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The Worst Episodes of Last Man Standing

Every episode of Last Man Standing ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Last Man Standing!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Lost and Found" is the worst rated episode of "Last Man Standing". It scored 5.2/10 based on 340 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/18/2021. This episode scored 1.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Voting".

  • Lost and Found
    5.2/10340 votes
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Voting
    6.3/10543 votes
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    #2 - Voting

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2012

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Tim Doyle, Jon Haller

  • Your Move
    6.3/10204 votes
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    #3 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Midwife Crisis
    6.5/10153 votes
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Outdoor Toddler
    6.6/10174 votes
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    #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 -.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Time Flies
    6.7/10245 votes
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    #6 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Meatless Mike
    6.7/10173 votes
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Best Man
    6.8/1064 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Student Doubt
    6.8/10175 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Along Came a Spider
    6.8/10164 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • Preschool Confidential
    6.8/10169 votes
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Granny Nanny
    6.9/10164 votes
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    #12 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yoga and Boo-Boo
    6.9/10134 votes
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    #13 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ed's Twice Ex-Wife
    7.0/10346 votes
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    #14 - Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2012

    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

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman

  • Mysterious Ways
    7.0/10197 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Break Out The Campaign
    7.0/10186 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • High on the Corporate Ladder
    7.0/10183 votes
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    #17 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Butterfly Effect
    7.0/10148 votes
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    #18 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love & Negotiation
    7.0/10146 votes
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baxter Boot Camp
    7.0/10152 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tree of Strife
    7.1/10415 votes
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    #21 - Tree of Strife

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/7/2012

    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

  • Dodgeball Club
    7.1/10385 votes
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    #22 - Dodgeball Club

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2012

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Kevin Hench

  • Mother Fracker
    7.1/10367 votes
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    #23 - Mother Fracker

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2012

    When Vanessa gives a presentation about her job at an oil company during career day at Eve's school, Eve and her classmates think Vanessa is destroying the planet.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Ed Yeager

  • Circle of Life
    7.1/10341 votes
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    #24 - Circle of Life

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2012

    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

  • What's in a Name?
    7.1/10330 votes
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    #25 - What's in a Name?

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2013

    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