Ep 8. My Father the Car

In Last Man Standing season 6 episode 8, titled "My Father the Car," Mike Baxter (played by Tim Allen) finds himself in an unusual position when he realizes that his old car, a 1967 Impala, is up for sale at Boyd's (Evan and Luke Kruntchev) school auction. Despite his affection for the vehicle, Mike initially decides against bidding on it, thinking it's not worth the money. However, he changes his mind when he hears that the winning bidder gets a day of fishing with legendary outdoorsman, Norman (guest star Lou Diamond Phillips).

Meanwhile, Vanessa (Nancy Travis) tries to convince Eve (Kaitlyn Dever) to move back home and attend college locally, but Eve is determined to go to West Point. Mandy (Molly McCook) and Kyle (Christoph Sanders) struggle to find common ground with their wedding planning, and Ryan (Jordan Masterson) tries to learn Spanish so he can communicate with his new co-worker.

As the auction heats up, a bidding war ensues between Mike and Chuck (Jonathan Adams) for the car. At one point, Kyle even jumps in with a surprise bid, causing a moment of chaos. Ultimately, the car goes home with Mike, and he prepares to spend his day with Norman.

Meanwhile, Vanessa and Eve's conflict comes to a head when they both attend a college fair. Vanessa tries to convince Eve to choose a local school, citing all the benefits of staying close to home. Eve, however, is set on her path to West Point and feels that Vanessa doesn't understand her ambitions. The two have a heart-to-heart, and Vanessa ultimately supports Eve's decision to pursue her dream.

Back at home, Mandy and Kyle struggle to make decisions about the wedding details. Mandy wants a big, fancy wedding, while Kyle wants something more low-key and intimate. They eventually come to a compromise, but not before some awkward moments and miscommunications.

Meanwhile, Ryan's attempts to learn Spanish lead to some hilarious mishaps at work. He tries to impress his new co-worker by speaking the language, but ends up saying things like "I am a potato" instead of "I have a potato." Finally, he enlists the help of his daughter to learn the correct phrases, and things begin to go more smoothly.

In the end, Mike and Norman have a successful day of fishing, and Mike reminisces about all the memories he has with his old car. Vanessa and Eve come to a new understanding, Mandy and Kyle reach a compromise, and Ryan continues to improve his Spanish skills. Overall, "My Father the Car" is a heartwarming episode that explores family dynamics and the importance of pursuing one's dreams.