6.7/10242 votes#1 - Time Flies
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2021
A series of time jumps finds Mike & Vanessa with two new grandchildren, as well as Mandy and Kyle living with them. Mike accidentally-on-purpose gets involved when Vanessa and Mandy clash over Vanessa's "helpfulness". Meanwhile at Outdoor Man, Chuck desperately hopes its last call on Ed's mixology happy hour.
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7.7/10254 votes#2 - Dual Time
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2021
The Baxters see double when Vanessa hires a home improvement repairman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mike. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan defend their favorite comic book writer to Mandy and Kristen, and Mike struggles with an idea for his Outdoor Man 10th Anniversary vlog.
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7.0/10179 votes#3 - High on the Corporate Ladder
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2021
Mike reluctantly finds himself acting as Ryan's mentor when he is offered a big corporate job. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle attempt to make Ed's bucket list dreams come true after finding a secret file on his computer.
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7.4/10179 votes#4 - Jen Again
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2021
Mike surprises Vanessa with a visit from Jen that might last longer than she expected. Meanwhile, Ryan's asks Chuck for advice to impress his new corporate boss on the golf course.
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6.6/10170 votes#5 - Outdoor Toddler
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2021
When Vanessa asks Ed to revive the Outdoorman Toddler campaign, she is forced to choose between her two new granddaughters for the ad. Meanwhile, Ryan's plan to buy a house on Mike's street hits a snag - Mike -.
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7.1/10161 votes#6 - A Fool and His Money
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2021
Mike regrets convincing Joe to use his inheritance money to buy a classic jeep when he realizes how he intends to restore it. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan worry that Mandy and Kyle are teaching Sarah bad language.
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6.8/10166 votes#7 - Preschool Confidential
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2021
Vanessa's attempt to have both her granddaughters admitted to an elite preschool puts her in a sticky situation to return a political favor. Meanwhile, Mike worries Rev. Paul is taking advantage of Kyle.
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5.2/10335 votes#8 - Lost and Found
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 2/18/2021
When Ed pits Mike and Joe against each other to find the next classic car for renovation, Chuck teaches them a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, Mandy, Kyle and Vanessa meddle in Jen's love life.
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7.1/10167 votes#9 - Grill in the Mist
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2021
In the wake of the pandemic, Mike and Kristin are forced to make some tough business decisions involving Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Jen helps Mandy get organized.
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6.7/10170 votes#10 - Meatless Mike
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2021
Mike's willpower is put to the test when Vanessa challenges him to go vegetarian for a week. Meanwhile, Ed trolls ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on social media and Mandy and Kyle move into Kristin and Ryan's guest house.
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7.0/10161 votes#11 - Granny Nanny
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2021
On the eve of her birthday, Vanessa refuses to believe that she needs to slow down, going above and beyond on her grandma responsibilities. Meanwhile, Joe puts Mike's friendship to the test.
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6.5/10150 votes#12 - Midwife Crisis
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2021
In a flashback set during the pandemic, Mandy and Kyle decide to have a home birth - at Mike and Vanessa's. Meanwhile, Ryan and Chuck team up to construct a state-of-the-art crib.
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6.3/10201 votes#13 - Your Move
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2021
While Mike is away, Kristin learns what it takes to be in charge at Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Kyle debate how to upgrade the backyard play area and Ryan teaches Mandy how to play chess, but he may be the one getting schooled.
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8.0/10186 votes#14 - The Two Nieces of Eve
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2021
Eve comes home for a visit and struggles to connect with her nieces. Meanwhile, Kyle turns to Ed when he worries he isn't dynamic enough in his preaching.
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7.0/10145 votes#15 - Butterfly Effect
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2021
Mike and Vanessa help Mandy and Kyle with their estate planning, but are disappointed with whom they plan to appoint as Sarah's legal guardian. Meanwhile, Jen begins working at OutdoorMan and takes advice from Chuck a tad too seriously.
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7.2/10142 votes#16 - Parent-normal Activity
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2021
After her granddaughter starts misbehaving, Vanessa gives Mandy a valuable parenting lesson. Meanwhile, Mike is challenged to find a meaningful gift for his business anniversary with Ed.
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7.0/10143 votes#17 - Love & Negotiation
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2021
Kristin and Ryan go head-to-head in a business negotiation for Outdoor Man that puts their marriage in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Mandy compete to see who can log the most steps in a day.
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6.9/10130 votes#18 - Yoga and Boo-Boo
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2021
After Mike's doctor recommends that he start stretching, Mike uses Chuck's injury as an excuse to get out of yoga with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan and Mandy and Kyle each believe the other couple is jealous of their relationship.
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7.1/10129 votes#19 - Murder, She Wanted
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2021
Mandy gets jealous after Mike spends time with Ryan at a marketing retreat. Meanwhile, Ed attempts to get Chuck and Joe to see a musical.
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7.0/10148 votes#20 - Baxter Boot Camp
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2021
Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping. Meanwhile, Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven.
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7.8/10267 votes#21 - Keep On Truckin'
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 5/20/2021
After Mike's beloved truck is stolen, just as he completes his 10-year renovation on it, the Baxter family and friends gather together for an emotional good-bye.
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The Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 9
Every episode of Last Man Standing Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Man Standing Season 9!
A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
Genre:Comedy
Season 9 Ratings Summary
"Time Flies" is the best rated episode of "Last Man Standing" season 9. It scored 6.7/10 based on 242 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/3/2021. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Dual Time".