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Last Man Standing - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2011

Pilot

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.

Last Baby Proofing Standing

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2011

Last Baby Proofing Standing

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.

Grandparents Day

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2011

Grandparents Day

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.

Last Halloween Standing

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2011

Last Halloween Standing

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.

Co-Ed Softball

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2011

Co-Ed Softball

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.

Good Cop, Bad Cop

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2011

Good Cop, Bad Cop

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. Ed has issues with Mike making too many business decisions.

Home Security

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2011

Home Security

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.

House Rules

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2011

House Rules

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

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2011

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

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

Last Christmas Standing

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2011

Last Christmas Standing

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.

The Passion of the Mandy

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2011

The Passion of the Mandy

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.

Moon Over Kenya

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2012

Moon Over Kenya

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.

Take Your Daughter to Work

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2012

Take Your Daughter to Work

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.

Odd Couple Out

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2012

Odd Couple Out

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

House of Spirits

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2012

House of Spirits

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.

Tree of Strife

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2012

Tree of Strife

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.

Adrenaline

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2012

Adrenaline

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.

Baxter & Sons

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2012

Baxter & Sons

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

Ding Dong Ditch

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2012

Ding Dong Ditch

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.

Animal Wrongs

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2012

Animal Wrongs

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.

Wherefore Art Thou, Mike Baxter

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2012

Wherefore Art Thou, Mike Baxter

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.

This Bud's for You

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2012

This Bud's for You

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.

The Spotlight

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: May 1, 2012

The Spotlight

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.

Found Money

Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: May 8, 2012

Found Money

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.

Season 2

Voting

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2012

Voting

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

Dodgeball Club

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2012

Dodgeball Club

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

High Expectations

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2012

High Expectations

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.

Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2012

Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

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.

Mother Fracker

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2012

Mother Fracker

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.

Circle of Life

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2012

Circle of Life

After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd. Kyle is facing the possibility of being fired because of customers shoplifting too much in his department.

Putting a Hit on Christmas

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2012

Putting a Hit on Christmas

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

Bullying

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2013

Bullying

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

Attractive Architect

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2013

Attractive Architect

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.

The Help

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2013

The Help

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.

Mike's Pole

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2013

Mike's Pole

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

Quarterback Boyfriend

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2013

Quarterback Boyfriend

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

What's in a Name?

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2013

What's in a Name?

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

Buffalo Bill Day

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2013

Buffalo Bill Day

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.

Breaking Curfew

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2013

Breaking Curfew

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

Private Coach

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2013

Private Coach

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.

The Fight

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2013

The Fight

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.

College Girl

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2013

College Girl

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.

Season 3

Back to School

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2013

Back to School

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

Driving Lessons

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2013

Driving Lessons

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.

Pledging

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2013

Pledging

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

Ryan V. John Baker

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2013

Ryan V. John Baker

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.

Haunted House

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2013

Haunted House

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

Larabee for School Board

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2013

Larabee for School Board

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.

Shoveling Snow

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2013

Shoveling Snow

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

Vanessa Fixes Kyle

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2013

Vanessa Fixes Kyle

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

Thanksgiving

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2013

Thanksgiving

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.

Spanking

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2013

Spanking

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.

Elfie

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2013

Elfie

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

All About Eve

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2014

All About Eve

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.

Breaking Boyd

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2014

Breaking Boyd

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

Renaming Boyd's School

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2014

Renaming Boyd's School

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.

Tasers

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2014

Tasers

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

Stud Muffin

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2014

Stud Muffin

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

Eve's Boyfriend

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2014

Eve's Boyfriend

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.

Project Mandy

Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2014

Project Mandy

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

Hard-Ass Teacher

Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2014

Hard-Ass Teacher

Eve tries to avoid a class with a tough teacher so she can get straight A's and go to college at West Point. Ed hires in a new employee and is not really sure why afterwords.

Parenting Bud

Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2014

Parenting Bud

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.

April, Come She Will

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2014

April, Come She Will

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.

Mutton Busting

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2014

Mutton Busting

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.

Season 4

Here's the Kicker

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2014

Here's the Kicker

In the episode, "Here's the Kicker," Mike is ecstatic when Eve is picked to be her high school's first female kicker. But Vanessa feels high school football could be risky for their youngest daughter. Meanwhile, Eve wonders if her boyfriend, Justin, is more envious instead of enthusiastic about her achievement.

War Games

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2014

War Games

In "War Games," when Boyd gets sent home early from a birthday party for starting a game of "war," Ryan insists Mike stop exposing his son to action movies and video games. Meanwhile, Vanessa hopes budding fashion designer, Mandy, can help her look awesome when she meets with her still hot-looking college roommates.

Rediscover America

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2014

Rediscover America

The longtime friendship between Mike and Ed is challenged when Ed's pushy girlfriend, Wendi, thinks Outdoor Man store owner Ed and not Mike should be the face of the sporting goods store. Meanwhile, Eve feels the pressure of being labeled her high school football team's "female" kicker.

Sinkhole

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2014

Sinkhole

When Mike and Boyd narrowly miss a sinkhole on the interstate, Boyd becomes petrified of leaving the house. Matters get more complicated when Mike and Ryan have different opinions on how best to ease Boyd's fears.

School Merger

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2014

School Merger

Mike and Chuck debate the merits of a local ballot measure merging their upscale neighborhood high school with one in the inner city. For Halloween, Ryan dresses up Boyd as a lump of coal - another reminder to Vanessa how her job as a geologist may be hurting the environment.

Mike Advises Mandy

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2014

Mike Advises Mandy

Mike gives Mandy tips about her online clothing company by suggesting she set aside money for taxes, but she has a different plan: She opens a pop-up store at her grandfather's marijuana shop.

Big Shots

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2014

Big Shots

A vaccination debate erupts between Kristin and Ryan, and Mike gets in the middle of it. Elsewhere, Mandy doesn't believe Kyle let Eve win in a shooting-gallery game.

Risky Behavior

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2014

Risky Behavior

Kyle has an accident on his motorcycle, which leads Mandy to worry about his safety and Ed to fret about a potential spike in health-insurance rate. Meanwhile, Ed makes an unexpected announcement; and Eve gets to play in a football game.

Changing Light Bulbs

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2014

Changing Light Bulbs

Mike and Chuck search for rare incandescent lightbulbs after Vanessa gives away Mike's last ones. Meanwhile, Mandy reveals her plans to move into an apartment, but she leaves out an important piece of information.

Outdoor Man Grill

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2014

Outdoor Man Grill

Now that Vanessa is following her passion to become an inner-city high school teacher, Mike is inspired to rekindle his dream of opening up a fish and game restaurant in the Outdoor Man store - and asks Kristin to be his business partner. Meanwhile, Eve takes Mandy pheasant hunting to get feathers for her hats.

Wedding Planning

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2014

Wedding Planning

Mike and Vanessa offer a generous Christmas gift to Kristin and Ryan, but there are strings attached to it. Elsewhere, a motivated Kyle seeks a poker tutorial from Ed.

Helen Potts

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2015

No image (yet).

Tim Allen reunites with Patricia Richardson, who played his wife on the acclaimed series "Home Improvement." Mike butts heads with his new but noisy neighbor, Helen Potts, for waking up the neighbors with her power tools and fix-it projects. But when Vanessa and Helen become fast friends, Mike decides to interfere. Meanwhile, Eve learns that Ed isn't the type of Vietnam War hero she thought he was.

Mike Hires Chuck

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2015

Mike Hires Chuck

When an Outdoor Man billboard is vandalized, Mike wants to hire his neighbor Chuck's security company to protect it. But Vanessa doesn't want to mix business with friendship since she's counting on a teaching recommendation from Chuck's wife, Carol. Meanwhile, Eve benefits from Mandy's philosophical decision to not take credit for doing household chores.

Eve's Breakup

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2015

Eve's Breakup

Although Eve insists she's OK after her first high school break-up, everyone has an opinion as to how she should deal with her feelings. To take her mind off it, Mike has her tag along to watch sports on Ed's new 120-inch TV. Also, while shopping for Kristin's wedding dress, she and Mandy fight over how Kristin broke up with Kyle.

Big Brother

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2015

Big Brother

When a neighbor's security camera catches Vanessa spraying the neighborhood cat with a hose, an upset Mike feels like they don't have any privacy. But as Mike reviews the security footage, he also sees Mandy in a compromising situation.

Three Sundays

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2015

Three Sundays

When Mike encourges both Ryan and Kyle to stand up for their beliefs, he sees how important it is for them to have a father figure in their lives.

Kyle's Friend

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2015

Kyle's Friend

When a homeless man that Kyle has befriended goes missing, Mike uses his vlog to help track him down. Mandy is inspired by Kyle's good deed and in her unique way, helps a young mother from the woman's shelter.

Mandy's Party

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2015

Mandy's Party

Mandy plans to host a house party—with alcohol—while her parents are away, but those plans change when a very surprised Mike and Vanessa return home early. Elsewhere, Kristin gets cold feet after hearing Ed's unusual theories on marriage and divorce.

Summer Internship

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2015

Summer Internship

When an excited Mandy announces she will accept her dream summer internship job to work with a top fashion designer in New York City -- then suddenly claims she can't go -- Mike and Vanessa want to figure out why she changed her mind.

Restaurant Opening

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2015

Restaurant Opening

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.

Vanessa Fixes Up Eve

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2015

Vanessa Fixes Up Eve

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.

Daddy Dearest

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2015

Daddy Dearest

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.

Season 5

The Wolf Returns

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2015

The Wolf Returns

Mike returns home after a two-month road trip; a tornado heads toward Outdoor Man and the Baxter family home.

Free Range Parents

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2015

Free Range Parents

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.

Ping-Pong

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2015

Ping-Pong

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,

Educating Boyd

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2015

Educating Boyd

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.

The Road Less Driven

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2015

The Road Less Driven

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 (guest star Jay Leno), 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.

Halloween

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2015

Halloween

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.

The Dad Hat

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2015

The Dad Hat

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.

The Big Sleepover

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2015

No image (yet).

Eve's annoying pal wants to move in with the Baxters, but Mike would prefer her to bunk with the Larabees. Meanwhile, Kristin hires Mandy to design new uniforms for her restaurant employees, but she can't get on board with Mandy's creative process.

The Gratitude List

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2015

The Gratitude List

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.

The Puck Stops Here

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2015

The Puck Stops Here

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.

Gift of the Wise Man

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2015

Gift of the Wise Man

When Mike realizes all the things a stressed-out Vanessa does to get ready for Christmas, he delegates the family to take on decorating the tree, writing the family newsletter and putting up the church Nativity scene.

Polar Run

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2016

Polar Run

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.

Mike and the Mechanics

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2016

Mike and the Mechanics

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.

100th Episode: The Ring

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2016

100th Episode: The Ring

When Ed asks Kyle to secretly take an engagement ring to get fitted, Mike spots him with it. Now, he and Vanessa think Kyle is going to propose to Mandy.

Home Sweet Loan

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2016

Home Sweet Loan

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.

Eve's Band

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2016

Eve's Band

When Eve and her friend Cammy form a new band, they sound so horrible that Mike comes up with an idea to break them up, but his plan has unexpected results. Meanwhile, Kyle and Mandy babysit Boyd.

Tanks for the Memories

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2016

Tanks for the Memories

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.

He Shed She Shed

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2016

He Shed She Shed

Mike builds a shed for Vanessa in the yard after she takes over too much space in the house. Elsewhere, Kyle must deal with disappointment when Kristin is named Employee of the Month at Outdoor Man.

Outdoor Woman

Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2016

Outdoor Woman

Mike meets with famous rock climber, and former girlfriend, Billie Cassidy (Reba McEntire), to persuade the Outdoor Man to sell her line of climbing gear. Billie agrees to the deal but Mike is wary of her one condition: that he has to go on the promotional campaign trip with her. Meanwhile, Mandy helps Kristen and Ryan sell their old possessions.

Tattoo

Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2016

Tattoo

Vanessa hopes getting a tattoo will change the current status she has with her three daughters from mother/daughter to the friend/friend level. Meanwhile, Ryan gets camping lessons from Kyle.

The Marriage Doctor

Episode: 5x21 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2016

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When Mike finds out future son-in-law Kyle fears meeting with the church's new minister (guest star Bill Engvall), Mike tells Kyle to use 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.

The Shortcut

Episode: 5x22 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2016

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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.

Season 6

Papa Bear

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2016

Papa Bear

Mike arrives for work at Outdoor Man to discover Kyle feeding stray cats off the warehouse's loading dock and quickly puts a stop to it. Meanwhile, Kristin has been working so hard preparing to host her very first brunch at the Outdoor Man Grill that husband Ryan has been feeling neglected. Later on, while watching the security camera feed, Chuck and Mike notice that Kyle left the loading dock door open, and after a closer look, they spot a surprising intruder – a giant bear. Mike now has to find a way to get the bear out of Outdoor Man and keep his family safe.

Gameday Forecast: Showers

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2016

Gameday Forecast: Showers

When a Jack and Jill wedding shower for Mandy and Kyle is announced, Mike is disappointed to learn it's on the same day as the big Broncos-Chargers game. In an effort to catch the game with Joe and the guys, Mike convinces the couple to hold separate showers. Ryan offers to host the men's festivities at his place, and to Mike's dismay, he's more into party planning than anyone would have thought. Meanwhile, Ed's convinced that sticking to his superstitious rituals is the only way to see to it that the Broncos pull out a big win, even if it means interfering with Mandy's wedding shower.

Where There's Smoke, There's Ire

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2016

Where There's Smoke, There's Ire

Mandy takes a new interest in vaping, and while disappointing to her parents, it also sparks memories of Vanessa's old smoking habits. As Vanessa and fellow teacher Sheryl commiserate in their stress of the looming teacher's strike, Ryan and Kristin discover a secret safe in their basement. Later on, Mike finds out that Vanessa has been secretly smoking and must find a way to gently confront her.

Boyd Will Be Boyd

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2016

Boyd Will Be Boyd

Boyd is turning 10 years old, and sticking with the Baxter family tradition, Mike wants nothing more than to give him a shotgun and take him hunting. Kristin is all for it but Ryan has no interest in his son having a gun or harming animals. Meanwhile Kyle and Mandy's wedding preparations continue as Vanessa tries to convince Kyle to do a mother-son dance with her,

Trick or Treat

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2016

Trick or Treat

It's Halloween and the Baxter family is excited for their annual party, except for Mike who's reluctantly tasked with choosing the theme. In hopes of turning everyone against the holiday, Mike decides that maybe if the whole family has to dress up like each other they'll end up making fun of one another. Eve dresses up like Mandy and Mandy dresses down like Eve, Kristin and Ryan swap roles, and Mike shows up to the party as... Donald Trump!?

A New Place for One of Our People

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2016

A New Place for One of Our People

Having a difficult time supporting Eve's gap year, Mike gives her a hard lesson on surviving in the real world, but Eve's unexpected reaction throws Mike for a loop. Meanwhile, Kyle wants to give Mandy the best wedding gift imaginable, so taking inspiration from a story he read online, he works on turning a laser pointer into a car by way of some old-fashioned bartering.

Bridezilla vs. The Baxters

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2016

Bridezilla vs. The Baxters

As the big day approaches, Mandy has turned into a full-blown bridezilla. She fires her wedding planner, puts her whole family to work and refuses to let Kyle wear sneakers with his suit. Tired of Mandy's behavior, Ed opts out of the festivities all together, leaving Mandy to re-cast the role of Kyle's best man.

My Father the Car

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2016

My Father the Car

Mike is determined to get Chuck to sell him a car recently left to him by his late father, but Joe might beat him to the punch. At the Baxter home, Kyle shows up with a family Thanksgiving heirloom, and Vanessa doesn't even try to hide her distaste for the hideous centerpiece. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan are forced to lay down some house rules after learning that Eve's new boyfriend stayed overnight in their basement.

Precious Snowflake

Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2016

Precious Snowflake

Mandy chooses local-celebrity Mike as the speaker for her business school's graduation. After learning that the school requires his speech to be PC and micro-agression free, Mike decides whether or not to play by the rules. Meanwhile, Eve's friend Cammy (Sarah Gilman) is home from college, bragging about how fantastic her new life has been, leaving Eve feeling slightly fruitless and discouraged.

Help Wanted

Episode: 6x10 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2016

Help Wanted

Since losing her teaching job, Vanessa has been spending her time hovering over the family, and it's driving everyone nuts. Over at Kristin and Ryan's house, Ryan and Kyle are wrapped-up in a zombie face-off to determine who knows the most about zombies and how to survive an apocalypse. Unable to land a new gig, Vanessa becomes discouraged, but Mike does everything he can to get her back doing what she loves.

My Name is Rob

Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2016

My Name is Rob

It's Christmas dinner at The Baxters, and the time has finally come for Eve to introduce her new boyfriend, Rob (Travis Tope), to her dad, Mike, and the rest of the clan. After learning about a secret Rob's been keeping, Mike questions whether or not he approves of this guy for his daughter. Meanwhile, Mandy puts Kristin up to dropping hints to Kyle on what to get her for Christmas, but he's got something else in mind that's sure to surprise her.

Three Sisters

Episode: 6x12 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2017

Three Sisters

When Mike and Vanessa turn down Eve's request for money to cover some recording equipment, Kristin jumps in and offers to front the bill. Mike later confronts Kristin for undercutting his parenting and giving money to Eve, and Kristin snaps back at him for always spoiling Mandy. Back at the Outdoor Man office, Kyle and Ed have an extremely awkward encounter that, in a strange way, brings them closer together. Later on at the Baxter home, dinner turns into disaster, as Eve, Mandy and Kristin argue about how unfairly their parents treat them. With everyone at odds, Mike and Vanessa come up with a plan to reunite the girls.

Explorers

Episode: 6x13 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2017

Explorers

Mike is thrilled when he is offered to submit an artifact to a renowned museum but things get complicated when Ed admits that this is an honor he's wanted his entire life. Meanwhile, Mike and his poker buddies decide to go through their colonoscopy prep together; and the girls decide to have a slumber party reminiscent of old times, but things don't go as planned when Vanessa invites herself.

A House Divided

Episode: 6x14 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2017

A House Divided

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.

The Fixer

Episode: 6x15 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2017

The Fixer

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.

The Force

Episode: 6x16 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2017

The Force

Eve surprises Mike and Vanessa with her decision about college. Meanwhile, Kyle and Mandy decide to have Ed's recently deceased dog stuffed.

The Friending Library

Episode: 6x17 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2017

The Friending Library

The "Meet Outdoor Man" contest winner Wayne believes Mike's VLOGs contain secret messages. Meanwhile, Vanessa wants to make friends and starts a lending library in her neighborhood, and Chuck adjusts to his new life now that his wife has taken a job in Los Angeles.

Take Me to Church

Episode: 6x18 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2017 (31 min)

Take Me to Church

Mike and Vanessa become increasingly worried their daughters don't attend church anymore, so they decide to take it upon themselves to make church more interesting for everyone involved. When Ryan has Kyle as his guest on his podcast, they don't expect their wives to hear their conversation

House of Tutor

Episode: 6x19 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2017 (31 min)

House of Tutor

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.

Heavy Meddle

Episode: 6x20 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2017 (31 min)

Heavy Meddle

When Eve's boyfriend, Rob (guest star Travis Tope), doesn't invite her to his parents' anniversary party, Vanessa feels that Eve should tell him how this makes her feel. But Mike disagrees and thinks it's better for Eve to not say anything. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan think it's beyond the airy Mandy and Kyle to find the hidden clues in an escape room.

Bad Heir Day

Episode: 6x21 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2017

Bad Heir Day

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.

Shadowboxing

Episode: 6x22 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2017

Shadowboxing

At The Outdoor Man store, Mandy unintentionally causes a dispute between Chuck and Joe; thinking Vanessa needs to blow off some steam, Kristen and Eve invite her to their kickboxing class.

Season 7

Welcome Baxter

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2018

Welcome Baxter

Picking up a year after the sixth season finale, Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's visit home from the Air Force Academy. Meanwhile Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.

Man vs. Myth

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2018

Man vs. Myth

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.

Giving Mike the Business

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2018

Giving Mike the Business

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.

Bride of Prankenstein

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2018

Bride of Prankenstein

On Halloween night, Mike and Chuck work late to set up a security system at Outdoor Man and find the perfect target to prank when Joe arrives at the store. Meanwhile Mandy, Kyle, Kristen and Ryan hold a séance.

One Flew Into the Empty Nest

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2018

One Flew Into the Empty Nest

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

The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2018

The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother

Vanessa's mother comes to visit and hits it off with Ed… a little too well. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle tutor Boyd, but they may be the ones getting outsmarted.

Dreams vs. Realty

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2018

Dreams vs. Realty

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

HR's Rough n' Stuff

Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2018

HR's Rough n' Stuff

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.

The Gift of the Mike Guy

Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2018

The Gift of the Mike Guy

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.

Three for the Road

Episode: 7x10 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2019

Three for the Road

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 murder.

Common Ground

Episode: 7x11 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2019

Common Ground

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

Cabin Pressure

Episode: 7x12 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2019

Cabin Pressure

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.

The Best Man

Episode: 7x13 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2019

The Best Man

Mike makes exorbitant plans to officiate Chuck and Carol's vow renewal ceremony; Ed takes a new approach to Outdoor Man's security while Chuck is on his honeymoon; Mandy and Kyle combine their finances to unfortunate results.

Sibling Quibbling

Episode: 7x14 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2019

Sibling Quibbling

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.

Arrest Her Development

Episode: 7x15 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2019

Arrest Her Development

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.

Urban Explorer

Episode: 7x16 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2019

Urban Explorer

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.

Cards on the Table

Episode: 7x17 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2019

Cards on the Table

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

Otherwise Engaged

Episode: 7x18 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2019

Otherwise Engaged

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.

The Passion of Paul

Episode: 7x19 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2019

The Passion of Paul

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.

Yass Queen

Episode: 7x20 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2019

Yass Queen

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.

The Favourite

Episode: 7x21 | Airdate: May 3, 2019

The Favourite

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.

A Moving Finale

Episode: 7x22 | Airdate: May 10, 2019

A Moving Finale

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.

Season 8

No Parental Guidance

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2020

No Parental Guidance

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

Wrench in the Works

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2020

Wrench in the Works

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.

Yours, Wine, and Ours

Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2020

Yours, Wine, and Ours

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.

You've Got Male (or Female)

Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2020

You've Got Male (or Female)

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.

The Office

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2020

The Office

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.

Mysterious Ways

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2020

Mysterious Ways

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.

Bedtime Story

Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2020

Bedtime Story

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.

Romancing the Stone

Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2020

Romancing the Stone

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

Girls Rock

Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2020

Girls Rock

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

Break Out the Campaign

Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2020

Break Out the Campaign

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.

Baked Sale

Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2020

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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.

I'm With Cupid

Episode: 8x12 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2020

I'm With Cupid

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

Student Doubt

Episode: 8x13 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2020

Student Doubt

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.

This Too Shall Bass

Episode: 8x14 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2020

This Too Shall Bass

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.

Chili Chili Bang Bang

Episode: 8x15 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2020

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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.

Along Came a Spider

Episode: 8x16 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2020

Along Came a Spider

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.

Keep the Change

Episode: 8x17 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2020

Keep the Change

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.

Garage Band

Episode: 8x18 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2020

Garage Band

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.

The Big Lebaxter

Episode: 8x19 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2020 (31 min)

The Big Lebaxter

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.

Extrasensory Deception

Episode: 8x20 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2020

Extrasensory Deception

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 rude waiter.

How You Like Them Pancakes?

Episode: 8x21 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2020 (31 min)

How You Like Them Pancakes?

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.

Season 9

Time Flies

Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2021 (29 min)

Time Flies

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.

Dual Time

Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2021

Dual Time

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.

High on the Corporate Ladder

Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2021 (22 min)

High on the Corporate Ladder

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.

Jen Again

Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2021

Jen Again

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.

Outdoor Toddler

Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2021

Outdoor Toddler

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 -.

A Fool And His Money

Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2021

A Fool And His Money

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.

Preschool Confidential

Episode: 9x07 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2021

Preschool Confidential

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.

Lost and Found

Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2021

Lost and Found

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.

Grill In The Mist

Episode: 9x09 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2021

Grill In The Mist

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.

Meatless Mike

Episode: 9x10 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2021

Meatless Mike

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.

Granny Nanny

Episode: 9x11 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2021

Granny Nanny

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.

Midwife Crisis

Episode: 9x12 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2021

Midwife Crisis

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.

Your Move

Episode: 9x13 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2021

Your Move

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.

The Two Nieces of Eve

Episode: 9x14 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2021

The Two Nieces of Eve

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.

Butterfly Effect

Episode: 9x15 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2021

Butterfly Effect

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.

Parent-normal Activity

Episode: 9x16 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2021

Parent-normal Activity

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.

Love & Negotiation

Episode: 9x17 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2021

Love & Negotiation

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.

Yoga and Boo-Boo

Episode: 9x18 | Airdate: May 6, 2021

Yoga and Boo-Boo

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.

Murder, She Wanted

Episode: 9x19 | Airdate: May 13, 2021

Murder, She Wanted

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.

Baxter Boot Camp

Episode: 9x20 | Airdate: May 20, 2021

Baxter Boot Camp

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

Keep on Truckin'

Episode: 9x21 | Airdate: May 20, 2021

Keep on Truckin'

After Mike's beloved truck is stolen, just as he completes his 10-year renovation on it, the Baxter family and friends gather together for an emotional good-bye.

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