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Home Improvement

1991 – 1999Show8 seasons203 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

8 seasons · 203 episodes · best: S5E22 "The Longest Day" 8.3

Episodes

7.5
7.5
7.6
7.5
7.6
7.4
7.3
7.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Sitcom
  • Domestic Chaos & Comedy
  • Father-Son Bonding
  • Suburban Americana
  • Witty Banter
  • Heartwarming Resolution
  • Relatable Parenting Struggles
  • Nostalgic Comfort Food TV
  • Blue Collar Charm

Cast

24 of 341 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Pasquin, Peter Bonerz, Andrew Tsao
Written by
Elliot Shoenman, Lloyd Garver, Jennifer Celotta
Produced by
Billy Riback, Frank McKemy, John Pasquin
Music by
Dan Foliart

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 17, 1991 · May 25, 1999 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1991
Last aired
May 25, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 203 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

She Who Must Not Be Seen, Trivial Tragedy, Disappeared Dad +9

  • She Who Must Not Be Seen
  • Trivial Tragedy
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Plank Gag
  • Absurdly Bright Light
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Curse Cut Short
  • Spy-Tux Reveal
  • Never Speak Ill of the Dead
  • Ascended Extra
  • Show Within a Show
  • Camping Episode

12 of 399 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Home Improvement?"

Questions about Home Improvement

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Home Improvement?

Disney+HuluFandango at Home FreeWonder Project

In the United States, Home Improvement streams on Disney+, Hulu, and Wonder Project, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Home Improvement worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 66). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (66).

Is Home Improvement okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Home Improvement?

74 h

About 74 hours: 203 episodes in 8 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1999.

Will Home Improvement make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Home Improvement?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Home Improvement use?

She Who Must Not Be SeenTrivial TragedyDisappeared DadPlank GagAbsurdly Bright Light"Not So Different" RemarkCurse Cut ShortSpy-Tux RevealNever Speak Ill of the DeadAscended ExtraShow Within a ShowCamping Episodeand 387 more

TV Tropes lists 399 tropes for it, including She Who Must Not Be Seen, Trivial Tragedy, and Disappeared Dad.