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7.4
Yr 1991
Rt 22m
Status Ended
Comedy
Series Brief

Overview

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 unseen neighbor.

Why fans love it

This 1991 sitcom roots itself in the everyday friction of a blue collar household. Its humor relies on the contrast between high-octane DIY ambition and the reality of raising three sons. While Tim Allen portrays a character constantly striving for power through modified tools, the show finds its rhythm in the domestic compromises that follow his frequent, misguided projects.

The series maintains a lighthearted tone, anchored by the grounded dynamic between spouses and the quiet wisdom offered from across the fence. It avoids heavy drama in favor of the small, persistent quirks of suburban life. By focusing on the cycle of accidents and apologies within a single living room, the program leans into a predictable, joyful structure that prioritizes character chemistry over complex, overarching plot lines.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Debbe Dunning
as Heidi
136 episodes
Vicki Lewis
as Maureen Binford
3 episodes
Jay Leno
as Jay
2 episodes
Megan Cavanagh
as Trudy
5 episodes
Tim Allen
as Tim Taylor
203 episodes
Patricia Richardson
as Jill Taylor
203 episodes
Earl Hindman
as Wilson Wilson Jr.
203 episodes
Richard Karn
as Al Borland
203 episodes
Zachery Ty Bryan
as Brad Taylor
203 episodes
Taran Noah Smith
as Mark Taylor
203 episodes
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Randy Taylor
179 episodes
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Hanover
2 episodes
David Haskell
as Smitty
2 episodes
Dick O'Neill
as Art Leonard
3 episodes
Mickey Jones
as Pete
13 episodes
Tom Wopat
as Ian
2 episodes
Bob Vila
as Bob Vila
3 episodes
Polly Holliday
as Lillian Patterson
5 episodes
Betsy Randle
as Karen Kelly
7 episodes
M. Emmet Walsh
as Colonel
2 episodes
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Robert Picardo
as Joe Morton
2 episodes
Al Fann
as Felix
6 episodes
Michael Andretti
as Michael Andretti
3 episodes
Ken Bowersox
as Ken Bowersox
3 episodes
China Kantner
as Willow
5 episodes
Courtney Peldon
as Lauren
7 episodes
Jennifer Nash
as Greta Post
2 episodes
Leigh Ann Orsi
as Ashley
3 episodes
Bonnie Hellman
as Pam Kendall
2 episodes
Anndi McAfee
as Beth
3 episodes
Kimberly Cullum
as Michelle
2 episodes
Joel Higgins
as Dr. Fields
2 episodes
Jarrad Paul
as Jason
4 episodes
Vasili Bogazianos
as Antonio
6 episodes
Tudi Roche
as Carrie
5 episodes
Noble Willingham
as Mr. Binford
2 episodes
Joel Polis
as Wes Davidson
2 episodes
Earl Billings
as Mike
2 episodes
George DelHoyo
as Doug
2 episodes
Gretchen German
as June Palmer
3 episodes
Maryedith Burrell
as Tracy
2 episodes
Carlene Watkins
as Linda
2 episodes
Tammy Lauren
as Patty
7 episodes
Kelvin Pritchett
as Kelvin Pritchett
2 episodes
Jessica Wesson
as Jennifer Sudarsky
7 episodes
Mark L. Taylor
as Bert Russell
2 episodes
Tom Poston
as Clerk
3 episodes
Aaron Freeman
as Curtis
2 episodes
Tony Carreiro
as Dave
2 episodes
Ja'net DuBois
as Judith Potter
2 episodes
Jensen Daggett
as Nancy
4 episodes
Mariangela Pino
as Marie Morton
8 episodes
Lowell Sanders
as Male Nurse
3 episodes
Sherry Hursey
as Ilene Markham
16 episodes
Kristen Clayton
as Angela
5 episodes
Pamela Anderson
as Lisa
23 episodes
Kaylan Romero
as Ronny
4 episodes
Milton Canady
as Milton
6 episodes
Bonnie Bartlett
as Lucille
4 episodes
Francesca P. Roberts
as Marge
4 episodes
Ashley Trefger
as Gracie Taylor
4 episodes
Lindsey Trefger
as Claire Taylor
4 episodes
Charles Robinson
as Bud Harper
9 episodes
Danny Zorn
as Morgan Wendell
3 episodes
Jim Labriola
as Benny
23 episodes
Mario Andretti
as Mario Andretti
3 episodes
Blake Clark
as Harry
23 episodes
William O'Leary
as Marty Taylor
30 episodes
Casey Sander
as Rock
10 episodes
Gary McGurk
as Dwayne
11 episodes
Tom La Grua
as Eddie McCormick
5 episodes
Shirley Prestia
as Delores
8 episodes
Patrick Cronin
as Sparky
6 episodes
Keith Lehman
as Cal Borland
3 episodes
Thom Sharp
as Jeff Taylor
6 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Technical Supervisor
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Animation
Production Design
Associate Producer
Assistant Director
Property Master
Post Production Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Executive Consultant
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

family blue collar worker sitcom handyman lighthearted joyful