Season 1
Season 1 • 1990
⭐ 3.5 / 5
Episodes
1. A Day in the Life of Wood Newton
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.
1990-09-21 • 30 min
2. There Once Was A Boy Named Wood
Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.
1990-09-28 • 30 min
3. Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?
On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.
1990-10-05 • 30 min
4. Sadie Hawkins Dance
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
1990-10-16 • 30 min
5. Fast Women
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
1990-10-29 • 30 min
6. The Moustache Show
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
1990-10-02 • 30 min
7. All for Charity
Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.
1990-11-09 • 30 min
8. Something to Hold Onto
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.
1990-11-19 • 30 min
9. Mr. Mom
With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.
1990-11-26 • 30 min
10. Hooray for Wood
Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.
1990-12-10 • 30 min
11. The Wood Who Stole Christmas
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
1990-12-17 • 30 min
12. Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline
Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.
1991-01-07 • 30 min
13. Wood's Thirtieth Reunion
At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.
1991-01-21 • 30 min
14. Vote Early and Vote Often
Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.
1991-01-28 • 30 min
15. Chip Off the Old Brick
Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.
1991-02-04 • 30 min
16. The Trials of Wood Newton
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
1991-02-11 • 30 min
17. Into the Woods
On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.
1991-02-18 • 30 min
18. Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack
A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.
1991-02-21 • 30 min
19. Gambler Anonymous
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
1991-03-04 • 30 min
20. Sex Education
An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.
1991-03-24 • 30 min
21. I am Wood, Hear Me Roar
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
1991-04-01 • 30 min
22. Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree
Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".
1991-04-08 • 30 min
23. Far from the Madden Crowd
Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.
1991-04-29 • 30 min
24. The Baby Show
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.
1991-05-06 • 30 min