Burt Reynolds
Wood Newton
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1990
Evening Shade
Season 1
No season overview available.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 130 min1990-09-21
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.
Episode 230 min1990-09-28
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 330 min1990-10-05
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 430 min1990-10-16
Sadie Hawkins Dance
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.
Episode 530 min1990-10-29
Fast Women
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.
Episode 630 min1990-10-02
The Moustache Show
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.
Episode 730 min1990-11-09
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 830 min1990-11-19
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 930 min1990-11-26
Mr. Mom
With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.
Episode 1030 min1990-12-10
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 1130 min1990-12-17
The Wood Who Stole Christmas
Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.
Episode 1230 min1991-01-07
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 1330 min1991-01-21
Wood's Thirtieth Reunion
At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.
Episode 1430 min1991-01-28
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 1530 min1991-02-04
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 1630 min1991-02-11
The Trials of Wood Newton
Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.
Episode 1730 min1991-02-18
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 1830 min1991-02-21
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 1930 min1991-03-04
Gambler Anonymous
Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.
Episode 2030 min1991-03-24
Sex Education
An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.
Episode 2130 min1991-04-01
I am Wood, Hear Me Roar
Two female students attempt to join the football team.
Episode 2230 min1991-04-08
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 2330 min1991-04-29
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 2430 min1991-05-06
The Baby Show
Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.