Home Improvement - Series 1 - Complete [DVD]

I have to admit that I caught this show quite late when it aired, but of the episodes I saw, I loved it from the start. Based on comic Tim Allen's stand up material, this show basically has everything, including endless laughs. I found the second season in a trade in store for a fiver and so, it's the first one I got, I now have season 2-5, but I will be getting the first, sixth, even seventh and final seasons soon. Just the price that stops me from getting in one go.I love the family set up, the three boys are such great characters in their own right, Brad, eldest, most similar to his dad and a sports jock who never gives in, Randy, the middle one who is the more artistic among them and the wittiest, always with cracking one liners which outdo his own dad, and Mark, the youngest, and most sensitive and closer probably to his mum, but always picked on by his older brothers. Wilson, their wise older neighbour is a great character too and has proven very popular, and of course, Al, Tim's long suffering assistant on his Tool Time show, wonderfully played by Richard Karn. I will get the first season soon, but it will feel strange, since I got season 2 first, but it won't feel complete without it and as for the last season, will be intriguing to see how they did end it, because I never got the chance to see it.I totally go along with all reviews that say you can watch it time and time again, and still have a laugh, I've seen it all through a few times on dvd, and it never fails to double me over with giggles, especially when you don't see it for a while. A comedy classic.

Well, if you haven't seen this family sitcom then your missing out alot in life!, this complete series 1 is jam packed full of awesome! Instantly from the first episode your hoocked on this feel good sitcom. A great watch if your fed up of boring UK tv, feeling down or feeling great alike. From the first crack (haha yes pun intended *1st episode) through to the season finale there's laughs, ooohs and awwws and most importantly (argh!, argh!, argh!)'s along the way (cutting the cheesiness out).All in all season 1 is a great introduction to one of my MANY favourite US sitcom's, invest in some laugh's, grunts and MORE POWER!!!!!!! You will not regret the purchase.10/10 (Pure Manly, fun, cheesy, crazy and epic all packed onto 4 Dvd discs!)

I wanted to share some old TV memories with my daughter and to help her with her own DIY projects....hence the DVD. Great value and great service.

Used to watch this programme years ago with my kids loved it then and it's just as good now. Tim Allen is a very funny guy. Worth watching

tim is brillant great for laughs

Love this show!

I didn’t spend much time watching TV until after I graduated from college, and by that point Home Improvement had pretty much finished its run. However, I caught some episodes and liked what I saw. So I headed back to season 1 to start from the beginning.I think what surprised me most was just how much the early part of this season focused on theTaylorfamily. There’s husband Tim (Tim Allen) the accident prone man’s man and his wife Jill (Patricia Richardson) his long suffering wife. They have three kids, Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), and Mark (Taran Noah Smith). Tim is the host of his own home improvement show, Tool Time, where his co-host is Al Borland (Richard Karn, just a guest star here). There’s also Lisa (Pamela Anderson), the announcer for the show.The typical episode involves Tim going about doing things in the way he wants to, often ignoring Jill’s advice, and making a mess. It can be something like adding too much to the remodel of their bathroom or sharing an embarrassing secret of Jill’s on Tool Time. He doesn’t quite get what he’s done wrong until neighbor Wilson (Earl Hindman) sets him straight with some ancient philosophy or wisdom, which Tim mangles on his way to apologizing.Of course, that pattern stayed true for most of the series. This season specifically, Tim is distracted by a football game while on a date with Jill, has to teach the boys table manners or go to the opera, tries to get out of going to a fundraiser, and gets a table glued to his head.Yes, this show involves plenty of slapstick humor as the accident prone/”more power” obsessed Tim goes too far. Those moments are funny, and several of them are classics. Many of the jokes involve verbal sparring, but the actors always keep the ton light and loving instead of harsh.The acting is great from most of the cast. I’d say the weak link is Mark since he’s the youngest, but he’s cute enough to make up for it and it’s a minor issue.My big complaints about the show are present here. I already noted the formula. Also, it would be nice if Tim weren’t always so clueless when it comes to his wife and how what he does bothers her. Only one episode in this season is Jill remotely responsible for the misunderstanding between them. On the other hand, she is always ready to forgive, and I love the fact that they have a good marriage.The season includes 24 episodes on three discs in their native full frame and stereo sound. Extras include three interesting commentaries by the creators and some pointless theme collections of funny moments from the episodes you’ve just seen.As formulaic as the show could be, it was a hit because it was always funny. I laughed my way through the first season of Home Improvement and bet you will, too.

Wanted to rekindle my youth. This worked well. Great show but as with most sitcoms, the later seasons were the best.

This is one of my favourite family shows. Great collection...works well.

This television show is part of my top 10 favorite and funniest sitcom available on DVD! Tim Allen is one of the funniest actor that I know that can make me laugh no matter in what kind of mood I am. Each other characters are funny also and they all fit in quite good in their own parts. Having the opportunity to watch each of these episodes on DVD is so much fun. I never get tired of watching how Tim laughs and puts down Al even though you know that he really likes him as a friend. I don't get tired either of all his dangerous slip-ups and his over adventurous experiences to get "more power"! This is most certainly a very funny show and I recommend this complete season to anyone with a good sense of humour and a great sense of family value!

This series is pretty well timeless, and and humor is as funny as it was when the series first played. If you are looking for something to cheer you up, or for the family to watch together, there is something for everyone in this, and it will leave you smiling.

As good as i remember.

Home Improvement: Season One started it all. This is the season that Tim souped up his lawn mower, blew up the dishwasher, slipped a snake down his shirt, glued a table to his head, dyed his hands green, and knocked Bob Vila unconsious on his television show "Tool Time." If you want Home Improvement at its best and in its classic state, Season 1 is the way to go.We are introduced to the Taylor family, your typical clan of five, living their lives like the rest of Americans in the 1990's, but the Taylors are anything but normal. There is Tim, the man of the house, ruling his family to the best of his ability but losing to his wife, Jill. Tim's grunts and quest for power lead to visits from the fire department and journeys to the hospital. If you enjoy seeing things get blown up, Home Improvement is the show for you! If you enjoy drama, Home Improvement is the the show for you. Jill Taylor, dedicated wife of Tim, attempts to restore order to the manly household, but Tim and their three boys will always make a comeback with something even more troubling than before. Tim is always trying to outdo the most powerful tools with more power.And when he screws up, Tim can always go to the fence in his back yard and talk to his neighbor Wilson who has something to say for any problem, helping Tim to get back on track only to screw up again another day.You cannot forget Al, Tim's assistant on his daytime television show "Tool Time," and his endless wardrobe of flannel. Tim always has something to say ABOUT Al, whether it is in front of him or not, and Al always has something to say to Tim: "I don't think so, Tim."So come on into the living room, pop Home Improvement: Season 1 into the DVD player and enjoy a series that will NEVER fail to make you laugh. Whether it is Tim screwing up a project or powering up his lawnmower. If it is Wilson's wise, but strange advice, or Al's professionalism that make you laugh, then the job is done and you will be sucked in. Keep watching and you will realize that there is no other show that will take you where Home Improvement does.