With a new satellite in hand, Tim looks for help installing it, but finds that everyone is busy, and must go it alone. Meanwhile, Jill has invites over Rondall (Sam McMurray), her instructor from her job training class, to advise her on her resumé. Despite her pleas to the contrary, Tim becomes convinced that Randall is hitting on Jill, and rigs the pulley system, Tim hangs himself from the roof to keep an eye on the situation.
In a very confessional episode of Grunt Work…
Landen divulges how Pamela Anderson and Playboy Magazine lead to his teenage crush on Sandra Bullock, Truman lets us know where to find fan fiction, and they wax nostalgic about the pantheon of creeps that guest star Sam McMurray played in the 80s and 90s.
Episode Synopsis
Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) is trying to install a satellite dish on his roof while Jill (Patricia Richardson) has a meeting with Rondall Kittleman (Sam McMurray), an instructor from her job search seminar who wants to help her with her resume. Tim is suspicious that Rondall is trying to seduce Jill, but she insists he’s being paranoid.
Throughout the afternoon, Rondall helps Jill with her resume while taunting Tim, who attempts to spy on them from the roof. Jill is frustrated – until Rondall makes a pass at her, proving Tim right. She kicks him out and shares a kiss with Tim, still dangling off the roof on several ropes.
Episode Cast
Earl Hindman
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Pamela Anderson
Patricia Richardson
Richard Karn
Sam McMurray
Taran Noah Smith
Tim Allen
Zachery Ty Bryan
Number of Grunts
9
Tim's Injuries
No permanent injuries. Tim probably receives some light bruising and chaffing due to hanging from the harness.
Property Damage
No property damage in this episode.
Wilson Is God
“I don’t have a tv, Tim. I just watch the images inside my mind.”
“Guess you don’t have to worry about reruns.”
“Well, there’s always deja vu.”
Planting a small tree.
Al Borland: Secret Agent
He has a secret meeting with Lisa during this episode to “help her build a bookcase”.
Randy: The Sociopath
Trivia
The character of Wilson is based on a neighbor Tim Allen had in his childhood, when he was too young (and short) to be able to see over the fence.
Earl Hindman
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Pamela Anderson
Patricia Richardson
Richard Karn
Sam McMurray
Taran Noah Smith
Tim Allen
Zachery Ty Bryan
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