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The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing

Every episode of Last Man Standing ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Last Man Standing!

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A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 12 - Helen Potts
    9.1/10(675 votes)

    S4:E12

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Amy Mass

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  2. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 14 - The Ring
    8.8/10(432 votes)

    S5:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 5 - Trick or Treat
    8.8/10(522 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 9 - Precious Snowflakes
    8.3/10(356 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 6 - Halloween
    8.2/10(345 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 16 - Eve's Band
    8.2/10(396 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 17 - Tanks for the Memories
    8.2/10(372 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 5 - The Road Less Driven
    8.1/10(346 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 7 - Bridezilla vs. The Baxters
    8.1/10(333 votes)

    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.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Maisie Culver

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  10. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 1 - Welcome Baxter
    8.1/10(760 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Abbott

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  11. Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 16 - Three Sundays
    8.0/10(323 votes)

    S4:E16

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

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  12. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 22 - The Shortcut
    8.0/10(305 votes)

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 16 - The Force
    8.0/10(287 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 22 - Shadowboxing
    8.0/10(319 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 9 - The Gift of the Mike Guy
    8.0/10(301 votes)

    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.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Jon Haller

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  16. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 7 - Shoveling Snow
    7.9/10(373 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Mike Haukom

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  17. Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 21 - Vanessa Fixes Up Eve
    7.9/10(327 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tim Doyle
    Writer:Ed Yeager

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  18. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 8 - The Big Sleepover
    7.9/10(324 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 9 - The Gratitude List
    7.9/10(322 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 11 - Gift of the Wise Man
    7.9/10(328 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 12 - Polar Run
    7.9/10(320 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 15 - Home Sweet Loan
    7.9/10(312 votes)

    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.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Dylan Tanous

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  23. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 4 - Boyd Will Be Boyd
    7.9/10(320 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 12 - Three Sisters
    7.9/10(304 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 2 - Man vs. Myth
    7.9/10(422 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Matt Berry

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Best Episodes Summary

"Helen Potts" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing". It scored 9.1/10 based on 675 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Amy Mass, it aired on 1/9/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ring".