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Season 1 – Last Man Standing

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Mike Baxter is a happily married father of three daughters who finds himself the odd man out as he tries to maintain his manliness in a home surrounded by women. Mike tries to escape all the female drama at home in the warm, manly embrace of his job at the Outdoor Man store, a sporting goods emporium where he is marketing director. He also revels in his Outdoor Man vlog, which he uses as a pulpit for his opinions -- which often have nothing to do with the store's merchandise. When he's supposed to be selling mountain bikes or kayaks, he somehow ends up spouting off about the environment, health care, international politics or any other topic occupying his mind.
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Last Man Standing — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Last Man Standing is a thoroughly middling sitcom relying on jokes that feel alternately dated or hostile.

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Margaret Lyons New York Magazine/Vulture 03/03/2019
Last Man Standing seems to think that its jokes and premise and crappy worldview are, like its hero, endangered somehow. What it doesn't seem to realize is that there's a reason shows like this have gone extinct. Go to Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post 10/11/2011
It's less of a newly conceived comedy and more of a prime-time haunting. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 10/11/2011
2.5/4
It turns out you can go Home again. Go to Full Review Luke Gelineau TV Equals 03/03/2019
It's a harmless, run-of-the-mill family sitcom, but they've made sitcoms in the past that I've laughed at. If you aren't going to have funny jokes, then stop filling in the empty space with huge character inconsistencies and logical flaws. Go to Full Review Lily Moayeri Under the Radar 05/11/2018
3/10
If Allen was a bumbling father to three sons before, he is even more incompetent with three daughters, and it's not funny. It's child abuse-and viewer abuse. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 10/11/2011
C-
Sometime it weakly titters while other times approaching a collective guffaw. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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William W @Will_IV Jan 1 A truly awful show full of cringe humor, lazy writing, and bad acting. See more Jared H @RT96581697 Oct 6 Extremely funny, wish I would have found it years ago... and anything the critics say is bad is actually really good!! See more Travis J @RT98785230 Sep 22 Whenever I see the critics give something a bad review I know in all likelihood its going to be great! See more Chris S @RT62498104 Jul 12 Love this show! Tim Allen is so funny. Need more shows like this See more Heston W @Hwimmer Jun 23 This show is entertaining and great option if you're looking for something to watch with the whole family. Sitcoms aren't my absolute favorite genre of show but I do enjoy this one. The humor is appealing and the show takes on some controversial issues without sacrificing laughs. Family values are done well, and it can teach children that even if you disagree with family (especially on politics) you can still respect and love one another. Good: Humor is appealing to many ages, topics are diverse and can occasionally be controversial but aren't ultra serious so they're still funny, family values, most of the plot, likeable characters such as Tim Allen's and Kaitlyn Denver's, show has enough seasons to watch long term Bad: Some acting in the early seasons is meh, some plot lines such as Mandy & Kyle are a bit weird, show's world can feel a bit small See more Jonathan H @RT66479691 03/28/2025 I loved every season of this family-friendly show. The repartee is good, the back & forth political debates are funny and the family dynamics are interesting. There are definitely some character arcs throughout the seasons that are worth investing in. Yes, some parts of the show get to be predictable and there may be too many quick one-liners and puns, but overall it is one of my favorite shows made in the past decade. Every character is funny and interesting in their own way. Tim Allen & crew did a great job with this show. They were comfortable enough to make fun of themselves and not take things too seriously, and that resulted in a lot of relatable, humorous content. Lastly, it's a very re-watchable show; in my book that counts for a lot. Five stars from me. See more Read all reviews
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Tim Allen

Mike

Nancy Travis

Vanessa

Héctor Elizondo

Ed

Alexandra Krosney

Kristin

Kaitlyn Dever

Eve

Christoph Sanders

Kyle

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 11, 2011 Pilot Mike sets Mandy up with Kyle, one of his employees; Kyle accidentally meets Kristin instead; Mike given new responsibilities at work. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2011 Mike Baxter, a happily married father of three daughters, tries to maintain his manliness in a home surrounded by women. Mike seeks refuge in his job at the Outdoor Man store and revels in his vlog, which he uses as a pulpit for his many opinions. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2011 Last Baby Proofing Standing Against Mike's wishes, the rest of the family decides to baby-proof the house; Mike thinks Mandy should get a job delivering pizza. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2011 Grandparents Day When Mike's behavior at Grandparents Day gets his grandson kicked out of preschool, he is forced to take the child to work with him; Vanessa tries to look more youthful. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2011 Last Halloween Standing Mike feels let down when his daughters aren't into celebrating Halloween with him the way they used to. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 1, 2011 Co-Ed Softball The Outdoor Man's softball team holds a vote to decide if it will go coed; Kristin thinks about her own future as she helps Mandy fill out college applications. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2011 Good Cop, Bad Cop When Mandy wants to enter a contest to be on a TV modeling show, Mike intends to give her his usual yes as he does with all of his daughters' requests, knowing that Vanessa will tell her no. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2011 Home Security After a neighbor's home is burglarized, Vanessa puts together a neighborhood watch program; Mike finds himself in trouble after getting caught up in some gossip. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 31, 2025 Papua New Guinea Mike Baxter, a happily married father of three daughters, tries to maintain his manliness in a home surrounded by women. Mike seeks refuge in his job at the Outdoor Man store and revels in his vlog, which he uses as a pulpit for his many opinions. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2011 House Rules After an innocent date with Kristin, Kyle accidentally falls asleep in her bedroom. When Mike discovers this, his instinct is to take action. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2011 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Mike is surprised to learn that he shares similar interests with a new neighbor; Mandy plots revenge after catching her boyfriend in a lie. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2011 Last Christmas Standing The arrival of the father of Kristen's baby dampens Mike's Christmas spirit; when Ed hires Mandy as an elf, she tries to unionize her co-workers. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 13, 2011 The Passion of the Mandy Mandy offers to start an Internet campaign to keep Ed's favorite barber shop open; Vanessa falls asleep during a presentation. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 3, 2012 Moon Over Kenya 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 10, 2012 Take Your Daughter to Work Mike learns Ed hired his daughter to replace him as Outdoor Man's marketing consultant; Mike and Eve bring home a stray dog. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 17, 2012 Odd Couple Out Vanessa blames Mike when she finds out they were not invited to a neighbor's party; Eve accidentally damages Mandy's car. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 7, 2012 House of Spirits 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 7, 2012 Tree of Strife 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. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 14, 2012 Adrenaline When Mike gets NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and his racecar in the store, he realizes how much he misses the adrenaline rush he used to get from his adventures on the road; Vanessa thinks about how she used to take more chances before she was a mom. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 21, 2012 Baxter & Sons When Mike's younger brother (Mike Rowe) and father (Robert Forster) visit, a sibling rivalry ensues; Eve, Mandy and Kristin try to help Bud find a girlfriend. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 28, 2012 Ding Dong Ditch When a teen hurts himself on the Baxters' property while pulling a prank, Mike is asked to pay the doctor bill; Kristin goes back to school. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 20, 2012 Animal Wrongs Mandy's new boyfriend, Terrence, is an animal rights activist who clashes with Mike; Kyle makes a discovery. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 10, 2012 Wherefore Art Thou, Mike Baxter Ed and Mike second-guess their decision to have Kyle on their team in an annual sports competition; Vanessa is caught saying she doesn't want to attend Eve's soccer game and Mandy's school play. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 17, 2012 This Bud's for You When Mike's father moves to town to build the new Outdoor Man store, Vanessa worries that his presence might have an adverse effect on Mike's blood pressure. Details Episode 23 Aired May 1, 2012 The Spotlight Mike tries to smooth things over after accidentally upstaging Vanessa's nomination for top volunteer school parent; Eve worries she won't fit in at high school. Details Episode 24 Aired May 8, 2012 Found Money When Vanessa's sister (Christina Moore) visits, Mike assumes he is about to be confronted with another loan request; Kyle worries what Mike will think when Kristen and Kyle break up. Details

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Last Man Standing — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
John Pasquin
Executive Producer
Jack Burditt, Tim Allen, Becky Clements, Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy, Richard Baker, Rick Messina
Screenwriter
Kevin Hench, Marsh McCall, Liz Astrof, Andrew Gordon, Eben Russell, Linda Videtti Figueiredo, Jack Burditt, Bryan Behar, Jon Haller, Joe Port, Steve Baldikoski, Kim Flagg
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 11, 2011