Season 5, Episode 2: The First Temptation of Tim (1995)

Title: The First Temptation of Tim

Season, Episode: Season 5, Episode 2

Broadcast date: Sept 26, 1995

Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning

Guest Starring: Charles Robinson, Royce D. Applegate, Shirley Prestia, Tristian Carrasco

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Written by: Howard J. Morris

This podcast episode was originally released: Nov 7, 2019

Episode Synopsis:
Tim and Al are nervous when Binford is bought by a new investor, who they fear will want to cancel Tool Time. When Tim meets with Bud Harper, the new owner, Bud explains that he loves Tool Time and wants to take it national - but only if Tim fires Al, who younger viewers don't like. Tim agonizes over the decision, but ultimately tells Bud he won't do the show without Al, defending his skills and his character. Together, Tim and Al cut a deal with Bud to do a smaller Tool Time expansion with them on a trial basis - and afterwards, Al gives Tim a very unwanted best friend hug.

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