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.
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Vanessa learns a secret that she thinks will ruin Ed and Bonnie's wedding day.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 286 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 236 votes.
Mike and Chuck compete in Outdoorman's Annual Chili Cook-Off. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kyle take the place of Kristin and Mandy at Vanessa's weekly mother/daughter luncheon.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 249 votes.
A car restoration article throws Mike, Chuck, and Ed into the spotlight while leaving Joe feeling unappreciated. Meanwhile, Ryan overacts after taking Kyle's psych test.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 227 votes.
Mike debates what to get Vanessa for a business anniversary gift. Meanwhile, Kristin and Mandy try to get out of Kyle's Outdoor Man HR Orientation.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 286 votes.
Mike and Vanessa each try to influence Jen's career path, while Kristin uses her pregnancy to her advantage with Outdoor Man customers.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 282 votes.
After finding out that Ed is skipping Oudoorman's Annual Bass Festival for Bonnie's fancy art gala, Mike attempts to convince his mother-in-law to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Mandy takes over festival planning for Kristin and things don't go as planned.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 250 votes.
When Mike and Vanessa invite Jen's father to her graduation, Jen struggles with accepting his "plus one" - his girlfriend, Fiona. Meanwhile, the Outdoor Man crew debate over which word was said in a viral audio recording that's been tearing the internet apart.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 234 votes.
When Kristin entrusts Mike with her gender reveal party, he promptly holds it over Vanessa's head. Also, Chuck and Joe regret turning Ed's spare room into an oversized dollhouse for Bonnie.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 278 votes.
Mike tries to avoid hurting Vanessa's feelings due to her snoring. Meanwhile, Mandy goes overboard preparing for the arrival of Kristin and Ryan's new baby.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 277 votes.
Mike helps Vanessa deal with empty nest syndrome. Meanwhile, Kristin announces her pregnancy to the family and unknowingly upsets Mandy in the process.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 341 votes.
When Rev. Paul recruits Kyle and Mandy to the church bowling team, Mike is left with two unappealing options for Team Baxter - Ryan and Jen. Meanwhile, Vanessa anxiously awaits an endorsement from the Teacher's Association for her Assembly campaign and Kristin and Chuck worry they have offended Ed with their old age jokes.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 229 votes.
Mike's offer to help Jen with her school's bake sale goes up in smoke when he suggests she set up camp outside of Bud's Buds. Meanwhile, Kyle finds unlikely advice from Joe on where he should enroll in college.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 275 votes.
Eve returns home for a weekend visit and Vanessa tries to recreate a childhood tradition for the girls... without Mike. Meanwhile, Jen asks Ed and Chuck for help in finding out who is stealing her work lunches and Kristin's big day finally arrives.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 217 votes.
When Kyle and Mandy individually reveal a secret to Mike and Vanessa respectively, they are sworn not to tell the other. Meanwhile, Ryan invites Mike to be a guest on his podcast and Vanessa and the girls devise a plan to pay back a ride waiter.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 226 votes.
