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