Last Man Standing: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Last Man Standing Season 2.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Back to School
Sep 20, 2013 · 21 min
Mike learns that Kyle's new-found interest in philosophy is distracting him from his work; Mike worries about Boyd attending a bilingual school.
Driving Lessons
Sep 27, 2013 · 21 min
Despite having a good time teaching Eve how to drive, Mike thinks Vanessa should take over so she and Eve can bond; Mandy is annoyed by Mike's endless requests for Kyle to do work
Pledging
Oct 4, 2013 · 21 min
Vanessa encourages Mandy to enjoy college life and join a sorority; Ed goes under cover to investigate productivity on The Outdoor Man loading dock.
Ryan v. John Baker
Oct 11, 2013 · 21 min
Kristin finds herself comparing her boyfriend to John Baker (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the ambitious owner of the restaurant she manages; as part of Eve's sniper/hunter training, sh
Haunted House
Oct 18, 2013 · 21 min
Boyd finds Vanessa's ideas for the Halloween haunted house too scary.
Larabee for School Board
Nov 1, 2013 · 21 min
When Mike is reluctant to support a neighbor in her bid for the school board, he comes under suspicion when campaign signs start disappearing; Eve gets mixed messages when Kristin
Shoveling Snow
Nov 8, 2013 · 21 min
When Eve's neighbor beats her to starting her annual snow shoveling business, Mike gives her a lesson on capitalism and the free market.
Vanessa Fixes Kyle
Nov 15, 2013 · 21 min
Vanessa feels guilty after encouraging Mandy to end things with Kyle, so she decides to try to make things right.
Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2013 · 21 min
On Thanksgiving, Mike's dad (Robert Forster) announces plans to open a recreational marijuana store; Mike worries what message his dad's business venture will send to the family.
Spanking
Dec 6, 2013 · 21 min
When Bud gives Boyd a spanking, he's surprised to learn Mike disagrees with his style of discipline; Kyle thinks Mandy's gift of a porkpie hat is an effort to brand him.
Elfie
Dec 13, 2013 · 21 min
Mandy arranges a holiday surprise for the family's housekeeper; Vanessa gives Boyd an elf doll and tells him it's magical.
All About Eve
Jan 10, 2014 · 21 min
Vanessa worries Eve will become an outcast after she posts one of Mike's vlogs on her Facebook page; the Baxters have a run-in with the law.
Breaking Boyd
Jan 17, 2014 · 21 min
Mike and Ryan vehemently disagree when a school counselor suggests that Boyd start ADHD medication; Mandy tries to get good grades.
Renaming Boyd's School
Jan 24, 2014 · 21 min
Boyd's school considers a change after his research on its namesake causes outrage; Mandy relies on Blanca's expertise while working on a class project.
Tasers
Jan 31, 2014 · 21 min
Speculation begins when a bouquet of roses is delivered anonymously to the Baxter household; Vanessa is disappointed with the gift she receives from Mike.
Stud Muffin
Feb 28, 2014 · 21 min
The Baxters' neighbor tells them that their dog impregnated his German shepard; Eve leaves a note on the parked car Mandy hit.
Eve's Boyfriend
Mar 7, 2014 · 21 min
Eve refuses to talk about her new boyfriend; Kristin and Mandy are concerned when they think Eve and her boyfriend will both be going on the same junior ROTC overnight camping trip
Project Mandy
Mar 28, 2014 · 21 min
After Mandy shows off her clothing designs at a student fashion show, she announces her plan to quit school and start her career.
Hard-Ass Teacher
Apr 4, 2014 · 21 min
Eve tries to avoid a class with a tough teacher so she can get straight A's and go to college at West Point.
Parenting Bud
Apr 11, 2014 · 21 min
When Bud gets jumped while unloading his truck, Mike tries to suggest ways for him to protect himself; Vanessa talks to the girls about caring for her and Mike in their old age.
April, Come She Will
Apr 18, 2014 · 21 min
Vanessa's visiting sister needs money for a donor egg so she can have a baby; Mike tries to pull a prank on Chuck Larabee.
Mutton Busting
Apr 25, 2014 · 21 min
Ryan convinces Kristin to let Boyd participate in the mutton busting competition; Eve's boyfriend tells her he doesn't want her wearing her JROTC uniform to the prom.