The BEST seasons of Home Improvement

Every season of Home Improvement ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Home Improvement!

Home Improvement is a family sitcom about Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, the host of a local cable home improvement show called "Tool Time." Home Improvement looks at Tim at work, and at home, as the husband of Jill and the father to three teenage boys. Having been married for almost 20 years, Tim and Jill have had their share of fights, but with the help of their wise, mysterious neighbor Wilson W. Wilson, Jr., things often turn out all right.

Last Updated: 5/14/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended

7.72

39 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 9/18/1991

Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor hosts a DIY show while navigating mishaps at home, often causing more chaos than fixes.

7.62

26 votes

#2 - Season 3

First Aired 9/16/1993

More power means more problems as Tim juggles parenting teens, TV stardom, and DIY disasters.

7.59

27 votes

#3 - Season 2

First Aired 9/17/1992

Tim’s ego and love for tools grow, clashing hilariously with family life, neighbors, and the elusive wisdom of Wilson.

7.52

21 votes

#4 - Season 5

First Aired 9/20/1995

As Brad becomes a teenager, the Taylors face growing pains, career changes, and more explosive projects.

7.52

27 votes

#5 - Season 4

First Aired 9/21/1994

Tim faces midlife questions, Jill returns to school, and the boys start growing up—bringing new family challenges.

7.43

21 votes

#6 - Season 6

First Aired 9/18/1996

Tim and Al’s TV show gets a boost, but family life demands more attention as the boys mature and Jill finds success.

7.15

20 votes

#7 - Season 7

First Aired 9/24/1997

With Brad preparing for college and the family evolving, Tim wrestles with change—and plenty of power tools.

6.78

18 votes

#8 - Season 8

First Aired 9/23/1998

In the final season, Tim must choose between fame and family as “Tool Time” reaches new heights and home becomes more important than ever.