Ep 4. Taylor Got Game

In "Home Improvement" season 8 episode 4 titled "Taylor Got Game," Tim Taylor, the host of the fictional TV show "Tool Time," finds himself in a bit of a pickle when his son, Brad, is too busy with his girlfriend to play basketball with him. Meanwhile, Mark, the youngest of the three Taylor boys, is upset with his mom, Jill, for giving away his old clothes to charity without asking him first.

As Tim tries to find someone to play basketball with him, he realizes that his co-host, Al Borland, might just have the skills he needs. However, when Tim challenges Al to a game, it quickly becomes clear that Al is not as good as he thought he was. On top of that, Al's competitive side comes out, and he becomes determined to beat Tim, leading to some hilarious moments as they try to one-up each other on the basketball court.

Meanwhile, Jill tries to make it up to Mark by buying him some new clothes, but he is not impressed. He still feels like his mom doesn't understand him and his taste in fashion. To make matters worse, his older brother, Randy, starts teasing him about his old clothes, making him feel even more left out.

As the episode progresses, Tim and Al's basketball rivalry heats up, with both of them taking extreme measures to win. There are some hilarious moments as they try to one-up each other, from Al wearing high-tops to Tim duct-taping his shoes to his ankles. Eventually, they realize that they are both being ridiculous and decide to call it a tie.

Meanwhile, Mark finally opens up to Jill about how he feels. He explains that he doesn't want to be like everyone else and dress the same as all his friends. He wants to be true to himself and express his individuality, even if that means wearing clothes that aren't in style. Jill listens to him and promises to support him no matter what.

In the end, the episode wraps up with a heartwarming moment between Tim and Mark, as Tim teaches his son to appreciate his uniqueness and embrace his individuality. The episode is filled with laughter and heart, as the Taylor family learns valuable lessons about competitiveness and the importance of self-expression.