Fox Unveils ‘Last Man Standing’s One-Hour Series Finale Date
Last Man Standing is finally hanging up its hat after three seasons at Fox, and the Baxters are going out with a big one-hour special.
Fox has officially set a date for the comedy’s last installment, planning for a final farewell on Thursday, May 20. First debuting in 2011, Last Man Standing ran for six seasons on ABC before it was revived at Fox following a cancellation.
Despite the brief hiccup in production, the comedy has remained constant throughout the years, delivering laughs with its talented cast. The show’s main concept revolves around Mike Baxter (Tim Allen), a husband and father of three daughters who struggles to maintain a macho persona in a female-dominated home.
But it’s grown into so much more, as Mike’s daughters experience their own challenges as adults now, and he evaluates his role as a grandfather and proprietor of Outdoor Man. While few other details have been revealed regarding the show’s finale, we’re sure there will be a few tricks up the team’s sleeves for the one-hour episode.
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Starring alongside Allen in the series are Nancy Travis, Amanda Fuller, Christoph Sanders, Molly McCook, Jordan Masterson, Jonathan Adams, Krista Marie Yu, and Hector Elizondo. In the show’s April 8 episode, former series regular Kaitlyn Dever reprised her role as youngest Baxter daughter, Eve, and based on cast postings on social media, it seems like she could pop up in the final episode, but fans will have to tune in to find out.
Stay tuned for additional details.
Last Man Standing, Season 9, Thursdays, 9/8c, Fox
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To say I'm sad to see LMS leave is an understatement! I was one of the thousands who fought for this great, clean, family show to be picked up. Was so thrilled when it was but for sure this could go on for a few more years. They've kept it fresh and always an entertaining, funny, cute story line. I love the characters, the warmth, the political digs and of course, Mike's vlog. So few shows are enjoyable today, such a classic, such a loss in my opinion.
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So sad it is Going to be over. There’s very little to watch a network TV
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It really stinks that it's not going to be on anymore. It is such a good show. It will be missed! 😥
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One of my favorite shows. It's not often (especially now) that you can find a show with an unabashedly conservative POV, even if it was usually just Mike Baxter's. Daughter Eve and co-owner of "Outdoor Man", Ed Alzate (sp?) shared his perspective much of the time. Now everything is "woke" and shows compete to see who can be the most politically correct.
RIP, Mike. Go out and shoot something and then bring it home and eat it! Rinse and repeat...
And take Vanessa to Paris. She's earned it...
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I think another network should pick it up. Good show.
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I, too, am really going to miss this show, I've enjoyed it since the very beginning. Every week is good for several laughs. But now I've discovered Tim Allen on another show - completely different - that's on weekly on - of all places - the History Channel! He's back together with Richard Karn (sp?), his old buddy from a long-ago show. This one is called "Assembly Required", it has 3 talented builders building an object of the show's choice (such as a mini-dump truck or a hot tub with attached drinking fountain) with the supplies that are sent to them plus any others out of their shop that they want. The winner gets a $5,000 prize. It's an hour-long show with segments showing how each builder is doing with their own way of getting this object built. They are on a time schedule, which builds up the suspense as the show moves along. Tim Allen fans will love this show! I sure do!
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That show is not a sit com. It's a contest show. I don't watch LMS just for Tim Allen but the whole cast is great.
I watched that Assembly Required and it was boring.
Just not the same thing
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I am so upset to see Last man standing. It is an iconic tv show that will be missed. It is one of those shows that can be watched by entire family and not worry about cussing,abuse,drugs and drinking.
The show shows things that happen to families at one time or another. At the end has a moral.
I really wish that the LMS would stay. The actors really work well together.
A big mistake. No other show like it
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Never could get back into the show with the new Mandi.
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I’m so sad to see it leave . My husband and I watch it every night . We really didn’t like when they replaced Mandy , they didn’t even try to get another actress similar to her . The new Mandy isn’t funny at all , and that has definitely hurt the chemistry from the cast .
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Very sad to see it end. One of the rare comedy shows that was not crass so kids and grandkids could safely be in the room, and it had relevant bits of real life perspective. Perhaps the final scene will be the family seeing Mike and Vanessa off before they fly to Paris. 😁 Excellent cast although I did miss Molly Ephraim. I think Milana Vayntrub could have been a good recast.
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It's really sad to see this show end. They were amazing funny and enjoyable. And also a mix culture you don't see that in many shows. We will really miss Last Man Standing!!
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LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS SHOW! So sad it is going off!
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I watched a few minutes in the beginning and didn’t find it funny. Maybe I was expecting it to be more like Home Improvement. Then when it was cancelled for political reasons I gave it another chance. Now it’s one of my favorite shows! I’m bummed that it’s almost over. While it was still funny when picked up by Fox it just wasn’t the same without the original Mandy. I will check out Tim’s new show on the history channel. Have always liked Tim Allen. Farewell LMS☹️
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I am so saddened to see this show end. Have watched it from the beginning and the chemistry between all of the actors is just perfect. Anything I have seen Tim Allen in has been 5 stars & TV just won’t be the same without this cast and the weekly laughs my husband & I get from LMS.
Farewell and best of luck to all.......