Ep 15. Totally Tool Time
- TVPG
- January 28, 1997
- 22 min
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6.9 (220)
Tim Taylor's hit TV series, Tool Time, is receiving a reboot in this season 6 episode of Home Improvement. In Totally Tool Time, Tim is tasked with finding a superstar co-host for the show, and he looks for inspiration in unexpected places.
As Tim prepares for the casting process, he enlists the help of his trusty sidekick, Al Borland. Together, they plan to hold auditions for the position of co-host. However, when Tim's ego gets the better of him, he decides to conduct the audition process all by himself.
Meanwhile, Jill Taylor is helping her friend Karen with decorating her new apartment. As they peruse a home improvement store, Karen expresses her desire for a career in interior design. Jill encourages her friend to pursue her dream, and even recommends her to Tim as a potential co-host for Tool Time.
As the audition process gets underway, Tim finds himself feeling underwhelmed by the talent he's seeing. After seeing a few lackluster performances, Tim decides to take matters into his own hands and starts performing ridiculous stunts. While Tim's antics are sure to get laughs from the live audience, Al quickly realizes that Tim is making a grave mistake.
Back at home, Jill sees Karen's impressive portfolio of designs and is convinced that she has what it takes to succeed in the field. However, Karen is hesitant to take the plunge and pursue interior design professionally. Jill reminds her friend of the importance of pursuing her passions, and Karen ultimately decides to give it a shot.
As the audition process continues, Tim becomes increasingly dismayed with the lack of talent he's seeing. However, when Jill suggests that Karen could be his next co-host, Tim is skeptical. He can't fathom choosing someone he knows personally, and he worries about how Karen would handle the high-pressure environment of Tool Time.
Despite his reservations, Tim decides to give Karen a chance. When she arrives at the set, Karen's nervousness is palpable, but Tim sees her potential and is impressed with her performance. Karen's eye for design proves to be a valuable asset to the show, and she quickly becomes a hit with the audience.
As the episode comes to a close, Tim is thrilled with the success of his new co-host, and Karen is excited about her newfound career. Jill encourages her friend to keep pursuing her passions, and Karen realizes that she's finally found her true calling.
Totally Tool Time is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of following your dreams and finding your true passion. With plenty of laughs and some surprisingly touching moments, it's a standout installment of Home Improvement's beloved sixth season.