Ep 2. Don't Tell Momma

In the Home Improvement season 4 episode 2 titled "Don't Tell Momma," Tim's mother is coming to visit and he is determined to impress her by fixing up the house. However, when Jill's mother shows up unexpectedly with a broken ankle, chaos ensues as Tim tries to hide all evidence of the chaotic state of their home. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy try to start a rumor about a new student at school to impress the girls.

The episode starts with Tim and Jill arguing over the state of their cluttered garage. Tim insists that he can clean it up before his mother's visit, but Jill is doubtful. She reminds him that every time his mother comes to visit, Tim makes unrealistic promises about home improvements that he can't keep. At the same time, Brad and Randy are busy practicing their basketball skills in the backyard. They notice a new girl moving in next door and immediately decide to impress her by starting a rumor about the new student.

Later that day, Jill's mother shows up at their doorstep unexpectedly with a broken ankle. When she sees the state of their home, she is understandably upset and demands to know why they haven't kept it clean. Jill tries to explain that they have been busy with work, but her mother is not convinced. Tim panics and decides to hide all evidence of the cluttered household before his own mother arrives. Chaos ensues as he frantically tries to clean up the mess and hide it from both of their mothers.

Meanwhile, Brad and Randy are busy spreading the rumor about the new girl at school. They tell their friends that she is a famous actress and that she moved to their town to escape the paparazzi. Everyone is excited to meet her, but when the girl finally shows up at school, they realize that their rumor was false. The girl is just a regular student with no interest in the attention that Brad and Randy are trying to give her.

As the episode progresses, Tim's attempts to hide the state of their home become increasingly frantic. He hides piles of laundry in the oven, hides dirty dishes in the dishwasher and even tries to stuff a mattress into the trunk of his car. His efforts are in vain, however, as his mother ends up seeing all the mess anyway.

In the end, things work out for everyone involved. Jill's mother receives the care she needs for her broken ankle, Tim's mother is impressed with the house, and Brad and Randy learn a valuable lesson about the consequences of spreading rumors. Despite the chaotic day, the family comes together and realizes that they are lucky to have each other and a place to call home.

Overall, Home Improvement season 4 episode 2 "Don't Tell Momma" is an entertaining and heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of family and the trials and tribulations that come with maintaining a household. With a combination of humor, drama, and a valuable lesson, this episode is a must-see for fans of the show.