Patricia Richardson, the actress beloved for her role as Jill Taylor on the hit 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, has made it abundantly clear—she has no interest in participating in a reboot of the show. In a candid interview on the Back to the Best podcast, the 66-year-old actress not only dismissed the idea of revisiting the Taylor family’s story but also addressed recent claims made by her former on-screen husband, Tim Allen, regarding a possible reunion.

When asked whether she’d consider reprising her role in a revival of Home Improvement, Richardson didn’t hesitate. Her answer was a firm “No.” She explained that she found the whole idea strange—especially given that Allen had been publicly suggesting a reunion could be on the table and that the entire cast was on board. According to Richardson, that’s far from the truth.

One point she emphasized was the alleged lack of communication between Allen and the rest of the original cast. Specifically, she mentioned Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who played middle son Randy on the show. Despite Allen’s public comments, Richardson revealed that she had recently spoken with Thomas, and he told her that Allen had never even brought up the idea of a reunion. For Richardson, this raised serious doubts about Allen’s claims and intentions. “It just feels odd to me that he would say everyone’s on board when clearly, no one’s even been asked,” she remarked.

Richardson also clarified that she has not been approached by anyone about doing another Home Improvement project since the show wrapped nearly 25 years ago. And even if such an offer came her way now, she wouldn’t be interested. Her reasons go beyond just being done with the character of Jill Taylor.

She pointed out that much of the original cast has either moved on or is no longer active in acting. Zachery Ty Bryan, who played Brad, the oldest son, has had multiple run-ins with the law, including felony charges. Taran Noah Smith, who played the youngest son Mark, left acting behind years ago. Jonathan Taylor Thomas, while still in the industry, has shifted his focus to writing and directing. Perhaps most significantly, Earl Hindman, who played the Taylors’ mysterious but lovable neighbor Wilson, passed away in 2003. For Richardson, trying to recreate the dynamic of the original show without these key players would simply feel wrong.

“You can’t recreate that kind of magic,” Richardson said. “It worked because of who we all were and what we brought to it. Trying to do it again now without Wilson, without the same chemistry—it would just feel very weird.”

She also acknowledged that Home Improvement had a strong and successful run, ending on a high note in 1999 after eight seasons. In her view, the series wrapped up at the right time, before it had a chance to overstay its welcome or lose its quality. She believes it’s best to leave it in the past rather than try to recapture something that was specific to a particular moment in time.

Meanwhile, Tim Allen has continued to stoke speculation about a possible revival. In interviews over the years, he’s mentioned keeping in touch with co-star Richard Karn (who played Al Borland) and the “boys,” and tossing around ideas for a follow-up. He’s even floated concepts like the Taylor sons growing up to become real estate agents, which could serve as a premise for a spinoff. However, nothing has come of these conversations so far.

After Last Man Standing was canceled by ABC and later picked up by Fox, Allen admitted that there were serious talks about launching a Home Improvement reunion show. But once Last Man Standing found its new home, those plans were shelved.

Despite Allen’s enthusiasm, it seems clear that any real movement on a Home Improvement reboot would face major obstacles, with Richardson now publicly rejecting the idea and casting doubt on Allen’s representations of the cast’s involvement.

For many fans, Home Improvement remains a beloved piece of television history. But as Patricia Richardson makes clear, not all stories are meant to have sequels. Sometimes, the best tribute to a show is to let it live on through reruns and memories—just the way it was.