Ep 5. He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible

Home Improvement season 4 episode 5, titled "He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible," follows the Taylor family as they deal with their son's newfound responsibility. Randy (played by Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is given a school assignment to care for a sack of flour as if it were a real baby. Despite Tim's (played by Tim Allen) sarcastic remarks, Randy takes the assignment seriously and spends his time researching and practicing parenting techniques.

At the same time, Tim and Jill (played by Patricia Richardson) are preparing for a romantic weekend getaway. But their plans are thrown off track when Tim's irresponsible brother Marty (played by William O'Leary) comes into town unexpectedly. Marty is in desperate need of money and Tim agrees to lend him some, despite Jill's objections.

As Tim and Jill leave for their trip, they leave Marty in charge of the house and the boys. Chaos ensues, with Marty constantly leaving the boys unsupervised and neglecting his responsibilities. When a neighbor calls to inform them that the boys have been causing a disturbance, Randy takes charge and tries to fix the situation.

The episode explores the theme of responsibility, both in Randy's school assignment and in Marty's actions. Randy learns the importance of taking responsibility for his "baby," while Marty learns the hard way about the consequences of his irresponsible behavior.

Meanwhile, Tim and Jill's romantic getaway is cut short when they accidentally lock themselves out of their hotel room in the middle of the night. This subplot adds some humor to the episode and showcases Tim's classic bumbling antics.

Overall, "He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible" is an entertaining episode that highlights the importance of responsibility and the humorous consequences of neglecting it. Fans of Home Improvement will enjoy seeing the Taylor family navigate their way through the various mishaps and challenges presented in this episode.