Last Man Standing poster
9.1/10 (625 votes)
#1

Helen Potts

S4:E12

Mike has a confrontation with his neighbor over her noisy projects; Eve learns Ed isn't who she thought he was.

8.8/10 (389 votes)
#2

The Ring

S5:E14

When Ed secretly gives Kyle a task involving an engagement ring, Mike thinks Kyle is going to propose to Mandy.

8.8/10 (478 votes)
#3

Trick or Treat

S6:E5

The Baxters throw a Halloween party and Mike must select the theme, so he makes family members dress up like each other while he dons a Donald Trump costume.

8.3/10 (310 votes)
#4

Halloween

S5:E6

On Halloween, Mike and Chuck decide to spend the evening watching football instead of passing out candy with their wives. But when Vanessa and Carol start pranking them, the competition is on to see who can out-prank who. Kyle dresses up like his hero, Ed, but Ed has a surprising response to Kyle's imitation of him.

8.3/10 (319 votes)
#5

Precious Snowflakes

S6:E9

Mike gets to deliver a speech for a graduation ceremony at Mandy's business school, but he must adhere to a politically correct tone. Meanwhile, Cammy comes home and brags about her great college experience, which leaves Eve feeling lousy.

8.2/10 (363 votes)
#6

Eve's Band

S5:E16

Mike tries to break up Eve's new band, but his plan doesn't turn out as he expected; Mandy and Kyle baby-sit Boyd.

8.2/10 (337 votes)
#7

Tanks for the Memories

S5:E17

Mike is anxious to buy the miniature tank collection once belonging to the late husband of his neighbor, Helen Potts. But when he discovers Helen already sold the collection, he goes to extremes to make the collection his own. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ed are concerned when a mysterious "Bubba X" posts a scathing review about their dining experience at the Outdoor Man Restaurant.

8.2/10 (712 votes)
#8

Welcome Baxter

S7:E1

Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's return from the Air Force Academy; Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.

8.1/10 (311 votes)
#9

The Road Less Driven

S5:E5

When 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. But when the car's original owner, Joe, keeps showing up with spare parts and unwanted advice, Mike drops some not-so-subtle hints that he can do without Joe's help. Meanwhile, Mandy is mad when Vanessa allows Eve to go to a music festival - when she was never allowed to when she was growing up.

8.1/10 (296 votes)
#10

Bridezilla vs. The Baxters

S6:E7

Mandy becomes intolerable as her wedding day nears, and she fires her wedding planner. Before long, a fed-up Ed drops out of the wedding party, leaving Mandy to find a new best man for Kyle.

8.1/10 (255 votes)
#11

The Force

S6:E16

Mike and Vanessa pressure Eve to apply to college, and the school she finally chooses puzzles them. Meanwhile, Kyle and Mandy try to preserve the memory of Ed's recently deceased dog by having the animal stuffed.

8.0/10 (288 votes)
#12

Three Sundays

S4:E16

Mike realizes how important it is for Ryan and Kyle to have a father figure.

8.0/10 (295 votes)
#13

Vanessa Fixes Up Eve

S4:E21

Vanessa plays matchmaker for Eve and sets her up with one of her students - not realizing Eve may already be going out with someone else. Meanwhile, Mike and Chuck suspect Eve is secretly dating Chuck's son, Brandon.

8.0/10 (294 votes)
#14

The Big Sleepover

S5:E8

When Eve tells the family her annoying best friend Cammy needs to move in with them, Mike springs into action to find a way to hand Cammy off on someone else, namely the Larabees. Meanwhile, Kristin asks Mandy to design the new uniforms for the Outdoor Man Grill, but they clash over Mandy's creative process.

8.0/10 (270 votes)
#15

The Shortcut

S5:E22

In 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 speech. Also, Mandy decides that in order for her and Kyle to save money, they should move in with her parents after they're married

8.0/10 (269 votes)
#16

Three Sisters

S6:E12

Eve asks for money from her parents and they turn her down, but Kristin fulfills her request, which annoys Mike. This leads to a tense dinner at the Baxter home in which the three Baxter siblings have a fight. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ed's bond intensifies.

8.0/10 (282 votes)
#17

Shadowboxing

S6:E22

Mandy job shadows Mike and causes a dispute between Chuck and Joe, but her conflict-resolution skills differ from Mike's. Meanwhile, Kristen and Eve invite Vanessa to their kickboxing class so she can blow off some steam.

8.0/10 (270 votes)
#18

The Gift of the Mike Guy

S7:E9

Mike finds getting Ed a special Christmas present is easier said than done..for the man who has everything. Meanwhile, Eve returns to visit and Vanessa helps the family realize the importance of their long-standing holiday family traditions.

8.0/10 (196 votes)
#19

The Two Nieces of Eve

S9:E14

Eve 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 his preaching.

7.9/10 (340 votes)
#20

The Wolf Returns

S5:E1

Mike has returned from being on a fantastic two-month road trip traveling to far-flung places for Outdoor Man. It's great to be back with his wife, Vanessa, and their three daughters, but finds a lot has been going on at home as well as on the job since he's been away. To top it all off, a tornado is headed toward the Outdoor Man store and the Baxter home.

7.9/10 (288 votes)
#21

The Gratitude List

S5:E9

Although Vanessa is disappointed it will only be her, Mike and Eve at the Baxter Thanksgiving table, she's more let down when Eve bypasses one of their holiday traditions and calls it "goofy." Meanwhile, Kristin finds out Mandy is lying to their parents about where she and Kyle will be spending Thanksgiving dinner.

7.9/10 (292 votes)
#22

Gift of the Wise Man

S5:E11

Mike, annoyed at how far his family has moved away from the true spirit of Christmas, tells them he doesn’t want any physical gifts this year. Instead, he just wants each of them to perform a “good deed” for him. Meanwhile, Chuck is nominated to be Outdoor Man’s in-store Santa for the season.

7.9/10 (285 votes)
#23

Polar Run

S5:E12

When 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 Eve. Meanwhile, Kristin senses work might get tricky when Ed hires his girlfriend, Wendi, to be the new hostess at The Outdoor Man Grill.

7.9/10 (281 votes)
#24

Mike and the Mechanics

S5:E13

To 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 options. But both Mike and Vanessa are taken aback by the unexpected influence that car mechanic Joe has on her. Meanwhile, Mandy makes Kristin feel like they no longer have anything in common.

7.9/10 (281 votes)
#25

Home Sweet Loan

S5:E15

Mike has convinced Kristin and Ryan to buy a home instead of renting an apartment. But when he finds the ideal place for them, Ryan surprises everyone with a change of heart and backs out of the idea. Meanwhile, Mandy doesn't want Eve in the basement, which doubles as her work space, but Kyle defends her right to be there.

7.9/10 (284 votes)
#26

Boyd Will Be Boyd

S6:E4

Boyd turns 10 and Mike wants to buy him a shotgun and take him hunting as part of a family tradition, but Ryan is vehemently opposed to this. Meanwhile, Vanessa tries to persuade Kyle to have a mother-son dance with her at his wedding.

7.9/10 (255 votes)
#27

Heavy Meddle

S6:E20

Eve doesn't get invited to an anniversary party for Rob's parents, and Mike and Vanessa give Eve conflicting advice on how to deal with this. Elsewhere, Kristin and Ryan think an escape-room challenge is too perplexing for Mandy and Kyle.

7.9/10 (255 votes)
#28

Bad Heir Day

S6:E21

Mike 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 about Kyle's absentee mom. Meanwhile, Eve tells Ryan that Boyd is making up stories about his dad's real job.

7.9/10 (388 votes)
#29

Man vs. Myth

S7:E2

Having 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 was alive. Meanwhile, Kristin proposes a new business venture, and Mandy gives Kyle a makeover to fit his new corporate job.

7.9/10 (246 votes)
#30

Cabin Pressure

S7:E12

Mike and Vanessa take the girls to the family cabin, where Mike challenges them to literally unplug for the weekend and stay off their phones. Meanwhile, for a school assignment, Jen shadows Kyle at work

7.9/10 (238 votes)
#31

The Passion of Paul

S7:E19

When Reverend Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday School, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place. Meanwhile, Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are taking advantage of Jen at home.

7.9/10 (278 votes)
#32

Keep On Truckin'

S9:E21

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.

7.8/10 (374 votes)
#33

College Girl

S2:E18

After Mandy is accepted by two colleges, Kristin decides to re-evaluate her life; during a date with Ryan, Kristin runs into Jon (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), a former co-worker from the diner, who now owns a hip restaurant.

7.8/10 (342 votes)
#34

Shoveling Snow

S3:E7

When Eve's neighbor beats her to starting her annual snow shoveling business, Mike gives her a lesson on capitalism and the free market.

7.8/10 (349 votes)
#35

Elfie

S3:E11

Mandy arranges a holiday surprise for the family's housekeeper; Vanessa gives Boyd an elf doll and tells him it's magical.

7.8/10 (333 votes)
#36

Here's the Kicker

S4:E1

Vanessa is concerned for Eve's safety when she is asked to be the high school's first female kicker; Eve wonders if Justin is jealous of her achievement.

7.8/10 (296 votes)
#37

Changing Light Bulbs

S4:E9

Mike discovers that Vanessa has given away his last light bulb. He and Chuck go looking for more. Mandy wants to move to an apartment, but leaves out an important piece of information.

7.8/10 (304 votes)
#38

Wedding Planning

S4:E11

Mike gives Kristin and Ryan some money to put toward their wedding.

7.8/10 (304 votes)
#39

Free Range Parents

S5:E2

Amidst the mass chaos of picking up Ryan from school, Mike asks a reluctant Ryan to let Boyd walk home unsupervised. Meanwhile, Ed and Kyle hold a "Doomsday Preppers" meeting, and Eve and Mandy try to keep a secret from Vanessa.

7.8/10 (277 votes)
#40

The Puck Stops Here

S5:E10

When 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 player in high school. Meanwhile, Vanessa doesn't understand why ideal student Eve is failing in chemistry.

5.2/10 (346 votes)
#1

Lost and Found

S9:E8

When Ed pits Mike and Joe against each other to find the next classic car for renovation, Chuck teaches them a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, Mandy, Kyle and Vanessa meddle in Jen's love life.

6.3/10 (550 votes)
#2

Voting

S2:E1

Mike tries to convince Mandy to vote for Romney, but Obama supporters Kristin and Ryan disagree with his methods.

6.3/10 (210 votes)
#3

Your Move

S9:E13

While Mike is away, Kristin learns what it takes to be in charge at Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Kyle debate how to upgrade the backyard play area and Ryan teaches Mandy how to play chess, but he may be the one getting schooled.

6.5/10 (159 votes)
#4

Midwife Crisis

S9:E12

In 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 up to construct a state-of-the-art crib.

6.6/10 (181 votes)
#5

Outdoor Toddler

S9:E5

When Vanessa asks Ed to revive the Outdoorman Toddler campaign, she is forced to choose between her two new granddaughters for the ad. Meanwhile, Ryan's plan to buy a house on Mike's street hits a snag - Mike -.

6.7/10 (250 votes)
#6

Time Flies

S9:E1

A series of time jumps finds Mike & Vanessa with two new grandchildren, as well as Mandy and Kyle living with them. Mike accidentally-on-purpose gets involved when Vanessa and Mandy clash over Vanessa's "helpfulness". Meanwhile at Outdoor Man, Chuck desperately hopes its last call on Ed's mixology happy hour.

6.7/10 (180 votes)
#7

Meatless Mike

S9:E10

Mike's willpower is put to the test when Vanessa challenges him to go vegetarian for a week. Meanwhile, Ed trolls ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on social media and Mandy and Kyle move into Kristin and Ryan's guest house.

6.8/10 (68 votes)
#8

The Best Man

S7:E13

When Chuck and Carol decide to renew their vows, Mike plans to take his officiating to the next level.

6.8/10 (181 votes)
#9

Student Doubt

S8:E13

When Mandy worries about Kyle passing his first college exam, she secretly enlists Vanessa, Jen and Ryan to help tutor him. Meanwhile, Mike learns of Ed and Chuck's superstition involving their decision-making.

6.8/10 (177 votes)
#10

Preschool Confidential

S9:E7

Vanessa's attempt to have both her granddaughters admitted to an elite preschool puts her in a sticky situation to return a political favor. Meanwhile, Mike worries Rev. Paul is taking advantage of Kyle.

6.9/10 (169 votes)
#11

Along Came a Spider

S8:E16

Mike and Mandy go to extreme measures to help Vanessa connect with voters in her State Assembly campaign. Meanwhile, Ed's offer to split a baby gift for Kristin and Ryan leads Chuck and Kyle to wonder which of them makes more money.

6.9/10 (139 votes)
#12

Yoga and Boo-Boo

S9:E18

After Mike's doctor recommends that he start stretching, Mike uses Chuck's injury as an excuse to get out of yoga with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan and Mandy and Kyle each believe the other couple is jealous of their relationship.

7.0/10 (351 votes)
#13

Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

S2:E4

Ed wants to get back together with his ex-wife, Wanda, even though they have gotten divorced twice; Kristin is apprehensive about getting Mandy a job at the diner.

7.0/10 (191 votes)
#14

Break Out The Campaign

S8:E10

Vanessa turns to Mike and Carol for advice on her State Assembly campaign, while Kyle is overcome with anxiety when Ed gifts him an expensive watch.

7.0/10 (189 votes)
#15

High on the Corporate Ladder

S9:E3

Mike reluctantly finds himself acting as Ryan's mentor when he is offered a big corporate job. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle attempt to make Ed's bucket list dreams come true after finding a secret file on his computer.

7.0/10 (170 votes)
#16

Granny Nanny

S9:E11

On the eve of her birthday, Vanessa refuses to believe that she needs to slow down, going above and beyond on her grandma responsibilities. Meanwhile, Joe puts Mike's friendship to the test.

7.0/10 (155 votes)
#17

Butterfly Effect

S9:E15

Mike and Vanessa help Mandy and Kyle with their estate planning, but are disappointed with whom they plan to appoint as Sarah's legal guardian. Meanwhile, Jen begins working at OutdoorMan and takes advice from Chuck a tad too seriously.

7.0/10 (151 votes)
#18

Love & Negotiation

S9:E17

Kristin and Ryan go head-to-head in a business negotiation for Outdoor Man that puts their marriage in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Mandy compete to see who can log the most steps in a day.

7.0/10 (158 votes)
#19

Baxter Boot Camp

S9:E20

Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping. Meanwhile, Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven.

7.1/10 (419 votes)
#20

Tree of Strife

S1:E16

Mandy gets to meet Kim Kardashian; when the city orders Mike to cut down a tree on his property, he decides to organize a protest.

7.1/10 (390 votes)
#21

Dodgeball Club

S2:E2

Mike secretly forms an afterschool dodgeball club for the neighborhood kids in hope of building character in Boyd.

7.1/10 (372 votes)
#22

Mother Fracker

S2:E5

When 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 destroying the planet.

7.1/10 (345 votes)
#23

Circle of Life

S2:E6

After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd.

7.1/10 (335 votes)
#24

What's in a Name?

S2:E13

Mike discovers that Boyd is no longer using the Baxter name; Kristin, Mandy and Eve make a Valentine's Day music video.

7.1/10 (304 votes)
#25

Renaming Boyd's School

S3:E14

Boyd's school considers a change after his research on its namesake causes outrage; Mandy relies on Blanca's expertise while working on a class project.

7.1/10 (203 votes)
#26

Mysterious Ways

S8:E6

Mike 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 ministry full-time. Also, Vanessa is secretly obsessed with Jen's new video game.

7.1/10 (187 votes)
#27

I'm With Cupid

S8:E12

Mike plays cupid for Joe when he sets up him on a date with Cece. Meanwhile Kyle is jealous when Ryan invites Jen to be a guest on their podcast.

7.1/10 (173 votes)
#28

This Too Shall Bass

S8:E14

After finding out that Ed is skipping Oudoorman's Annual Bass Festival for Bonnie's fancy art gala, Mike attempts to convince his mother-in-law to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Mandy takes over festival planning for Kristin and things don't go as planned.

7.1/10 (170 votes)
#29

A Fool and His Money

S9:E6

Mike regrets convincing Joe to use his inheritance money to buy a classic jeep when he realizes how he intends to restore it. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan worry that Mandy and Kyle are teaching Sarah bad language.

7.1/10 (176 votes)
#30

Grill in the Mist

S9:E9

In the wake of the pandemic, Mike and Kristin are forced to make some tough business decisions involving Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Jen helps Mandy get organized.

7.2/10 (443 votes)
#31

Good Cop, Bad Cop

S1:E6

Vanessa 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 daughters for everything.

7.2/10 (440 votes)
#32

Home Security

S1:E7

After a neighbor's home is broken into, Vanessa puts together a neighborhood watch program; Mike finds himself in trouble after getting caught up in some gossip.

7.2/10 (436 votes)
#33

Moon Over Kenya

S1:E12

A visit from a rising star on the professional fishing circuit leaves Vanessa wondering if Mike feels tied down; Eve and Kristin assume Mandy's decision to become a vegan is a passing phase.

7.2/10 (399 votes)
#34

Adrenaline

S1:E17

When 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 from his adventures on the road; Vanessa thinks about how she used to take more chances before she was a mom.

7.2/10 (373 votes)
#35

This Bud's for You

S1:E22

When 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 ways might elevate Mike's high blood pressure.

7.2/10 (336 votes)
#36

Private Coach

S2:E16

When Mike hires a private soccer coach in hope of helping Eve land a scholarship, the ladies of the Baxter household are charmed by the young man.

7.2/10 (329 votes)
#37

Pledging

S3:E3

Vanessa encourages Mandy to enjoy college life and join a sorority; Ed goes under cover to investigate productivity on The Outdoor Man loading dock.

7.2/10 (299 votes)
#38

April, Come She Will

S3:E21

Vanessa's visiting sister needs money for a donor egg so she can have a baby; Mike tries to pull a prank on Chuck Larabee.

7.2/10 (311 votes)
#39

Big Shots

S4:E7

Mike finds himself in the middle between Kristin and Ryan when it’s discovered that Boyd was never vaccinated for chicken pox. Meanwhile, Mandy refuses to believe that Kyle let Eve beat him in a shooting gallery game.

7.2/10 (189 votes)
#40

Romancing the Stone

S8:E8

Vanessa learns a secret that she thinks will ruin Ed and Bonnie's wedding day.

7.4/10 (676 votes)

Pilot

S1:E1

Mike 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. But Mike's set-up gets off track when Kyle accidentally meets Kristin. Meanwhile at work, Mike's long-time boss and friend, Ed, announces that he's grounding Mike from their catalogue's international photo shoots and putting him in charge of the company's webpage. In this new role, Mike discovers that the Internet might actually provide him just the outlet he needs, a platform that gives him a voice to appeal to those who agree that manliness is under assault, and a pulpit for his opinions about feeling like the last real man in a woman's world.

7.3/10 (541 votes)

Last Baby Proofing Standing

S1:E2

Mike 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 thoughts when she finds herself home by herself babysitting Boyd and can't release the toilet seat's complicated childproof latch. Meanwhile, Mike thinks it's time for Mandy to earn her own money and gets her a job delivering pizzas -- without first consulting Vanessa.

7.3/10 (517 votes)

Grandparents Day

S1:E3

When Vanessa forces a reluctant Mike to attend Grandparents Day at their grandson Boyd's preschool, Mike manages to insult the daycare teacher and Boyd gets kicked out of school. Boyd's mom, Kristin, tells Mike that he now has to look after him, so Mike takes the two-year-old to work with him. Meanwhile, after an elderly looking grandmother at the Grandparents Day event thinks she and Vanessa are the same age, Vanessa goes out of her way to look more youthful hoping no one sees her buying clothes from a boutique her 17 year old daughter.

7.7/10 (522 votes)

Last Halloween Standing

S1:E4

Mike 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 grandson, Boyd, can be his perfect trick or treat partner. But Kristin, Boyd's mother, adamantly tells him that she doesn't want her son to go out on Halloween. Mike sneaks him out -- with a plan to get the child home before Kristin gets back from work. When Mike, dressed as John Wayne from "The Green Berets," gets to Ed's house with Boyd, they are greeted at the door by Ed's lady friend, Elvira.

7.5/10 (473 votes)

Co-Ed Softball

S1:E5

The 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 college applications.

7.2/10 (443 votes)

Good Cop, Bad Cop

S1:E6

Vanessa 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 daughters for everything.

7.2/10 (440 votes)

Home Security

S1:E7

After a neighbor's home is broken into, Vanessa puts together a neighborhood watch program; Mike finds himself in trouble after getting caught up in some gossip.

7.6/10 (442 votes)

House Rules

S1:E8

Mike establishes new, strict house rules after Kyle accidentally falls asleep in Kristin's room.

7.7/10 (477 votes)

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

S1:E9

Mike is surprised to learn he shares similar interests with a new neighbor; Mandy plots revenge after catching her boyfriend in a lie.

7.6/10 (457 votes)

Last Christmas Standing

S1:E10

Mike's Christmas spirit gets dampened when Ryan, the father of Kristen's baby, unexpectedly comes back to town after a long absence. Meanwhile, Ed hires Mandy as an elf at Outdoor Man, where she tries to unionize the other elves to get better perks.

7.5/10 (419 votes)

The Passion of the Mandy

S1:E11

Mike, amazed that Mandy might finally have found a passion for something, takes her under his wing at work when she offers to start an Internet campaign to keep Ed's favorite barber shop hangout from closing. Also, an exhausted Vanessa insists that she can still take care of the household despite her hectic work schedule, until she falls asleep during her own business presentation.

7.2/10 (436 votes)

Moon Over Kenya

S1:E12

A visit from a rising star on the professional fishing circuit leaves Vanessa wondering if Mike feels tied down; Eve and Kristin assume Mandy's decision to become a vegan is a passing phase.

7.3/10 (403 votes)

Take Your Daughter to Work

S1:E13

Mike 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 marketing consultant of Outdoor Man. When Ed agrees with Mike that her youth-oriented proposals to re-brand the retail stores aren't the way to go, she plays the Daddy card for all its worth. Also, Mike and Eve bring home a stray dog that Mandy thinks she's allergic to.

7.5/10 (415 votes)

Odd Couple Out

S1:E14

Vanessa blames Mike when she finds out they were not invited to a neighbor's party; Eve accidentally damages Mandy's car.

7.3/10 (393 votes)

House of Spirits

S1:E15

When a history of Mike and Vanessa's house reveals a previous occupant died there, the family starts blaming things on a ghost; Ed keeps borrowing money from Kyle because he doesn't carry cash.

7.1/10 (419 votes)

Tree of Strife

S1:E16

Mandy gets to meet Kim Kardashian; when the city orders Mike to cut down a tree on his property, he decides to organize a protest.

7.2/10 (399 votes)

Adrenaline

S1:E17

When 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 from his adventures on the road; Vanessa thinks about how she used to take more chances before she was a mom.

7.4/10 (421 votes)

Baxter & Sons

S1:E18

When Mike's younger brother and father visit, a sibling rivalry ensues; Eve, Mandy and Kristin try to help Bud find a girlfriend.

7.4/10 (395 votes)

Ding Dong Ditch

S1:E19

A teenage prankster gets hurt on the Baxter's property, and the Baxters get a bill for his injuries. Meanwhile, Kristin's busy schedule gets more challenging when she begins taking college courses.

7.4/10 (382 votes)

Animal Wrongs

S1:E20

Mandy worries when Mike doesn't like her new boyfriend, Terrence, who is an animal rights activist. Kyle discovers that Ed is Basque, like him.

7.5/10 (371 votes)

Wherefore Art Thou, Mike Baxter

S1:E21

Ed and Mike second-guess their decision to have Kyle on their team in an annual sports competition. Vanessa is caught saying she doesn't want to attend Eve's soccer game and Mandy's school play.

7.2/10 (373 votes)

This Bud's for You

S1:E22

When 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 ways might elevate Mike's high blood pressure.

7.6/10 (376 votes)

The Spotlight

S1:E23

When Mike realizes he unintentionally upstaged Vanessa's announcement about being nominated as the top volunteer school parent, his efforts to make it up to her might cause more harm than good. Meanwhile, Eve is afraid she won't fit in at high school; and Ed wants to release an Outdoor Man action figure inspired by Mike.

7.3/10 (386 votes)

Found Money

S1:E24

When 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 use any extra money they have to buy a tank so that he and Ed can take it to a junkyard to run over old cars and boats. Meanwhile, when Kristen and Kyle decide to break up, Kyle is more concerned with what Mike will think.

6.3/10 (550 votes)

Voting

S2:E1

Mike tries to convince Mandy to vote for Romney, but Obama supporters Kristin and Ryan disagree with his methods.

7.1/10 (390 votes)

Dodgeball Club

S2:E2

Mike secretly forms an afterschool dodgeball club for the neighborhood kids in hope of building character in Boyd.

7.7/10 (390 votes)

High Expectations

S2:E3

A 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.

7.0/10 (351 votes)

Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

S2:E4

Ed wants to get back together with his ex-wife, Wanda, even though they have gotten divorced twice; Kristin is apprehensive about getting Mandy a job at the diner.

7.1/10 (372 votes)

Mother Fracker

S2:E5

When 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 destroying the planet.

7.1/10 (345 votes)

Circle of Life

S2:E6

After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd.

7.4/10 (361 votes)

Putting a Hit on Christmas

S2:E7

Mike decides to give Vanessa a family-free holiday for Christmas; Ed accidentally shoots a bald eagle.

7.3/10 (358 votes)

Bullying

S2:E8

Eve is suspended for name-calling; after Ryan gets a job, he buys a motorcycle.

7.3/10 (373 votes)

Attractive Architect

S2:E9

Outdoor Man's longtime architect, Bill McKenzie (Richard Karn), faces professional competition from a young, attractive woman; Vanessa wonders if her recent promotion was based on looks or talent.

7.7/10 (366 votes)

The Help

S2:E10

When Vanessa hires a new housekeeper, the topic of immigration comes up, leading to Ed checking the green cards of Outdoor Man employees; Kristin finds a new way to make money.

7.7/10 (378 votes)

Mike's Pole

S2:E11

When Eve is inspired by her father's patriotism and decides to join the Junior ROTC, Vanessa is concerned.

7.4/10 (335 votes)

Quarterback Boyfriend

S2:E12

Mike is so impressed with Mandy's new boyfriend that he offers him a job; Kristin navigates her relationship with Ryan.

7.1/10 (335 votes)

What's in a Name?

S2:E13

Mike discovers that Boyd is no longer using the Baxter name; Kristin, Mandy and Eve make a Valentine's Day music video.

7.3/10 (335 votes)

Buffalo Bill Day

S2:E14

The 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 Kyle.

7.5/10 (322 votes)

Breaking Curfew

S2:E15

Mike wages psychological warfare after he catches Mandy sneaking into the house late at night; Kristin tries to hide her new romance from Boyd.

7.2/10 (336 votes)

Private Coach

S2:E16

When Mike hires a private soccer coach in hope of helping Eve land a scholarship, the ladies of the Baxter household are charmed by the young man.

7.6/10 (344 votes)

The Fight

S2:E17

Ryan 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.

7.8/10 (374 votes)

College Girl

S2:E18

After Mandy is accepted by two colleges, Kristin decides to re-evaluate her life; during a date with Ryan, Kristin runs into Jon (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), a former co-worker from the diner, who now owns a hip restaurant.

7.3/10 (398 votes)

Back to School

S3:E1

Mike learns that Kyle's new-found interest in philosophy is distracting him from his work; Mike worries about Boyd attending a bilingual school.

7.5/10 (318 votes)

Driving Lessons

S3:E2

Despite 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's endless requests for Kyle to do work around the house.

7.2/10 (329 votes)

Pledging

S3:E3

Vanessa encourages Mandy to enjoy college life and join a sorority; Ed goes under cover to investigate productivity on The Outdoor Man loading dock.

7.6/10 (339 votes)

Ryan v. John Baker

S3:E4

Kristin finds herself comparing her boyfriend to John Baker (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the ambitious owner of the restaurant she manages; as part of Eve's sniper/hunter training, she and Mike try to catch each other unaware.

7.4/10 (326 votes)

Haunted House

S3:E5

Boyd finds Vanessa's ideas for the Halloween haunted house too scary.

7.5/10 (320 votes)

Larabee for School Board

S3:E6

When Mike is reluctant to support a neighbor in her bid for the school board, he comes under suspicion when campaign signs start disappearing; Eve gets mixed messages when Kristin and Many give her advice on romance.

7.8/10 (342 votes)

Shoveling Snow

S3:E7

When Eve's neighbor beats her to starting her annual snow shoveling business, Mike gives her a lesson on capitalism and the free market.

7.5/10 (316 votes)

Vanessa Fixes Kyle

S3:E8

Vanessa feels guilty after encouraging Mandy to end things with Kyle, so she decides to try to make things right.

7.6/10 (327 votes)

Thanksgiving

S3:E9

On Thanksgiving, Mike's dad (Robert Forster) announces plans to open a recreational marijuana store; Mike worries what message his dad's business venture will send to the family.

7.5/10 (328 votes)

Spanking

S3:E10

When 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 hat is an effort to brand him.

7.8/10 (349 votes)

Elfie

S3:E11

Mandy arranges a holiday surprise for the family's housekeeper; Vanessa gives Boyd an elf doll and tells him it's magical.

7.5/10 (322 votes)

All About Eve

S3:E12

Vanessa 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.

7.5/10 (312 votes)

Breaking Boyd

S3:E13

Mike and Ryan vehemently disagree when a school counselor suggests that Boyd start ADHD medication; Mandy tries to get good grades.

7.1/10 (304 votes)

Renaming Boyd's School

S3:E14

Boyd's school considers a change after his research on its namesake causes outrage; Mandy relies on Blanca's expertise while working on a class project.

7.5/10 (340 votes)

Tasers

S3:E15

Speculation begins when a bouquet of roses is delivered anonymously to the Baxter household; Vanessa is disappointed with the gift she receives from Mike.

7.4/10 (318 votes)

Stud Muffin

S3:E16

The Baxters' neighbor tells them that their dog impregnated his German shepard; Eve leaves a note on the parked car Mandy hit.

7.3/10 (298 votes)

Eve's Boyfriend

S3:E17

Eve 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 same junior ROTC overnight camping trip.

7.6/10 (301 votes)

Project Mandy

S3:E18

After Mandy shows off her clothing designs at a student fashion show, she announces her plan to quit school and start her career.

7.4/10 (308 votes)

Hard-Ass Teacher

S3:E19

Eve tries to avoid a class with a tough teacher so she can get straight A's and go to college at West Point.

7.5/10 (301 votes)

Parenting Bud

S3:E20

When Bud gets jumped while unloading his truck, Mike tries to suggest ways for him to protect himself; Vanessa talks to the girls about caring for her and Mike in their old age.

7.2/10 (299 votes)

April, Come She Will

S3:E21

Vanessa's visiting sister needs money for a donor egg so she can have a baby; Mike tries to pull a prank on Chuck Larabee.

7.6/10 (308 votes)

Mutton Busting

S3:E22

Ryan convinces Kristin to let Boyd participate in the mutton busting competition; Eve's boyfriend tells her he doesn't want her wearing her JROTC uniform to the prom.

7.8/10 (333 votes)

Here's the Kicker

S4:E1

Vanessa is concerned for Eve's safety when she is asked to be the high school's first female kicker; Eve wonders if Justin is jealous of her achievement.

7.6/10 (312 votes)

War Games

S4:E2

Boyd gets in trouble for starting a game of war at a birthday party; Vanessa turns to Mandy for fashion advice.

7.4/10 (306 votes)

Rediscover America

S4:E3

Ed's girlfriend impacts Mike and Ed's longtime friendship; now that Eve is the high school foorball team's kicker, she starts feeling the pressure.

7.4/10 (307 votes)

Sinkhole

S4:E4

After having a close call with a sinkhole on the interstate, Boyd becomes scared to leave the house; Mike and Ryan disagree over how to ease Boyd's anxiety.

7.5/10 (303 votes)

School Merger

S4:E5

Chuck and Mike debate the merits of an inner city school merging with a high school in an upscale neighborhood; Boyd's Halloween costume -- a lump of coal -- reminds Vanessa of her job's potential impact on the environment.

7.5/10 (285 votes)

Mike Advises Mandy

S4:E6

Mike gives Mandy advice on how to set aside money for paying taxes, but she decides to do things her own way.

7.2/10 (311 votes)

Big Shots

S4:E7

Mike finds himself in the middle between Kristin and Ryan when it’s discovered that Boyd was never vaccinated for chicken pox. Meanwhile, Mandy refuses to believe that Kyle let Eve beat him in a shooting gallery game.

7.4/10 (291 votes)

Risky Behavior

S4:E8

Kyle's safety is put in jeopardy when he gets into an accident, Mind is worried. Ed makes an unexpected announcement. Eve has a game with her high school football team.

7.8/10 (296 votes)

Changing Light Bulbs

S4:E9

Mike discovers that Vanessa has given away his last light bulb. He and Chuck go looking for more. Mandy wants to move to an apartment, but leaves out an important piece of information.

7.5/10 (305 votes)

Outdoor Man Grill

S4:E10

Mike tries to fulfill a dream of opening a restaurant and Eve and Mandy go hunting.

7.8/10 (304 votes)

Wedding Planning

S4:E11

Mike gives Kristin and Ryan some money to put toward their wedding.

9.1/10 (625 votes)

Helen Potts

S4:E12

Mike has a confrontation with his neighbor over her noisy projects; Eve learns Ed isn't who she thought he was.

7.7/10 (292 votes)

Mike Hires Chuck

S4:E13

After an Outdoor Man billboard is vandalized, Mike and Vanessa disagree about hiring Chuck's security company to protect it.

7.5/10 (298 votes)

Eve's Breakup

S4:E14

Everybody believes that they know best how Eve should deal with her feeling after her first high school breakup.

7.6/10 (291 votes)

Big Brother

S4:E15

Mike feels that the security cameras in the local neighborhood are ruining his family's privacy.

8.0/10 (288 votes)

Three Sundays

S4:E16

Mike realizes how important it is for Ryan and Kyle to have a father figure.

7.6/10 (288 votes)

Kyle's Friend

S4:E17

Mike uses his vlog to find a homeless man who has vanished. Mandy tries to helps a young mother.

7.7/10 (286 votes)

Mandy's Party

S4:E18

When Mike and Vanessa return home early they discover that Mandy was planning a party.

7.5/10 (276 votes)

Summer Internship

S4:E19

Mandy manages to secure her dream internship with a top fashion designer in New York but then decides not to take the position.

7.7/10 (289 votes)

Restaurant Opening

S4:E20

At the grand opening of The Outdoor Man Grill, things get tense when restaurant manager Kristin feels like co-owner Ed is undermining her ability to run the place. Meanwhile, Eve distances herself from a childhood girlfriend who seems to have a crush on her.

8.0/10 (295 votes)

Vanessa Fixes Up Eve

S4:E21

Vanessa plays matchmaker for Eve and sets her up with one of her students - not realizing Eve may already be going out with someone else. Meanwhile, Mike and Chuck suspect Eve is secretly dating Chuck's son, Brandon.

7.5/10 (304 votes)

Daddy Dearest

S4:E22

When Mike and Ed take Ryan and his supposedly-ailing dad, Victor, on their hunting trip, Victor admits he wasn't truthful about his reasons for finally coming to see Ryan. Meanwhile, Vanessa scrambles to get more family members to attend Ryan and Kristin's wedding.

7.9/10 (340 votes)

The Wolf Returns

S5:E1

Mike has returned from being on a fantastic two-month road trip traveling to far-flung places for Outdoor Man. It's great to be back with his wife, Vanessa, and their three daughters, but finds a lot has been going on at home as well as on the job since he's been away. To top it all off, a tornado is headed toward the Outdoor Man store and the Baxter home.

7.8/10 (304 votes)

Free Range Parents

S5:E2

Amidst the mass chaos of picking up Ryan from school, Mike asks a reluctant Ryan to let Boyd walk home unsupervised. Meanwhile, Ed and Kyle hold a "Doomsday Preppers" meeting, and Eve and Mandy try to keep a secret from Vanessa.

7.5/10 (304 votes)

Ping–pong

S5:E3

Vanessa 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 hasn't seen his own daughter for years, Mike and Mandy try to figure out what they have in common.

7.5/10 (290 votes)

Educating Boyd

S5:E4

When Mike blames the public school system for suspending his grandson Boyd from public school, he tells Ryan they should start looking at private schools. Meanwhile, Kristin and Kyle try to capture a raccoon loose in the Outdoor Man restaurant, and Mandy doesn't want Eve to take photos of her for a class assignment.

8.1/10 (311 votes)

The Road Less Driven

S5:E5

When 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. But when the car's original owner, Joe, keeps showing up with spare parts and unwanted advice, Mike drops some not-so-subtle hints that he can do without Joe's help. Meanwhile, Mandy is mad when Vanessa allows Eve to go to a music festival - when she was never allowed to when she was growing up.

8.3/10 (310 votes)

Halloween

S5:E6

On Halloween, Mike and Chuck decide to spend the evening watching football instead of passing out candy with their wives. But when Vanessa and Carol start pranking them, the competition is on to see who can out-prank who. Kyle dresses up like his hero, Ed, but Ed has a surprising response to Kyle's imitation of him.

7.5/10 (281 votes)

The Dad Hat

S5:E7

Kristin 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 Outdoor Man Grill restaurant. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle hope Ed will want their help in rekindling his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Wendi.

8.0/10 (294 votes)

The Big Sleepover

S5:E8

When Eve tells the family her annoying best friend Cammy needs to move in with them, Mike springs into action to find a way to hand Cammy off on someone else, namely the Larabees. Meanwhile, Kristin asks Mandy to design the new uniforms for the Outdoor Man Grill, but they clash over Mandy's creative process.

7.9/10 (288 votes)

The Gratitude List

S5:E9

Although Vanessa is disappointed it will only be her, Mike and Eve at the Baxter Thanksgiving table, she's more let down when Eve bypasses one of their holiday traditions and calls it "goofy." Meanwhile, Kristin finds out Mandy is lying to their parents about where she and Kyle will be spending Thanksgiving dinner.

7.8/10 (277 votes)

The Puck Stops Here

S5:E10

When 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 player in high school. Meanwhile, Vanessa doesn't understand why ideal student Eve is failing in chemistry.

7.9/10 (292 votes)

Gift of the Wise Man

S5:E11

Mike, annoyed at how far his family has moved away from the true spirit of Christmas, tells them he doesn’t want any physical gifts this year. Instead, he just wants each of them to perform a “good deed” for him. Meanwhile, Chuck is nominated to be Outdoor Man’s in-store Santa for the season.

7.9/10 (285 votes)

Polar Run

S5:E12

When 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 Eve. Meanwhile, Kristin senses work might get tricky when Ed hires his girlfriend, Wendi, to be the new hostess at The Outdoor Man Grill.

7.9/10 (281 votes)

Mike and the Mechanics

S5:E13

To 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 options. But both Mike and Vanessa are taken aback by the unexpected influence that car mechanic Joe has on her. Meanwhile, Mandy makes Kristin feel like they no longer have anything in common.

8.8/10 (389 votes)

The Ring

S5:E14

When Ed secretly gives Kyle a task involving an engagement ring, Mike thinks Kyle is going to propose to Mandy.

7.9/10 (281 votes)

Home Sweet Loan

S5:E15

Mike has convinced Kristin and Ryan to buy a home instead of renting an apartment. But when he finds the ideal place for them, Ryan surprises everyone with a change of heart and backs out of the idea. Meanwhile, Mandy doesn't want Eve in the basement, which doubles as her work space, but Kyle defends her right to be there.

8.2/10 (363 votes)

Eve's Band

S5:E16

Mike tries to break up Eve's new band, but his plan doesn't turn out as he expected; Mandy and Kyle baby-sit Boyd.

8.2/10 (337 votes)

Tanks for the Memories

S5:E17

Mike is anxious to buy the miniature tank collection once belonging to the late husband of his neighbor, Helen Potts. But when he discovers Helen already sold the collection, he goes to extremes to make the collection his own. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ed are concerned when a mysterious "Bubba X" posts a scathing review about their dining experience at the Outdoor Man Restaurant.

7.7/10 (278 votes)

He Shed She Shed

S5:E18

Mike thinks Vanessa is using too much of his space at home to do her work, so he builds her a detached shed he calls a "she shed," in their yard. Meanwhile, Kyle has to cope when Kristin is unexpectedly named Employee of the Month at the Outdoor Man.

7.5/10 (291 votes)

Outdoor Woman

S5:E19

Mike's ex-girlfriend, a famous rock climber, wants him to go on a trip with her to promote her line of climbing gear; Kristen and Ryan part with their old possessions.

7.6/10 (282 votes)

Tattoo

S5:E20

Vanessa hopes getting a tattoo will help her become closer to her daughters; Kyle gives Ryan camping lessons.

7.5/10 (278 votes)

The Marriage Doctor

S5:E21

When Mike finds out future son-in-law Kyle fears meeting with the church's new minister, Mike tells Kyle to use him and Vanessa as a strong marriage example. But a recent argument ends up sending them to the minister instead. Meanwhile, Ryan helps Eve with her assignment to debate from the opposite side of her politically conservative beliefs.

8.0/10 (270 votes)

The Shortcut

S5:E22

In 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 speech. Also, Mandy decides that in order for her and Kyle to save money, they should move in with her parents after they're married

7.8/10 (322 votes)

Papa Bear

S6:E1

A bear wanders into Outdoor Man after Kyle leaves a door open on the loading docks. Meanwhile, Kristin's extra efforts at work leave Ryan feeling neglected at home.

7.8/10 (289 votes)

Gameday Forecast: Showers

S6:E2

A wedding shower is planned for Mandy and Kyle, but it falls on the same day as a big football game. Mike then persuades them to have two separate showers, but the men's shower gets out of hand thanks to Ryan; and Ed's superstitions become a problem.

7.5/10 (284 votes)

Where There's Smoke, There's Ire

S6:E3

Mandy takes up vaping, much to her parents' chagrin, but it also stirs up fond memories for Vanessa. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kristin stumble upon a hidden safe in their home; and Vanessa and Sheryl worry about an impending teachers' strike.

7.9/10 (284 votes)

Boyd Will Be Boyd

S6:E4

Boyd turns 10 and Mike wants to buy him a shotgun and take him hunting as part of a family tradition, but Ryan is vehemently opposed to this. Meanwhile, Vanessa tries to persuade Kyle to have a mother-son dance with her at his wedding.

8.8/10 (478 votes)

Trick or Treat

S6:E5

The Baxters throw a Halloween party and Mike must select the theme, so he makes family members dress up like each other while he dons a Donald Trump costume.

7.6/10 (277 votes)

A New Place for One of Our People

S6:E6

Eve receives a tough lesson about life in the real world from Mike, who's struggling to be supportive of her gap year. Elsewhere, Kyle tries to get a great wedding present for Mandy by bartering.

8.1/10 (296 votes)

Bridezilla vs. The Baxters

S6:E7

Mandy becomes intolerable as her wedding day nears, and she fires her wedding planner. Before long, a fed-up Ed drops out of the wedding party, leaving Mandy to find a new best man for Kyle.

7.6/10 (271 votes)

My Father the Car

S6:E8

Mike covets Chuck's car, which Chuck just inherited from his late father, but Joe also wants to buy the vehicle. Meanwhile, Vanessa is honest about how much she dislikes Kyle's Thanksgiving family heirloom; and Ryan has some new house rules for Eve.

8.3/10 (319 votes)

Precious Snowflakes

S6:E9

Mike gets to deliver a speech for a graduation ceremony at Mandy's business school, but he must adhere to a politically correct tone. Meanwhile, Cammy comes home and brags about her great college experience, which leaves Eve feeling lousy.

7.5/10 (262 votes)

Help Wanted

S6:E10

Vanessa can't find a job, so she hovers over her family and tests their patience, prompting Mike to find a way to get her to resume doing the work she loves. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kyle get competitive with their zombie knowledge.

7.7/10 (266 votes)

My Name Is Rob

S6:E11

The Baxters meet Rob, Eve's new boyfriend, at Christmas dinner, and Mike's unsure if he approves of him. Meanwhile, Mandy persuades Kristin to drop hints to Kyle about what he should get his wife for Christmas.

8.0/10 (269 votes)

Three Sisters

S6:E12

Eve asks for money from her parents and they turn her down, but Kristin fulfills her request, which annoys Mike. This leads to a tense dinner at the Baxter home in which the three Baxter siblings have a fight. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ed's bond intensifies.

7.6/10 (252 votes)

Explorers

S6:E13

A museum seeks an artifact donation from Mike, but Ed feels left out because he's wanted this honor. Meanwhile, Mike and his poker pals bond during colonoscopy prep; and the Baxter gals get nostalgic and have a slumber party, which Vanessa crashes.

7.7/10 (257 votes)

A House Divided

S6:E14

When Mike and Vanessa ask newlyweds Mandy and Kyle to tone down their constant displays of affection, Mandy agrees but only if her parents become more discreet in the way they express their feelings to each other. Meanwhile, Kristen gets Eve a gig playing at the Grill, but Ed wants to fire her after a lackluster performance.

7.8/10 (259 votes)

The Fixer

S6:E15

Mike 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, Eve is caught off-guard when her boyfriend tells her that he loves her.

8.1/10 (255 votes)

The Force

S6:E16

Mike and Vanessa pressure Eve to apply to college, and the school she finally chooses puzzles them. Meanwhile, Kyle and Mandy try to preserve the memory of Ed's recently deceased dog by having the animal stuffed.

7.6/10 (261 votes)

The Friending Library

S6:E17

The winner of the "Meet Outdoor Man" contest thinks Mike's video log contains secret messages; Vanessa starts a lending library to meet people in her neighborhood; Chuck adjusts to his new life after his wife takes a job in Los Angeles.

7.5/10 (281 votes)

Take Me to Church

S6:E18

After becoming worried that their daughters don't attend church anymore, Mike and Vanessa take it upon themselves to make church more interesting; Ryan has Kyle as a guest on his podcast, but the two don't expect their wives to hear the conversation.

7.5/10 (242 votes)

House of Tutor

S6:E19

After Mike encourages Vanessa to branch out her tutoring business, she takes his advice but gets frustrated when he gets a little too involved. Meanwhile, Kyle is determined to be like the other Baxter's and become a high-powered entrepreneur.

7.9/10 (255 votes)

Heavy Meddle

S6:E20

Eve doesn't get invited to an anniversary party for Rob's parents, and Mike and Vanessa give Eve conflicting advice on how to deal with this. Elsewhere, Kristin and Ryan think an escape-room challenge is too perplexing for Mandy and Kyle.

7.9/10 (255 votes)

Bad Heir Day

S6:E21

Mike 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 about Kyle's absentee mom. Meanwhile, Eve tells Ryan that Boyd is making up stories about his dad's real job.

8.0/10 (282 votes)

Shadowboxing

S6:E22

Mandy job shadows Mike and causes a dispute between Chuck and Joe, but her conflict-resolution skills differ from Mike's. Meanwhile, Kristen and Eve invite Vanessa to their kickboxing class so she can blow off some steam.

8.2/10 (712 votes)

Welcome Baxter

S7:E1

Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's return from the Air Force Academy; Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.

7.9/10 (388 votes)

Man vs. Myth

S7:E2

Having 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 was alive. Meanwhile, Kristin proposes a new business venture, and Mandy gives Kyle a makeover to fit his new corporate job.

7.7/10 (333 votes)

Giving Mike the Business

S7:E3

Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future. Meanwhile, Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby.

7.6/10 (320 votes)

Bride of Prankenstein

S7:E4

Mike and Chuck find the perfect target for a prank while working late to set up a security system at the store on Halloween; Mandy, Kyle, Kristen and Ryan hold a séance.

7.7/10 (300 votes)

One Flew Into the Empty Nest

S7:E5

When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father; Kristen and Ryan try to remain cool when Boyd invites a girl over.

7.3/10 (284 votes)

The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother

S7:E6

Vanessa's mother comes to visit and hits it off with Ed; Mandy and Kyle tutor Boyd, but they may be the ones getting outsmarted.

7.5/10 (263 votes)

Dreams vs. Realty

S7:E7

Mandy nearly gives up on her dream of becoming a fashion designer when she is faced with rejection; Vanessa looks back at her own career path, which stirs up regrets; Mike steps in to help the women in his family realize their dreams.

7.7/10 (259 votes)

HR's Rough n' Stuff

S7:E8

Kyle'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 himself in the doghouse when he, Kristen and Boyd take care of a neighbor's puppy.

8.0/10 (270 votes)

The Gift of the Mike Guy

S7:E9

Mike finds getting Ed a special Christmas present is easier said than done..for the man who has everything. Meanwhile, Eve returns to visit and Vanessa helps the family realize the importance of their long-standing holiday family traditions.

7.5/10 (250 votes)

Three for the Road

S7:E10

When 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 insists the three take a trip together, forcing Mike and Ryan to get along. Meanwhile Mandy and Kyle play detectives when they suspect Ed was involved in a long-ago hugging.

7.7/10 (252 votes)

Common Ground

S7:E11

Mike struggles to find common ground with the new foreign exchange student, fearing she is being too polite with him; Kyle and Chuck mess with Ed's ancestry results.

7.9/10 (246 votes)

Cabin Pressure

S7:E12

Mike and Vanessa take the girls to the family cabin, where Mike challenges them to literally unplug for the weekend and stay off their phones. Meanwhile, for a school assignment, Jen shadows Kyle at work

6.8/10 (68 votes)

The Best Man

S7:E13

When Chuck and Carol decide to renew their vows, Mike plans to take his officiating to the next level.

7.7/10 (244 votes)

Sibling Quibbling

S7:E14

With Chuck away on his honeymoon, Ed takes over Outdoor Man security duties with a new approach. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle combine their finances and things go less than smoothly.

7.8/10 (226 votes)

Arrest Her Development

S7:E15

Vanessa "helps" Mandy and Kyle look for their first apartment. Meanwhile, Mike is thrilled when Ryan's good business decisions have him unknowingly embracing capitalism.

7.4/10 (221 votes)

Urban Exploring

S7:E16

As Boyd's sense of adventure grows, Mike and Kristen have a different opinions on how much space they should give him. When Mandy and Kyle move into their apartment, they find Ryan isn't a "fun" landlord.

7.6/10 (227 votes)

Cards on the Table

S7:E17

Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game, but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings.

7.5/10 (212 votes)

Otherwise Engaged

S7:E18

When Ed and Bonnie start spending more time together, Vanessa doesn't want Mike to interfere with their relationship. So of course, he does. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle eavesdrop on Kristin and Ryan through their new home security system.

7.9/10 (238 votes)

The Passion of Paul

S7:E19

When Reverend Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday School, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place. Meanwhile, Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are taking advantage of Jen at home.

7.3/10 (217 votes)

Yass Queen

S7:E20

In 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 aggressive sales rep. Meanwhile, Ed hires Kyle to transcribe his life story.

7.6/10 (208 votes)

The Favourite

S7:E21

Mike and Chuck get their game on when Ed has a pinball machine installed in the office. Meanwhile, Kristen and Mandy become jealous of a poem Vanessa wrote for Jen.

7.8/10 (227 votes)

A Moving Finale

S7:E22

When 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 and Chuck try to avoid contributing to Boyd's theater fundraiser.

7.6/10 (254 votes)

No Parental Guidance

S8:E1

Mike helps Vanessa deal with empty nest syndrome. Meanwhile, Kristin announces her pregnancy to the family and unknowingly upsets Mandy in the process.

7.5/10 (223 votes)

Wrench In The Works

S8:E2

Mike 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 tricking Kyle into doing all their married chores.

7.5/10 (208 votes)

Yours, Wine, and Ours

S8:E3

After a chat with Bonnie, Mike struggles to balance his need for "Me Time" and finding common hobbies with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan mourn the passing of their favorite fantasy writer.

7.7/10 (204 votes)

You've Got Male (or Female)

S8:E4

When Kristin entrusts Mike with her gender reveal party, he promptly holds it over Vanessa's head. Also, Chuck and Joe regret turning Ed's spare room into an oversized dollhouse for Bonnie.

7.3/10 (209 votes)

The Office

S8:E5

Mike debates what to get Vanessa for a business anniversary gift. Meanwhile, Kristin and Mandy try to get out of Kyle's Outdoor Man HR Orientation.

7.1/10 (203 votes)

Mysterious Ways

S8:E6

Mike 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 ministry full-time. Also, Vanessa is secretly obsessed with Jen's new video game.

7.4/10 (197 votes)

Bedtime Story

S8:E7

Mike tries to avoid hurting Vanessa's feelings due to her snoring. Meanwhile, Mandy goes overboard preparing for the arrival of Kristin and Ryan's new baby.

7.2/10 (189 votes)

Romancing the Stone

S8:E8

Vanessa learns a secret that she thinks will ruin Ed and Bonnie's wedding day.

7.4/10 (193 votes)

Girls Rock

S8:E9

Mike and Vanessa each try to influence Jen's career path, while Kristin uses her pregnancy to her advantage with Outdoor Man customers.

7.0/10 (191 votes)

Break Out The Campaign

S8:E10

Vanessa turns to Mike and Carol for advice on her State Assembly campaign, while Kyle is overcome with anxiety when Ed gifts him an expensive watch.

7.3/10 (193 votes)

Baked Sale

S8:E11

Mike'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, Kyle finds unlikely advice from Joe on where he should enroll in college.

7.1/10 (187 votes)

I'm With Cupid

S8:E12

Mike plays cupid for Joe when he sets up him on a date with Cece. Meanwhile Kyle is jealous when Ryan invites Jen to be a guest on their podcast.

6.8/10 (181 votes)

Student Doubt

S8:E13

When Mandy worries about Kyle passing his first college exam, she secretly enlists Vanessa, Jen and Ryan to help tutor him. Meanwhile, Mike learns of Ed and Chuck's superstition involving their decision-making.

7.1/10 (173 votes)

This Too Shall Bass

S8:E14

After finding out that Ed is skipping Oudoorman's Annual Bass Festival for Bonnie's fancy art gala, Mike attempts to convince his mother-in-law to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Mandy takes over festival planning for Kristin and things don't go as planned.

7.2/10 (165 votes)

Chili Chili Bang Bang

S8:E15

Mike and Chuck compete in Outdoorman's Annual Chili Cook-Off. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kyle take the place of Kristin and Mandy at Vanessa's weekly mother/daughter luncheon.

6.9/10 (169 votes)

Along Came a Spider

S8:E16

Mike and Mandy go to extreme measures to help Vanessa connect with voters in her State Assembly campaign. Meanwhile, Ed's offer to split a baby gift for Kristin and Ryan leads Chuck and Kyle to wonder which of them makes more money.

7.2/10 (188 votes)

Keep the Change

S8:E17

When Mike and Vanessa invite Jen's father to her graduation, Jen struggles with accepting his "plus one" - his girlfriend, Fiona. Meanwhile, the Outdoor Man crew debate over which word was said in a viral audio recording that's been tearing the internet apart.

7.3/10 (167 votes)

Garage Band

S8:E18

A car restoration article throws Mike, Chuck, and Ed into the spotlight while leaving Joe feeling unappreciated. Meanwhile, Ryan overacts after taking Kyle's psych test.

7.4/10 (170 votes)

The Big LeBaxter

S8:E19

When Rev. Paul recruits Kyle and Mandy to the church bowling team, Mike is left with two unappealing options for Team Baxter - Ryan and Jen. Meanwhile, Vanessa anxiously awaits an endorsement from the Teacher's Association for her Assembly campaign and Kristin and Chuck worry they have offended Ed with their old age jokes.

7.7/10 (172 votes)

Extrasensory Deception

S8:E20

When Kyle and Mandy individually reveal a secret to Mike and Vanessa respectively, they are sworn not to tell the other. Meanwhile, Ryan invites Mike to be a guest on his podcast and Vanessa and the girls devise a plan to pay back a ride waiter.

7.6/10 (167 votes)

How You Like Them Pancakes?

S8:E21

Eve returns home for a weekend visit and Vanessa tries to recreate a childhood tradition for the girls... without Mike. Meanwhile, Jen asks Ed and Chuck for help in finding out who is stealing her work lunches and Kristin's big day finally arrives.

6.7/10 (250 votes)

Time Flies

S9:E1

A series of time jumps finds Mike & Vanessa with two new grandchildren, as well as Mandy and Kyle living with them. Mike accidentally-on-purpose gets involved when Vanessa and Mandy clash over Vanessa's "helpfulness". Meanwhile at Outdoor Man, Chuck desperately hopes its last call on Ed's mixology happy hour.

7.7/10 (269 votes)

Dual Time

S9:E2

The Baxters see double when Vanessa hires a home improvement repairman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mike. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan defend their favorite comic book writer to Mandy and Kristen, and Mike struggles with an idea for his Outdoor Man 10th Anniversary vlog.

7.0/10 (189 votes)

High on the Corporate Ladder

S9:E3

Mike reluctantly finds himself acting as Ryan's mentor when he is offered a big corporate job. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle attempt to make Ed's bucket list dreams come true after finding a secret file on his computer.

7.4/10 (192 votes)

Jen Again

S9:E4

Mike surprises Vanessa with a visit from Jen that might last longer than she expected. Meanwhile, Ryan's asks Chuck for advice to impress his new corporate boss on the golf course.

6.6/10 (181 votes)

Outdoor Toddler

S9:E5

When Vanessa asks Ed to revive the Outdoorman Toddler campaign, she is forced to choose between her two new granddaughters for the ad. Meanwhile, Ryan's plan to buy a house on Mike's street hits a snag - Mike -.

7.1/10 (170 votes)

A Fool and His Money

S9:E6

Mike regrets convincing Joe to use his inheritance money to buy a classic jeep when he realizes how he intends to restore it. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan worry that Mandy and Kyle are teaching Sarah bad language.

6.8/10 (177 votes)

Preschool Confidential

S9:E7

Vanessa's attempt to have both her granddaughters admitted to an elite preschool puts her in a sticky situation to return a political favor. Meanwhile, Mike worries Rev. Paul is taking advantage of Kyle.

5.2/10 (346 votes)

Lost and Found

S9:E8

When Ed pits Mike and Joe against each other to find the next classic car for renovation, Chuck teaches them a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, Mandy, Kyle and Vanessa meddle in Jen's love life.

7.1/10 (176 votes)

Grill in the Mist

S9:E9

In the wake of the pandemic, Mike and Kristin are forced to make some tough business decisions involving Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Jen helps Mandy get organized.

6.7/10 (180 votes)

Meatless Mike

S9:E10

Mike's willpower is put to the test when Vanessa challenges him to go vegetarian for a week. Meanwhile, Ed trolls ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on social media and Mandy and Kyle move into Kristin and Ryan's guest house.

7.0/10 (170 votes)

Granny Nanny

S9:E11

On the eve of her birthday, Vanessa refuses to believe that she needs to slow down, going above and beyond on her grandma responsibilities. Meanwhile, Joe puts Mike's friendship to the test.

6.5/10 (159 votes)

Midwife Crisis

S9:E12

In 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 up to construct a state-of-the-art crib.

6.3/10 (210 votes)

Your Move

S9:E13

While Mike is away, Kristin learns what it takes to be in charge at Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Kyle debate how to upgrade the backyard play area and Ryan teaches Mandy how to play chess, but he may be the one getting schooled.

8.0/10 (196 votes)

The Two Nieces of Eve

S9:E14

Eve 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 his preaching.

7.0/10 (155 votes)

Butterfly Effect

S9:E15

Mike and Vanessa help Mandy and Kyle with their estate planning, but are disappointed with whom they plan to appoint as Sarah's legal guardian. Meanwhile, Jen begins working at OutdoorMan and takes advice from Chuck a tad too seriously.

7.2/10 (151 votes)

Parent-normal Activity

S9:E16

After her granddaughter starts misbehaving, Vanessa gives Mandy a valuable parenting lesson. Meanwhile, Mike is challenged to find a meaningful gift for his business anniversary with Ed.

7.0/10 (151 votes)

Love & Negotiation

S9:E17

Kristin and Ryan go head-to-head in a business negotiation for Outdoor Man that puts their marriage in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Mandy compete to see who can log the most steps in a day.

6.9/10 (139 votes)

Yoga and Boo-Boo

S9:E18

After Mike's doctor recommends that he start stretching, Mike uses Chuck's injury as an excuse to get out of yoga with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan and Mandy and Kyle each believe the other couple is jealous of their relationship.

7.2/10 (138 votes)

Murder, She Wanted

S9:E19

Mandy gets jealous after Mike spends time with Ryan at a marketing retreat. Meanwhile, Ed attempts to get Chuck and Joe to see a musical.

7.0/10 (158 votes)

Baxter Boot Camp

S9:E20

Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping. Meanwhile, Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven.

7.9/10 (278 votes)

Keep On Truckin'

S9:E21

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
5 ★ 7.9 22
★ 8.8 The Ring
★ 7.5 Ping–pong
6 ★ 7.8 22
★ 8.8 Trick or Treat
★ 7.5 Where There's Smoke, There's Ire
4 ★ 7.7 22
★ 9.1 Helen Potts
★ 7.2 Big Shots
7 ★ 7.6 22
★ 8.2 Welcome Baxter
★ 6.8 The Best Man
3 ★ 7.5 22
★ 7.8 Shoveling Snow
★ 7.1 Renaming Boyd's School
1 ★ 7.4 24
★ 7.7 Last Halloween Standing
★ 7.1 Tree of Strife
2 ★ 7.3 18
★ 7.8 College Girl
★ 6.3 Voting
8 ★ 7.3 21
★ 7.7 You've Got Male (or Female)
★ 6.8 Student Doubt
9 ★ 7.0 21
★ 8.0 The Two Nieces of Eve
★ 5.2 Lost and Found