7.4/10390 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
7.5/10312 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
7.2/10324 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
7.6/10333 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
7.4/10322 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
7.5/10315 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
7.8/10335 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
7.5/10312 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
7.6/10323 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
7.5/10324 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
7.8/10346 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
7.5/10318 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
7.5/10309 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
7.1/10300 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
7.5/10336 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
7.3/10294 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
7.6/10297 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
7.4/10304 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
7.5/10296 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
7.2/10293 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
7.6/10303 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
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
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 390 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".
