The BEST episodes of Last Man Standing (2011) season 9

Every episode of Last Man Standing (2011) season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last Man Standing (2011) season 9!

Mike Baxter is the marketing director for an outdoor sporting goods store "Outdoor Man". He loves traveling the world and having outdoor adventures and, of course, he loves his sports, he drives a pick-up truck and works on cars. With his Outdoor Man blog he can share his "man" view with the internet and the world. However at home he is surround by his wife, Vanessa, and their three daughters, Mandy, Eve and Kristin. And that is a different adventure the Outdoor Man has to adjust to every day.

Last Updated: 11/8/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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The Two Nieces of Eve
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7.87
231 votes

#1 - The Two Nieces of Eve

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2021

Eve comes home for a visit and struggles to connect with her nieces. Meanwhile, Kyle turns to Ed when he worries he isn't dynamic enough in his preaching.

Directors: Dave Cove
Writer: Jordan Black
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Keep on Truckin'
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7.86
197 votes

#2 - Keep on Truckin'

Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/20/2021

After Mike's beloved truck is stolen, just as he completes his 10-year renovation on it, the Baxter family and friends gather together for an emotional good-bye.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Tim Allen
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Dual Time
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7.75
256 votes

#3 - Dual Time

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2021

The Baxters see double when Vanessa hires a home improvement repairman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mike. Meanwhile, Kyle and Ryan defend their favorite comic book writer to Mandy and Kristen, and Mike struggles with an idea for his Outdoor Man 10th Anniversary vlog.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: John Haller
Love & Negotiation
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7.74
213 votes

#4 - Love & Negotiation

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2021

Kristin and Ryan go head-to-head in a business negotiation for Outdoor Man that puts their marriage in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Mandy compete to see who can log the most steps in a day.

Jen Again
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7.73
227 votes

#5 - Jen Again

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2021

Mike surprises Vanessa with a visit from Jen that might last longer than she expected. Meanwhile, Ryan's asks Chuck for advice to impress his new corporate boss on the golf course.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Jenny Lang
Butterfly Effect
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7.68
218 votes

#6 - Butterfly Effect

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2021

Mike and Vanessa help Mandy and Kyle with their estate planning, but are disappointed with whom they plan to appoint as Sarah's legal guardian. Meanwhile, Jen begins working at OutdoorMan and takes advice from Chuck a tad too seriously.

Directors: Amanda Fuller
Writer: Jon Haller
Parent-normal Activity
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7.67
212 votes

#7 - Parent-normal Activity

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2021

After her granddaughter starts misbehaving, Vanessa gives Mandy a valuable parenting lesson. Meanwhile, Mike is challenged to find a meaningful gift for his business anniversary with Ed.

Directors: Jordan Masterson
Grill in the Mist
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7.64
233 votes

#8 - Grill in the Mist

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2021

In the wake of the pandemic, Mike and Kristin are forced to make some tough business decisions involving Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Jen helps Mandy get organized.

Writer: Jacob Brown
Time Flies
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7.64
255 votes

#9 - Time Flies

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2021

A series of time jumps finds Mike & Vanessa with two new grandchildren, as well as Mandy and Kyle living with them. Mike accidentally-on-purpose gets involved when Vanessa and Mandy clash over Vanessa's "helpfulness." Meanwhile at Outdoor Man, Chuck desperately hopes it's last call on Ed's mixology happy hour.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Erin Berry
High on the Corporate Ladder
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7.63
240 votes

#10 - High on the Corporate Ladder

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2021

Mike reluctantly finds himself acting as Ryan's mentor when he is offered a big corporate job. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle attempt to make Ed's bucket list dreams come true after finding a secret file on his computer.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Murder, She Wanted
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7.63
212 votes

#11 - Murder, She Wanted

Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2021

Mandy gets jealous after Mike spends time with Ryan at a marketing retreat. Meanwhile, Ed attempts to get Chuck and Joe to see a musical.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Meatless Mike
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7.61
226 votes

#12 - Meatless Mike

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2021

Mike's willpower is put to the test when Vanessa challenges him to go vegetarian for a week. Meanwhile, Ed trolls ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on social media and Mandy and Kyle move into Kristin and Ryan's guest house.

Directors: Dave Cove
Writer: Ed Yeager
Lost and Found
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7.61
225 votes

#13 - Lost and Found

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/18/2021

When Ed pits Mike and Joe against each other to find the next classic car for renovation, Chuck teaches them a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, Mandy, Kyle and Vanessa meddle in Jen's love life.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: King Hassan
Your Move
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7.61
213 votes

#14 - Your Move

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2021

While Mike is away, Kristin learns what it takes to be in charge at Outdoor Man. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Kyle debate how to upgrade the backyard play area and Ryan teaches Mandy how to play chess, but he may be the one getting schooled.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Erin Berry
Baxter Boot Camp
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7.54
202 votes

#15 - Baxter Boot Camp

Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2021

Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping. Meanwhile, Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven.

Directors: Kit Wilkinson
Writer: Ed Yeager
Midwife Crisis
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7.54
221 votes

#16 - Midwife Crisis

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2021

In a flashback set during the pandemic, Mandy and Kyle decide to have a home birth - at Mike and Vanessa's. Meanwhile, Ryan and Chuck team up to construct a state-of-the-art crib.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Kevin Hench
A Fool and His Money
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7.54
246 votes

#17 - A Fool and His Money

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2021

Mike regrets convincing Joe to use his inheritance money to buy a classic jeep when he realizes how he intends to restore it. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan worry that Mandy and Kyle are teaching Sarah bad language.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Outdoor Toddler
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7.53
246 votes

#18 - Outdoor Toddler

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2021

When Vanessa asks Ed to revive the Outdoorman Toddler campaign, she is forced to choose between her two new granddaughters for the ad. Meanwhile, Ryan's plan to buy a house on Mike's street hits a snag - Mike.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Kevin Hench
Yoga and Boo-Boo
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7.53
211 votes

#19 - Yoga and Boo-Boo

Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2021

After Mike's doctor recommends that he start stretching, Mike uses Chuck's injury as an excuse to get out of yoga with Vanessa. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan and Mandy and Kyle each believe the other couple is jealous of their relationship.

Writer: Pat Bullard
Granny Nanny
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7.53
236 votes

#20 - Granny Nanny

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2021

On the eve of her birthday, Vanessa refuses to believe that she needs to slow down, going above and beyond on her grandma responsibilities. Meanwhile, Joe puts Mike's friendship to the test.

Preschool Confidential
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7.43
234 votes

#21 - Preschool Confidential

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2021

Vanessa's attempt to have both her granddaughters admitted to an elite preschool puts her in a sticky situation to return a political favor. Meanwhile, Mike worries Rev. Paul is taking advantage of Kyle.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Pat Bullard