Evening Shade
In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton (Burt Reynolds) is a former pro American football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home, the small town of Evening Shade, Arkansas. He's now the coach of the local high-school football team with a long losing streak, which brings him in constant contact with the other residents of the town.
- 1990-1994
- 4 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy
- TV-PG
In this laid-back comedy, Wood Newton (Burt Reynolds) is a former pro American football player who has retired and returned to his childhood home, the small town of Evening Shade, Arkansas. He's now the coach of the local high-school football team with a long losing streak, which brings him in constant contact with the other residents of the town.
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
Four Naked Women
Mon, Sep 20, 1993
Practical jokes escalate between the men and women of Evening Shade.
Episode 2
One Down, Three to Go
Mon, Sep 27, 1993 23 mins
Wood is concerned that now that Taylor is off to college, he's not learning to be independent.
Episode 3
One Hot Game
Mon, Oct 4, 1993 23 mins
Wood finds himself locked in a sauna with Freida during the first game of the new football season.
Episode 4
Witness for the Prosecution
Mon, Oct 11, 1993 23 mins
Ava tries to discredit Harlan as an expert witness in court.
Episode 5
Kiss of the Ice Cream Woman
Mon, Oct 18, 1993
Margaret admits that she was unfaithful to Herman while she was vacationing in Greece--and finds that she has plenty of company.
Episode 6
Night of the Living Newtons
Mon, Oct 25, 1993
On Halloween, Emily is afraid of the costumes and Taylor faces a crisis of confidence as an actor.
Episode 7
The Dance
Mon, Nov 1, 1993
Wood and Ava don't approve of Molly's date for the Sadie Hawkins dance; Herman finds out that his ancestors came from Scotland.
Episode 8
Wood and Evan's Excellent Adventure
Mon, Nov 8, 1993
Everyone pitches in while Nub is ill.
Episode 9
Small-Town Girl
Mon, Nov 15, 1993 30 mins
An actress (Raquel Welch) wants to buy the town to turn into a theme park.
Episode 10
Where There's Smoke
Mon, Nov 22, 1993 23 mins
Herman tries to help Freida quit smoking.
Episode 11
Chain of Fools
Mon, Nov 29, 1993 30 mins
When a restaurant chain opens a branch in Evening Shade, Ponder's business is affected. To try and help Ponder, Taylor decides to shoot commercial with everyone appearing in it. And it doesn't turn out good. Herman\s dating a woman, who is way taller than him and to compensate, he starts wearing shoes with high heels.
Episode 12
Sleepless in Arkansas
Mon, Dec 13, 1993
Fontana and Evan's baby takes a toll on their love life; Wood and Ava accompany Herman to a singles bar.
Episode 13
The Proof Is in the Pudding
Mon, Dec 20, 1993
A school-cafeteria scandal lands Evan and Wood in jail for contempt of court.
Episode 14
The People's Choice
Mon, Jan 3, 1994
It's Harlan against Erna Wallingsford (Alice Ghostley) in a muddy campaign to become mayor of Evening Shade.
Episode 15
Educating Calvin
Mon, Jan 10, 1994
Wood's ex-con brother comes to town hoping to get his high-school diploma.
Episode 16
Paint the Town Nude
Mon, Jan 17, 1994
Merleen finds her calling by painting nudes--starting with husband Harlan.
Episode 17
The Perfect Woman
Mon, Jan 31, 1994 23 mins
The ladies fix up Ponder with a woman who used to be a man.
Episode 18
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Wood
Mon, Feb 7, 1994
After Stonewall, who is in trouble with the city for exploding cars, seemingly dies in an explosion, Stiles, as executor of Stonewall's will, must see that Wood does ridiculous tasks from a series of five envelopes for the inheritance.
Episode 19
The Fabulous Frazier Girls
Mon, Feb 28, 1994
Jolene Elldridge is heading for an audition at the Grand Ole Opry, and Merleen decides to go too; unfortunately, Merleen can't sing.
Episode 20
I Did, I Did
Mon, Mar 7, 1994 30 mins
A bachelorette party throws cold water on Wood and Ava's plans to renew their wedding vows.
Episode 21
Mr. Newton Goes to Hot Springs
Mon, Mar 14, 1994 30 mins
As mayor, Wood must deal with the town's garbage crisis.
Episode 22
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood?
Mon, Mar 28, 1994 30 mins
Wood is offered a job coaching for the Atlanta Falcons, but first he must direct a school play of the "Three Little Pigs".
Episode 23
Wood Climbs to New Heights
Mon, Apr 11, 1994 30 mins
Molly is mortified when a secret admirer writes "I heart Molly Newton" on the town water tower.
Episode 24
Mama Knows Best
Mon, May 9, 1994 30 mins
Ava is concerned about Taylor's involvement with her visiting college friend; Wood tries to help younger son Will deal with a school bully.
Episode 25
The Odder Couple
Mon, May 16, 1994 30 mins
Wood must live with Taylor until little Emily is over the chicken pox.
Episode 26
I Left My Ring in Evening Shade
Mon, May 23, 1994 30 mins
One of Freida's ex-husbands returns to see her again.