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The Worst Episodes of Last Man Standing

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The Worst Episodes of Last Man Standing

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

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  1. 5.2/10(347 votes)

    #1 - Lost and Found

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    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.

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  2. 6.3/10(555 votes)

    #2 - Voting

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    S2:E1

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

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  3. 6.3/10(211 votes)

    #3 - Your Move

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    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.

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  4. 6.4/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Tree of Strife

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    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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
  5. 6.5/10(159 votes)

    #5 - Midwife Crisis

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    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.

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  6. 6.6/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Last Baby Proofing Standing

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    S1:E2

    Mike is outnumbered by his wife and daughters when they all agree that baby proofing the house is a good idea. But soon Vanessa has second thoughts when she finds herself home by herself babysitting Boyd and can't release the toilet seat's complicated childproof latch. Meanwhile, Mike thinks it's time for Mandy to earn her own money and gets her a job delivering pizzas -- without first consulting Vanessa.

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  8. 6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - House of Spirits

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    S1:E15

    When a history of Mike and Vanessa's house reveals a previous occupant died there, the family starts blaming things on a ghost; Ed keeps borrowing money from Kyle because he doesn't carry cash.

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  9. 6.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Spotlight

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    S1:E23

    When Mike realizes he unintentionally upstaged Vanessa's announcement about being nominated as the top volunteer school parent, his efforts to make it up to her might cause more harm than good. Meanwhile, Eve is afraid she won't fit in at high school; and Ed wants to release an Outdoor Man action figure inspired by Mike.

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    Director:John Pasquin
  10. 6.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Found Money

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    S1:E24

    When Vanessa's sweet but flighty sister, April, comes to visit, Mike knows she's only coming to ask for yet another loan. Mike would rather use any extra money they have to buy a tank so that he and Ed can take it to a junkyard to run over old cars and boats. Meanwhile, when Kristen and Kyle decide to break up, Kyle is more concerned with what Mike will think.

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  11. 6.6/10(253 votes)

    #10 - Time Flies

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    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.

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  12. 6.6/10(182 votes)

    #11 - Outdoor Toddler

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    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 -.

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  13. 6.7/10(181 votes)

    #12 - Meatless Mike

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    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.

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  14. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Co-Ed Softball

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    S1:E5

    The Outdoor Man's softball team holds a vote to decide if they will go coed; Kristin thinks about her own future as she helps Mandy fill out college applications.

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  15. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Good Cop, Bad Cop

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    S1:E6

    Vanessa asks Mike to be the one who says "no" to Mandy when she wants to try out for a modeling show, since he usually says "yes" to his daughters for everything.

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  16. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Moon Over Kenya

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    S1:E12

    A visit from a rising star on the professional fishing circuit leaves Vanessa wondering if Mike feels tied down; Eve and Kristin assume Mandy's decision to become a vegan is a passing phase.

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  17. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Baxter & Sons

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    S1:E18

    When Mike's younger brother and father visit, a sibling rivalry ensues; Eve, Mandy and Kristin try to help Bud find a girlfriend.

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  18. 6.8/10(69 votes)

    #17 - The Best Man

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    S7:E13

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

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  19. 6.8/10(181 votes)

    #18 - Student Doubt

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    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.

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  20. 6.8/10(178 votes)

    #19 - Preschool Confidential

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    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.

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  21. 6.9/10(169 votes)

    #20 - Along Came a Spider

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    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.

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  22. 6.9/10(140 votes)

    #21 - Yoga and Boo-Boo

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    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.

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  23. 7.0/10(354 votes)

    #22 - Ed's Twice Ex-Wife

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    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.

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  24. 7.0/10(192 votes)

    #23 - Break Out The Campaign

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    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.

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  25. 7.0/10(191 votes)

    #24 - High on the Corporate Ladder

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    S9:E3

    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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  26. 7.0/10(170 votes)

    #25 - Granny Nanny

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Lost and Found" is the worst rated episode of "Last Man Standing". It scored 5.2/10 based on 347 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".