Ep 17. You're Driving Me Crazy, You're Driving Me Nuts

In Home Improvement season 2 episode 17 titled "You're Driving Me Crazy, You're Driving Me Nuts," Tim experiences a mid-life crisis and decides to buy a sports car, much to Jill's disapproval. Meanwhile, Mark becomes jealous when his dad, Tim, starts paying more attention to his new car than to him.

As soon as Jill learns about Tim's new purchase, she starts to feel left out and neglected. She doesn't like the idea of Tim spending all his time and money on the sports car and neglecting his family. When Jill decides to express her feelings about the situation, Tim brushes her off and tells her she is overreacting.

Feeling ignored, Jill goes to her friends and vent about Tim's behavior. While discussing with her friends, she comes to the realization that men often have a mid-life crisis and feel the need to prove their prowess and masculinity. This gives her a better understanding of Tim's behavior, but she still wants him to see the negative impact it has on their family.

Meanwhile, Mark is feeling left out too. He is jealous of his father's new car and the attention he is giving it. To make matters worse, Tim starts calling the car his "favorite son." Mark becomes increasingly frustrated, and his brothers tease him about being replaced by the car.

In an attempt to bond with his dad, Mark decides to help him fix the car. However, their plan backfires when Mark accidentally damages the car. Tim is furious, and Mark feels terrible.

Towards the end of the episode, Tim finally comes to his senses and realizes how much he has been neglecting his family. He apologizes to Jill and Mark and promises to make amends. In the end, Tim and Jill make up, and Tim shows Mark how to fix the car, giving them a bonding experience.

Overall, "You're Driving Me Crazy, You're Driving Me Nuts" explores the concept of mid-life crises and how it can impact families. The episode highlights the importance of communication and the need to put family first. The comedic moments in the episode make it enjoyable to watch, and the resolution gives a positive message to viewers.