Home Improvement: Tool Time Again (2025) is a nostalgic yet modern revival of the beloved 90s sitcom Home Improvement, bringing back Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen) and his iconic blend of slapstick humor, overambitious DIY projects, and heartfelt family dynamics. Now older and semi-retired, Tim finds himself thrust back into the spotlight—and the workshop—when a new generation comes calling.
The series picks up years after the original ended. Tim and Jill are empty nesters, living a quieter life until Tim is approached by a streaming network to reboot Tool Time, the fictional home improvement show that made him famous. Though hesitant at first, Tim can’t resist the chance to return to the tools, the grunts, and the chaos—especially when his old sidekick Al Borland (Richard Karn) agrees to join him once more, albeit reluctantly.
The show within a show gets a modern makeover, now co-hosted by Tim’s youngest son Mark, who has grown from goth teenager to a quiet but tech-savvy adult. With Mark’s digital know-how clashing against Tim’s analog “more power!” philosophy, Tool Time becomes a humorous clash of generations—complete with 3D printers, smart homes, and frequent explosions from Tim’s overengineered gadgets.
Meanwhile, the series also explores deeper family threads. Jill has returned to work in psychology, facing retirement questions of her own. Their sons make appearances throughout the season, each grappling with their own adult lives, fatherhood, and relationships with their eccentric dad. Tim must learn to evolve—not just with tools, but with people.
Wilson, the wise and mysterious neighbor, is honored through touching tributes and clever nods, including flashbacks and a memorial backyard project. His legacy of wisdom looms large, and his spirit is carried forward through the new cast and the moral center he once provided.
Home Improvement: Tool Time Again balances nostalgia with growth. It’s filled with physical comedy, heartfelt family moments, and a fresh take on masculinity, aging, and relevance in a rapidly changing world. It reminds longtime fans why they loved the Taylors—and invites new ones to laugh, reflect, and maybe pick up a hammer (carefully).