Evening Shade

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

Sadie Hawkins Dance

During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.

Episode 5

Fast Women

Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.

Episode 6

The Moustache Show

Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.

Episode 7

All for Charity

Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.

Episode 8

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.

Episode 9

Mr. Mom

With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.

Episode 10

Hooray for Wood

Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.

Episode 11

The Wood Who Stole Christmas

Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.

Episode 12

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.

Episode 13

Wood's Thirtieth Reunion

At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.

Episode 14

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.

Episode 15

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.

Episode 16

The Trials of Wood Newton

Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.

Episode 17

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.

Episode 18

Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack

A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.

Episode 19

Gambler Anonymous

Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.

Episode 20

Sex Education

An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.

Episode 21

I am Wood, Hear Me Roar

Two female students attempt to join the football team.

Episode 22

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"".

Episode 23

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.

Episode 24

The Baby Show

Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.