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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!

The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing

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

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  1. Background image for Eve's Band
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Helen Potts
    9.1/10(629 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Amy Mass
  3. Background image for The Puck Stops Here
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Home Sweet Loan
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for He Shed She Shed
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Trick or Treat
    8.8/10(480 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Haunted House
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Haunted House

    S3:E5

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

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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
  10. Background image for All About Eve
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
  11. Background image for Tanks for the Memories
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for The Marriage Doctor
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Tim Clark
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Precious Snowflakes
    8.3/10(322 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for The Fight
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    8.2/10(719 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
  16. Background image for Bridezilla vs. The Baxters
    8.1/10(299 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    8.1/10(257 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Attractive Architect
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Ed Yeager
  20. Background image for Breaking Curfew
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Ed Yeager
  22. Background image for Back to School
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
  23. Background image for Driving Lessons
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Ed Yeager
  25. Background image for Larabee for School Board
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass

Best Episodes Summary

"Eve's Band" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2016. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Helen Potts".