The Best Episodes of Home Improvement Season 8

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(255 votes)

   #1 - Whitewater

   S8:E19/22/1998

   Jill surprises Tim with a river-rafting trip for his birthday, sinking his plan to attend a NASCAR event.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Lloyd Garver

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   Writer:Lloyd Garver
2. 

   7.5/10(267 votes)

   #2 - Adios

   S8:E29/29/1998

   Randy is selected to go to Costa Rica for a year to study the rain forest, and Jill's worried. So Tim decides to "fix things."

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   6.7/10(234 votes)

   #3 - All In The Family

   S8:E310/6/1998

   Tim and Jill's plans to spend some time together are interupted when Tim's brother and Jill's sister anounce that they are an item.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Elliot Shoenman

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4. 

   6.9/10(244 votes)

   #4 - Taylor Got Game

   S8:E410/13/1998

   While Brad studies for his SAT's, a friend of Wilson's offers him the chance to play professional international soccer in Europe.

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5. 

   6.9/10(237 votes)

   #5 - Al's Fair Lady

   S8:E510/20/1998

   Jill is concerned when Al's new rich girlfriend keeps buying him extravagant gifts in order to keep him in the relationship.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Tracy Gamble

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6. 

   7.7/10(276 votes)

   #6 - Bewitched

   S8:E610/27/1998

   At a Halloween party Tim encourages Wilson to break up with his girlfriend. who claims to be a witch. But, after he dumps her he mysteriously disappears. Tim blames the witch but when the police arrive Tim is accused of Wilson's disappearance.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Jennifer Celotta

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7. 

   6.9/10(245 votes)

   #7 - Not-So-Great Scott

   S8:E711/3/1998

   When Tim overhears Jill saying that one of her patients is having an affair with Heidi's husband, Tim has trouble keeping it from Heidi.

   Director:Peter Bonerz

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8. 

   7.2/10(236 votes)

   #8 - Tim's First Car

   S8:E811/10/1998

   When Tim's first car is destroyed before his eyes in a junkyard, Jill decides to find him a replica of it. Meanwhile, Mark helps Brad make a video for his college applications.

   Director:Peter Bonerz

   Writer:David Maples

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   Writer:David Maples
9. 

   6.9/10(242 votes)

   #9 - Mr. Likeable

   S8:E911/17/1998

   Tim becomes unhappy when Al stars in a TV movie with Morgan Fairchild. Meanwhile, Mark tries to get the affection of the most beautiful girl in his class by listening to her talk about her problems.

   Director:Peter Bonerz

   Writer:Unknown

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10. 

    7.0/10(238 votes)

    #10 - Thanks, But No Thanks

    S8:E1011/24/1998

    Tim invites his brother Marty and his twins to live with him when he discovers that Marty and his wife Nancy are separated.

    Director:Peter Bonerz

    Writer:Unknown

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11. 

    7.5/10(257 votes)

    #11 - Home For The Holidays

    S8:E1112/8/1998

    Randy returns from Costa Rica for Christmas only to discover the changes that have taken place in his absence and that life has gone on without him.

    Director:Peter Bonerz

    Writer:Unknown

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12. 

    6.9/10(239 votes)

    #12 - Ploys For Tots

    S8:E1212/15/1998

    Tim and Jill try to teach Marty the best way to parent when one of the twins keeps throwing tantrums to get her own way.

    Director:Peter Bonerz

    Writer:Unknown

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13. 

    7.4/10(241 votes)

    #13 - Chop Shop 'Til You Drop

    S8:E131/5/1999

    Tim and Jill buy Brad a car. However, when it is stolen, Tim and Al go undercover to catch the thieves.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:David Maples

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14. 

    6.2/10(248 votes)

    #14 - Home Alone

    S8:E141/19/1999

    Tim gets preoccupied when he is left alone to write his book.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Jennifer Celotta

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15. 

    6.9/10(228 votes)

    #15 - Knee Deep

    S8:E152/2/1999

    Brad blames Tim for possibly ruining his soccer career when he injures his knee on a piece of hardware during a Tool Time shoot at the house. The magicians Penn & Teller appear on Tool Time.

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16. 

    7.3/10(253 votes)

    #16 - Mark's Big Break

    S8:E162/9/1999

    Tim commissions Mark to make a video to celebrate the completion of his hot rod. When Tim is disappointed with the result, Mark films a new version - with a dance number set to "Greased Lightning."

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Tracy Gamble

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17. 

    7.2/10(251 votes)

    #17 - Young At Heart

    S8:E172/16/1999

    Jill is angry when Tim spends too much time with his new female mechanic near their anniversary.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Lloyd Garver

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18. 

    7.5/10(247 votes)

    #18 - Love's Labor Lost (1)

    S8:E182/23/1999

    Plans for a ski trip are put on hold when Jill needs an emergency hysterectomy. Tim helps her face the situation, but becomes frightened when complications arise during surgery.

    Director:Peter Bonerz

    Writer:Elliot Shoenman

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19. 

    7.3/10(251 votes)

    #19 - Love's Labor Lost (2)

    S8:E193/2/1999

    Tim waits for news on Jill's surgery. Jill will be fine, although she had to have her ovaries completely removed, not partially as was first thought. Jill's mother comes to visit to help with her daughter's care and with her mood swings.

    Director:Peter Bonerz

    Writer:Elliot Shoenman

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20. 

    7.2/10(238 votes)

    #20 - Neighbors

    S8:E203/16/1999

    Tim and Wilson's friendship is tested when Wilson wins $10,000 and decides to build an elaborate science lab in his backyard - which blocks the Taylor family's view.

    Director:Patricia Richardson

    Writer:Unknown

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21. 

    7.1/10(229 votes)

    #21 - A Hardware Habit To Break

    S8:E213/30/1999

    Harry announces that he is retiring and selling the hardware store. Tim organizes a fundraising party for the store, but ends up buying it himself. But when the customers dry up, Tim begins to wonder what he is doing wrong.

    Director:Peter Bonerz

    Writer:Unknown

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22. 

    7.3/10(237 votes)

    #22 - Loose Lips And Freudian Slips

    S8:E225/4/1999

    Jill's thesis is before the committee. During Mark's student film viewing, Jill's psychology professor sees Jill criticize him and Jill is worried that this will affect the thesis committee's decision.

    Director:Tim Allen

    Writer:Unknown

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23. 

    6.8/10(236 votes)

    #23 - Trouble-A-Bruin

    S8:E235/11/1999

    Troubles brew on Tool Time when Bud mandates that no non-Binford products are to be used on the show. Brad has to decide whether or not to play soccer earlier than he is scheduled to when he has an opportunity to play in front of a UCLA scout.

    Director:Andrew Tsao

    Writer:Tracy Gamble

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24. 

    7.3/10(234 votes)

    #24 - Dead Weight

    S8:E245/18/1999

    Tool Time continues to be a "jewel" despite the continued excess presence of the Binford name. Things rapidly turn sad when Al decides to take his mother out to dinner to tell her he's going to get married... and she has a heart attack and dies.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Jennifer Celotta

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25. 

    7.6/10(259 votes)

    #25 - The Long and Winding Road (1)

    S8:E255/18/1999

    Tim quits Tool Time, and Jill gets an offer that divides the family.

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