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1. A Day in the Life of Wood Newton
Community Score
| 8.5 Great |
On his birthday/wedding anniversary, an innocent Wood is photographed with a stripper; and Prosecuting Attorney candidate Ava discovers she's pregnant despite Wood's vasectomy.
Director: Harry Thomason
Guest star: Linda Gehringer (Fontana), Ann Hearn (Margaret), Jane Abbott (Dorothy) , Pepper Sweeney (Neal Heck), Virginia Capers (Frances Blue), Marlon Archy (R.C. Blue)
2. There Once Was A Boy Named Wood
Community Score
| 8.5 Great |
Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.
Director: Harry Thomason
Guest star: Linda Gehringer (Fontana) , Newell Alexander (Vernon), Terry Wills (Ralph), Stacy Thomason (Employee), Billy Bob Thornton (Florist)
3. Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?
Community Score
| 7.8 Good |
On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.
Director: Harry Thomason
Guest star: Ann Hearn (Margaret) , Michael O. Smith (Marion), Florence Schauffler (Pauline Newton), Dan Gilvezan (Steve), George R. Parker (Mike), Dale Stern (Tony)
4. Sadie Hawkins Dance
Community Score
| 9.0 Superb |
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Ted Jan Roberts (Zack), Michael O. Smith (Marion), Tom Kindle (Officer), Tara Hutchins (Marge), Kristine Blackburn (Becky), Bill Stevenson (Elmore), Jon Hewitt (Student)
5. Fast Women
Community Score
| 9.2 Superb |
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
Director: Frank Bonner
Guest star: Linda Gehringer (Fontana) , Julie Condra (Michelle Martin)
6. The Moustache Show
Community Score
| 9.4 Superb |
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Brent Briscoe (Luther), Ted McGinley (Kyle Hampton), Paul Meek (Frank)
7. All for Charity
Community Score
| 8.3 Great |
Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.
8. Something to Hold Onto
Community Score
| 7.6 Good |
Wood and the rest of town tutor the football players in algebra so they won't fail their classes and be barred from a big game.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Charlie Dell (Nub Oliver), Ann Hearn (Margaret), Burton Gilliam (Virgil) , Brent Briscoe (Luther), S.A. Griffin (Chuck), Rick Hurst (Nelson), Ed Beechner ("Big Ed" Satterfield), Steve Carlisle (Sam)
9. Mr. Mom
Community Score
| 8.6 Great |
With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Linda Gehringer (Fontana Beausoleil)
10. Hooray for Wood
Community Score
| 8.7 Great |
Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Sally Kellerman (Shelley Darling), Charles Nelson Reilly (Alan Roth), John Allsopp (Geoff), Eddie Driscoll (Doug Jackson), Brandon Meyer (Man)
11. The Wood Who Stole Christmas
Community Score
| 7.8 Good |
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
Director: Harry Thomason
Guest star: Linda Gehringer (Fontana), Jane Abbott (Dorothy) , Christian Hoff (Bobby), Michael Griswold (Mayor), Terry Wills (Ralph), Terry Fitzgerald (Soldier #1), Mimi Cagnetta (Soldier #2)
12. Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline
Community Score
| 7.3 Good |
Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Murphy Dunne (Gil), Erin Gray (Madeline)
13. Wood's Thirtieth Reunion
Community Score
| 8.6 Great |
At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Leo Geter (Larry), James Hampton (Earl Mallory), Doug McClure ("Jaguar Johnny" Blanchard), Leigh Taylor-Young (Becky Kincaid Winstead)
14. Vote Early and Vote Often
Community Score
| 8.1 Great |
Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosecuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Royce D. Applegate (Jim Guy Puckett), Alfie Wise (Dusty Parker)
15. Chip Off the Old Brick
Community Score
| 8.7 Great |
Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Brian Keith (Brigg Stiles), Henry Gibson (Bud)
16. The Trials of Wood Newton
Community Score
| 8.5 Great |
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
17. Into the Woods
Community Score
| 6.9 Fair |
On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Big Mike), Gary Grubbs (Dean), Don Maxwell (George)
18. Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack
Community Score
| 7.9 Good |
A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Matt Battaglia (Mitch), Peter Koch (Harvey Lujack)
19. Gambler Anonymous
Community Score
| 9.1 Superb |
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
20. Sex Education
Community Score
| 8.4 Great |
An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in "expert" Wood.
Director: Harry Thomason
Guest star: Bobbie Ferguson (Mrs Lindsey), Marla Bradley (Karen), David A.R. White (Philpott)
21. I am Wood, Hear Me Roar
Community Score
| 6.6 Fair |
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Ann Hearn (Margaret) , Kimberly Grey (Yvonne), Kirsten Holmquist (Yvette), Jimmy Burdette (Larry), Jake Price (Alvin), Mark Fauser (Bill), Rick Post (Jeff), Steve Carlisle (Sam), Bill Schick (Reporter #1), Patrick Mickler (Reporter #2), David A.R. White (Philpott)
22. Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree
Community Score
| 7.8 Good |
Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal "date".
Director: Harry Thomason
Guest star: Ann Hearn (Margaret) , Lorin Henner (Ken), Katilyn Walker (Kelly), Ryan McWhorter (Daniel), Daryl Stemer (Daryl)
23. Far from the Madden Crowd
Community Score
| 8.9 Great |
Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.
Director: Burt Reynolds
Guest star: Charlie Dell (Nub), Linda Gehringer (Fontana), Burton Gilliam (Virgil), Jane Abbott (Dorothy) , Pepper Sweeney (Neal Heck), Terry Bradshaw (Himself)
24. The Baby Show
Community Score
| 9.1 Superb |
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.
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