::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: E V E N I N G S H A D E (German: Daddy schafft uns alle) Episodeguide Last Revision: 03 Jun 2001 Written by Stephan Lerchegger http://members.fortunecity.com/lsguides/contact.html ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ============================================================================= Copyright Notice and other Information ============================================================================= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This Episodeguide is copyrighted by Stephan Lerchegger. It may be freely copied and distributed in electronical form for personal use only as long as it is distributed in its entirety and no changes of ANY KIND are made. Any forwarding of this guide to newsgroups, BBS, etc. or any publication (such as homepages, etc.) requires a permission. Any sale of this document is expressly forbidden. 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Format: ------- nnn [s.sn-yr] Episode Title Original / Episode Title German Directed by: Written by : Guest Cast : ................. ................. ... ... nnn Episodenumber total s Season sn Episodenumber within season yr Year of first-run =========================================================================== Season 1: Episodes 001 - 025 (25) (1990-1991) =========================================================================== Executive Producer ........................ Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Harry Thomason Co-Executive Producer ..................... Burt Reynolds Producer .................................. Douglas Jackson Tommy Thompson David Nichols (22- ) Co-Producer ............................... David Nichols (1-21) Created by ................................ Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Cast: Burt Reynolds ............................. Wood Newton Marilu Henner ............................. Ava Evans-Newton Jay R. Ferguson ........................... Taylor Newton Melissa Renee Martin ...................... Molly Newton Jacob Parker .............................. Will Newton Michael Jeter ............................. Herman Stiles Elizabeth Ashley .......................... Frieda Evans Hal Holbrook .............................. Evan Evans Charles Durning ........................... Dr. Harlan Elldridge Ann Wedgeworth ............................ Merleen Elldridge Ossie Davis ............................... Ponder Blue Ann Hearn ................................. Margaret Fouch Linda Gehringer ........................... Fontana Beausoleil Charlie Dell .............................. Nab Oliver 001 [1.01-90] A Day in the Life of Wood Newton (1) / Haeusliche Probleme (1) In the evening, Wood's football team loses another match. During the match, the well-known stripper Fontana Beausoleil protests against Ava running for General District Attorney and the photo of that incident, showing her and Wood, in the morning paper isn't a good start into the new day, Wood's birthday and his and Ava's wedding anniversary. Then Ava also has to learn that she is pregnant again, although it should have been impossible because of Wood's vasectomy. Being pregnant four weeks before the elections for the new DA doesn't improve her chances. The math teacher Herman is assigned Wood's new assistant coach and Wood's son Taylor announces that he wants to leave the football team. And that's just the beginning of a real bad day for Wood. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Virginia Capers ................. Francis 002 [1.02-90] A Day in the Life of Wood Newton (2) / Haeusliche Probleme (2) The day goes on and though it should be kept a secret until the elections are over, the whole town soon knows of the upcoming baby. Ava, angry with Wood, doesn't talk to him, but talking with the kids makes her realize that, in fact, she happy about the new baby. In the evening the birthday party for the coach takes place with all of his friends. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Marlon Archey ................... R.C. ??? ............................. Poline Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil 003 [1.03-90] The House Guest / Auf Freiersfuessen When Ava has to stay in hospital for some days, Frieda moves in to help Wood with the kids. But her babbling all the time drives Wood totally mad. Evan has a date with Fontana. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Delivery Man 004 [1.04-90] Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton? / Der Sturz des grossen Helden A reporter team comes to town to interview one of the greatest football stars in history - Wood Newton. In the course of this Harlan shows a tape of Wood's greatest success from his high school days - the winning of the championship. But back then when Wood caught the decisive ball he was, with one foot, cleary out of bounds. Knowing this fact comes close to a catastrophy for most people living in Evening Shade. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Steve Hamilton ??? ............................. Poline ??? ............................. Marian 005 [1.05-90] Fast Women / Liebe macht blind Taylor has fallen for the 18 years old (and therefore the much-too- old-for-him) Michelle. Ava learns that two of the most important men in her life are dating 'non-acceptable' persons and she demands that Wood should talk to both of them, Taylor and Evan. Wood, too, isn't pleased about the relationship between Taylor and Michelle, especially after he has talked to Michelle, but he can only trust in Taylor doing the right thing. Directed by: Frank Bonner Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Julie Condra .................... Michelle Marlin Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil 006 [1.06-90] Sadie Hawkins Dance / Damenwahl It's Sadie Hawkins week - the students play pranks on the football coach and vice versa. And Wood has a great idea for a trick but this backfires when Herman is too nosy. For the Sadie Hawkins dance Taylor is asked out by a not so popular girl: when she phoned him he thought it was his flame Jennifer. Now his parents insist on keeping the date. Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Stephen A. Miller Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Marchie Mayfield ??? ............................. Marian Mayfield ??? ............................. Sheriff ??? ............................. Announcer 007 [1.07-90] All for Charity / Der Hauptgewinn Harlan organizes a benefit auction so they can afford new dresses for the cheerleaders. Originally it's Harlan's idea but Wood has no chance to refuse it - so Wood's contribution is 'A Weekend with Wood'. This is something Herman can't miss and he offers the highest bid. The following weekend at the Newton's Herman drives Wood crazy: He follows his idol Wood wherever he goes, turns everything upside down and inside out, and a cannon really helps speeding up things. Directed by: Richard T. Kline Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 008 [1.08-90] The Moustache Show / Schmach und Schnaeuzer The football team loses again, this time against the other loser team which has lost even more consecutive games. Now Wood's team is close to capturing this record. Back in the restaurant Will asks why daddy has this mustache and Ponder answers that 'he doesn't dare to cut it off' and Frieda adds 'he would be happy if someone does it'. Though both of them were just kidding, Will takes this seriously. After a night where he and Frieda tanked a lot Wood wakes up in the morning with a half shaved mustache. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Ted McGinley..................... Kyle Hampton ??? ............................. Player #1 ??? ............................. Player #2 009 [1.09-90] Something To Hold On To / Starallueren The citizens go crazy when a team of film makers comes to town. Everyone tries to get a part in the movie, but the main part to give away goes to Wood, beside Ponder the only one who really doesn't care about being part of it. The snooty and conceited star of the movie drives Wood mad when everything must go after her mind. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Alan Roth ??? ............................. Jeff Mira Furlan (?) ................. Shelley ??? ............................. Doug 010 [1.10-90] Mr. Mom / Der missglueckte Thunfischauflauf Now after Ava has been elected new General District Attorney she has a lot to do. So at home Wood takes over the housework but that's not the job he was made for. When Ava again comes home later he gets upset and moves out. The following days he stays with Ponder who really isn't happy about having Wood in his house. Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Sean Clark & David Nichols Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 011 [1.11-90] Hooray for Wood / Algebra-Match Wood's offensive line failed the math test and now the boys are suspended from the team - and that just before the game against Evening Shade's arch rival Piggot, a game which the Mules haven't won since 1959. But the boys will get another chance one day later, so it is Herman's turn to teach them math on one evening. But it takes more than Herman: Frieda ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Sean Clark Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Big Ed Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Luther ??? ............................. Philpott ??? ............................. Sam W. 012 [1.12-90] The Wood Who Stole Christmas / Fest der Liebe Kids and Christmas - it's always the same: 'I want this, I want that'. This time Wood is so fed up that he decides to give away the presents to a poor family. The clan also faces another problem: Will doesn't believe in Santa Claus any more. And he convinces Nab, too, that there's no Santa Claus. To prove this they both wish something no one can buy - snow. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil 013 [1.13-91] Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline / Suendiges Treiben Wood and Ava are invited by Gil and Madeline for dinner. Afterwards Gil and Madeline offer them bathrobes and the movie they are going to watch is not the one expected. This blue movie was too much and they both leave, feeling embarrassed. And Harlan and Merleen are invited by Gil and Madeline the following day ... Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Gil ??? ............................. Madeline 014 [1.14-91] Wood's Thirtieth Reunion / Alte Liebe rostet doch It's Wood 30th reunion and his old buddies Johnny and Earl are coming. Coming, too, is Becky who had - and still has - a crush on Wood. She wants to win him over. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Stephen A. Miller Guest Cast : Doug McClure .................... Johnny James Hampton ................... Earl ??? ............................. Becky ??? ............................. Chauffeur 015 [1.15-91] Vote Early and Vote Often / Erinnerungen an den Wahltag Flashbacks to the days prior the elections. Just a few days to go and though it looks like a happy ending for Ava, it seems to end better for her opponent. Voters say that she has a perfect knowledge in her field but listening to her is like a sleeping pill. But she has a funny side, too, which takes over in a radio talk show (with the current General DA opposing) after Wood has done the initial step. Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Stephen A. Miller Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Dusty Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Jim Guy Puckett ??? ............................. Luther 016 [1.16-91] Chip Off the Old Brick / Kleiner Mann ganz gross Herman's dad has announced that he's coming to Evening Shade to spend some time with his son. But when he's here he just hangs around with the others, simply ignoring Herman. His snooty bahaviour drives everyone mad. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Teleplay by: David Nichols & Sean Clark Story by : Burt Reynolds Guest Cast : Brian Keith ..................... Brigg Stiles Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Bob Briscoe ??? ............................. Luther 017 [1.17-91] The Trials of Wood Newton / Glattgebuegelt Evan has offended Vernon, who has written a letter to the paper, and as a revenge Vernon breaks Evan's nose. As a result Evan - and Ava - sue him. Later in the restaurant, Wood meets a big fan of his and Evan's broken nose is the topic of the talk going on. After Wood has told the story how he has seen it, the 'fan' introduces himself as Vernon's lawyer and Wood now ought to be his witness for the defense. Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Taggart Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Woman in Restaurant ??? ............................. Man in Restaurant ??? ............................. Vernon 018 [1.18-91] Into the Woods / Auf der Jagd One year has passed and it's again time for Wood's, Evan's and Ponder's hunting trip into the mountains. They invite Herman to come along with them and Ava persuades Wood to take along Taylor, too. Up there, the old stag 'Bully' dies just in front of their lodge. But because the hunting territory is some meters away two gamekeepers bust Wood after he has been just kidding and has not told the story correctly. Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Gary Grubbs ..................... Gamekeeper #1 ??? ............................. Big Mike ??? ............................. Hunter 019 [1.19-91] Nothing to Fear but Harvey Lujack / Der entflohene Straefling Harvey Lujack has broken out of jail and now everyone fears that he will do what he has promised back then at the trial: coming back to kill Ava. Everyone tries to help and protect her, as a result she simply can't continue with her work. So she sneaks out of her house and tries to work at her office. But then the bad news hit the town: Harvey Lujack is in Evening Shade ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Bill Dial Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Mitch ??? ............................. Man in Restaurant ??? ............................. Woman in Restaurant ??? ............................. Harvey Lujack ??? ............................. Man 020 [1.20-91] Gambler Anonymous / Ein nicht ganz so ruhiges Wochenende Wood cancels all of his appointments to spend the weekend with a special friend: Kenny Rogers. But the story goes around the town quickly and so Kenny (and Wood's house) is besieged by a lot of people who want to meet him. Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Stephen A. Miller Guest Cast : Kenny Rogers .................... himself Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil 021 [1.21-91] Sex Education / Sexualkunde in Vertretung A wave of flu hits the town and the remaining teachers have to substitute for those who are sick. Herman, being a little bit to cheeky, gets biology. Todays topic: sex education. He asks Wood for help and Wood agrees to help him introducing the subject. Herman and Margaret, the principal, are coming closer. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Philpott ??? ............................. Karen Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil 022 [1.22-91] I am Wood, Hear Me Roar / Eine Lanze fuer die Emanzipation It's time to recruit a team for the next season. But the few boys willing to play are not kind of, well, football-player-type. Also two girls apply for the team: Yvette and Yvonne. The crucial part of the decision to make is they are really good. The women in town are urging for a 'yes', the men, shocked even about the thought, are urging Wood for a 'no'. Now, besides a record losing streak, Evening Shade's team is right on their way to make a fool out of themselves again - in front of the press, who doesn't want to miss this at all costs ... Directed by: David Steinberg Written by : Sean Clark Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Player #1 ??? ............................. Larry ??? ............................. Jeff ??? ............................. Yvette ??? ............................. Yvonne Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Bill 023 [1.23-91] Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree / Ein wildes Tier Herman and Margaret are close - but now Herman wants to take the next step, dating her. To help them, the Newtons and Elldridges give a little party. There Margaret tanks up a lot. On the next day she blames Herman for that incident and at the kids' carnival the bahavior of them both is accordingly. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Sean Clark & Stephen A. Miller & David Nichols & Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Student ??? ............................. Parent ??? ............................. Kid 024 [1.24-91] Far from the Madden Crowd / Sportlerehrung Ava feels great until Harlan tells her that she will be due in three weeks. Another three weeks - a horrible thought for Ava. In Evening Shade the annual honoring of the most popular athlete takes place and it seems that Taylor can catch this prize. As guest of honor John Madden is announced but instead Wood's old rival Terry Bradshaw will appear. During Terry's speech Ava goes into labor. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Sean Clark & Stephen A. Miller Guest Cast : Terry Bradshaw .................. himself ??? ............................. Neal ??? ............................. Woman 025 [1.25-91] The Baby Show / Wilde Fahrt ins Krankenhaus Conclusion. Finally it's time for Ava to give birth to her baby. The ride to the hospital starts with more people than are actually arriving at the hospital when Wood without further ado throws half of the people out of the car. There some bad news are coming up: The baby has a weak heart beat and it seems that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's throat. The baby must be born through a Ceasarian. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : [no guest cast] =========================================================================== Season 2: Episodes 026 - 050 (25) (1991-1992) =========================================================================== Executive Producers ....................... Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Harry Thomason Co-Executive Producer ..................... Burt Reynolds Supervising Producer ...................... David Nichols Producers ................................. Douglas Jackson Tommy Thompson Co-Producer ............................... Don Rhymer Consulting Producer ....................... Lamar Jackson Created by ................................ Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Cast: Burt Reynolds ............................. Wood Newton Marilu Henner ............................. Ava Evans Newton Jay R. Ferguson ........................... Taylor Newton Candace Hutson ............................ Molly Newton Jacob Parker .............................. Will Newton Michael Jeter ............................. Herman Stiles Elizabeth Ashley .......................... Frieda Evans Hal Holbrook .............................. Evan Evans Charles Durning ........................... Dr. Harlan Elldridge Ann Wedgeworth ............................ Merleen Elldridge Ossie Davis ............................... Ponder Blue Ann Hearn ................................. Margaret Fouch Linda Gehringer ........................... Fontana Beausoleil Charlie Dell .............................. Nab Oliver 026 [2.01-91] Three Naked Men (1) / Drei nackte Maenner (1) Instead of Ponder and Evan (who can't come along) Merleen, Frieda, Ava and Fontana go with Wood, Harlan and Herman on their annual fall camping trip. But as the men doesn't want to have anything to do with them, the women have to camp some distance away. In the evening Harlan wants to scare the women with his bear costume but all he gets is a hit with a shovel. This is considered a war declaration and the next prank is played soon. But during the men's ritual skinny-dipping it's payback time: the women leave the camping place - with absolutely nothing left behind ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 027 [2.02-91] Three Naked Men (2) / Drei nackte Maenner (2) The men now try to get a passage back home but without any luck. Meanwhile at home pricks of conscience torture Ava and Fontana and they, along with Taylor, start searching for them. But the guys have found a phone and called Evan and Ponder to give them a ride them home. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 028 [2.03-91] I'm With Stupid / Wo die Liebe hinfaellt Marleen suggests Molly should participate in a beauty contest, but Molly refuses. However, after her punk-boyfriend talked to her, Molly announces that she will be there. This bothers her parents who think she could get too much affected by her boyfriend. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Duane Conally 029 [2.04-91] Tying the Knot / Doppelt haelt besser Will has tonsillitis and shall be operated. Wood is chosen to be at his side in the hospital and since he's there anyway he should get his second vasectomy. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Betty ??? ............................. Nurse ??? ............................. Susie Dexter ??? ............................. Photographer ??? ............................. Woman 030 [2.05-91] Miss Emily's Wild Ride / Miss Emily auf Abwegen A baby in the house isn't a joy for everyone - at least not for Will. Taylor takes his dad's car without permission and - it ain't his day - has an accident. He calls Evan - who takes care of the baby - to come. But Evan just forgets about the baby and leaves her alone at home. Later, Nab who just comes by, takes the baby with him when he realizes that there's no one at home. But the others are already on their way, only to find an empty cradle back home. Molly wins a spelling-bee contest. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Thom Bray & Michael Ross Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 031 [2.06-91] The Road Trip / Wenn einer eine Reise tut Wood should transport a camper for his friend Hutch to Eureka Springs. In return he can use his weekend lodge. Herman, Frieda and the Elldridges doesn't want to miss this and acompany Wood and Ava. But after a big bang there's nothing left from the camper and all have to move into a motel - into the only free room. And that night is going to be a really tough one ! Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Messenger ??? ............................. Hutch Hilary Swank .................... Aimee 032 [2.07-91] Winning isn't Everything / Man lernt nie aus The unbelievable has come true - the Mules have won a game! But ... the team's best man was no High School student but a 33 year old man who wanted to fulfill one of his dreams. Being fair, Wood wants to annul the result but that could mean no more high school football in Evening Shade. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Skeeter 033 [2.08-91] Where's My Watch? / Endlich Rente Harlan is persuaded by his wife to retire. But as soon as he's in retirement he starts new projects. Merleen's intention was that he would spend more time with her instead of using the time for something else. After a big argument Harlan is thrown out of the house and he move to Ava and Wood's, driving them mad. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Phil 034 [2.09-91] I Do, I Don't / Die Stripperin After some new complaints about it, Ava now has to deal with Fontana's nightclub. She always tried to prevent this - dealing with the closing of the club which actually was a promise she had given her voters back then. But this isn't easy since Fontana nearly belongs to the family. And it isn't easy for the male citizens of Evening Shade to accept the decision, either. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Dolly ??? ............................. Amber ??? ............................. Lyle ??? ............................. Gary Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Man in Bar 035 [2.10-91] The Thanksgiving Show / Die lieben Verwandten It's Thanksgiving and Wood's cousin, the family's black sheep and an ex-con, and his family are paying a visit. But, as Wood has expected, his and his family's manners and behavior drives everyone totally crazy. Directed by: Charles Nelson Reilly Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Alvin ??? ............................. Lavanda ??? ............................. Russell ??? ............................. Tyrone ??? ............................. Daughter 036 [2.11-91] Busted / Scheidung inbegriffen After being out with his girlfriend and coming home much too late Taylor gets grounded. That's the same punishment Aimee gets. But they elope and want to marry. Of course the parents of them both are quite upset and want to prevent this marriage. But it's too late ... Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : David Nicholds & Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Hilary Swank .................... Aimee ??? ............................. Skip Frank Bonner (?) ................ Walter ??? ............................. Customer ??? ............................. Worker #2 037 [2.12-91] Rear Window / Da hilft nur noch die Feuerwehr A sick Wood has to stay in bed. As he wants to read the paper he leaves the house to fetch it. But the storm closes the door behind him and he is locked out. Now what to do? Get into the house through the bathroom window. Risks? Getting stuck. Could it get any worse? Yes! Directed by: Charles Nelson Reilly Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Betsy ??? ............................. Chief Wilson ??? ............................. Press ??? ............................. Travelling Salesman 038 [2.13-92] The Getaway / Was sich liebt, das neckt sich A long time has passed since Ava and Wood had time for each other and their behavior already start to affect other people. So they are suggested to spend a weekend somewhere else, far away from the jobs and the kids. Evan's hunting lodge is a perfect place for this situation. But there Wood has an unpleasant 'meeting' with a skunk and that's the end of the 'peaceful weekend'-dream. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Man 039 [2.14-92] Herman in Charge / Ein Babysitter hat es schwer In the evening Wood and Ava are out of the house and Herman is as babysitter in charge of the kids - not only for Molly and Will but also for some of their (self) invited friends. Taylor, too, takes on the chance to stay away longer and when he returns with his friends he finds Herman tied to a chair ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Darla ??? ............................. Stacy ??? ............................. Aaron ??? ............................. Philpott Hilary Swank .................... Aimee ??? ............................. Philpott's Girlfriend 040 [2.15-92] The Au-Pair Affair / Das Wunderkind The Newtons hire an Italian student as Au-pair girl. But Maria is more than this - she's totally perfect: she runs the household, helps everyone in everything and - she looks good. Though Ava now has the time left to take care of her job, she feels useless at home and thinks she somehow has to compete with her. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Maria ??? ............................. Paolo ??? ............................. Antonio ??? ............................. Woman #1 041 [2.16-92] Going to the Chapel (1) / Die Liebe geht oft seltsame Wege (1) Evan proposes to Fontana and gets a 'Yes'. When Harlan tells Ava, who knew that this would happen sometime, about this, she's near a crack-up. But some news are awaiting Harlan, too: Merleen got a letter from her long lost daughter who she had to give away when she was born. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Virginia Capers ................. Francis Pepper Sweeney .................. Thor 042 [2.17-92] Going to the Chapel (2) / Die Liebe geht oft seltsame Wege (2) Despite the fact that all are against a marriage, Evan wants to marry Fontana - but she isn't that sure any longer. Merleen tells her husband about her child but he already knew her well-kept secret. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Virginia Capers ................. Francis ??? ............................. Billy Beausoleil Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford Pepper Sweeney .................. Thor 043 [2.18-92] Going to the Chapel (3) / Die Liebe geht oft seltsame Wege (3) Merleen meets her long-lost daughter, someone who already lives in town. A big event in Fontana's life changes her opinion about the wedding. Evan and Fontana are getting married. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : Virginia Capers ................. Francis Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford 044 [2.19-92] Play Herman for Me / Herman in Noeten Herman gets love letters ... and more - someone clearly shows interest. Herman thinks that Margaret's the one, but it turns out that it's not her, putting him into an unpleasant situation. Directed by: Charles Frank Written by : Brian Bird & John Wiercick Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Shirley ??? ............................. Hank 045 [2.20-92] Callous Hearts of Rage / Taylors neue Lehrerin Lately, Taylor and Wood clash all the time. And it doesn't get better after a stage play from Taylor - a satire on life - is performed at school: with the family and friends as the center of the play. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Mrs. Rhyer Hilary Swank .................... Aimee ??? ............................. Actors #1-#6 046 [2.21-92] Taylor Buys a Car / Taylors neues Auto A thorough house cleaning by Ava sets up a good opportunity for Taylor for a garage sale to raise money for a car of his own. He then buys Harlan's old car. Evan and Fontana return from their honeymoon. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Paul Clay Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Vern Pepper Sweeney .................. Thor 047 [2.22-92] Hasta la Vista, Baby / Freunde halten zusammen Too high costs at the school are the reason why Mr. Neisser is sent to evaluate the staff. And since it's Mr. Neisser - known as The Inquisitor - it's clear that someone must go. And the one is ... Herman. Directed by: James Hampton Teleplay by: Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Story by : James Hampton Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Mr. Neisser ??? ............................. Lawrence ??? ............................. Doug Delaney ??? ............................. Female Teacher ??? ............................. Male Teacher 048 [2.23-92] Cousin Readith / Die Familienbande Wood's cousin is about to come to Evening Shade. Thirty years have passed since he left the town and still his name causes fear: he was the one who has beaten Wood day after day back then, played tricks and was a real pain for everyone. Then Readith arrives, unfortunately (or fortunately) only his remains ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : Pepper Sweeney .................. Thor 049 [2.24-92] No Pain, no Gain / Woods Bowling-Stil Billy Clay Crawford, former football star turned show host, wants to have Wood in his next installment. Wood agrees. Unfortunately, the night before the shooting, bedroom action has one casualty: Wood's back. But Wood doesn't want to stay behind Crawford, who was known as an extremely tough player, and doesn't want to cancel the bowling match during which the interview is done ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Billy Clay Crawford Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Randy Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda ??? ............................. Girl Pepper Sweeney .................. Thor 050 [2.25-92] The Perfect Birthday Party, Sort Of / Eine fast perfekte Party Will's upcoming birthday causes some headache when the neighbor's parties start to get always bigger and Will also wants such a party (he wants to have a pirate-party). Unfortunately, things in the Newton household don't go as planned and the clan plus party moves to a restaurant. Between Evan and Fontana a crisis is looming. Directed by: Michael Jeter Written by : Don Rhymer & David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Eleanor ??? ............................. Man in Charge ??? ............................. Waitress ??? ............................. Kid #1 ??? ............................. Kid #2 Pepper Sweeney .................. Thor =========================================================================== Season 3: Episodes 051 - 075 (25) (1992-1993) =========================================================================== Executive Producers ....................... Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Harry Thomason Burt Reynolds Supervising Producer ...................... David Nichols Producers ................................. Douglas Jackson ( - ?) Tommy Thompson ( - ?) Producer .................................. Don Rhymer Lamar Jackson ( - ?) Victor Fresco Produced by .............................. Douglas Jackson (? - ) Tommy Thompson (? - ) Lamar Jackson (? - ) Created by ................................ Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Cast: Burt Reynolds ............................. Wood Newton Marilu Henner ............................. Ava Evans Newton Jay R. Ferguson ........................... Taylor Newton Candace Hutson ............................ Molly Newton Jacob Parker .............................. Will Newton Michael Jeter ............................. Herman Stiles Elizabeth Ashley .......................... Frieda Evans Hal Holbrook .............................. Evan Evans Charles Durning ........................... Dr. Harlan Elldridge Ann Wedgeworth ............................ Merleen Elldridge Ossie Davis ............................... Ponder Blue Ann Hearn ................................. Margaret Fouch Linda Gehringer ........................... Fontana Beausoleil Charlie Dell .............................. Nab Oliver 051 [3.01-92] First Heroes / Vater und Sohn After three months in Amsterdam Taylor returns - in a completely new grunge outfit. The store of Wood's late father - the only thing left which reminds him of his father - shall be pulled down. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Teleplay by: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Story by : Burt Reynolds & Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Bobby 052 [3.02-92] The Diary of Molly Newton / Suessholzraspeln im Wald Molly's growing up ... something Wood possibly could handle. But a bra (and with that a massive size increase), a friend and the diary full of romantic stuff? That's something Wood needs to get used to first ... Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Jimmy ??? ............................. Girl #1 ??? ............................. Girl #2 053 [3.03-92] You Scratch My Back / Der Massagesalon Harlan finally has found someone - Roxanne - who wants to rent the premises he bought years ago. He doesn't care what Roxanne wants to do there but others prick up their ears when they find out it's a massage-salon. Ava, not knowing if it's on the right or wrong side of the law, talks Wood into checking it out ... Directed by: Charlie Frank Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Roxanne ??? ............................. Lizzy ??? ............................. Duran 054 [3.04-92] What a Night / Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung On their One-Year-Together anniversary Aimee dumps Taylor. On the same evening he finds someone else: Karen. But Karen's not alone ... With the starting of the new football season, Taylor - tired of losing - quits the team. He advises his dad against making such an effusive speech at the presentation because the team won't win again anyway. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Ari Meyers ...................... Aimee ??? ............................. Doug ??? ............................. Karen ??? ............................. Paul ??? ............................. Woman 055 [3.05-92] Father-Child Campout / Ausflug in die Wildnis Wood joins Will, who actually doesn't want to go, on the Father-Child campout. Although it's just meant for boys only Frieda accompanies them. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Eleanor ??? ............................. Man ??? ............................. Jonathan ??? ............................. Andrew ??? ............................. Boy #3 056 [3.06-92] The Hole Story / Das Loch During the night Evan got up and hit a hole into the wall (it subsequently should be turned into a window) of the kid's room. A little bit crazy but nothing big ... until Nab recognizes the shape of President Lincoln in the hole. Directed by: Charles Nelson Reilly Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Female Visitor ??? ............................. Male Visitor ??? ............................. Kid Visitor 057 [3.07-92] Harlan Deals a Meal / Schwerwiegende Probleme Nab has a date and he insists that Herman accompanies him to the movies where later Nab's date Amanda hits on Herman. When Nab finds this out he's mad at Herman. Herman has another problem, too. Harlan, on diet, tells Richard Simmons, the one who puts together the diet program, that he lost 150 pounds thanks to it. Surprisingly, Simmons pays a visit to meet Harlan for a report (after all, losing 150 pounds is something). Now Herman shall play Harlan ... Directed by: Charles Nelson Reilly Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Richard Simmons ??? ............................. Hannah 058 [3.08-92] The Resurrection of Wood Newton / Frauenpower und Manneskraft Ava's star is rising - she's become Arkansas' Attorney of the Year - Wood's 'star', however, is no longer. Somehow embarrassed he reluctantly follows Ava's advice to consult Harlan. Reluctantly also because he knows how Harlan treats this kind of things - and he should be right. Soon the whole town knows about Wood's bedroom problems ... Directed by: James Hampton Written by : David Nichols Story by : David Nichols & Burt Reynolds Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Doug 059 [3.09-92] The NFL on CBS / Jahrestag Ava and Wood's wedding anniversary is approaching and they both prepare for a romantic weekend at the location where they have spent their honeymoon. A call then makes Wood change his plans: He is asked to be a guest on 'NFL Today' - a once in a lifetime chance he can't miss. Ava, however, is not pleased ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : Terry Bradshaw .................. himself Greg Gumbel ..................... himself ??? ............................. Woman in Restaurant ??? ............................. Bellhop ??? ............................. Producer ??? ............................. Tech #1 ??? ............................. Tech #2 ??? ............................. Stage Manager ??? ............................. Make-up 060 [3.10-92] The Really Odd Couple / Eifersucht wirkt Wunder The apartment house where Herman is living is changed into a condo. So he has two possibilities: pay more or leave. And since he can't afford it he must do the latter - seeking a new home. But that's not so easy. So Ava comes up with the idea that he should move into Frieda's (who's terribly suffering since Thor left). Herman has doubts but he gives it a shot - and more than his worst nightmares come true. Since Frieda wouldn't be enough, now also Margaret turns mad because he moves in with another woman ... Directed by: James Hampton Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : [no guest cast] 061 [3.11-92] Carl the Mule / Bringt mir den Kopf von Carl! Totally frustrated after another loss Wood takes into consideration that he might be the problem - and resigns. The new man in charge now is Herman. Instead of the team Wood now wants to open his own shop. During a game Carl, the team's seal, freaks out and Herman takes care of it since it needs a new place to live. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford ??? ............................. Jimmy 062 [3.12-92] I'll be Home for Xmas / Weihnachten in der Fremde For Christmas Will wants a super-duper race track. Unfortunately, it's sold out. But thanks to Herman's connections they get one in a far away town and so Wood and Herman hit the road on Christmas Eve. On their way back the car breaks down and they won't return in the near future ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Kid ??? ............................. Mechanic 063 [3.13-93] Frieda and the Preacher / Barmherzige Liebe At the ice cream parlor Frieda meets a man and soon tries to catch him. They are both mutually attracted and spend time together - until Frieda finds out he's a preacher. Now Frieda adjusts her life to be a preacher man worthy. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Steve ??? ............................. Doug Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford ??? ............................. Woman #1 064 [3.14-93] The Private School / Die seelische Erleuchtung Molly's friends will go to the Oakwood Academy, a private shool, next year. Molly herself wants to go there, too. Somehow reluctantly Wood and Ava agree to at least take a look at it since Molly plays the dissapointed and deeply hurted after they have turned down her wish. The teaching style impresses them and they are willing to let Molly go even if they can hardly afford it. But there's an entrance exam - not for the kid but for the parents - which Wood and Ava fail ... Nab goes on a date with Amanda. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Don Rhymer Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Eleanor ??? ............................. Mrs. Hampton ??? ............................. Ms. Norris ??? ............................. Girl #1 ??? ............................. Girl #2 ??? ............................. Mandy ??? ............................. Vanessa Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 065 [3.15-93] Ava takes a Shower (1) / Kalte Dusche fuer Ava (1) It's time to give a baby shower for Fontana. It will be at Ava's and each of the women takes on a part of the duties. But subsequently Ava takes away the responsibilities from the others. Herman has a new job, he joined the security team of Reba McEntire. Ava, also in charge of the music, now wants to get exactly Reba for the shower. This should be no big deal since Herman knows her quite well - unfortunately Herman lied a little bit and when Ava wants to persuade her, a bothered Reba calls security - and Herman arrests Ava ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco and Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Reba McEntire ................... herself ??? ............................. Cindy 066 [3.16-93] Ava takes a Shower (2) / Kalte Dusche fuer Ava (2) Ava backs off and accepts Reba decision. She continues to plan the party herself, ignoring suggestions from others. But it ends up to be too much for her and, accompanied by some bad luck, she blows the party ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco and Don Rhymer Guest Cast : Reba McEntire ................... herself Vince Gill ...................... himself ??? ............................. Cindy ??? ............................. Tish ??? ............................. Cathy Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford 067 [3.17-93] They can't Take That Away From Me (1) / Ich habe einen Traum ... (1) Ava invited Aurelia Danforth, a leading person during the civil rights movement in the sixties and now an honored person, to a commemoration for Martin Luther King, jr. Back then Ponder was also an activist, leading the Arkansas group to Washington. Now they both meet again, and again sparks fly. Will has problems with a bully at school. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Aurelia Danforth ??? ............................. Tech Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 068 [3.18-93] They can't Take That Away From Me (2) / Ich habe einen Traum ... (2) The commemoration for Martin Luther King takes place, not as originally planned at the high school but at Ponder's. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : David Nichols Guest Cast : Burton Gilliam .................. Virgil ??? ............................. Aurelia Danforth Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 069 [3.19-93] She what? / Herz-Schmerz On the same evening he wants to go on a dance with Aimee, Taylor learns that she's eloped with Dwight. Taylor's totally devastated and it doesn't take a long time until Dwight's now-ex Daisy shows up to load the blame for this incident on Taylor. Somehow they then team up to find Aimee and Dwight and take them to task. And Taylor knows exactly where they could be: At Skip's where one year earlier he and Aimee got married ... [Note: For Taylor's marriage see ep.036 'Busted'] Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : Leah Remini ..................... Daisy Ari Meyers ...................... Aimee ??? ............................. Doug ??? ............................. Skip Frank Bonner (?) ................ Walt ??? ............................. Dwight 070 [3.20-93] Another Baby Shower / Babyboom Fontana gives birth to a girl, Scout Evans. Directed by: James Hampton Teleplay by: Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Story by : David Nichols Guest Cast : ??? ............................. Tammy ??? ............................. Nurse ??? ............................. Nurse at Birth ??? ............................. Stan 071 [3.21-93] Cousins Behind Bars / Hinter Gittern Wood's dreaded cousin Alvin returns, after he broke up with Lavanda, and parks himself at Wood's. In the morning Wood goes shopping with Alvin and - both land in jail because 'someone' has stolen property in his car ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Don Rhymer 072 [3.22-93] Mommy Goes AWOL / Dumm gelaufen Scout cries day and night - but as soon as Evan appears she calms down. The stress with the baby and the fact that she and Merleen wants to open their own business distresses Fontana that much that she wants to throw away everything. Nab, assisted by Harlan, writes a detective novel. Wood and Herman attend a convention of high-school football coaches. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Victor Fresco 073 [3.23-93] Teaching is a Good Thing / Lehrreicher Unterricht It's Wood's turn in the 'Parents support Teachers' program, which basically means that he has to teach a class. And even for a pro like Wood, Will's class is no fun. Herman's former teacher, mentor and idol pays Herman a visit. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Victor Fresco 074 [3.24-93] Saint Bobby / Traeume A video with the team's highlights (consisting basically of Taylor's highlights) should get Bobby Bowden - headcoach at Florida State - to Evening Shade and Taylor a scholarship. But Bobby's eyes hasn't fallen for No.22, Taylor, but for No.88, Merl - not knowing that Merl is a girl in Wood's team. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : Leah Remini ..................... Daisy Bobby Bowden .................... himself Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 075 [3.25-93] The Graduation / Ende einer Kindheit The plans for summer are dropped when Taylor announces that after his graduation ceremony he's leaving for Houston where he landed a job at Astroworld. For the ceremony the school's in need of a high-profile star and Herman tries to get John Denver via his cousin. With Taylor leaving, the team's in need of a new quarterback. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray and Victor Fresco Guest Cast : Leah Remini ..................... Daisy Bob Denver ...................... himself Scott Wolf ...................... David Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda =========================================================================== Season 4: Episodes 076 - 101 (26) (1993-1994) =========================================================================== Executive Producers ....................... Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Harry Thomason Burt Reynolds Co-Executive Producer ..................... Victor Fresco Supervising Producer ...................... Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Producer .................................. James Hampton Kim Friese Craig Hoffman Produced by .............................. Douglas Jackson Tommy Thompson Lamar Jackson Created by ................................ Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Cast: Burt Reynolds ............................. Wood Newton Marilu Henner ............................. Ava Evans Newton Jay R. Ferguson ........................... Taylor Newton Candace Hutson ............................ Molly Newton Jacob Parker .............................. Will Newton Michael Jeter ............................. Herman Stiles Elizabeth Ashley .......................... Frieda Evans Hal Holbrook .............................. Evan Evans Charles Durning ........................... Dr. Harlan Elldridge Ann Wedgeworth ............................ Merleen Elldridge Ossie Davis ............................... Ponder Blue Linda Gehringer ........................... Fontana Beausoleil Charlie Dell .............................. Nab Oliver 076 [4.01-93] Four Naked Women / Vier nackte Frauen The men are on their traditional camping trip - this time without the women. But that doesn't prevent the women from playing a prank. Red faced (and green and black) the boys swear revenge. They return home and - by chance - catch the women trying out Fontana's costumes. And that is a perfect invitation for the pay back ... Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Victor Fresco 077 [4.02-93] One Down, Three to Go / Guenstige Angebote Taylor is out of the house - sort of. He still returns day after day for dinner or to deliver his laundry. Ava simply can't let go while Wood isn't very happy with his boy always dropping in. Merleen has found a new love - the Home Shopping Channel - and drives Harlan crazy. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : James Hampton Guest Cast : Carol Burnett ................... herself Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 078 [4.03-93] One Hot Game / Eine heisse Nummer Losing has become a Mules tradition and no one really thinks of winning a game even after a 57-games losing streak. Nab, a self- taught football expert brings up an interesting play: the shotgun. Right before the game - searching for Herman - Wood drops in at Frieda's and accidentally locks himself with Frieda in her sauna. At the game Herman's now in charge - and he as nervous as the team's good ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Victor Fresco Guest Cast : Scott Wolf ...................... David Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 079 [4.04-93] Witnesss for the Prosecution / Eine harte Pruefung Harlan has taken on an extra job as expert witness - and those usually appear in court. So it's just a matter of time when Harlan, as a witness for the prosecution, faces Ava, the defendant. Although advised against it Harlan wants this confrontation, and a mean showdown in court is inevitable. Emily starts cooking. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 080 [4.05-93] The Kiss of the Ice-Cream Woman / Der Kuss der Eisverkaeuferin Herman confesses to the boys that he was cheating on Margaret - he kissed the ice-cream woman - and now with her returning from Greece gets a feeling of guilt. But only until Margaret confesses (first) that she kissed a Greek man. Accidentally, Wood first lets slip out Herman's secret to Margaret and later also Harlan's sidestep which makes Merleen angry. With even Herman and Harlan having weak moments, it's not a far cry until Wood's itegrity is questioned because he sure has had enough oppurtunities during his playing days to cheat on Ava. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Craig Hoffman Guest Cast : Ann Hearn ....................... Margaret Fouch 081 [4.06-93] Night of the Living Newtons / Die Nacht der lebenden Vogelscheuchen Emily is afraid of Halloween. Ava and Wood want to show her that there are no real monsters, only disguised people she knows. And one of the victims is Wood himself who is forced to go as a fairy. At home the other three kids come up with a very intense idea for the Trick or Treaters'. Wood tries to create a pumpkin head without a 'front window' and Taylor auditions for Hamlet in Little Rock. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Allen Crowe Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 082 [4.07-93] The Dance / Cocktailkleid oder Schottenrock Molly is growing up and mature enough to make her own decisions - although Wood doesn't like that idea very much. She starts dating Matt, reluctantly tolerated (as long as kissing is not involved) by her parents. Molly asks him out to the school's backwards dance. Herman is told by a specialized agency that he has Scottish ancestors. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Guest Cast : Patrika Darbo ................... Pat Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 083 [4.08-93] Wood & Evan's Excellent Adventure / Das Kind im Manne With Nab sick the gang divides up his work among themselves and learn that Nab is doing a lot for community. Evan and Wood take on his paper route - and reminisce about the old days as kids - while Ava, Frieda, Fontana and the kids do the other things. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Kim Friese Guest Cast : Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 084 [4.09-93] Small Town Girl / Der Hollywoodstar Cynthia Gibson comes to Evening Shade ... and wants to buy it! Although there are doubts, most fall for Cynthia and are willing to sell - but not all of the citizens. One resists ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Susan Cridland Wick Guest Cast : Cynthia Gibson .................. herself 085 [4.10-93] Where There's Smoke / Knutsche keinen Aschenbecher! Merleen plays matchmaker for alone-again Herman and fails miserably. At the beauty farm Frieda is advised to give up smoking and back home she recruits Herman for help - with shocking consequences! Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Craig Hoffman Guest Cast : Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 086 [4.11-93] Chain of Fools / Von Mann zu Mann Fontana confesses that she and Evan - mainly she because of the baby - have problems when it comes to sex. Ava orders Wood to talk to Evan. To give them an evening alone together at theirs, Wood and Ava leave and accompany Herman to a single bar to help him find someone. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Danny Zuker 087 [4.12-93] Sleepless in Arkansas / Konkurrenz fuer Ponder A new restaurant opens in Evening Shade - and it's a good one, which could mean the end of Ponder's 'Bar B. Que Villa'. And even the gang, with an embarrassing flavor though, finds it worth to check it out. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Victor Fresco 088 [4.13-93] The Proof is in the Pudding / Die Pudding-Affaere Herman by chance watches the cafeteria woman putting aside food and selling it. Thinking this could be a big story he incognito (he's afraid of the woman's son) informs Evan. The story hits - especially Ava who's been after the culprits for months. All she needs now is the informant as a witness. But Evan refuses, referring to his journalistic itegrity, to hand out 'Deep Pudding's' identity - and Ava has no chance as to put him into jail. And after Wood lets slip out that he knows the man too - but also refuses to tell a name - joins Evan in the cell. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Kim Friese 089 [4.14-94] The People's Choice / Wahlkampf With the mayor off to Mexico (out of boredom) elections for the vacant job are held. The first one entering the race is Harlan, who finds himself challenged by Irna Wallingsford immediately after his announcment. But both are more interested in a dirty fight than politics. Directed by: Robby Benson Written by : Thom Bray & Michael A. Ross Guest Cast : Alice Ghostley .................. Irna Wallingsford Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 090 [4.15-94] Educating Calvin / Ein Knacki lernt dazu Calvin, Alvin's brother (and the name is not the only similarity between these two), pays a surprise visit after a five-year stint in prison. He wants something ... he wants to make his High School Diploma. A teacher is found quickly (namely Wood) and one of his duties will be teaching Calvin that he can only do it the tough way - by learning. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Brent Briscoe & Mark Fauser Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 091 [4.16-94] Paint the Town Nude / Nackt im Mondlicht Merleen's creative side breaks through once again. This time she takes on painting. And her victim is Harlan who finds himself painted nude. And the prospect that this is only the start of a series of him lets Harlan turn to Wood for help. Wood talks to Merleen - and it's no longer Harlan alone, its the whole clan who finds themselves a target of Merleen's ... Directed by: Charles Frank Written by : Danny Zuker Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 092 [4.17-94] The Perfect Woman / Maennchen oder Weibchen When Ponder announces that his relationship with Aurelia is over the women's mission is clear: finding someone for poor Ponder. And they indeed find a great woman - not knowing that 'she' was formerly a 'he'. Taylor gives the kids two hamster which subsequently go free and move in in the heating shaft. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Danny Zuker Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 093 [4.18-94] It's a mad, mad, mad, mad, Wood / Geld stinkt Stonewall Abbott loves fireworks, his neighbor Harlan does not. As the mayor it's Wood job to put an end to this. What follows is Stonewall's last masterpiece with him himself as the main event. Herman as executor of Stonewall's last will tells Wood that he inherits one million dollar - under the condition that he fulfills all of Stonewall's assignments described in five envelopes. They are tough but Wood is no chicken nor chick, is he ? Directed by: Charles Frank Written by : Craig Hoffman Guest Cast : Leslie Nielsen .................. Stonewall Abbott Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 094 [4.19-94] The Fabulous Frasier Girls / Scharfe Schwestern Merleen sisters stop by at Merleen's on their way to an audition in Nashville. Back in their childhood the three sisters sung together and now they want to try it again. While Lerleen and Jolene are good as ever Merleen has lost a lot of her singing abilities in the meantime. Herman gets a job as painter - park banks that is - only to find out that Nab is doing the job better and faster. Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Craig Hoffman 095 [4.20-93] I Did, I Did / Spaeter Honeymoon It's Wood and Ava's 20th wedding anniversary and since they never had a real wedding (they ran away back then) they pick Herman's idea to renew their vow with a state-of-the-art wedding. At the usual pre-wedding party it's a stripper - not at the boys' party (which fails miserably) but at the girls' party - who puts Wood into a bad mood. Directed by: Dennis Erdman Written by : Bob Lowry Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 096 [4.21-94] Mr. Newton Goes to Hot Springs / Die grosse Sitzung The town is broke. And one of the first to fall victim to this is the town's garbage truck. Soon the garbage piles up and the situation starts getting out of control. It's Wood's duty as mayor to resolve this situation. He attends a mayor's congress in Hot Springs to get in contact with other mayors and try to find a solution. Directed by: Harry Thomason Written by : Susan Cridland Wick 097 [4.22-94] Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood? / Wer hat Angst vor'm boesen Wolf It's a bad day for the mayor and the person Wood. First he learns that his old teammate 'Jumpbag' Jimmy Logan is the new headcoach of the Falcons and making big money - leaving him with doubts since most of his comrades have done something out of them while he himself became a nobody and is stuck with people asking him for little favors all the time. And one of those favors is directing Emily's school play of 'The Three Little Pigs'. Bad day - until in the evening he gets a call from Jumpbag who's offering him the job as the Quarterback head coach with the Falcons. Herman coaches the quiz-team which made it into the finals. Directed by: James Hampton Written by : Michael A. Ross & Thom Bray Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 098 [4.23-94] Wood Climbs to new Heights / Zimmer ohne Aussicht Emily catches the chickenpox forcing Wood (who never had them) to move out temporarily. He moves in with Taylor driving him mad. Also driven mad - mad for love - is Ava who misses Wood terribly. But there's a solution for every problem, isn't it ? Directed by: Sheldon Epps Written by : Leslie Rieder Guest Cast : Alexa Vega ...................... Emily 099 [4.24-94] Mama Knows Best / Mama weiss, was Sache ist Stephanie, an old friend of Ava's, visits. Ava asked Herman to take her out but after a recent blind-date-gone-bad he declines. After seeing Stephanie he regrets his decision soon - which Taylor does not after he takes on the job and hits it off with Stephanie. Will has something he'd like to get rid of - a bully. Wood's advices consist basically of hitting while Ava insists on the talking way. Directed by: John Ratzenberger Written by : Mark Fauser & Brent Briscoe 100 [4.25-94] The Odder Couple / Die Katzenfischfarm Fontana has problems with Merleen when Merleen spends more time with Scout than her and does the things she actually wants to to with Scout. Molly has a different kind of problem - well, at first: An admirer sprayed an 'I love Molly' on the water tower, visible for the whole town. Ava urges Wood to remove this, which sounds easy but that's up high and Wood has fear of heights. Directed by: Robert Ginty Written by : Allen Crowe Guest Cast : Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda 101 [4.26-94] I Left my Ring in Evening Shade / Ex-Mann Nummer 3A Tony Lombardi shows up in Evening Shade. He was once shortly married with Frieda (her 'husband No. 3A') and they hit it off again - at least Frieda thinks so who still has feelings for Tony (the only one of all her ex-husbands). And he indeed wants to marry again - but not Frieda. He is in Evening Shade to get his grandmother's ring back which he has given Frieda back then ... Directed by: Burt Reynolds Written by : Kim Friese and Susan Cridland Wick Guest Cast : Wanda Jones ..................... Wanda =========================================================================== Trivia 'n other Stuff =========================================================================== * Wood Newton, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, player's number 22 (predecessor of Terry Bradshaw who then broke all of Wood's records, positive or negative) * Wood hasn't won any game for 2 1/2 years with his team [ep.1] * Wood and Ava are married for 15 years. Wood married her on his birthday when she was 18, therefore Ava is 33 [ep.1] * Wood is 47 * Wood Newton - University of Arkansas 1961-65 * Wood teaches History * B-5 Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill (Wood's favorite song) * Movie title in ep.7: 'The Blue and the Grey II' * Evening Shade's population: 11.247 + Emily * Taylor Eugene Newton * Emily Frieda Newton * In 1991, Burt Reynolds won an Emmy for 'Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series'. One year later, Michael Jeter won in the 'Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series' category. =========================================================================== Titlelisting and Airdates =========================================================================== Station: CBS Total Season Prod# Title Airdate ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 001 [1.01] 601 A Day in the Life of Wood Newton (1) 21 Sep 90 002 [1.02] 602 A Day in the Life of Wood Newton (2) 21 Sep 90 003 [1.03] 603 The House Guest 28 Sep 90 004 [1.04] 604 Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton? 05 Oct 90 005 [1.05] 607 Fast Women 12 Oct 90 006 [1.06] 612 Sadie Hawkins Dance 25 Oct 90 007 [1.07] 610 All for Charity 26 Oct 90 008 [1.08] 608 The Moustache Show 02 Nov 90 009 [1.09] 605 Something To Hold On To 16 Nov 90 010 [1.10] 614 Mr. Mom 23 Nov 90 011 [1.11] 609 Hooray for Wood 26 Nov 90 012 [1.12] 616 The Wood Who Stole Christmas 03 Dec 90 013 [1.13] 617 Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline 02 Jan 91 014 [1.14] 613 Wood's Thirtieth Reunion 07 Jan 91 015 [1.15] 615 Vote Early and Vote Often 14 Jan 91 016 [1.16] 618 Chip Off the Old Brick 21 Jan 91 017 [1.17] 606 The Trials of Wood Newton 28 Jan 91 018 [1.18] 619 Into the Woods 04 Feb 91 019 [1.19] 620 Nothing to Fear but Harvey Lujack 11 Feb 91 020 [1.20] 621 Gambler Anonymous 18 Feb 91 021 [1.21] 623 Sex Education 11 Mar 91 022 [1.22] 622 I am Wood, Hear Me Roar 18 Mar 91 023 [1.23] 627 Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree 25 Mar 91 024 [1.24] 625 Far from the Madden Crowd 15 Apr 91 025 [1.25] 626 The Baby Show 22 Apr 91 026 [2.01] 2605 Three Naked Men (1) 16 Sep 91 027 [2.02] 2606 Three Naked Men (2) 23 Sep 91 028 [2.03] 2604 I'm With Stupid 30 Sep 91 029 [2.04] 2602 Tying the Knot 07 Oct 91 030 [2.05] 2601 Miss Emily's Wild Ride 14 Oct 91 031 [2.06] 2607 The Road Trip 21 Oct 91 032 [2.07] 2608 Winning isn't Everything 04 Nov 91 033 [2.08] 2609 Where's My Watch? 11 Nov 91 034 [2.09] 2613 I Do, I Don't 18 Nov 91 035 [2.10] 2610 The Thanksgiving Show 25 Nov 91 036 [2.11] 2614 Busted 09 Dec 91 037 [2.12] 2611 Rear Window 16 Dec 91 038 [2.13] 2621 The Getaway 06 Jan 92 039 [2.14] 2603 Herman in Charge 13 Jan 92 040 [2.15] 2615 The Au-Pair Affair 27 Jan 92 041 [2.16] 2617 Going to the Chapel (1) 03 Feb 92 042 [2.17] 2618 Going to the Chapel (2) 24 Feb 92 043 [2.18] 2624 Going to the Chapel (3) 02 Mar 92 044 [2.19] 2616 Play Herman for Me 09 Mar 92 045 [2.20] 2622 Callous Hearts of Rage 23 Mar 92 046 [2.21] 2625 Taylor Buys a Car 06 Apr 92 047 [2.22] 2627 Hasta la Vista, Baby 04 May 92 048 [2.23] 2623 Cousin Readith 11 May 92 049 [2.24] 2626 No Pain, no Gain 18 May 92 050 [2.25] 2628 The Perfect Birthday Party, Sort Of 18 May 92 051 [3.01] 3618 First Heroes 21 Sep 92 052 [3.02] 3605 The Diary of Molly Newton 28 Sep 92 053 [3.03] 3606 You Scratch My Back 05 Oct 92 054 [3.04] 3610 What a Night 12 Oct 92 055 [3.05] 3609 Father-Child Campout 19 Oct 92 056 [3.06] 3619 The Hole Story 26 Oct 92 057 [3.07] 3615 Harlan Deals a Meal 09 Nov 92 058 [3.08] 3608 The Resurrection of Wood Newton 16 Nov 92 059 [3.09] 3613 The NFL on CBS 23 Nov 92 060 [3.10] 3612 The Really Odd Couple 07 Dec 92 061 [3.11] 3616 Carl the Mule 14 Dec 92 062 [3.12] 3621 I'll be Home for Christmas 21 Dec 92 063 [3.13] 3607 Frieda and the Preacher 04 Jan 93 064 [3.14] 3626 The Private School 18 Jan 93 065 [3.15] 3624 Ava takes a Shower (1) 01 Feb 93 066 [3.16] 3630 Ava takes a Shower (2) 08 Feb 93 067 [3.17] 3628 They can't Take That Away From Me (1) 15 Feb 93 068 [3.18] 3628 They can't Take That Away From Me (2) 15 Feb 93 069 [3.19] 3629 She what? 01 Mar 93 070 [3.20] 3632 Another Baby Shower 15 Mar 93 071 [3.21] 3631 Cousins Behind Bars 22 Mar 93 072 [3.22] 3627 Mommy Goes AWOL 12 Apr 93 073 [3.23] 3614 Teaching is a Good Thing 03 May 93 074 [3.24] 3620 Saint Bobby 10 May 93 075 [3.25] 3633 The Graduation 17 May 93 076 [4.01] 4604 Four Naked Women 20 Sep 93 077 [4.02] 4601 One Down, Three to Go 27 Sep 93 078 [4.03] 4603 One Hot Game 04 Oct 93 079 [4.04] 4602 Witnesss for the Prosecution 11 Oct 93 080 [4.05] 4605 The Kiss of the Ice-Cream Woman 18 Oct 93 081 [4.06] 4607 Night of the Living Newtons 25 Oct 93 082 [4.07] 4606 The Dance 01 Nov 93 083 [4.08] 4608 Wood & Evan's Excellent Adventure 08 Nov 93 084 [4.09] 4612 Small Town Girl 15 Nov 93 085 [4.10] 4609 Where There's Smoke 22 Nov 93 086 [4.11] 4613 Chain of Fools 29 Nov 93 087 [4.12] 4611 Sleepless in Arkansas 13 Dec 93 088 [4.13] 4615 The Proof is in the Pudding 20 Dec 93 089 [4.14] 4614 The People's Choice 03 Jan 94 090 [4.15] 4610 Educating Calvin 10 Jan 94 091 [4.16] 4617 Paint the Town Nude 17 Jan 94 092 [4.17] 4620 The Perfect Woman 31 Jan 94 093 [4.18] 4621 It's a mad, mad, mad, mad, Wood 07 Feb 94 094 [4.19] 4619 The Fabulous Frasier Girls 28 Feb 94 095 [4.20] 4616 I Did, I Did 07 Mar 94 096 [4.21] 4622 Mr. Newton Goes to Hot Springs 14 Mar 94 097 [4.22] 4623 Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood? 28 Mar 94 098 [4.23] 4624 Wood Climbs to new Heights 11 Apr 94 099 [4.24] 4618 Mama Knows Best 09 May 94 100 [4.25] 4625 The Odder Couple 16 May 94 101 [4.26] 4626 I Left my Ring in Evening Shade 23 May 94 average season Season Year Time rating Rank ------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1990-1991 Fri 08:00 (Sep-Nov) >25 Mon 08:00 (Nov- ) 2 1991-1992 Mon 08:00 15.6 15 3 1992-1993 Mon 08:00 14.5 19 4 1993-1994 Mon 08:00 26 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This Guide may be freely copied and distributed for personal use only as long as it is distributed in its entirety and no changes of ANY KIND are made. 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