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Last Man Standing follows Mike Baxter, a married father of three girls, who tries to maintain his manliness, despite being surrounded by women.
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- 01
Keep on Truckin'After Mike's beloved truck is stolen, just as he completes his 10-year renovation on it, the Baxter family and friends gather together for an emotional good-bye. - 02
Animal WrongsMandy worries when Mike doesn't like her new boyfriend, Terrence, who is an animal rights activist. Kyle discovers that Ed is Basque, like him. - 03
No Parental GuidanceMike helps Vanessa deal with empty nest syndrome. Meanwhile, Kristin announces her pregnancy to the family and unknowingly upsets Mandy in the process.
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Season01
- S01E01
PilotOctober 11, 2011Mike plays Cupid for Mandy by setting her up on a blind-date with Kyle, one of his employees who he thinks would be the perfect guy for her. - S01E02
Last Baby Proofing StandingOctober 11, 2011Mike is outnumbered by his wife and daughters when they all agree that baby proofing the house is a good idea. But soon Vanessa has second t - S01E03
Grandparents DayOctober 18, 2011When Vanessa forces a reluctant Mike to attend Grandparents Day at their grandson Boyd's preschool, Mike manages to insult the daycare teach - S01E04
Last Halloween StandingOctober 25, 2011Mike feels let down when his daughters aren't into celebrating Halloween with him the way they used to. He decides that his two-year-old gra - S01E05
Co-Ed SoftballNovember 1, 2011The Outdoor Man's softball team holds a vote to decide if they will go coed; Kristin thinks about her own future as she helps Mandy fill out - S01E06
Good Cop, Bad CopNovember 8, 2011Vanessa asks Mike to be the one who says "no" to Mandy when she wants to try out for a modeling show, since he usually says "yes" to his dau - S01E07
Home SecurityNovember 15, 2011After a neighbor's home is broken into, Vanessa puts together a neighborhood watch program; Mike finds himself in trouble after getting caug - S01E08
House RulesNovember 22, 2011Mike establishes new, strict house rules after Kyle accidentally falls asleep in Kristin's room. - S01E09
Guess Who's Coming to DinnerNovember 29, 2011Mike is surprised to learn he shares similar interests with a new neighbor; Mandy plots revenge after catching her boyfriend in a lie. - S01E10
Last Christmas StandingDecember 6, 2011Mike's Christmas spirit gets dampened when Ryan, the father of Kristen's baby, unexpectedly comes back to town after a long absence. Meanwhi - S01E11
The Passion of the MandyDecember 13, 2011Mike, amazed that Mandy might finally have found a passion for something, takes her under his wing at work when she offers to start an Inter - S01E12
Moon Over KenyaJanuary 3, 2012A visit from a rising star on the professional fishing circuit leaves Vanessa wondering if Mike feels tied down; Eve and Kristin assume Mand - S01E13
Take Your Daughter to WorkJanuary 10, 2012Mike is taken aback when he finds out that Ed, who has been an absentee dad, has hired his daughter, Gabriella, to replace him as the new ma - S01E14
Odd Couple OutJanuary 17, 2012Vanessa blames Mike when she finds out they were not invited to a neighbor's party; Eve accidentally damages Mandy's car. - S01E15
House of SpiritsFebruary 7, 2012When a history of Mike and Vanessa's house reveals a previous occupant died there, the family starts blaming things on a ghost; Ed keeps bor - S01E16
Tree of StrifeFebruary 7, 2012Mandy gets to meet Kim Kardashian; when the city orders Mike to cut down a tree on his property, he decides to organize a protest. - S01E17
AdrenalineFebruary 14, 2012When Mike gets NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and his racecar in the store, he realizes how much he misses the adrenaline rush he used to get fr - S01E18
Baxter & SonsFebruary 21, 2012When Mike's younger brother and father visit, a sibling rivalry ensues; Eve, Mandy and Kristin try to help Bud find a girlfriend. - S01E19
Ding Dong DitchFebruary 28, 2012A teenage prankster gets hurt on the Baxter's property, and the Baxters get a bill for his injuries. Meanwhile, Kristin's busy schedule gets - S01E20
Season's bestAnimal WrongsMarch 20, 2012Mandy worries when Mike doesn't like her new boyfriend, Terrence, who is an animal rights activist. Kyle discovers that Ed is Basque, like h - S01E21
Wherefore Art Thou, Mike BaxterApril 10, 2012Ed and Mike second-guess their decision to have Kyle on their team in an annual sports competition. Vanessa is caught saying she doesn't wan - S01E22
This Bud's for YouApril 17, 2012When Mike's dad, Bud, moves to town to be the builder on the new Outdoor Man store, Vanessa is concerned that some of Bud's well-intentioned - S01E23
The SpotlightMay 1, 2012When Mike realizes he unintentionally upstaged Vanessa's announcement about being nominated as the top volunteer school parent, his efforts - S01E24
Found MoneyMay 8, 2012When Vanessa's sweet but flighty sister, April, comes to visit, Mike knows she's only coming to ask for yet another loan. Mike would rather
Season02
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VotingNovember 2, 2012Mike tries to convince Mandy to vote for Romney, but Obama supporters Kristin and Ryan disagree with his methods. - S02E02
Dodgeball ClubNovember 9, 2012Mike secretly forms an afterschool dodgeball club for the neighborhood kids in hope of building character in Boyd. - S02E03
High ExpectationsNovember 16, 2012A car in the neighborhood is egged; when Mike and Vanessa won't let Eve quit soccer, Eve acts out by getting drunk at a party. - S02E04
Ed's Twice Ex-WifeNovember 23, 2012Ed wants to get back together with his ex-wife, Wanda, even though they have gotten divorced twice; Kristin is apprehensive about getting Ma - S02E05
Mother FrackerNovember 30, 2012When Vanessa gives a presentation about her job at an oil company during career day at Eve's school, Eve and her classmates think Vanessa is - S02E06
Circle of LifeDecember 7, 2012After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd. Kyle is facing the possibility - S02E07
Putting a Hit on ChristmasDecember 14, 2012Mike decides to give Vanessa a family-free holiday for Christmas; Ed accidentally shoots a bald eagle. - S02E08
BullyingJanuary 4, 2013Eve is suspended for name-calling; after Ryan gets a job, he buys a motorcycle. - S02E09
Attractive ArchitectJanuary 11, 2013Outdoor Man's longtime architect, Bill McKenzie (Richard Karn), faces professional competition from a young, attractive woman; Vanessa wonde - S02E10
The HelpJanuary 18, 2013When Vanessa hires a new housekeeper, the topic of immigration comes up, leading to Ed checking the green cards of Outdoor Man employees; Kr - S02E11
Mike's PoleFebruary 1, 2013When Eve is inspired by her father's patriotism and decides to join the Junior ROTC, Vanessa is concerned. - S02E12
Quarterback BoyfriendFebruary 8, 2013Mike is so impressed with Mandy's new boyfriend that he offers him a job; Kristin navigates her relationship with Ryan. - S02E13
What's in a Name?February 15, 2013Mike discovers that Boyd is no longer using the Baxter name; Kristin, Mandy and Eve make a Valentine's Day music video. - S02E14
Buffalo Bill DayFebruary 22, 2013The Outdoor Man puts on a skit based on a Wild West Show starring Ed and Eve and directed by Mike; Mandy tries flirting with an oblivious Ky - S02E15
Season's bestBreaking CurfewMarch 1, 2013Mike wages psychological warfare after he catches Mandy sneaking into the house late at night; Kristin tries to hide her new romance from Bo - S02E16
Private CoachMarch 8, 2013When Mike hires a private soccer coach in hope of helping Eve land a scholarship, the ladies of the Baxter household are charmed by the youn - S02E17
The FightMarch 15, 2013Ryan winds up impressing Mike; after Mandy fails history and her laptop and cell phone are taken away, she starts using Mike's old ham radio - S02E18
College GirlMarch 22, 2013After Mandy is accepted by two colleges, Kristin decides to re-evaluate her life; during a date with Ryan, Kristin runs into Jon (Jonathan T
Season03
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Back to SchoolSeptember 20, 2013Mike learns that Kyle's new-found interest in philosophy is distracting him from his work; Mike worries about Boyd attending a bilingual sch - S03E02
Driving LessonsSeptember 27, 2013Despite having a good time teaching Eve how to drive, Mike thinks Vanessa should take over so she and Eve can bond; Mandy is annoyed by Mike - S03E03
PledgingOctober 4, 2013Vanessa encourages Mandy to enjoy college life and join a sorority; Ed goes under cover to investigate productivity on The Outdoor Man loadi - S03E04
Ryan V. John BakerOctober 11, 2013Kristin finds herself comparing her boyfriend to John Baker (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the ambitious owner of the restaurant she manages; as - S03E05
Haunted HouseOctober 18, 2013Boyd finds Vanessa's ideas for the Halloween haunted house too scary. - S03E06
Larabee for School BoardNovember 1, 2013When Mike is reluctant to support a neighbor in her bid for the school board, he comes under suspicion when campaign signs start disappearin - S03E07
Shoveling SnowNovember 8, 2013When Eve's neighbor beats her to starting her annual snow shoveling business, Mike gives her a lesson on capitalism and the free market. - S03E08
Vanessa Fixes KyleNovember 15, 2013Vanessa feels guilty after encouraging Mandy to end things with Kyle, so she decides to try to make things right. - S03E09
ThanksgivingNovember 22, 2013On Thanksgiving, Mike's dad (Robert Forster) announces plans to open a recreational marijuana store; Mike worries what message his dad's bus - S03E10
SpankingDecember 6, 2013When Bud gives Boyd a spanking, he's surprised to learn Mike disagrees with his style of discipline; Kyle thinks Mandy's gift of a porkpie h - S03E11
ElfieDecember 13, 2013Mandy arranges a holiday surprise for the family's housekeeper; Vanessa gives Boyd an elf doll and tells him it's magical. - S03E12
All About EveJanuary 10, 2014Vanessa worries Eve will become an outcast after she posts one of Mike's vlogs on her Facebook page; the Baxters have a run-in with the law. - S03E13
Breaking BoydJanuary 17, 2014Mike and Ryan vehemently disagree when a school counselor suggests that Boyd start ADHD medication; Mandy tries to get good grades. - S03E14
Renaming Boyd's SchoolJanuary 24, 2014Boyd's school considers a change after his research on its namesake causes outrage; Mandy relies on Blanca's expertise while working on a cl - S03E15
TasersJanuary 31, 2014Speculation begins when a bouquet of roses is delivered anonymously to the Baxter household; Vanessa is disappointed with the gift she recei - S03E16
Stud MuffinFebruary 28, 2014The Baxters' neighbor tells them that their dog impregnated his German shepard; Eve leaves a note on the parked car Mandy hit. - S03E17
Eve's BoyfriendMarch 7, 2014Eve refuses to talk about her new boyfriend; Kristin and Mandy are concerned when they think Eve and her boyfriend will both be going on the - S03E18
Season's bestProject MandyMarch 28, 2014After Mandy shows off her clothing designs at a student fashion show, she announces her plan to quit school and start her career. - S03E19
Hard-Ass TeacherApril 4, 2014Eve tries to avoid a class with a tough teacher so she can get straight A's and go to college at West Point. Ed hires in a new employee and - S03E20
Parenting BudApril 11, 2014When Bud gets jumped while unloading his truck, Mike tries to suggest ways for him to protect himself; Vanessa talks to the girls about cari - S03E21
April, Come She WillApril 18, 2014Vanessa's visiting sister needs money for a donor egg so she can have a baby; Mike tries to pull a prank on Chuck Larabee. - S03E22
Mutton BustingApril 25, 2014Ryan convinces Kristin to let Boyd participate in the mutton busting competition; Eve's boyfriend tells her he doesn't want her wearing her
Season04
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Here's the KickerOctober 3, 2014In the episode, "Here's the Kicker," Mike is ecstatic when Eve is picked to be her high school's first female kicker. But Vanessa feels high - S04E02
War GamesOctober 3, 2014In "War Games," when Boyd gets sent home early from a birthday party for starting a game of "war," Ryan insists Mike stop exposing his son t - S04E03
Rediscover AmericaOctober 10, 2014The longtime friendship between Mike and Ed is challenged when Ed's pushy girlfriend, Wendi, thinks Outdoor Man store owner Ed and not Mike - S04E04
SinkholeOctober 17, 2014When Mike and Boyd narrowly miss a sinkhole on the interstate, Boyd becomes petrified of leaving the house. Matters get more complicated whe - S04E05
School MergerOctober 24, 2014Mike and Chuck debate the merits of a local ballot measure merging their upscale neighborhood high school with one in the inner city. For Ha - S04E06
Mike Advises MandyOctober 31, 2014Mike gives Mandy tips about her online clothing company by suggesting she set aside money for taxes, but she has a different plan: She opens - S04E07
Big ShotsNovember 7, 2014A vaccination debate erupts between Kristin and Ryan, and Mike gets in the middle of it. Elsewhere, Mandy doesn't believe Kyle let Eve win i - S04E08
Risky BehaviorNovember 14, 2014Kyle has an accident on his motorcycle, which leads Mandy to worry about his safety and Ed to fret about a potential spike in health-insuran - S04E09
Changing Light BulbsNovember 21, 2014Mike and Chuck search for rare incandescent lightbulbs after Vanessa gives away Mike's last ones. Meanwhile, Mandy reveals her plans to move - S04E10
Outdoor Man GrillDecember 5, 2014Now that Vanessa is following her passion to become an inner-city high school teacher, Mike is inspired to rekindle his dream of opening up - S04E11
Wedding PlanningDecember 12, 2014Mike and Vanessa offer a generous Christmas gift to Kristin and Ryan, but there are strings attached to it. Elsewhere, a motivated Kyle seek - S04E12Helen PottsJanuary 9, 2015Tim Allen reunites with Patricia Richardson, who played his wife on the acclaimed series "Home Improvement." Mike butts heads with his new b
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Mike Hires ChuckJanuary 16, 2015When an Outdoor Man billboard is vandalized, Mike wants to hire his neighbor Chuck's security company to protect it. But Vanessa doesn't wan - S04E14
Eve's BreakupJanuary 30, 2015Although Eve insists she's OK after her first high school break-up, everyone has an opinion as to how she should deal with her feelings. To - S04E15
Big BrotherFebruary 6, 2015When a neighbor's security camera catches Vanessa spraying the neighborhood cat with a hose, an upset Mike feels like they don't have any pr - S04E16
Three SundaysFebruary 20, 2015When Mike encourges both Ryan and Kyle to stand up for their beliefs, he sees how important it is for them to have a father figure in their - S04E17
Kyle's FriendFebruary 27, 2015When a homeless man that Kyle has befriended goes missing, Mike uses his vlog to help track him down. Mandy is inspired by Kyle's good deed - S04E18
Mandy's PartyMarch 13, 2015Mandy plans to host a house party—with alcohol—while her parents are away, but those plans change when a very surprised Mike and Vanessa ret - S04E19
Summer InternshipMarch 20, 2015When an excited Mandy announces she will accept her dream summer internship job to work with a top fashion designer in New York City -- then - S04E20
Restaurant OpeningApril 3, 2015At the grand opening of The Outdoor Man Grill, things get tense when restaurant manager Kristin feels like co-owner Ed is undermining her ab - S04E21
Season's bestVanessa Fixes Up EveApril 10, 2015Vanessa plays matchmaker for Eve and sets her up with one of her students - not realizing Eve may already be going out with someone else. Me - S04E22
Daddy DearestApril 17, 2015When Mike and Ed take Ryan and his supposedly-ailing dad, Victor, on their hunting trip, Victor admits he wasn't truthful about his reasons
Season05
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The Wolf ReturnsSeptember 25, 2015Mike returns home after a two-month road trip; a tornado heads toward Outdoor Man and the Baxter family home. - S05E02
Free Range ParentsOctober 2, 2015Amidst the mass chaos of picking up Ryan from school, Mike asks a reluctant Ryan to let Boyd walk home unsupervised. Meanwhile, Ed and Kyle - S05E03
Ping-PongOctober 9, 2015Vanessa tries to educate Eve on why she should be more on board with having a woman president. Meanwhile, after Ed mentions to Mike that he - S05E04
Educating BoydOctober 16, 2015When Mike blames the public school system for suspending his grandson Boyd from public school, he tells Ryan they should start looking at pr - S05E05
The Road Less DrivenOctober 23, 2015When Vanessa and the girls surprise Mike with a 1967 Impala for his birthday, he's excited to have alone time in the garage with the car. Bu - S05E06
HalloweenOctober 30, 2015On Halloween, Mike and Chuck decide to spend the evening watching football instead of passing out candy with their wives. But when Vanessa a - S05E07
The Dad HatNovember 6, 2015Kristin is surprised that Mike is treating her more like a dad than her boss when she tells him she wants to oversee the opening of the next - S05E08The Big SleepoverNovember 13, 2015Eve's annoying pal wants to move in with the Baxters, but Mike would prefer her to bunk with the Larabees. Meanwhile, Kristin hires Mandy to
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The Gratitude ListNovember 20, 2015Although Vanessa is disappointed it will only be her, Mike and Eve at the Baxter Thanksgiving table, she's more let down when Eve bypasses o - S05E10
The Puck Stops HereDecember 4, 2015When Boyd's hockey team needs a new coach, Mike surprises everyone when he recommends Ryan for the job since he was an all-star hockey playe - S05E11
Gift of the Wise ManDecember 11, 2015When Mike realizes all the things a stressed-out Vanessa does to get ready for Christmas, he delegates the family to take on decorating the - S05E12
Polar RunJanuary 8, 2016When Mike and Vanessa need a sure winner on their annual college alumnae 5k race teams, they go to extreme measures to see who will win over - S05E13
Mike and the MechanicsJanuary 15, 2016To snap Eve out of her funk of not getting into West Point Academy, Mike hopes that taking her to Outdoor Man will show her different career - S05E14
100th Episode: The RingJanuary 29, 2016When Ed asks Kyle to secretly take an engagement ring to get fitted, Mike spots him with it. Now, he and Vanessa think Kyle is going to prop - S05E15
Home Sweet LoanFebruary 5, 2016Mike has convinced Kristin and Ryan to buy a home instead of renting an apartment. But when he finds the ideal place for them, Ryan surprise - S05E16
Eve's BandFebruary 19, 2016When Eve and her friend Cammy form a new band, they sound so horrible that Mike comes up with an idea to break them up, but his plan has une - S05E17
Tanks for the MemoriesFebruary 26, 2016Mike is anxious to buy the miniature tank collection once belonging to the late husband of his neighbor, Helen Potts. But when he discovers - S05E18
He Shed She ShedMarch 11, 2016Mike builds a shed for Vanessa in the yard after she takes over too much space in the house. Elsewhere, Kyle must deal with disappointment w - S05E19
Outdoor WomanMarch 18, 2016Mike meets with famous rock climber, and former girlfriend, Billie Cassidy (Reba McEntire), to persuade the Outdoor Man to sell her line of - S05E20
TattooApril 8, 2016Vanessa hopes getting a tattoo will change the current status she has with her three daughters from mother/daughter to the friend/friend lev - S05E21The Marriage DoctorApril 15, 2016When Mike finds out future son-in-law Kyle fears meeting with the church's new minister (guest star Bill Engvall), Mike tells Kyle to use hi
- S05E22Season's bestThe ShortcutApril 22, 2016In honor of Mike's 25 years at The Outdoor Man, Ed plans a surprise dinner for him and asks Joe and Chuck to come up with the after-dinner s
Season06
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Season's bestPapa BearSeptember 23, 2016Mike arrives for work at Outdoor Man to discover Kyle feeding stray cats off the warehouse's loading dock and quickly puts a stop to it. Mea - S06E02
Gameday Forecast: ShowersSeptember 30, 2016When a Jack and Jill wedding shower for Mandy and Kyle is announced, Mike is disappointed to learn it's on the same day as the big Broncos-C - S06E03
Where There's Smoke, There's IreOctober 7, 2016Mandy takes a new interest in vaping, and while disappointing to her parents, it also sparks memories of Vanessa's old smoking habits. As Va - S06E04
Boyd Will Be BoydOctober 14, 2016Boyd is turning 10 years old, and sticking with the Baxter family tradition, Mike wants nothing more than to give him a shotgun and take him - S06E05
Trick or TreatOctober 21, 2016It's Halloween and the Baxter family is excited for their annual party, except for Mike who's reluctantly tasked with choosing the theme. In - S06E06
A New Place for One of Our PeopleNovember 4, 2016Having a difficult time supporting Eve's gap year, Mike gives her a hard lesson on surviving in the real world, but Eve's unexpected reactio - S06E07
Bridezilla vs. The BaxtersNovember 11, 2016As the big day approaches, Mandy has turned into a full-blown bridezilla. She fires her wedding planner, puts her whole family to work and r - S06E08
My Father the CarNovember 18, 2016Mike is determined to get Chuck to sell him a car recently left to him by his late father, but Joe might beat him to the punch. At the Baxte - S06E09
Precious SnowflakeDecember 2, 2016Mandy chooses local-celebrity Mike as the speaker for her business school's graduation. After learning that the school requires his speech t - S06E10
Help WantedDecember 9, 2016Since losing her teaching job, Vanessa has been spending her time hovering over the family, and it's driving everyone nuts. Over at Kristin - S06E11
My Name is RobDecember 16, 2016It's Christmas dinner at The Baxters, and the time has finally come for Eve to introduce her new boyfriend, Rob (Travis Tope), to her dad, M - S06E12
Three SistersJanuary 6, 2017When Mike and Vanessa turn down Eve's request for money to cover some recording equipment, Kristin jumps in and offers to front the bill. Mi - S06E13
ExplorersJanuary 13, 2017Mike is thrilled when he is offered to submit an artifact to a renowned museum but things get complicated when Ed admits that this is an hon - S06E14
A House DividedJanuary 20, 2017When Mike and Vanessa ask newlyweds Mandy and Kyle to tone down their constant displays of affection, Mandy agrees but only if her parents b - S06E15
The FixerJanuary 27, 2017Mike hopes to get brothers-in-law Ryan and Kyle to learn how to fix things around the house by pitting them against one another. Meanwhile, - S06E16
The ForceFebruary 3, 2017Eve surprises Mike and Vanessa with her decision about college. Meanwhile, Kyle and Mandy decide to have Ed's recently deceased dog stuffed. - S06E17
The Friending LibraryFebruary 17, 2017The "Meet Outdoor Man" contest winner Wayne believes Mike's VLOGs contain secret messages. Meanwhile, Vanessa wants to make friends and star - S06E18
Take Me to ChurchFebruary 24, 2017Mike and Vanessa become increasingly worried their daughters don't attend church anymore, so they decide to take it upon themselves to make - S06E19
House of TutorMarch 10, 2017After Mike encourages Vanessa to branch out her tutoring business, she takes his advice but gets frustrated when he gets a little too involv - S06E20
Heavy MeddleMarch 17, 2017When Eve's boyfriend, Rob (guest star Travis Tope), doesn't invite her to his parents' anniversary party, Vanessa feels that Eve should tell - S06E21
Bad Heir DayMarch 24, 2017Mike and Vanessa think it's time for Mandy and Kyle to move out, but then Mike has second thoughts after Chuck relays some unexpected news a - S06E22
ShadowboxingMarch 31, 2017At The Outdoor Man store, Mandy unintentionally causes a dispute between Chuck and Joe; thinking Vanessa needs to blow off some steam, Krist
Season07
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Welcome BaxterSeptember 28, 2018Picking up a year after the sixth season finale, Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's visit home from the Air Force Academy. Meanwhile Ryan' - S07E02
Man vs. MythOctober 5, 2018Having avoided expressing any sort of emotion after his dad died, Mike finally has the heart-to-heart with Bud that he never had while he wa - S07E03
Giving Mike the BusinessOctober 12, 2018Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future. Meanwhile, Vanessa is elated when she - S07E04
Bride of PrankensteinOctober 19, 2018On Halloween night, Mike and Chuck work late to set up a security system at Outdoor Man and find the perfect target to prank when Joe arrive - S07E05
One Flew Into the Empty NestNovember 2, 2018When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father. Meanwhile Kristen and Ryan try to rem - S07E06
The Courtship of Vanessa's MotherNovember 9, 2018Vanessa's mother comes to visit and hits it off with Ed… a little too well. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle tutor Boyd, but they may be the ones g - S07E07
Dreams vs. RealtyNovember 16, 2018Mandy nearly gives up on her dream of becoming a fashion designer when she is faced with rejection, sending her into a spiral. Vanessa is th - S07E08
HR's Rough n' StuffDecember 7, 2018Kyle's first day in Outdoor Man HR is more than he bargained for when Chuck and Joe file a complaint against Mike. Meanwhile, Ryan finds him - S07E09
The Gift of the Mike GuyDecember 14, 2018Mike finds getting Ed a special Christmas present is easier said than done..for the man who has everything. Meanwhile, Eve returns to visit - S07E10
Three for the RoadJanuary 4, 2019When Mike offers to take Boyd on a fishing trip, Ryan objects, as his plans interfere with an existing trip he made with his son. Boyd insis - S07E11
Common GroundJanuary 11, 2019Mike struggles to find common ground with Jen, the Baxter's new foreign exchange student, fearing she is being too polite with him. Meanwhil - S07E12
Cabin PressureFebruary 1, 2019Mike and Vanessa take the girls to the family cabin, where Mike challenges them to literally unplug for the weekend and stay off their phone - S07E13
The Best ManFebruary 15, 2019Mike makes exorbitant plans to officiate Chuck and Carol's vow renewal ceremony; Ed takes a new approach to Outdoor Man's security while Chu - S07E14
Sibling QuibblingFebruary 15, 2019With Chuck away on his honeymoon, Ed takes over Outdoor Man security duties with a new approach. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle combine their fin - S07E15
Arrest Her DevelopmentFebruary 22, 2019Vanessa "helps" Mandy and Kyle look for their first apartment. Meanwhile, Mike is thrilled when Ryan's good business decisions have him unkn - S07E16
Urban ExplorerMarch 1, 2019When Reverend Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday School, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place. Meanwhile, Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are ta - S07E17
Cards on the TableMarch 8, 2019Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game, but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings. - S07E18
Otherwise EngagedMarch 15, 2019When Ed and Bonnie start spending more time together, Vanessa doesn't want Mike to interfere with their relationship. So of course, he does. - S07E19
The Passion of PaulMarch 22, 2019When Reverend Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday School, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place. Meanwhile, Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are ta - S07E20
Yass QueenApril 19, 2019In an effort to help get her clothing line off the ground and into stores, Mike invites Mandy to sit in on a business meeting with an aggres - S07E21
The FavouriteMay 3, 2019Mike and Chuck get their game on when Ed has a pinball machine installed in the office. Meanwhile, Kristen and Mandy become jealous of a poe - S07E22
Season's bestA Moving FinaleMay 10, 2019When Mandy and Kyle are hesitant to move out of the Baxter household and into their own place, Mike gives them some tough love. Meanwhile Ed
Season08Best season
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Season's bestNo Parental GuidanceJanuary 2, 2020Mike helps Vanessa deal with empty nest syndrome. Meanwhile, Kristin announces her pregnancy to the family and unknowingly upsets Mandy in t - S08E02
Wrench in the WorksJanuary 2, 2020Mike and Chuck's plans to open a classic car renovation service crash when Joe is invited to join in. Also, Vanessa realizes that Mandy is t - S08E03
Yours, Wine, and OursJanuary 9, 2020After a chat with Bonnie, Mike struggles to balance his need for "Me Time" and finding common hobbies with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan - S08E04
You've Got Male (or Female)January 9, 2020When Kristin entrusts Mike with her gender reveal party, he promptly holds it over Vanessa's head. Also, Chuck and Joe regret turning Ed's s - S08E05
The OfficeJanuary 16, 2020Mike debates what to get Vanessa for a business anniversary gift. Meanwhile, Kristin and Mandy try to get out of Kyle's Outdoor Man HR Orien - S08E06
Mysterious WaysJanuary 16, 2020Mike challenges a higher power when he tries to convince Kyle to take a promotion in the HR dept. versus Rev. Paul's offer to join the minis - S08E07
Bedtime StoryJanuary 23, 2020Mike tries to avoid hurting Vanessa's feelings due to her snoring. Meanwhile, Mandy goes overboard preparing for the arrival of Kristin and - S08E08
Romancing the StoneJanuary 30, 2020Vanessa learns a secret that she thinks will ruin Ed and Bonnie's wedding day. - S08E09
Girls RockFebruary 6, 2020Mike and Vanessa each try to influence Jen's career path, while Kristin uses her pregnancy to her advantage with Outdoor Man customers. - S08E10
Break Out the CampaignFebruary 13, 2020Vanessa turns to Mike and Carol for advice on her State Assembly campaign, while Kyle is overcome with anxiety when Ed gifts him an expensiv - S08E11Baked SaleFebruary 20, 2020Mike's offer to help Jen with her school's bake sale goes up in smoke when he suggests she set up camp outside of Bud's Buds. Meanwhile, Kyl
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I'm With CupidFebruary 27, 2020Mike plays cupid for Joe when he sets up him on a date with Cece (guest star Melissa Peterman). Meanwhile Kyle is jealous when Ryan invites - S08E13
Student DoubtMarch 5, 2020When Mandy worries about Kyle passing his first college exam, she secretly enlists Vanessa, Jen and Ryan to help tutor him. Meanwhile, Mike - S08E14
This Too Shall BassMarch 12, 2020After finding out that Ed is skipping Oudoorman's Annual Bass Festival for Bonnie's fancy art gala, Mike attempts to convince his mother-in- - S08E15Chili Chili Bang BangMarch 19, 2020Mike and Chuck compete in Outdoorman's Annual Chili Cook-Off. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kyle take the place of Kristin and Mandy at Vanessa's week
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Along Came a SpiderMarch 26, 2020Mike and Mandy go to extreme measures to help Vanessa connect with voters in her State Assembly campaign. Meanwhile, Ed's offer to split a b - S08E17
Keep the ChangeApril 2, 2020When Mike and Vanessa invite Jen's father to her graduation, Jen struggles with accepting his "plus one" - his girlfriend, Fiona. Meanwhile, - S08E18
Garage BandApril 9, 2020A car restoration article throws Mike, Chuck, and Ed into the spotlight while leaving Joe feeling unappreciated. Meanwhile, Ryan overacts af - S08E19
The Big LebaxterApril 16, 2020When Rev. Paul recruits Kyle and Mandy to the church bowling team, Mike is left with two unappealing options for Team Baxter - Ryan and Jen. - S08E20
Extrasensory DeceptionApril 23, 2020When Kyle and Mandy individually reveal a secret to Mike and Vanessa respectively, they are sworn not to tell the other. Meanwhile, Ryan inv - S08E21
How You Like Them Pancakes?April 30, 2020Eve returns home for a weekend visit and Vanessa tries to recreate a childhood tradition for the girls.. without Mike. Meanwhile, Jen asks E
Season09
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Time FliesJanuary 3, 2021A series of time jumps finds Mike & Vanessa with two new grandchildren, as well as Mandy and Kyle living with them. Mike accidentally-on - S09E02
Dual TimeJanuary 7, 2021The Baxters see double when Vanessa hires a home improvement repairman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mike. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan de - S09E03
High on the Corporate LadderJanuary 14, 2021Mike reluctantly finds himself acting as Ryan's mentor when he is offered a big corporate job. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle attempt to make Ed' - S09E04
Jen AgainJanuary 21, 2021Mike surprises Vanessa with a visit from Jen that might last longer than she expected. Meanwhile, Ryan's asks Chuck for advice to impress hi - S09E05
Outdoor ToddlerJanuary 28, 2021When Vanessa asks Ed to revive the Outdoorman Toddler campaign, she is forced to choose between her two new granddaughters for the ad. Meanw - S09E06
A Fool And His MoneyFebruary 4, 2021Mike regrets convincing Joe to use his inheritance money to buy a classic jeep when he realizes how he intends to restore it. Meanwhile, Kri - S09E07
Preschool ConfidentialFebruary 11, 2021Vanessa's attempt to have both her granddaughters admitted to an elite preschool puts her in a sticky situation to return a political favor. - S09E08
Lost and FoundFebruary 18, 2021When Ed pits Mike and Joe against each other to find the next classic car for renovation, Chuck teaches them a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, M - S09E09
Grill In The MistFebruary 25, 2021In the wake of the pandemic, Mike and Kristin are forced to make some tough business decisions involving Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Jen helps M - S09E10
Meatless MikeMarch 4, 2021Mike's willpower is put to the test when Vanessa challenges him to go vegetarian for a week. Meanwhile, Ed trolls ventriloquist Jeff Dunham - S09E11
Granny NannyMarch 11, 2021On the eve of her birthday, Vanessa refuses to believe that she needs to slow down, going above and beyond on her grandma responsibilities. - S09E12
Midwife CrisisMarch 18, 2021In a flashback set during the pandemic, Mandy and Kyle decide to have a home birth - at Mike and Vanessa's. Meanwhile, Ryan and Chuck team u - S09E13
Your MoveMarch 25, 2021While Mike is away, Kristin learns what it takes to be in charge at Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Kyle debate how to upgrade the backy - S09E14
The Two Nieces of EveApril 8, 2021Eve comes home for a visit and struggles to connect with her nieces. Meanwhile, Kyle turns to Ed when he worries he isn't dynamic enough in - S09E15
Butterfly EffectApril 15, 2021Mike and Vanessa help Mandy and Kyle with their estate planning, but are disappointed with whom they plan to appoint as Sarah's legal guardi - S09E16
Parent-normal ActivityApril 22, 2021After her granddaughter starts misbehaving, Vanessa gives Mandy a valuable parenting lesson. Meanwhile, Mike is challenged to find a meaning - S09E17
Love & NegotiationApril 29, 2021Kristin and Ryan go head-to-head in a business negotiation for Outdoor Man that puts their marriage in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Vaness - S09E18
Yoga and Boo-BooMay 6, 2021After Mike's doctor recommends that he start stretching, Mike uses Chuck's injury as an excuse to get out of yoga with Vanessa. Meanwhile, K - S09E19
Murder, She WantedMay 13, 2021Mandy gets jealous after Mike spends time with Ryan at a marketing retreat. Meanwhile, Ed attempts to get Chuck and Joe to see a musical. - S09E20
Baxter Boot CampMay 20, 2021Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping. Meanwhile, Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven. - S09E21
Season's bestKeep on Truckin'May 20, 2021After Mike's beloved truck is stolen, just as he completes his 10-year renovation on it, the Baxter family and friends gather together for a
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