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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!

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

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Back to School" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 389 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Kevin Hench, it aired on 9/20/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Driving Lessons".

  • Back to School
    7.4/10389 votes

    #1 - Back to School

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2013

    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

  • Driving Lessons
    7.5/10310 votes

    #2 - Driving Lessons

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2013

    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

  • Pledging
    7.2/10322 votes

    #3 - Pledging

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2013

    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

  • Ryan v. John Baker
    7.6/10331 votes

    #4 - Ryan v. John Baker

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2013

    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

  • Haunted House
    7.4/10320 votes

    #5 - Haunted House

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2013

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

    Director: Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Writer: Amy Mass

  • Larabee for School Board
    7.5/10313 votes

    #6 - Larabee for School Board

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2013

    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

  • Shoveling Snow
    7.8/10333 votes

    #7 - Shoveling Snow

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2013

    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

  • Vanessa Fixes Kyle
    7.5/10310 votes

    #8 - Vanessa Fixes Kyle

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2013

    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

  • Thanksgiving
    7.6/10321 votes

    #9 - Thanksgiving

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2013

    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

  • Spanking
    7.5/10322 votes

    #10 - Spanking

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2013

    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

    Writer: Miriam Tragdon, Gracie Charters

  • Elfie
    7.8/10343 votes

    #11 - Elfie

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2013

    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

  • All About Eve
    7.5/10316 votes

    #12 - All About Eve

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2014

    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

  • Breaking Boyd
    7.5/10307 votes

    #13 - Breaking Boyd

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2014

    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

  • Renaming Boyd's School
    7.1/10298 votes

    #14 - Renaming Boyd's School

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/2014

    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

  • Tasers
    7.5/10334 votes

    #15 - Tasers

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/31/2014

    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

  • Stud Muffin
    7.4/10312 votes

    #16 - Stud Muffin

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2014

    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

  • Eve's Boyfriend
    7.2/10291 votes

    #17 - Eve's Boyfriend

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2014

    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

  • Project Mandy
    7.6/10294 votes

    #18 - Project Mandy

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/28/2014

    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

  • Hard-Ass Teacher
    7.4/10301 votes

    #19 - Hard-Ass Teacher

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/4/2014

    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

  • Parenting Bud
    7.5/10292 votes

    #20 - Parenting Bud

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/11/2014

    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

  • April, Come She Will
    7.2/10289 votes

    #21 - April, Come She Will

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/18/2014

    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

  • Mutton Busting
    7.6/10300 votes

    #22 - Mutton Busting

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/25/2014

    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