Laff Mike tries to cheer Eve up by showing her different career options; a car mechanic (Jay Leno) yields a surprising amount of influence; Kristin feels like she no longer has anything in common with Mandy. 2026-08-07 Jim learns that his neighbor (Julie Newmar) has written a series of children's books, modeling a grumpy old man on him. 2026-08-07 Jim suspects that the father (Joseph Bologna) of one of Ruby and Gracie's classmates is his own real father, who abandoned him as a child. 2026-08-07 After Jim makes a neighbor cry with a blunt remark at his backyard barbecue, Jim decides to reform and become the model of polite diplomacy. 2026-08-07 Cheryl urges Jim to behave on St. Patrick's Day and forgo his annual law-bending "Green Man" routine so she can assure herself an appointment to the church committee. 2026-08-07 When Tim's (Tim Allen) first car is junked, Jill (Patricia Richardson) decides to find him an exact replica. 2026-08-07 Tim has trouble convincing everyone he's happy for Al, who gets a role in a TV movie with Morgan Fairchild. 2026-08-07 Tim invites his brother, Marty, who has separated from his wife and twin daughters to move into the Taylor household. 2026-08-07 Randy surprises his family when he returns home for Christmas; Tim and Al compete in the neighborhood lighting contest. 2026-08-07 Mike's ex-girlfriend, a famous rock climber, wants him to go on a trip with her to promote her line of climbing gear; Kristen and Ryan part with their old possessions. 2026-08-07 Vanessa hopes a tattoo will help her become closer to her daughters; Kyle gives Ryan camping lessons. 2026-08-07 Kyle shares his fears with Mike about meeting the church's new minister; Ryan helps Eve with her debate assignment. 2026-08-08