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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 13 - Your Move
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 1 - Time Flies
    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 11 - Baked Sale
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 19 - Murder, She Wanted
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 20 - Baxter Boot Camp
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 2 - Wrench In The Works
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 15 - Butterfly Effect
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 16 - Parent-normal Activity
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 4 - Jen Again
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 5 - Outdoor Toddler
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - 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 -.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 6 - A Fool and His Money
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 7 - Preschool Confidential
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 8 - Lost and Found
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 9 - Grill in the Mist
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 10 - Meatless Mike
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 6 - The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writers:Mike Teverbaugh, Linda Teverbaugh

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  17. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 3 - High on the Corporate Ladder
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Man Standing Season 2 Episode 1 - Voting
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Voting

    S2:E1

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writers:Tim Doyle, Jon Haller

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  19. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 22 - Shadowboxing
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 15 - Big Brother
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Big Brother

    S4:E15

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

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Lisa K. Nelson

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  21. Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 16 - Three Sundays
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Three Sundays

    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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  22. Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 18 - Mandy's Party
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Mandy's Party

    S4:E18

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

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Matt Berry

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  23. Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 2 - Free Range Parents
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Last Man Standing Season 6 Episode 19 - House of Tutor
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 2 - Man vs. Myth
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Matt Berry

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Your Move" is the worst rated episode of "Last Man Standing". It scored 3.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/25/2021. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Time Flies".