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The Last Man on Earth: Season 4

18 episodes Premiered Oct 1, 2017
Previously on The Last Man on Earth

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Last Man on Earth Season 3.
  • Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S4·E1 Mytharc

M.U.B.A.R.

Oct 1, 2017

A new woman joins the group and tries to find her place while everybody else prepares to set sail for Mexico.

S4·E2 Filler

Stocko Syndrome

Oct 8, 2017

Tandy devises an escape plan to get away from Pamela and back to Carol and the others. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang encounters a castaway, Glenn, who has been stranded on an isl

S4·E3 Core

Skeleton Crew

Oct 15, 2017

Pamela tries desperately to redeem herself with everyone, as the gang finally reaches Mexico. Meanwhile, Todd is disappointed that Zihuatanejo is not the paradise of which he'd dre

S4·E4 Core

Wisconsin

Oct 22, 2017

Carol panics when Todd and Melissa leave for their honeymoon, and Erica and Gail decide to live on their own for a while.

S4·E5 Core

La Abuela

Nov 5, 2017

The gang moves into an old mansion; Carol forces Tandy to put down his new toys so they can baby-proof the giant estate; Melissa worries about Todd's health; Gail and Erica can't f

S4·E6 Core

Double Cheeseburger

Nov 12, 2017

Carol's pregnancy takes an unexpected turn; Gail is concerned about Tandy as a father; Melissa discourages Todd's baby fever.

S4·E7 Core

Gender Friender

Nov 19, 2017

Tandy tries to convince everyone he's a feminist.

S4·E8 Core

Not Appropriate For Miners

Dec 3, 2017

Todd asks Tandy for parenting advice when he notices that Jasper is acting more reckless than usual. Meanwhile, Carol and Erica realize that Jasper may be the only potential suitor

S4·E9 Core

Karl

Jan 7, 2018

Tandy and Todd stumble upon a new survivor, Karl, who has been trapped in a high-security prison in Mexico ever since the virus hit.

S4·E10 Core

Paint Misbehavin'

Jan 14, 2018

Tandy and Todd introduce newcomer Karl to the rest of the gang. Meanwhile, the group searches for Jasper, who has gone missing.

S4·E11 Core

Hamilton/Berg

Mar 18, 2018

After the graveyard incident, Tandy and Todd try to convince the rest of the gang that something is majorly wrong with Karl and something needs to be done. Meanwhile, Jasper is sti

S4·E12 Core

Señor Clean

Mar 25, 2018

Tandy tries being a helpful, responsible adult in order to finally win Gail's praise. Meanwhile, Todd is furious with Melissa for keeping him away from Jasper.

S4·E13 Core

Release the Hounds

Apr 1, 2018

Todd sinks into a deep depression, leaving the rest of the gang to console him. Meanwhile, Tandy and Carol can't keep their hands off each other.

S4·E14 Core

Special Delivery

Apr 8, 2018

While Todd butts heads with Erica, Melissa is determined to form a strong female friendship with her. Meanwhile, Carol grows suspicious that a new stranger could be living nearby.

S4·E15 Core

Designated Survivors

Apr 15, 2018

Tandy wakes up to a shocking discovery that is positive for everyone in the group, but it throws Todd into a spiral. Meanwhile, Todd and Erica share an emotional roller coaster.

S4·E16 Mytharc

The Blob

Apr 22, 2018

A thermal heat detector reveals a potential sign of life outside of the Zihuatanejo village, but Tandy doesn't want the group to split up to go investigate. Meanwhile, Todd and Eri

S4·E17 Mytharc

Barbara Ann

Apr 29, 2018

The gang ventures out in search of what they think could be a new sign of life, but are surprised at what they actually find. Meanwhile, Todd makes a few morbid discoveries of his

S4·E18 Mytharc

Cancun, Baby!

May 6, 2018

The gang decides to leave the mansion in Zihuatenajo and find a new place to live, but Tandy has second thoughts.