Best Episodes
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.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Chuck and Carol decide to renew their vows, and Mike plans to take his officiating to a new level.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 386 votes.
When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father. Meanwhile Kristen and Ryan try to remain cool when Boyd invites a girl over.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 489 votes.
On Halloween night, Mike and Chuck work late to set up a security system at Outdoor Man and find the perfect target to prank when Joe arrives at the store. Meanwhile Mandy, Kyle, Kristen and Ryan hold a séance.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 505 votes.
When Mike offers to take Boyd on a fishing trip, Ryan objects because the plans interfere with an existing trip he had made with his son. Boyd then insists the three take a trip together, forcing Mike and Ryan to get along. Meanwhile Mandy and Kyle play detectives.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 417 votes.
Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game, but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 370 votes.
Mike invites Mandy to sit in on a business meeting with an aggressive sales rep in an effort to help get her clothing line off the ground and into stores. Meanwhile, Ed hires Kyle to transcribe his life story.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 359 votes.
Vanessa's mother comes to visit and hits it off with Ed... a little too well. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle tutor Boyd, but they may be the ones getting outsmarted.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 463 votes.
Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future. Meanwhile, Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 539 votes.
Mike struggles to find common ground with Jen, the Baxter's new foreign exchange student, fearing she is being too polite with him. Meanwhile, Kyle and Chuck mess with Ed's ancestry results.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 413 votes.
Kyle's first day in Outdoor Man HR is more than he bargained for when Chuck and Joe file a complaint against Mike. Meanwhile, Ryan finds himself in the doghouse when he, Kristen and Boyd take care of a neighbor's puppy.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 427 votes.
When Reverend Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday School, Mike convinces Kyle to take his place. Meanwhile, Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are taking advantage of Jen at home.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 383 votes.
Mandy nearly gives up on her dream of becoming a fashion designer when she is faced with rejection, sending her into a spiral. Vanessa is then forced to look back at her own career path, which stirs up regrets. Mike then steps in to help the women in his family realize their dreams.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 449 votes.
Having avoided expressing any sort of emotion after his dad died, Mike finally has the heart-to-heart with Bud that he never had while he was alive. Meanwhile, Kristin proposes a new business venture, and Mandy gives Kyle a makeover to fit his new corporate job.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 542 votes.
When Mandy and Kyle are hesitant to move out of the Baxter household and into their own place, Mike gives them some tough love. Meanwhile Ed and Chuck try to avoid contributing to Boyd's theater fundraiser.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 347 votes.
Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's visit home from the Air Force Academy. Meanwhile Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 630 votes.
