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The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 8

Every episode of Last Man Standing Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 8!

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

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"No Parental Guidance" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 247 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/2/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Wrench In The Works".

  • No Parental Guidance
    7.6/10247 votes

    #1 - No Parental Guidance

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2020

    Mike helps Vanessa deal with empty nest syndrome. Meanwhile, Kristin announces her pregnancy to the family and unknowingly upsets Mandy in the process.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wrench In The Works
    7.5/10215 votes

    #2 - Wrench In The Works

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2020

    Mike and Chuck's plans to open a classic car renovation service crash when Joe is invited to join in. Also, Vanessa realizes that Mandy is tricking Kyle into doing all their married chores.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yours, Wine, and Ours
    7.5/10198 votes

    #3 - Yours, Wine, and Ours

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2020

    After a chat with Bonnie, Mike struggles to balance his need for "Me Time" and finding common hobbies with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan mourn the passing of their favorite fantasy writer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You've Got Male (or Female)
    7.7/10196 votes

    #4 - You've Got Male (or Female)

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/9/2020

    When Kristin entrusts Mike with her gender reveal party, he promptly holds it over Vanessa's head. Also, Chuck and Joe regret turning Ed's spare room into an oversized dollhouse for Bonnie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Office
    7.2/10200 votes

    #5 - The Office

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 1/16/2020

    Mike debates what to get Vanessa for a business anniversary gift. Meanwhile, Kristin and Mandy try to get out of Kyle's Outdoor Man HR Orientation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mysterious Ways
    7.0/10194 votes

    #6 - Mysterious Ways

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/2020

    Mike challenges a higher power when he tries to convince Kyle to take a promotion in the HR dept. versus Rev. Paul's offer to join the ministry full-time. Also, Vanessa is secretly obsessed with Jen's new video game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Matt Berry

  • Bedtime Story
    7.4/10187 votes

    #7 - Bedtime Story

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2020

    Mike tries to avoid hurting Vanessa's feelings due to her snoring. Meanwhile, Mandy goes overboard preparing for the arrival of Kristin and Ryan's new baby.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Romancing the Stone
    7.1/10180 votes

    #8 - Romancing the Stone

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 1/30/2020

    Vanessa learns a secret that she thinks will ruin Ed and Bonnie's wedding day.

    Director: Robbie Countryman

    Writer: Mackenzie Yeager

  • Girls Rock
    7.4/10185 votes

    #9 - Girls Rock

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 2/6/2020

    Mike and Vanessa each try to influence Jen's career path, while Kristin uses her pregnancy to her advantage with Outdoor Man customers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Break Out The Campaign
    7.0/10183 votes

    #10 - Break Out The Campaign

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 2/13/2020

    Vanessa turns to Mike and Carol for advice on her State Assembly campaign, while Kyle is overcome with anxiety when Ed gifts him an expensive watch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baked Sale
    7.3/10185 votes

    #11 - Baked Sale

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 2/20/2020

    Mike's offer to help Jen with her school's bake sale goes up in smoke when he suggests she set up camp outside of Bud's Buds. Meanwhile, Kyle finds unlikely advice from Joe on where he should enroll in college.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm With Cupid
    7.1/10178 votes

    #12 - I'm With Cupid

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2020

    Mike plays cupid for Joe when he sets up him on a date with Cece. Meanwhile Kyle is jealous when Ryan invites Jen to be a guest on their podcast.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Student Doubt
    6.8/10172 votes

    #13 - Student Doubt

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 3/4/2020

    When Mandy worries about Kyle passing his first college exam, she secretly enlists Vanessa, Jen and Ryan to help tutor him. Meanwhile, Mike learns of Ed and Chuck's superstition involving their decision-making.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This Too Shall Bass
    7.1/10164 votes

    #14 - This Too Shall Bass

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/2020

    After finding out that Ed is skipping Oudoorman's Annual Bass Festival for Bonnie's fancy art gala, Mike attempts to convince his mother-in-law to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Mandy takes over festival planning for Kristin and things don't go as planned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chili Chili Bang Bang
    7.2/10158 votes

    #15 - Chili Chili Bang Bang

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 3/19/2020

    Mike and Chuck compete in Outdoorman's Annual Chili Cook-Off. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kyle take the place of Kristin and Mandy at Vanessa's weekly mother/daughter luncheon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Along Came a Spider
    6.9/10160 votes

    #16 - Along Came a Spider

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 3/26/2020

    Mike and Mandy go to extreme measures to help Vanessa connect with voters in her State Assembly campaign. Meanwhile, Ed's offer to split a baby gift for Kristin and Ryan leads Chuck and Kyle to wonder which of them makes more money.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Keep the Change
    7.1/10178 votes

    #17 - Keep the Change

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 4/2/2020

    When Mike and Vanessa invite Jen's father to her graduation, Jen struggles with accepting his "plus one" - his girlfriend, Fiona. Meanwhile, the Outdoor Man crew debate over which word was said in a viral audio recording that's been tearing the internet apart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Garage Band
    7.3/10158 votes

    #18 - Garage Band

    Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 4/9/2020

    A car restoration article throws Mike, Chuck, and Ed into the spotlight while leaving Joe feeling unappreciated. Meanwhile, Ryan overacts after taking Kyle's psych test.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big LeBaxter
    7.4/10161 votes

    #19 - The Big LeBaxter

    Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2020

    When Rev. Paul recruits Kyle and Mandy to the church bowling team, Mike is left with two unappealing options for Team Baxter - Ryan and Jen. Meanwhile, Vanessa anxiously awaits an endorsement from the Teacher's Association for her Assembly campaign and Kristin and Chuck worry they have offended Ed with their old age jokes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Extrasensory Deception
    7.7/10161 votes

    #20 - Extrasensory Deception

    Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2020

    When Kyle and Mandy individually reveal a secret to Mike and Vanessa respectively, they are sworn not to tell the other. Meanwhile, Ryan invites Mike to be a guest on his podcast and Vanessa and the girls devise a plan to pay back a ride waiter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How You Like Them Pancakes?
    7.6/10157 votes

    #21 - How You Like Them Pancakes?

    Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2020

    Eve returns home for a weekend visit and Vanessa tries to recreate a childhood tradition for the girls... without Mike. Meanwhile, Jen asks Ed and Chuck for help in finding out who is stealing her work lunches and Kristin's big day finally arrives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A