Evening Shade - Season 1
1 - A Day in the Life of Wood Newton
Air Date: September 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.
2 - There Once Was A Boy Named Wood
Air Date: September 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?
Air Date: October 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
Air Date: October 16, 1990
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
5 - Fast Women
Air Date: October 29, 1990
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
6 - The Moustache Show
Air Date: October 2, 1990
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
7 - All for Charity
Air Date: November 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
Air Date: November 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
Air Date: November 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
Air Date: December 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
Air Date: December 17, 1990
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
12 - Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline
Air Date: January 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
Air Date: January 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
Air Date: January 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
Air Date: February 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
Air Date: February 11, 1991
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
17 - Into the Woods
Air Date: February 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
Air Date: February 21, 1991
A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.
19 - Gambler Anonymous
Air Date: March 4, 1991
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
20 - Sex Education
Air Date: March 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
Air Date: April 1, 1991
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
22 - Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree
Air Date: April 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
Air Date: April 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
Air Date: May 6, 1991
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.