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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 8 - Lost and Found
    5.3/10(366 votes)

    #1 - Lost and Found

    S9:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Last Man Standing Season 2 Episode 1 - Voting
    6.3/10(584 votes)

    #2 - Voting

    S2:E1

    Mike tries to convince Mandy to vote for Romney, but Obama supporters Kristin and Ryan disagree with his methods.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writers:Tim Doyle, Jon Haller

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  3. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 13 - Your Move
    6.4/10(225 votes)

    #3 - Your Move

    S9:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 12 - Midwife Crisis
    6.6/10(173 votes)

    #4 - Midwife Crisis

    S9:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 1 - Time Flies
    6.7/10(271 votes)

    #5 - Time Flies

    S9:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 5 - Outdoor Toddler
    6.7/10(197 votes)

    #6 - Outdoor Toddler

    S9:E5

    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 -.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 10 - Meatless Mike
    6.7/10(197 votes)

    #7 - Meatless Mike

    S9:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 13 - Student Doubt
    6.8/10(191 votes)

    #8 - Student Doubt

    S8:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 16 - Along Came a Spider
    6.9/10(181 votes)

    #9 - Along Came a Spider

    S8:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 7 - Preschool Confidential
    6.9/10(194 votes)

    #10 - Preschool Confidential

    S9:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 11 - Granny Nanny
    6.9/10(184 votes)

    #11 - Granny Nanny

    S9:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #12 - 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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  13. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 10 - Break Out The Campaign
    7.0/10(203 votes)

    #13 - Break Out The Campaign

    S8:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 15 - Butterfly Effect
    7.0/10(169 votes)

    #14 - Butterfly Effect

    S9:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 17 - Love & Negotiation
    7.0/10(165 votes)

    #15 - Love & Negotiation

    S9:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 18 - Yoga and Boo-Boo
    7.0/10(152 votes)

    #16 - Yoga and Boo-Boo

    S9:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Last Man Standing Season 9 Episode 20 - Baxter Boot Camp
    7.0/10(172 votes)

    #17 - Baxter Boot Camp

    S9:E20

    Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping. Meanwhile, Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Man Standing Season 1 Episode 16 - Tree of Strife
    7.1/10(449 votes)

    #18 - Tree of Strife

    S1:E16

    Mandy gets to meet Kim Kardashian; when the city orders Mike to cut down a tree on his property, he decides to organize a protest.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  19. Last Man Standing Season 2 Episode 2 - Dodgeball Club
    7.1/10(416 votes)

    #19 - Dodgeball Club

    S2:E2

    Mike secretly forms an afterschool dodgeball club for the neighborhood kids in hope of building character in Boyd.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  20. Last Man Standing Season 2 Episode 4 - Ed's Twice Ex-Wife
    7.1/10(378 votes)

    #20 - Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

    S2:E4

    Ed wants to get back together with his ex-wife, Wanda, even though they have gotten divorced twice; Kristin is apprehensive about getting Mandy a job at the diner.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writers:Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman

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  21. Last Man Standing Season 2 Episode 6 - Circle of Life
    7.1/10(365 votes)

    #21 - Circle of Life

    S2:E6

    After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  22. Last Man Standing Season 2 Episode 13 - What's in a Name?
    7.1/10(354 votes)

    #22 - What's in a Name?

    S2:E13

    Mike discovers that Boyd is no longer using the Baxter name; Kristin, Mandy and Eve make a Valentine's Day music video.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  23. Last Man Standing Season 3 Episode 14 - Renaming Boyd's School
    7.1/10(320 votes)

    #23 - Renaming Boyd's School

    S3:E14

    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

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  24. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 6 - Mysterious Ways
    7.1/10(211 votes)

    #24 - Mysterious Ways

    S8:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Berry

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  25. Last Man Standing Season 8 Episode 14 - This Too Shall Bass
    7.1/10(184 votes)

    #25 - This Too Shall Bass

    S8:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Lost and Found" is the worst rated episode of "Last Man Standing". It scored 5.3/10 based on 366 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2021. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Voting".