Ep 20. The Bud Bowl

In Home Improvement season 5 episode 20 titled "The Bud Bowl," Tim and Jill are excited to go to a friend's Super Bowl party, but they have a disagreement on who should be the designated driver. Tim insists that he will drive and avoid drinking, but Jill disagrees and they end up making a bet on who can go without drinking the longest.

Meanwhile, Randy is desperate to impress a girl at school and asks Brad for advice. Brad suggests Randy throw a house party to impress her, but Randy struggles to get anyone to attend. However, when he offers unlimited soda and pizza, the party quickly becomes a hit and even attracts the attention of the popular girl he likes.

Back at the Super Bowl party, Tim is struggling to resist the temptation of drinking beer while Jill enjoys her non-alcoholic drinks and socializes with their friends. Tim's competitiveness kicks in and he tries to sabotage Jill's efforts to win the bet, but she proves to be too strong-willed for his tricks.

The night takes a turn for the worse when Tim accidentally knocks over a table, causing a big commotion and drawing attention to the fact that he has been drinking. Jill is disappointed in Tim for breaking his promise and they leave the party early.

Meanwhile, at Randy's party, things start to spiral out of control when his guests become too rowdy and start breaking things. Brad takes charge and helps Randy clean up the mess, but they end up getting busted by their parents.

In the end, Tim apologizes to Jill for his behavior and they make amends. Randy learns that trying to impress people with parties can lead to trouble, but he also discovers that he has a loyal friend in Brad. The episode ends with the family coming together to enjoy some snacks and watch the rest of the Super Bowl at home.

Overall, "The Bud Bowl" is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores themes of responsibility, temptation, and the importance of true friendship.