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The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 2

Every episode of Last Man Standing Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 2!

A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
Genre:Comedy
Networks:ABCFOX

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Voting" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 2. It scored 6.3/10 based on 539 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Tim Doyle, Jon Haller, it aired on 11/2/2012. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Dodgeball Club".

  • Voting
    6.3/10539 votes

    #1 - Voting

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2012

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Tim Doyle, Jon Haller

  • Dodgeball Club
    7.1/10381 votes

    #2 - Dodgeball Club

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2012

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Kevin Hench

  • High Expectations
    7.7/10379 votes

    #3 - High Expectations

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2012

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Ed's Twice Ex-Wife
    7.0/10342 votes

    #4 - Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2012

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman

  • Mother Fracker
    7.1/10363 votes

    #5 - Mother Fracker

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2012

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Ed Yeager

  • Circle of Life
    7.1/10337 votes

    #6 - Circle of Life

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2012

    After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Vince Calandra

  • Putting a Hit on Christmas
    7.4/10352 votes

    #7 - Putting a Hit on Christmas

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2012

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Mike Teverbaugh

  • Bullying
    7.3/10349 votes

    #8 - Bullying

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/2013

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Kevin Hench

  • Attractive Architect
    7.3/10363 votes

    #9 - Attractive Architect

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/11/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Mike Teverbaugh

  • The Help
    7.7/10356 votes

    #10 - The Help

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Ed Yeager

  • Mike's Pole
    7.7/10370 votes

    #11 - Mike's Pole

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/1/2013

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Vince Calandra

  • Quarterback Boyfriend
    7.4/10325 votes

    #12 - Quarterback Boyfriend

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/8/2013

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Sid Youngers

  • What's in a Name?
    7.1/10326 votes

    #13 - What's in a Name?

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2013

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Kevin Hench

  • Buffalo Bill Day
    7.4/10326 votes

    #14 - Buffalo Bill Day

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/22/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Julie Larson

  • Breaking Curfew
    7.5/10313 votes

    #15 - Breaking Curfew

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2013

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Vince Calandra

  • Private Coach
    7.2/10328 votes

    #16 - Private Coach

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Ed Yeager

  • The Fight
    7.6/10337 votes

    #17 - The Fight

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • College Girl
    7.8/10364 votes

    #18 - College Girl

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/22/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman