<P> Distributed by 20th Century Fox Television, the series originally ran on ABC from 2011 to 2017 for six seasons, and entered syndication in 2015 . Despite being ABC's second - highest rated sitcom for the 2016--17 season, it was revealed in May 2017 that the network had declined to renew Last Man Standing for a seventh season . Media publications reported that ABC was unwilling to cover the production costs for a seventh season on behalf of 20th Century Fox Television . One year later, the studio's sibling network Fox announced it had picked up the show for a seventh season, which premiered on September 28, 2018 . </P> <P> The series follows Mike Baxter, a senior executive and director of marketing for an outdoor sporting goods store chain based in Denver, Colorado . His home life is initially filled with his wife, three daughters and a grandson, but later extends to the young men who are married to or dating his daughters . </P> <Ul> <Li> Tim Allen as Michael "Mike" Baxter: Mike is a father of three daughters and the director of marketing for the Outdoor Man chain of sporting goods stores . He fervently supports "traditional" American values, is a Protestant and is politically conservative . Mike loves his daughters but says his favorite is Eve, the youngest and most athletic daughter, and whose political opinions and interests mirror his own . He is proud of her ability to excel at anything she tries, including school work, hunting and playing sports . Mike often finds himself annoyed with Outdoor Man's young slow - witted employee Kyle (who later becomes his son - in - law), and with Ryan, his politically liberal son - in - law married to his oldest daughter, and the father of Mike's grandson, Boyd . The video blog or "vlog" that Mike does for Outdoor Man is frequently used as a vehicle to express his political views . Mike is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and an amateur radio operator using the call sign KA0XTT . </Li> <Li> Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter, Mike's wife: Vanessa is a geologist working in the energy industry for a company that does hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking". In season four, Vanessa becomes frustrated with her job and decides to go back to college to become a high school science teacher . After being laid off as a teacher due to budget cuts, Vanessa begins her own tutoring business . Vanessa was ambiguous in her political views until season five, when she announces she is supporting Hillary Clinton for president, mainly because she thinks it will advance women's causes . She is shown drinking wine frequently, and is also frequently mocked by Mike and her daughters about it . She is a graduate of Ohio State University with a Master of Science degree in Physics and a PhD in Geology . Vanessa often makes attempts to be politically correct, but only highlights how uncomfortable she is trying to relate to people of other races . Despite this, she and her African - American neighbor Carol Larabee seem to get along . Vanessa's humor includes bad puns, which she thinks are amusing but really just irritate Mike and the girls no end . </Li> <Li> Amanda Fuller (seasons 2--present) and Alexandra Krosney (season 1) as Kristin Beth Baxter, the oldest daughter: Kristin, unlike her father, espouses liberal political views and her views with regard to Christianity seem ambiguous . During her senior year of high school, Kristin became pregnant with her son, Boyd . She was a single mother living in the Baxter home until moving out in the season two finale . She began to reconcile with Boyd's father, Ryan Vogelson, in season three, and the two get married between seasons four and five . Kristin worked at a diner until landing a job at an upscale restaurant run by a former co-worker at the end of season two . In season four, she becomes the manager of the new restaurant opened by Outdoor Man . Kristin tends to work extra hard in this new job to prove she did not get the position through nepotism, despite Mike and Ed frequently telling her she was qualified . Alexandra Krosney portrayed Kristin in the show's first season (despite being nearly two years younger than Molly Ephraim, playing Kristin's younger sister); Krosney was replaced by Amanda Fuller prior to season two for unspecified creative reasons . </Li> <Li> Molly Ephraim (seasons 1--6) and Molly McCook (season 7 - present) as Amanda Elaine "Mandy" Baxter - Anderson, the middle daughter: Mandy is not as academic as her sisters (and she has a penchant for cutting class and ignoring homework), but she excels in social situations . Interested in fashion (and little else), she was one of the most popular girls at her high school . Mandy is very confident and creative, demonstrating traits found in her father . She can be lazy, conceited, selfish, insulting, and delinquent--she drinks underage, ignores all driving laws, shoplifts from Outdoor Man, there are many implications that she smokes cannabis, and she has been caught staying out all night--but occasionally she displays moments of generosity and caring . She started dating Kyle in Season 2 . As of Season 3, she attends a local college and works at the diner where Kristin used to work . Later that same season, she begins an online clothing business, selling her self - designed fashions which she assembles in the basement of her parents' house . Kyle asks her to marry him in Season 5, the 100th episode . She marries Kyle in Season 6, but they have yet to move out of the Baxter home . Up until she turned 21, a running gag on the show was Mike, Vanessa, and occasionally Kristin snatching glasses of alcohol out of Mandy's hand, usually followed by Mandy making a lame excuse . Ephraim was replaced by Molly McCook prior to the Season 7 revival on FOX due to Ephraim choosing not to return . </Li> <Li> Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter, (series regular, seasons 1--6; recurring, season 7) the youngest daughter: Eve is intelligent and athletic, and generally has the same interests as Mike, including camping, sports, guns, and the military . She also has conservative views like Mike . She is Mike's favorite daughter, and excels at her hobbies . She frequently outplays the boys in soccer and makes the boys' football team as their placekicker . She is well aware of being the favorite over her two sisters . Eve also shares her father's sense of humor, and her sarcastic wit is frequently directed at clueless sister Mandy . Eve is an excellent student, whose only weak subject is art, though she did have to change math classes to escape a prejudiced teacher . Eve is a member of Army Junior ROTC and works toward gaining admittance to West Point . Her attempt to do so is unsuccessful, which seriously depresses her, so in season six, Eve decides to take a "personal year" rather than immediately attend college . She spends some of this time singing and playing guitar for money, but this proves to be unfruitful . During her gap year, Eve applies to the Air Force Academy in nearby Colorado Springs (without telling either parent), and is accepted . </Li> <Li> Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, a young employee at Outdoor Man: Kyle is universally recognized as a good guy . Kyle idolizes Mike, having grown up without a father figure . He takes care of his grandmother who has dementia, and it is implied he grew up in her home . His estranged mother passes away in season six, leaving Kyle with mixed feelings over how to deal with it . Kyle is often oblivious to social cues and is slow to catch on to the events happening around him . Kyle dated Kristin in season one and started dating Mandy in season two before proposing in season five, and marrying Mandy in season six . </Li> <Li> Héctor Elizondo as Edward "Ed" Alzate, Mike's longtime business partner: Ed started a bait and tackle shop many years ago and hired Mike, who helped turn the shop into the 20 - store Outdoor Man chain . Ed is perhaps fifteen years older than Mike, but the two men bond over similar outdoor hobbies and shared conservative values . Mike regularly talks to Ed about the happenings in his home and occasionally seeks advice . Having been divorced four times, Ed's suggestions are rarely helpful . He also has five daughters . Ed is a Vietnam veteran, although he saw no combat in Vietnam, stating that he was a clerk in Saigon . He continues to help fellow veterans at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with their Veteran Affairs paperwork . Ed is also a recurring target for jokes about his age and lack of hair, most often from Mike . </Li> <Li> Flynn Morrison (regular, seasons 2--6), Jet Jurgensmeyer (season 7) and Evan and Luke Kruntchev (recurring, season 1) as Boyd Baxter, son of Kristin and Ryan: Mike enjoys spending quality time with his grandson Boyd, and affectionately views him as the son he never had . Mike and Ryan often clash on how he should be raised . Boyd enjoys activities encouraged by both his father and grandfather . </Li> <Li> Jordan Masterson (regular, seasons 2--present) and Nick Jonas (guest star, season 1) as Ryan Vogelson, Boyd's Canadian father: Though Ryan initially fled when Kristin got pregnant, he returned to be involved in Boyd's upbringing, and eventually the two reconciled and got engaged (at the end of season 3). Ryan holds liberal views, both politically and philosophically, and he and Mike routinely clash over their fundamentally opposing values, especially when it comes to child - rearing . Ryan wishes to raise his son without religion, hunting culture and nationalism, however, neither Mike nor Kristin agree with this approach . His vegan diet, views on discipline, and what Mike sees as his oversensitivity are an affront to Mike's beliefs, but Ryan generally enjoys being a thorn in Mike's side . On rare occasions, Ryan and Mike agree on what is best for Boyd, but this usually puts them at odds with Kristin or Vanessa . Mike comes to reluctantly respect and like his son - in - law for standing up for what he believes and for being a loving husband and father . </Li> <Li> Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee (regular, seasons 4--present; recurring, seasons 2--3), Mike and Vanessa's neighbor: Chuck is a retired U.S. Marine and a veteran of the first Gulf War who runs a private security business and later takes charge of security for the Denver Outdoor Man . Chuck is an African - American, and often jokes with Mike about racial stereotypes, and they regularly exchange barbs as if they don't like each other . In reality, they are good friends, despite being unwilling to admit it . Vanessa sees through their heated exchanges, often telling them to "get a room". Chuck's typical response to something or someone that exasperates him is, "not cool". Chuck is married to Carol and they have a son, Brandon, who is the same age as Eve . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Tim Allen as Michael "Mike" Baxter: Mike is a father of three daughters and the director of marketing for the Outdoor Man chain of sporting goods stores . He fervently supports "traditional" American values, is a Protestant and is politically conservative . Mike loves his daughters but says his favorite is Eve, the youngest and most athletic daughter, and whose political opinions and interests mirror his own . He is proud of her ability to excel at anything she tries, including school work, hunting and playing sports . Mike often finds himself annoyed with Outdoor Man's young slow - witted employee Kyle (who later becomes his son - in - law), and with Ryan, his politically liberal son - in - law married to his oldest daughter, and the father of Mike's grandson, Boyd . The video blog or "vlog" that Mike does for Outdoor Man is frequently used as a vehicle to express his political views . Mike is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and an amateur radio operator using the call sign KA0XTT . </Li>

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