

Dec 16, 1991 · 30 min

Wood gets stuck in the bathroom window.

13. The Getaway

Jan 6, 1992 · 30 min

Wood and Ava go away for a romantic break.

14. Herman In Charge

Jan 13, 1992 · 30 min

Wood and Ava leave Herman alone with the kids.

15. The Au Pair Affair

Jan 27, 1992 · 30 min

Ava feels displaced by the Newstons' talented au pair girl.

16. Goin' To the Chapel (Part 1)

Feb 3, 1992 · 30 min

Wood must express the family's concern over Evan's wedding. (Part 1 of 3)

17. Goin' To the Chapel (Part 2)

Feb 24, 1992 · 30 min

Fontana calls off the wedding. (Part 2 of 3)

18. Goin' to the Chapel (Part 3)

Mar 2, 1992 · 30 min

Fontana decides to proceed with the wedding; Merleen meets her daughter. (Part 3 of 3)

19. Play Herman For Me

Mar 9, 1992 · 30 min

Herman discovers he has a secret admirer.

20. Callous Hearts of Rage

Mar 23, 1992 · 30 min

Not everyone thinks imitation is the greatest form of flattery, when Taylor writes a play about the people of Evening Shade.

21. Taylor Buys A Car

Apr 6, 1992 · 30 min

Herman sells Taylor his old car.

22. Hasta la vista, Baby

May 4, 1992 · 30 min

Herman takes humiliating work after losing his teaching job due to budget cuts.

23. Cousin Readith

May 11, 1992 · 30 min

Wood learns his bully cousin plans to visit.

24. No Pain, No Gain

May 18, 1992 · 30 min

Wood throws his back out the night before he's set to bowl against an old rival.

25. The Perfect Birthday Party, Sort Of

May 18, 1992 · 30 min

The Newton's try to throw the perfect birthday party for Will.

1. First Heroes

Sep 21, 1992 · 30 min

Taylor returns, transformed by his three months in Amsterdam; Wood's late father's store is slated to be demolished.

2. The Diary of Molly Newton

Sep 28, 1992 · 30 min

Wood is having trouble dealing with Molly's growing womanhood— even before he discovers her erotic diary. And he totally overreacts to her first ""date"" (slides at the church followed by ice cream). Meanwhile, Harlan's visiting inlaws are putting a damper on his sex life.

3. You Scratch My Back, I'll Arrest You

Oct 5, 1992 · 30 min

Ava sends Wood to investigate when Harlan rents property to a massage parlor.

4. What A Night

Oct 12, 1992 · 30 min

Dumped by his girlfriend, Taylor quits the football team.

5. Father-Child Campout

Oct 19, 1992 · 30 min

Wood cajoles Will into a father/son camping trip.

6. The Hole Story

Oct 26, 1992 · 30 min

Events get out of hand when a hole in a bedroom wall resembles Abraham Lincoln.

7. Harlan Deals A Meal

Nov 9, 1992 · 30 min

Harlan fibs about his weight loss to Richard Simmons, then persuades Herman to impersonate him.

8. The Resurrection of Wood Newton

Nov 16, 1992 · 30 min

Ava is voted ""Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney of the Year.""

9. The NFL on CBS

Nov 23, 1992 · 30 min

Wood forgets his anniversary when he gets a chance to be on ""The NFL Today.""

10. The Really Odd Couple

Dec 7, 1992 · 30 min

Herman moves in with Freida when his building goes condominium.

11. Carl the Mule

Dec 14, 1992 · 30 min

A frustrated Wood resigns as team coach, and is replaced by Herman.

12. I'll Be Home For Christmas

Dec 21, 1992 · 30 min

...but Wood and Herman may not be, as they are stranded when their car breaks down on the way home from being Will an elusive gift available only out of town.

13. Freida and the Preacher

Jan 4, 1993 · 30 min

Freida falls for a man at the ice cream parlour, only to discover that he is the new preacher.

14. Private School

Jan 18, 1993 · 30 min

The Oakwood Academy, an exclusive private school Molly wants to attend, scrutinizes Wood and Ava, who discover they must pass an exam before Molly can be admitted. Meanwhile, Nab goes on a date with Amanda.

15. Ava Takes a Shower (1)

Feb 1, 1993 · 30 min

Ava hosts Fontana's baby shower, and wants Herman, who has joined Reba McEntire's security team, to get her to entertain.

16. Ava Takes a Shower (2)

Feb 8, 1993 · 30 min

Rebuffed by Reba McEntire, Ava still persists in planning the baby shower all by herself.

17. They Can't Take That Away From Me (1)

Feb 15, 1993 · 30 min

Ava invites sixties civil rights leader Aurelia Danforth to a Martin Luther King commemoration, then discovers that the guest has a past involving Ponder. (First of two parts)

18. They Can't Take That Away from Me (2)

Feb 15, 1993 · 30 min

19. She What?!

Mar 1, 1993 · 30 min

Taylor's girlfriend elopes with the school hunk.

20. Another Baby Shower

Mar 15, 1993 · 30 min

Fontana goes into labour, but Evan can't be reached.

21. Cousins Behind Bars

Mar 22, 1993 · 30 min

Troublesome Cousin (Billy Bob Thornton) comes to town and manages to get himself and Wood thrown into jail, and for some reason Burt Reynolds ties his shirt in a front knot and pretends to be his lover. You can't make this up!

22. Mommy Goes AWOL

Apr 12, 1993 · 30 min

Fontana despairs of her mothering abilities when only Evan can quiet baby Scout.

23. Teaching Is A Good Thing

May 3, 1993 · 30 min

Herman is ashamed to tell his mentor that he has lost his teaching job.

24. Saint Bobby

May 10, 1993 · 30 min

Wood thinks a college footbal coach is interested in Taylor.

25. The Graduation

May 17, 1993 · 30 min

Herman books John Denver for Taylor's graduation but gets Bob Denver instead.

26. I Left My Ring in Evening Shade

May 23, 1994 · 30 min

Nub becomes a chimney sweep. Meanwhile, Frieda's ex-husband returns with an unusual proposal: he wants to get married again, and wants Frieda to return his grandmother's ring so he can give it to his new spouse.