Zachery Ty Bryan Hit with 5-Year Restraining Order After Alleged Assault

Looks like Home Improvement alum Zachery Ty Bryan is once again making headlines and not for a TV reboot. The former child star has reportedly been hit with a 5-year restraining order after allegedly threatening and assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

According to reports, the 43-year-old actor was accused of punching his ex multiple times and allegedly threatening to kill her during a heated confrontation. Court documents reveal the woman sought immediate protection, leading a California judge to grant a five-year no-contact order earlier this week.

From Sitcom Stardom to Scandal

For fans who grew up watching him as Tim Allen’s son Brad Taylor on Home Improvement, this news feels worlds away from the clean-cut teen idol he once was. Bryan’s off-screen life, however, has been filled with legal chaos in recent years, from multiple DUI arrests to domestic assault charges in Oregon.

A Troubling Pattern

Sources said that the alleged victim shared disturbing details of past abuse. The restraining order now prohibits Bryan from contacting her in any way — no calls, no texts, and definitely no surprise visits.

While his representatives haven’t commented publicly, this latest incident adds another layer to a long list of post-Hollywood struggles.

Fans React: From Shock to Sadness

Social media lit up with mixed reactions. Some expressed disbelief that the once-beloved sitcom kid could spiral so far, while others voiced concern for the victim. One user on X wrote, “It’s heartbreaking to see another child star crash and burn like this.”

Zachery Ty Bryan’s career may have peaked in the ’90s, but his headlines keep getting darker. For now, the restraining order stands, and the internet has once again turned a nostalgic name into a cautionary tale.