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25 episodes
First Heroes
Taylor returns, transformed by his three months in Amsterdam; Wood's late father's store is slated to be demolished.
The Diary of Molly Newton
Wood is having trouble dealing with Molly's growing womanhood— even before he discovers her erotic diary. And he totally overreacts to her first ""date"" (slides at the church followed by ice cream). Meanwhile, Harlan's visiting inlaws are putting a damper on his sex life.
You Scratch My Back, I'll Arrest You
Ava sends Wood to investigate when Harlan rents property to a massage parlor.
What A Night
Dumped by his girlfriend, Taylor quits the football team.
Father-Child Campout
Wood cajoles Will into a father/son camping trip.
The Hole Story
Events get out of hand when a hole in a bedroom wall resembles Abraham Lincoln.
Harlan Deals A Meal
Harlan fibs about his weight loss to Richard Simmons, then persuades Herman to impersonate him.
The Resurrection of Wood Newton
Ava is voted ""Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney of the Year.""
The NFL on CBS
Wood forgets his anniversary when he gets a chance to be on ""The NFL Today.""
The Really Odd Couple
Herman moves in with Freida when his building goes condominium.
Carl the Mule
A frustrated Wood resigns as team coach, and is replaced by Herman.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
...but Wood and Herman may not be, as they are stranded when their car breaks down on the way home from being Will an elusive gift available only out of town.
Freida and the Preacher
Freida falls for a man at the ice cream parlour, only to discover that he is the new preacher.
Private School
The Oakwood Academy, an exclusive private school Molly wants to attend, scrutinizes Wood and Ava, who discover they must pass an exam before Molly can be admitted. Meanwhile, Nab goes on a date with Amanda.
Ava Takes a Shower (1)
Ava hosts Fontana's baby shower, and wants Herman, who has joined Reba McEntire's security team, to get her to entertain.
Ava Takes a Shower (2)
Rebuffed by Reba McEntire, Ava still persists in planning the baby shower all by herself.
They Can't Take That Away From Me (1)
Ava invites sixties civil rights leader Aurelia Danforth to a Martin Luther King commemoration, then discovers that the guest has a past involving Ponder. (First of two parts)
She What?!
Taylor's girlfriend elopes with the school hunk.
Another Baby Shower
Fontana goes into labour, but Evan can't be reached.
Cousins Behind Bars
Troublesome Cousin (Billy Bob Thornton) comes to town and manages to get himself and Wood thrown into jail, and for some reason Burt Reynolds ties his shirt in a front knot and pretends to be his lover. You can't make this up!
Mommy Goes AWOL
Fontana despairs of her mothering abilities when only Evan can quiet baby Scout.
Teaching Is A Good Thing
Herman is ashamed to tell his mentor that he has lost his teaching job.
Saint Bobby
Wood thinks a college footbal coach is interested in Taylor.
The Graduation
Herman books John Denver for Taylor's graduation but gets Bob Denver instead.