Evening Shade
(1990)
Run Time: 30 min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
Sound: Stereo
Producer: Burt Reynolds Productions
Genre
- Comedy
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 100
Overview
In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton (Burt Reynolds) is a former pro American Football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home, the small town of Evening Shade, Arkansas. He's now the coach of the local high school football team with a long losing streak, which brings him in constant contact with the other residents of the town.
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2.
One Down, Three to Go
Wood is concerned that now that Taylor is off to college, he's not learning to be independent.
3.
One Hot Game
The first game of the new football season, and Wood finds himself locked in a sauna with Freida.
4.
Witness for the Prosecution
Ava tries to discredit Harlan as an expert witness in court.
5.
Kiss of the Ice Cream Woman
Margaret admits to being unfaithful to Herman while she was on vacation in Greece--and finds she has plenty of company.
6.
Night of the Living Newtons
Emily is afraid of the costumes on Halloween, and Taylor faces a crisis of confidence as an actor.
7.
The Dance
Wood and Ava don't approve of Molly's date for the Sadie Hawkins dance; Herman finds out his ancestors came from Scotland.
8.
Wood and Evan's Excellent Adventure
Everyone pitches in while Nub is ill.
9.
Small Town Girl
An actress (Raquel Welch) wants to buy the town for a theme park.
10.
Where There's Smoke
Herman tries to help Freida quit smoking.
11.
Chain of Fools
Ponder's restaurant faces new competition; Herman's new girlfriend is an amazon.
12.
Sleepless in Arkansas
The baby takes it's toll on Fontana and Evan's love life; Wood and Ava accompany Herman to a singles bar.
13.
The Proof Is in the Pudding
A school cafeteria scandal lands Evan and Wood in jail for contempt of court.
14.
The People's Choice
It's Harlan against Erna Wallingsford (Alice Ghostley) in a muddy campaign to become mayor of Evening Shade.
15.
Educating Calvin
Wood's ex-con brother comes to town in hopes of getting his High School diploma.
16.
Paint the Town Nude
Merleen finds her calling by painting nudes--starting with husband Harlan.
17.
The Perfect Woman
The ladies fix up Ponder with a woman who used to be a man.
18.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Wood
After Stonewall, who is in trouble with the city for exploding cars, seemingly dies in an explosion, Stiles as executor of Stonewall's will must see that Wood does ridiculous tasks from a series of five envelopes for the inheritance.
19.
The Fabulous Fraizer Girls
Jolene Elldridge is heading for an audition at the Grand Ole Opry, and Merleen decides to also go. Unfortunately, Merleen can't sing.
20.
I Did, I Did
A bachelorette party throws cold water on Wood and Ava's plans to renew their wedding vows.
21.
Mr. Newton Goes to Hot Springs
As mayor, Wood must deal with the town's garbage crisis.
22.
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood?
Wood is offered a job coaching for the Atlanta Falcons, but first he must direct a school play of the Three Little Pigs.
23.
Wood Climbs to New Heights
Molly is mortified when a secret admirer writes I heart Molly Newton on the town water tower.
24.
Mama Knows Best
Ava is concerned about Taylor's involvement with her visiting college friend; Wood tries to help younger son Will deal with a school bully.
25.
The Odder Couple
Wood must live with Taylor until little Emily's case of chicken pox is over.
26.
I Left My Ring in Evening Shade
One of Freida's ex-husbands comes back to see her again.