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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!

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A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 1 - Welcome Baxter
    8.2/10(740 votes)

    #1 - Welcome Baxter

    S7:E1

    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

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  2. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 2 - Man vs. Myth
    7.9/10(405 votes)

    #2 - Man vs. Myth

    S7:E2

    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

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  3. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 3 - Giving Mike the Business
    7.7/10(348 votes)

    #3 - Giving Mike the Business

    S7:E3

    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

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  4. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 4 - Bride of Prankenstein
    7.6/10(335 votes)

    #4 - Bride of Prankenstein

    S7:E4

    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

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  5. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 5 - One Flew Into the Empty Nest
    7.7/10(315 votes)

    #5 - One Flew Into the Empty Nest

    S7:E5

    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

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  6. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 6 - The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother
    7.3/10(296 votes)

    #6 - The Courtship of Vanessa's Mother

    S7:E6

    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.

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  8. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 7 - Dreams vs. Realty
    7.5/10(277 votes)

    #7 - Dreams vs. Realty

    S7:E7

    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

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  9. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 8 - HR's Rough n' Stuff
    7.8/10(273 votes)

    #8 - HR's Rough n' Stuff

    S7:E8

    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.

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  10. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 9 - The Gift of the Mike Guy
    8.0/10(284 votes)

    #9 - The Gift of the Mike Guy

    S7:E9

    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.

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  11. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 10 - Three for the Road
    7.5/10(262 votes)

    #10 - Three for the Road

    S7:E10

    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

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  12. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 11 - Common Ground
    7.7/10(265 votes)

    #11 - Common Ground

    S7:E11

    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

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  13. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 12 - Cabin Pressure
    7.9/10(257 votes)

    #12 - Cabin Pressure

    S7:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 13 - The Best Man
    7.0/10(82 votes)

    #13 - The Best Man

    S7:E13

    When Chuck and Carol decide to renew their vows, Mike plans to take his officiating to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 14 - Sibling Quibbling
    7.7/10(254 votes)

    #14 - Sibling Quibbling

    S7:E14

    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.

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  16. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 15 - Arrest Her Development
    7.9/10(236 votes)

    #15 - Arrest Her Development

    S7:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 16 - Urban Exploring
    7.4/10(232 votes)

    #16 - Urban Exploring

    S7:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 17 - Cards on the Table
    7.7/10(238 votes)

    #17 - Cards on the Table

    S7:E17

    Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game, but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings.

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  19. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 18 - Otherwise Engaged
    7.6/10(225 votes)

    #18 - Otherwise Engaged

    S7:E18

    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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 19 - The Passion of Paul
    7.9/10(251 votes)

    #19 - The Passion of Paul

    S7:E19

    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

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  21. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 20 - Yass Queen
    7.3/10(228 votes)

    #20 - Yass Queen

    S7:E20

    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:Unknown

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  22. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 21 - The Favourite
    7.6/10(220 votes)

    #21 - The Favourite

    S7:E21

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Last Man Standing Season 7 Episode 22 - A Moving Finale
    7.9/10(239 votes)

    #22 - A Moving Finale

    S7:E22

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Welcome Baxter" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 7. It scored 8.2/10 based on 740 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Kevin Abbott, it aired on 9/28/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Man vs. Myth".