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