Ep 5. The Road Less Driven
- TVPG
- October 23, 2015
- 21 min
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8.2 (280)
Mike and Vanessa set out on a road trip to visit their college-aged daughter at her university. Along the way, they encounter some unexpected obstacles such as a flat tire and a detour through a small town known for its quirky inhabitants. While Mike is determined to stick to the main highway and get to their destination as quickly as possible, Vanessa wants to take the road less traveled and explore the charming towns and scenic routes along the way.
As they navigate their way through the countryside, Mike and Vanessa begin to realize that the road trip is about more than just getting to their daughter's campus. It's also an opportunity for them to reconnect and reflect on their marriage, their family, and their own personal goals and aspirations.
Meanwhile, back at home, the rest of the Baxter family is dealing with their own challenges. Kristin and Ryan are struggling to balance their work and family responsibilities, while Mandy is wrestling with feelings of jealousy and inadequacy when she sees her former classmates on social media living seemingly perfect lives.
As the episode unfolds, each member of the Baxter family learns valuable lessons about the importance of taking chances, staying true to oneself, and cherishing the people and moments that matter most in life. Full of heartwarming moments, clever humor, and relatable themes, The Road Less Driven is a standout episode of Last Man Standing that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.