Ep 20. Tattoo

Mike Baxter is a man who thinks of himself as the last man standing in his family with only women surrounding him. He is a grumpy yet funny family man who lives in a home full of women. In Season 5, Episode 20, called "Tattoo," Mike is dealing with an interesting situation. Vanessa, his wife, is in a rush to get a tattoo of an eagle before her family reunion. She has always wanted one but never had the courage to do it. Mike, being hesitant at first, is supportive of her decision and agrees to get a tattoo, too, if she gets one. Vanessa also wants to get the same tattoo as her niece, Allyson, making it a family affair.

Mike and Vanessa go to the tattoo parlor, where they meet up with Vanessa's sister, April, and her mother, Bonnie. April is there to get a tattoo, but Bonnie is against them and finds them unattractive. She doesn't see the point of tattoos and the permanent damage it can cause. The family tries to convince her of the other side, with their love for tattoos, but she doesn't budge.

Vanessa goes first and gets her eagle tattoo, which came out beautiful. The tattoo artist then begins to work on Mike's tattoo, which is based on the Navy. Mike is a veteran of the Air Force, so he has a lot of pride and honor in his service time. While getting the tattoo, he meets an old Navy veteran named Bill who is getting a tattoo of an anchor. They both share stories about their time in the military, swap jokes, and talk about their wives. The tattoo artist gets a little annoyed with them because they keep moving while he's trying to do his job.

Vanessa's sister, April's turn comes up next, but she chickens out and leaves with Bonnie. They go shopping instead. Meanwhile, the tattoo artist has given Mike a blood pressure pill because he is constantly moving and doesn't want him to pass out. Mike is feeling fine until he realizes that the Navy tattoo on his arm is mirror imaged. The tattoo artist accidentally put it on backward. Mike is not happy about this but decides to keep it because he doesn't want to go through the whole process of getting another one.

Mike and Vanessa return home, where they show off their new tattoos to their daughters. Vanessa's mother, Bonnie, comes in to apologize to Vanessa for not being supportive of her decision to get a tattoo. She also mentions that April got one on her ankle and got another on her back. Mike and Vanessa are surprised and ask how Bonnie knew about the tattoo on her back? Bonnie says that she could see it when April was bending to pick something up at the store. Vanessa is disappointed that April didn't show her the tattoo and wants to know why April didn't tell her about it.

Mike and Vanessa decide to confront April about her tattoos, and she tells them that they just needed to take a break from being adults and do something fun. Bonnie agrees and tells Mike that he should do something spontaneous and out of his comfort zone, like getting a tattoo. But Mike says that the one he has is enough for him.

In conclusion, Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 20, "Tattoo," is a fun and entertaining episode that shows the importance of family and support. The episode captures the essence of not taking life too seriously and enjoying the little things that make us happy. It's a must-watch episode filled with laughter and a great ending.