Evening Shade

A full list of special holiday episodes

Evening Shade

4 seasons, 1990–1994

In the small town of Evening Shade, Arkansas, former NFL player Woodrow "Coach" Ellison adjusts to life as a high school football coach.

The show aired 2 Christmas episodes, 1 Thanksgiving episode, and 1 Halloween episode

Christmas episodes:

Season 1, Episode 11

The Wood Who Stole Christmas

Amidst the holiday season, Wood grapples with his children's materialistic attitude and decides to donate all their gifts to a less fortunate family in the neighborhood.

Season 3, Episode 12

I'll Be Home for Christmas

Will desires an uncommon racing set for Christmas, and Herman finds it four hours away. On Christmas Eve, Herman and Wood embark on a trip to get it but end up stranded when their car malfunctions.

Thanksgiving episodes:

Season 2, Episode 10

The Thanksgiving Show

Wood's cousin Alvin, who is an ex-con and the black sheep of the family, visits for Thanksgiving.

Halloween episodes:

Season 4, Episode 6

Night of the Living Newtons

Wood helps Emily overcome her fear of scary costumes by allowing her to choose his Halloween costume, while Taylor faces a crisis of confidence as an actor.