Evening Shade is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series stars Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-professional football…
Comedy • Series • 1990 • 4 seasons
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Marilu Henner, Hal Holbrook
Created by: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
S1 E1 - A Day in the Life of Wood Newton
On his birthday/wedding anniversary, an innocent Wood is photographed with a stripper; and Prosecuting Attorney candidate Ava discovers she's pregnant despite Wood's vasectomy.
Sep 21, 1990 • 30m
S1 E2 - There Once Was A Boy Named Wood
Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.
Sep 28, 1990 • 30m
S1 E3 - Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?
On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.
Oct 5, 1990 • 30m
S1 E4 - Sadie Hawkins Dance
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
Oct 16, 1990 • 30m
S1 E5 - Fast Women
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
Oct 29, 1990 • 30m
S1 E6 - The Moustache Show
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
Oct 2, 1990 • 30m
S1 E7 - All for Charity
Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.
Nov 9, 1990 • 30m
S1 E8 - Something to Hold Onto
Wood and the rest of town tutor the football players in algebra so they won't fail their classes and be barred from a big game.
Nov 19, 1990 • 30m
S1 E9 - Mr. Mom
With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.
Nov 26, 1990 • 30m
S1 E10 - Hooray for Wood
Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.
Dec 10, 1990 • 30m
S1 E11 - The Wood Who Stole Christmas
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
Dec 17, 1990 • 30m
S1 E12 - Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline
Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.
Jan 7, 1991 • 30m
S1 E13 - Wood's Thirtieth Reunion
At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.
Jan 21, 1991 • 30m
S1 E14 - Vote Early and Vote Often
Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.
Jan 28, 1991 • 30m
S1 E15 - Chip Off the Old Brick
Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.
Feb 4, 1991 • 30m
S1 E16 - The Trials of Wood Newton
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
Feb 11, 1991 • 30m
S1 E17 - Into the Woods
On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.
Feb 18, 1991 • 30m
S1 E18 - Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack
A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.
Feb 21, 1991 • 30m
S1 E19 - Gambler Anonymous
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
Mar 4, 1991 • 30m
S1 E20 - Sex Education
An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.
Mar 24, 1991 • 30m
S1 E21 - I am Wood, Hear Me Roar
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
Apr 1, 1991 • 30m
S1 E22 - Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree
Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".
Apr 8, 1991 • 30m
S1 E23 - Far from the Madden Crowd
Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.
Apr 29, 1991 • 30m
S1 E24 - The Baby Show
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.
May 6, 1991 • 30m
