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The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 3

Every episode of Last Man Standing Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 3!

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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
    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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  2. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 11 - Elfie
    7.8/10(382 votes)

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Maisie Culver

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  3. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 2 - Driving Lessons
    7.6/10(350 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Mike Teverbaugh

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  4. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 4 - Ryan v. John Baker
    7.6/10(371 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Ed Yeager

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  5. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 9 - Thanksgiving
    7.6/10(358 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  6. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 10 - Spanking
    7.6/10(360 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writers:Miriam Trogdon, Gracie Charters

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  7. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 13 - Breaking Boyd
    7.6/10(342 votes)

    S3:E13

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Lisa K. Nelson

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  8. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 15 - Tasers
    7.6/10(369 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Sid Youngers

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  9. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 18 - Project Mandy
    7.6/10(331 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Mike Haukom

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  10. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 22 - Mutton Busting
    7.6/10(344 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tim Doyle
    Writer:Michael Shipley

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  11. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 6 - Larabee for School Board
    7.5/10(352 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  12. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 8 - Vanessa Fixes Kyle
    7.5/10(348 votes)

    S3:E8

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Abbott

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  13. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 12 - All About Eve
    7.5/10(352 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  14. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 20 - Parenting Bud
    7.5/10(332 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  15. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 1 - Back to School
    7.4/10(432 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  16. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 5 - Haunted House
    7.4/10(359 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Writer:Amy Mass

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  17. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 16 - Stud Muffin
    7.4/10(348 votes)

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Doyle

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  18. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 19 - Hard-Ass Teacher
    7.4/10(341 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Writer:Mike Teverbaugh

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  19. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 3 - Pledging
    7.3/10(362 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Michael Shipley

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  20. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 17 - Eve's Boyfriend
    7.3/10(328 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Mike Haukom

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  21. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 21 - April, Come She Will
    7.2/10(330 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  22. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 14 - Renaming Boyd's School
    7.1/10(333 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Jonathan Haller

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Shoveling Snow" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 373 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Mike Haukom, it aired on 11/8/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Elfie".