Ep 23. The Feminine Mistake

In the Home Improvement season 6 episode 23 titled "The Feminine Mistake," Tim Taylor's wife, Jill, decides to go back to college to finish her psychology degree. Inevitably, this decision causes conflict between Tim and Jill, as Tim struggles to adapt to his new role as the "supportive husband" and begins to feel neglected as Jill spends more and more time away from home.

At the same time, Tim is tasked with designing a new engine for a hot rod car, but finds himself struggling to focus on the project due to the changes in his personal life. When Jill comes home and finds Tim's progress on the hot rod project lacking, she tries to help by offering suggestions for improvement, leading to a heated argument between the two.

Meanwhile, Randy, the Taylors' middle son, is dealing with his own issues as he prepares to take his final exams. With Randy's friends offering conflicting advice on how to prepare, he turns to his father for guidance, but Tim's lack of attention to Randy's needs leaves him feeling directionless.

As the episode progresses, Tim begins to realize the error in his ways and makes an effort to be more supportive of Jill's ambitions while still trying to reignite his passion for the hot rod project. Ultimately, the family comes together to support one another, with Randy finding success on his exams and Tim making progress on the car engine.

With its exploration of gender roles and family dynamics, "The Feminine Mistake" is an engaging and relatable episode of Home Improvement that touches on themes that are still relevant today. As always, the cast delivers strong performances, with Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson shining in particular as they navigate the ups and downs of their characters' relationship.