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Series · 1990 – 1994 · Comedy

Evening Shade

YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND LAUGHTER... IN A PLACE CALLED EVENING SHADE!

★5.8 1990 – 1994 4 Seasons Linda Bloodworth-Thomason TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 100 episodes

A Day in the Life of Wood Newton

Episode 01

A Day in the Life of Wood Newton

Sep 21, 1990 · 30 min

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.

There Once Was A Boy Named Wood

Episode 02

There Once Was A Boy Named Wood

Sep 28, 1990 · 30 min

Frieda babysits, and fills in for Evan on poker night when he has a date with Miss Beausoleil.

Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?

Episode 03

Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton?

Oct 5, 1990 · 30 min

On seeing an old game film, Wood discovers his most celebrated high school touchdown catch was actually out of bounds.

Sadie Hawkins Dance

Episode 04

Sadie Hawkins Dance

Oct 16, 1990 · 30 min

During Sadie Hawkins week, the football team begins a seven-day series of pranks on Coach Newton.

Fast Women

Episode 05

Fast Women

Oct 29, 1990 · 30 min

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

The Moustache Show

Episode 06

The Moustache Show

Oct 2, 1990 · 30 min

Ava's high-school flame visits; Will shaves off half of Wood's moustache.

All for Charity

Episode 07

All for Charity

Nov 9, 1990 · 30 min

Hoping to win Wood's favour, Herman, at a fundraiser, bids for and wins a weekend with Wood and his family.

Something to Hold Onto

Episode 08

Something to Hold Onto

Nov 19, 1990 · 30 min

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.

Mr. Mom

Episode 09

Mr. Mom

Nov 26, 1990 · 30 min

With Ava's prosecutorial work taking her away from her household duties, a miserable Wood has to take up the slack.

Hooray for Wood

Episode 10

Hooray for Wood

Dec 10, 1990 · 30 min

Wood gets a bit part when a movie company and its temperamental star arrive to shoot a Civil War mini-series.

The Wood Who Stole Christmas

Episode 11

The Wood Who Stole Christmas

Dec 17, 1990 · 30 min

Tired of his kids' materialism, Wood gives their presents to a needy family.

Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline

Episode 12

Wood and Ava and Gil and Madeline

Jan 7, 1991 · 30 min

Wood and Ava are asked to dinner by a married couple—who turn out to be swingers into spouse-swapping.

Wood's Thirtieth Reunion

Episode 13

Wood's Thirtieth Reunion

Jan 21, 1991 · 30 min

At his 30-year high school reunion, Wood hooks up with two old pals and one old flame.

Vote Early and Vote Often

Episode 14

Vote Early and Vote Often

Jan 28, 1991 · 30 min

Wood and Ava recall how friends rallied to help her get elected Prosceuting Attorney over her opponent Jim Guy Puckett.

Chip Off the Old Brick

Episode 15

Chip Off the Old Brick

Feb 4, 1991 · 30 min

Herman's big, blustery father comes to visit, but talks football with Wood and chases after Frieda more than he sees his son.

The Trials of Wood Newton

Episode 16

The Trials of Wood Newton

Feb 11, 1991 · 30 min

Wood must testify against Evan, who's being defended by his daughter Ava.

Into the Woods

Episode 17

Into the Woods

Feb 18, 1991 · 30 min

On Wood's annual deer-hunting trip, a local legend deer drops dead in front of his cabin—outside official hunting grounds.

Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack

Episode 18

Nothing to Fear But Harvey Lujack

Feb 21, 1991 · 30 min

A convict who'd threatened prosecutor Ava when she had him put away escapes and heads toward town.

Gambler Anonymous

Episode 19

Gambler Anonymous

Mar 4, 1991 · 30 min

Wood tries to keep secret the presence of his guest: old acquaintance country-music singer Kenny Rogers.

Sex Education

Episode 20

Sex Education

Mar 24, 1991 · 30 min

An in-over-his-head Herman substitute teaches a class in sex education, and calls in ""expert"" Wood.

I am Wood, Hear Me Roar

Episode 21

I am Wood, Hear Me Roar

Apr 1, 1991 · 30 min

Two female students attempt to join the football team.

Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree

Episode 22

Herman and Margaret Sitting in a Tree

Apr 8, 1991 · 30 min

Herman's relationship with Margaret hits a snag when she refuses to be seen with Herman on a formal ""date"".

Far from the Madden Crowd

Episode 23

Far from the Madden Crowd

Apr 29, 1991 · 30 min

Ava goes into labor the night of the Booster Club Sports banquest, to which Wood has invited his football archrival Terry Bradshaw.

The Baby Show

Episode 24

The Baby Show

May 6, 1991 · 30 min

Ava rides in the back of Ponder's catering truck on a chaotic ride to the hospital.

About the series

Evening Shade poster
Audience score
★ 5.8 /10

based on 15 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Wood Newton

Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner

Ava Evans Newton

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Evan Evans

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Harlan Elldridge

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Merleen Elldridge

Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter

Herman Stiles

Jay R. Ferguson

Jay R. Ferguson

Taylor Newton

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Ponder Blue

Where to watch Evening Shade

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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Evening Shade have?

Evening Shade has 4 seasons with 100 episodes in total.

Is Evening Shade still on the air?

Evening Shade has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Evening Shade?

Evening Shade airs on CBS.

When did Evening Shade first air?

Evening Shade first aired on September 21, 1990.

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