Ep 9. Thanksgiving

When the holidays come around, the Baxters are always ready to celebrate with each other. For Thanksgiving, Mike insists on cooking the turkey himself, even though Vanessa has already ordered one from the grocery store. Mike takes on the challenge with confidence, but soon realizes that cooking a turkey is more difficult than he thought.

Meanwhile, Mandy invites her new boyfriend over for Thanksgiving, and the family is eager to meet him. However, when they learn that he is much older than Mandy, they begin to worry about the relationship. Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan are struggling to decide what to do for Thanksgiving, as they both have plans with their own families.

Amidst the chaos of Thanksgiving preparations, Eve discovers that she has a crush on her neighbor, and tries to figure out how to talk to him. However, her attempts are constantly thwarted by her family members, who keep interrupting her conversations and embarrassing her in front of him.

As the day of Thanksgiving approaches, tensions mount in the Baxter household. Mike is stressed about cooking the turkey, Mandy is nervous about introducing her boyfriend, and Kristin and Ryan are struggling to find a way to balance their family obligations. However, despite the challenges, the family comes together to celebrate, and they learn the true meaning of Thanksgiving: being grateful for the people in your life.

Last Man Standing season 3 episode 9, titled "Thanksgiving," is a heartwarming portrayal of family dynamics during the holidays. With equal parts humor and heart, the episode captures the chaos, stress, and joy of Thanksgiving, and reminds us of the importance of family and gratitude.