The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 3

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Writer: Amy Mass

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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