S04E05Home Improvement season 4 episode 5: He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible
Aired 18 October 199423 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible”
Tim's brother Marty comes by to tell him that he's leaving his wife and kids. But Tim's advice turns Marty against him. Meanwhile, Tim creates a hole in the floor and Jill has trouble working on her psychology report.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 5 of 26 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Written by Elliot Shoenman.
Cast and crew of this episode
- Writer
- Elliot Shoenman
- Guest stars
- Debbe Dunning as HeidiWilliam O'Leary as Marty Taylor
Credits: TMDB.
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