Ep 5. School Merger

In Last Man Standing season 4 episode 5 titled "School Merger," Mike Baxter (Tim Allen) is concerned when his youngest daughter, Eve (Kaitlyn Dever), starts attending a new high school as part of a merger. While he is excited about the new facilities and opportunities the merger brings, he is also concerned about the changes it will bring to the school's culture and how it will affect his daughter's education.

Meanwhile, Kyle (Christoph Sanders) and Mandy (Molly McCook) try to figure out how to make their long-distance relationship work, and Vanessa (Nancy Travis) struggles with finding a way to connect with her teenage daughter without being overbearing.

As the episode progresses, Mike attends a school assembly where he voices his concerns about the merger and the importance of maintaining the school's traditions. He is met with resistance from the principal, who argues that the changes will ultimately benefit the students. Meanwhile, Eve struggles to find her place in the new school and clashes with a popular cheerleader.

Despite the initial difficulties, Mike and Eve eventually learn to adapt to the changes brought on by the school merger. Meanwhile, Vanessa finds a way to connect with her daughter by taking an interest in her extracurricular activities and showing her support.

Overall, Last Man Standing season 4 episode 5 offers a humorous yet insightful look into the challenges faced by families dealing with changes in their children's education and relationships. The episode tackles important issues such as school culture, long-distance relationships, and parent-child communication, all while providing plenty of laughs along the way.