Series · 1990 – 1994 · Comedy
YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND LAUGHTER... IN A PLACE CALLED EVENING SHADE!
Evening Shade is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series stars Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who returns to rural Evening Shade, Arkansas to coach a high school football team with a long losing streak. Reynolds personally requested to use the Steelers as his former team because he is a fan. The general theme of the show is the appeal of small town life. Episodes ended with a closing narration by Ossie Davis summing up the events of the episode, always closing with "... in a place called Evening Shade." The show's final episode saw the guest appearances of Willie Nelson and Buzz Aldrin as escaped convicts on the run from authorities, the final scene being a spectacular shoot-out reminiscent of the final scene of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The opening segment included clips from around Arkansas, including the famous McClard's Bar-be-que, which is situated on Albert Pike Blvd. and South Patterson St. in Hot Springs National Park.
4 seasons · 100 episodes

Episode 01
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 02
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 03
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 04
Sadie Hawkins Dance
During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.

Episode 05
Fast Women
Ava asks Wood to talk with both their son, Taylor, and her father about their choice in dates.

Episode 06
The Moustache Show
Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.

Episode 07
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 08
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 09
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.
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Evening Shade is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series stars Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who returns to rural Evening Shade, Arkansas to coach a high school football team with a long losing streak. Reynolds personally requested to use the Steelers as his former team because he is a fan. The general theme of the show is the appeal of small town life. Episodes ended with a closing narration by Ossie Davis summing up the events of the episode, always closing with "... in a place called Evening Shade." The show's final episode saw the guest appearances of Willie Nelson and Buzz Aldrin as escaped convicts on the run from authorities, the final scene being a spectacular shoot-out reminiscent of the final scene of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The opening segment included clips from around Arkansas, including the famous McClard's Bar-be-que, which is situated on Albert Pike Blvd. and South Patterson St. in Hot Springs National Park.
8 principal cast
Evening Shade is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Linda Bloodworth-Thomason has 4 seasons and 100 total episodes, rated 5.8/10 by 15 viewers.
Evening Shade has 4 seasons with 100 episodes in total.
Evening Shade has ended and is no longer in production.
Evening Shade airs on CBS.
Evening Shade first aired on September 21, 1990.
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