<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> Robert Forster as Bud Baxter (seasons 1, 3--4), Mike's widower father who is initially in the construction business, but later opens a marijuana store ("Bud's Buds") after it becomes legal in Colorado . </Li> <Li> Christina Moore as April (seasons 1 & 3), Vanessa's air - headed and immature younger sister . She is always asking for money . </Li> <Li> Danielle Bisutti as Michelle (season 1), Vanessa's friend and next - door neighbor; she is a meteorologist who gets most of her data from a free phone app . </Li> <Li> Erika Alexander as Carol Larabee (seasons 2--6), Chuck's wife and Mike and Vanessa's neighbor, who becomes Vanessa's best friend . Vanessa often goes overboard trying to act racially open - minded around her, but usually ends up looking foolish and annoying Carol . In season 6, Carol accepts a year - long job in California, leaving Chuck behind in Denver . </Li> <Li> Carla Jimenez as Blanca Alvarez (seasons 2--4), the Baxters' Guatemalan - born housekeeper who also helps Mandy with her fashion business . The Baxters were happy to celebrate with Blanca after she was sworn in as an American citizen . </Li> <Li> Sarah Gilman as Cammy Harris (seasons 2--6), Eve's soccer teammate and extremely chatty best friend . </Li> <Li> Jonathan Taylor Thomas as John Baker (seasons 2--3), Kristin's boss at a fancy restaurant where she works . Thomas also had a cameo as "Randy" (a nod to his Home Improvement character) in the season 4 episode "Helen Potts", with fellow Home Improvement co-star Patricia Richardson . </Li> <Li> Tye Sheridan as Justin (seasons 3--4), Eve's fellow Jr . ROTC member and football teammate who becomes her boyfriend . The two break up in season 4 . </Li> <Li> Zachary Gordon as Andrew (season 3), Eve's nerdy classmate who worships her and desperately wants to be her boyfriend . </Li> <Li> Joely Fisher as Wendi Gracin (seasons 3--5), Ed's meddling younger girlfriend, whom he meets near the end of season three . Ed routinely has to put her in her place, particularly when she shows up at the store and tries to get involved in running his business . Wendi deserts Ed offscreen between Seasons 4 and 5, but the two patch things up and reunite . </Li> <Li> Jay Leno as Joe Leonard (seasons 5--6), a semi-retired auto technician from whom Vanessa buys a classic car for Mike . Joe later works in the repair shop at Outdoor Man, servicing products like ATVs, snowmobiles and boat engines . </Li> <Li> Travis Tope as Rob (season 6), Eve's boyfriend who is studying criminal justice at UC Boulder . He's a recovering alcoholic, which worries Mike and Vanessa when they first meet him . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Robert Forster as Bud Baxter (seasons 1, 3--4), Mike's widower father who is initially in the construction business, but later opens a marijuana store ("Bud's Buds") after it becomes legal in Colorado . </Li> <Li> Christina Moore as April (seasons 1 & 3), Vanessa's air - headed and immature younger sister . She is always asking for money . </Li>

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