8.2/10706 votes#1 - Welcome Baxter
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2018
Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's return from the Air Force Academy; Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Kevin Abbot
7.9/10385 votes#2 - Man vs. Myth
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2018
Having avoided expressing any sort of emotion after his dad died, Mike finally has the heart-to-heart with Bud that he never had while he was alive. Meanwhile, Kristin proposes a new business venture, and Mandy gives Kyle a makeover to fit his new corporate job.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Matt Berry
7.7/10331 votes#3 - Giving Mike the Business
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2018
Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future. Meanwhile, Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Jon Haller
7.5/10317 votes#4 - Bride of Prankenstein
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2018
Mike and Chuck find the perfect target for a prank while working late to set up a security system at the store on Halloween; Mandy, Kyle, Kristen and Ryan hold a séance.
Director: Jean Sagal
Writer: Claire Mulaney
7.7/10296 votes#5 - One Flew Into the Empty Nest
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2018
When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father; Kristen and Ryan try to remain cool when Boyd invites a girl over.
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Ed Yeager
7.3/10280 votes#6 - The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2018
Vanessa's mother comes to visit and hits it off with Ed; Mandy and Kyle tutor Boyd, but they may be the ones getting outsmarted.
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Mike Teverbaugh, Linda Teverbaugh
7.5/10258 votes#7 - Dreams vs. Realty
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2018
Mandy nearly gives up on her dream of becoming a fashion designer when she is faced with rejection; Vanessa looks back at her own career path, which stirs up regrets; Mike steps in to help the women in his family realize their dreams.
Director: Jean Sagal
Writer: Jacob Brown
7.7/10255 votes#8 - HR's Rough n' Stuff
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2018
Kyle's first day in Outdoor Man HR is more than he bargained for when Chuck and Joe file a complaint against Mike. Meanwhile, Ryan finds himself in the doghouse when he, Kristen and Boyd take care of a neighbor's puppy.
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Josh Greenberg
8.0/10265 votes#9 - The Gift of the Mike Guy
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2018
Mike finds getting Ed a special Christmas present is easier said than done..for the man who has everything. Meanwhile, Eve returns to visit and Vanessa helps the family realize the importance of their long-standing holiday family traditions.
Director: Robbie Countryman
Writer: Jon Haller
7.5/10246 votes#10 - Three for the Road
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2019
When Mike offers to take Boyd on a fishing trip, Ryan objects, as his plans interfere with an existing trip he made with his son. Boyd insists the three take a trip together, forcing Mike and Ryan to get along. Meanwhile Mandy and Kyle play detectives when they suspect Ed was involved in a long-ago hugging.
Director: Dave Cove
Writer: Jordan Black
7.7/10247 votes#11 - Common Ground
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2019
Mike struggles to find common ground with the new foreign exchange student, fearing she is being too polite with him; Kyle and Chuck mess with Ed's ancestry results.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: Pat Bullard
7.9/10242 votes#12 - Cabin Pressure
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2019
Mike and Vanessa take the girls to the family cabin, where Mike challenges them to literally unplug for the weekend and stay off their phones. Meanwhile, for a school assignment, Jen shadows Kyle at work
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1063 votes#13 - The Best Man
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2019
When Chuck and Carol decide to renew their vows, Mike plans to take his officiating to the next level.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10239 votes#14 - Sibling Quibbling
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2019
With Chuck away on his honeymoon, Ed takes over Outdoor Man security duties with a new approach. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle combine their finances and things go less than smoothly.
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Josh Greenberg
7.8/10221 votes#15 - Arrest Her Development
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2019
Vanessa "helps" Mandy and Kyle look for their first apartment. Meanwhile, Mike is thrilled when Ryan's good business decisions have him unknowingly embracing capitalism.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10217 votes#16 - Urban Exploring
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2019
As Boyd's sense of adventure grows, Mike and Kristen have a different opinions on how much space they should give him. When Mandy and Kyle move into their apartment, they find Ryan isn't a "fun" landlord.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10221 votes#17 - Cards on the Table
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2019
Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game, but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings.
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Jacob Brown
7.5/10206 votes#18 - Otherwise Engaged
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2019
When Ed and Bonnie start spending more time together, Vanessa doesn't want Mike to interfere with their relationship. So of course, he does. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle eavesdrop on Kristin and Ryan through their new home security system.
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: N/A
7.9/10232 votes#19 - The Passion of Paul
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/2019
When Reverend Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday School, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place. Meanwhile, Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are taking advantage of Jen at home.
Director: Tim Allen
Writer: Pat Bullard
7.3/10213 votes#20 - Yass Queen
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2019
In an effort to help get her clothing line off the ground and into stores, Mike invites Mandy to sit in on a business meeting with an aggressive sales rep. Meanwhile, Ed hires Kyle to transcribe his life story.
Director: Tim Clark
Writer: N/A
7.6/10202 votes#21 - The Favourite
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2019
Mike and Chuck get their game on when Ed has a pinball machine installed in the office. Meanwhile, Kristen and Mandy become jealous of a poem Vanessa wrote for Jen.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10221 votes#22 - A Moving Finale
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2019
When Mandy and Kyle are hesitant to move out of the Baxter household and into their own place, Mike gives them some tough love. Meanwhile Ed and Chuck try to avoid contributing to Boyd's theater fundraiser.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 7
Every episode of Last Man Standing Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 7!
A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
Genre:Comedy
Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Welcome Baxter" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 7. It scored 8.2/10 based on 706 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Kevin Abbot, it aired on 9/28/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Man vs. Myth".