Last Man Standing

10 Best Episodes of Last Man Standing - Season 4

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

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 22, 2023.

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Last Man Standing - S4E5

#15 - School Merger (Season 4 - Episode 5)

Chuck and Mike debate the merits of an inner city school merging with a high school in an upscale neighborhood; Boyd's Halloween costume -- a lump of coal -- reminds Vanessa of her job's potential impact on the environment.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 580 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E10

#14 - Outdoor Man Grill (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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Now that Vanessa is following her passion to become an inner-city high school teacher, Mike is inspired to rekindle his dream of opening up a fish and game restaurant in the Outdoor Man store - and asks Kristin to be his business partner. Meanwhile, Eve takes Mandy pheasant hunting to get feathers for her hats.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 560 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E21

#13 - Vanessa Fixes Up Eve (Season 4 - Episode 21)

Vanessa plays matchmaker for Eve and sets her up with one of her students - not realizing Eve may already be going out with someone else. Meanwhile, Mike and Chuck suspect Eve is secretly dating Chuck's son, Brandon.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 549 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E11

#12 - Wedding Planning (Season 4 - Episode 11)

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When Mike and Vanessa offer the cash-strapped Kristin and Ryan a very generous Christmas present to put toward their wedding, the couple must decide if they will accept -- but there's a catch that goes along with it. Meanwhile, Kyle has his reasons for asking Ed to teach him how to play poker.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 550 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E4

#11 - Sinkhole (Season 4 - Episode 4)

After having a close call with a sinkhole on the interstate, Boyd becomes scared to leave the house; Mike and Ryan disagree over how to ease Boyd's anxiety.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 593 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E16

#10 - Three Sundays (Season 4 - Episode 16)

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When Mike encourages both Ryan and Kyle to stand up for their beliefs, he sees how important it is for them to have a father figure in their lives.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 495 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E8

#9 - Risky Behavior (Season 4 - Episode 8)

After Kyle is in a minor motorcycle accident, Mandy is worried for his safety. But Ed is more concerned about the company’s health insurance rates rising. Meanwhile, Ed makes a surprise announcement, and Eve finally gets to play with her high school football team.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 546 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E13

#8 - Mike Hires Chuck (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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When an Outdoor Man billboard is vandalized, Mike wants to hire his neighbor Chuck's security company to protect it. But Vanessa doesn't want to mix business with friendship since she's counting on a teaching recommendation from Chuck's wife, Carol. Meanwhile, Eve benefits from Mandy's philosophical decision to not take credit for doing household chores.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 481 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E3

#7 - Rediscover America (Season 4 - Episode 3)

The longtime friendship between Mike and Ed is challenged when Ed's pushy girlfriend, Wendi, thinks Outdoor Man store owner Ed and not Mike should be the face of the sporting goods store. Meanwhile, Eve feels the pressure of being labeled her high school football team's "female" kicker.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 610 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E2

#6 - War Games (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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Boyd gets sent home early from a birthday party for starting a game of "war," Ryan insists Mike stop exposing his son to action movies and video games. Meanwhile, Vanessa hopes budding fashion designer, Mandy, can help her look awesome when she meets with her still hot-looking college roommates.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 589 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E20

#5 - Restaurant Opening (Season 4 - Episode 20)

At the grand opening of The Outdoor Man Grill, things get tense when restaurant manager Kristin feels like co-owner Ed is undermining her ability to run the place. Meanwhile, Eve distances herself from a childhood girlfriend who seems to have a crush on her.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 558 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E9

#4 - Changing Light Bulbs (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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When Mike realizes Vanessa has given away his remaining and beloved incandescent light bulbs, he and Chuck go on a mission to track down some of the old-school bulbs. Meanwhile, Mandy announces she's moving out of the house into her own apartment but leaves out a major detail.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 561 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E1

#3 - Here's the Kicker (Season 4 - Episode 1)

Mike is ecstatic when Eve is picked to be her high school's first female kicker. But Vanessa feels high school football could be risky for their youngest daughter. Meanwhile, Eve wonders if her boyfriend, Justin, is more envious instead of enthusiastic about her achievement.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 627 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E6

#2 - Mike Advises Mandy (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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Mike gives Mandy advice on how to set aside money for paying taxes, but she decides to do things her own way.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 557 votes.

Last Man Standing - S4E12

#1 - Helen Potts (Season 4 - Episode 12)

Tim Allen reunites with Patricia Richardson, who played his wife on the acclaimed series "Home Improvement." Mike butts heads with his new but noisy neighbor, Helen Potts (Patricia Richardson), for waking up the neighbors with her power tools and fix-it projects. But when Vanessa and Helen become fast friends, Mike decides to interfere. Meanwhile, Eve learns that Ed isn't the type of Vietnam War hero she thought he was

The episode was rated 7.97 from 505 votes.

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