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Last Man Standing - S01E03 - Grandparents Day
 

Last Man Standing season 1 episode 3

Grandparents Day

 
When Vanessa forces a reluctant Mike to attend Grandparents Day at their grandson Boyd's preschool, Mike manages to insult the daycare teacher and Boyd gets kicked out of school. Boyd's mom, Kristin, tells Mike that he now has to look after him, so Mike takes the two-year-old to work with him. Meanwhile, after an elderly looking grandmother at the Grandparents Day event thinks she and Vanessa are the same age, Vanessa goes out of her way to look more youthful -- hoping no one sees her buying clothes from a boutique her 17-year-old daughter.
 
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Last Man Standing / S01E03 : Grandparents Day
Season 1, Episode 3 | Aired on October 18, 2011 | TV-14 | 25 min. | FOX
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EPISODES
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Season 7
Season 6
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
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  • Last Man Standing - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 2 - Last Baby Proofing Standing
    Episode 2
    Last Baby Proofing Standing
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 3 - Grandparents Day
    Episode 3
    Grandparents Day
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 4 - Last Halloween Standing
    Episode 4
    Last Halloween Standing
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 5 - Co-Ed Softball
    Episode 5
    Co-Ed Softball
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 6 - Good Cop, Bad Cop
    Episode 6
    Good Cop, Bad Cop
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 7 - Home Security
    Episode 7
    Home Security
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 8 - House Rules
    Episode 8
    House Rules
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 9 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
    Episode 9
    Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 10 - Last Christmas Standing
    Episode 10
    Last Christmas Standing
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 11 - The Passion of the Mandy
    Episode 11
    The Passion of the Mandy
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 12 - Moon Over Kenya
    Episode 12
    Moon Over Kenya
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 13 - Take Your Daughter to Work
    Episode 13
    Take Your Daughter to Work
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 14 - Odd Couple Out
    Episode 14
    Odd Couple Out
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 15 - House of Spirits
    Episode 15
    House of Spirits
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 16 - Tree of Strife
    Episode 16
    Tree of Strife
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 17 - Adrenaline
    Episode 17
    Adrenaline
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 18 - Baxter & Sons
    Episode 18
    Baxter & Sons
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 19 - Ding Dong Ditch
    Episode 19
    Ding Dong Ditch
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 20 - Animal Wrongs
    Episode 20
    Animal Wrongs
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 21 - Wherefore Art Thou, Mike Baxter
    Episode 21
    Wherefore Art Thou, Mike Baxter
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 22 - This Bud's for You
    Episode 22
    This Bud's for You
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 23 - The Spotlight
    Episode 23
    The Spotlight
  • Last Man Standing - Episode 24 - Found Money
    Episode 24
    Found Money

Last Man Standing season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In "Last Man Standing," the Baxter family navigates various challenges: Mike and Vanessa attend Grandparents Day at Boyd's school, leading to humorous and awkward situations due to the school's progressive environment. At home, Mandy and Eve's typical sibling rivalry unfolds over shampoo. Boyd gets expelled from preschool, prompting Mike to unsuccessfully try to find him a new one and eventually bring him to work. Vanessa, feeling old among other grandparents, experiments with a younger look, causing mixed reactions. The episode highlights themes of aging, identity, and family dynamics, ending with Mike and Vanessa accepting their roles as grandparents and choosing a cozy night at home.

Full Episode S01E03 Recap

### Morning at the Baxter Home - **Elway's Super Bowls and Coffee:** The family discusses how Elway might have won more Super Bowls with better receivers, leading to a light-hearted conversation about getting coffee. - **Boyd's Wooby:** A search for Boyd's beloved wooby (blanket) ensues, highlighting the family's attachment to various items. - **Grandparents Day Reminder:** Mike is reminded about Grandparents Day at Boyd's school but is reluctant to attend. ### At the School - Grandparents Day - **Mike and Vanessa at School:** Despite Mike's initial reluctance, he and Vanessa attend Grandparents Day, encountering several humorous and awkward situations. - **Generational Differences:** Vanessa feels out of place among other grandparents and struggles with feeling old. - **School's Progressive Environment:** The school's progressive, inclusive approach leads to comical misunderstandings and tensions, particularly with Mike. ### Conflict at Home - **Sibling Rivalry:** Mandy and Eve argue over shampoo, illustrating typical sibling conflicts. - **Boyd's Expulsion:** The family learns that Boyd has been expelled from preschool, largely due to Mike's behavior. - **Searching for a New Preschool:** Mike struggles to find a new preschool for Boyd, highlighting the competitive nature of early childhood education. ### At Outdoor Man - Mike's Workplace - **Boyd at Work:** Mike brings Boyd to his workplace, creating a makeshift daycare, but the arrangement proves exhausting and impractical. ### Vanessa's Identity Crisis - **Vanessa's Fashion Transformation:** Vanessa experiments with a younger, more fashionable look, causing mixed reactions from her family. - **Generational Reflections:** The episode touches on themes of aging, identity, and the perception of being a grandparent. ### Resolution and Reflection - **Apology and Acceptance:** Mike apologizes to the preschool, albeit reluctantly, but ultimately, Kristin decides Boyd shouldn't return there. - **Embracing Aging:** Vanessa and Mike come to terms with aging and their roles as grandparents, finding comfort in their relationship and life stage. ### Final Scene - **A Quiet Evening:** The episode concludes with Mike and Vanessa opting for a cozy, quiet night, embracing their age and lifestyle with humor and affection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the family discussing in the morning?

They were discussing how Elway might have won more Super Bowls with better receivers and then talked about getting coffee.

Why was Boyd's wooby important?

Boyd's wooby (blanket) was important as it symbolized the family's attachment to various items and was used to comfort Boyd.

What event were Mike and Vanessa reminded about?

They were reminded about Grandparents Day at Boyd's school.

How did Vanessa feel at the school event?

Vanessa felt out of place and struggled with feeling old among the other grandparents.

What was the nature of the school's environment?

The school had a progressive, inclusive approach that led to misunderstandings and tensions, especially with Mike.

Why were Mandy and Eve arguing at home?

They argued over the use of a particular shampoo.

What happened to Boyd at his preschool?

Boyd was expelled from preschool, largely due to Mike's behavior.

How did Mike handle Boyd's need for a new preschool?

Mike struggled to find a new preschool for Boyd due to the competitive nature of early childhood education.

What solution did Mike find for Boyd's care?

Mike brought Boyd to his workplace, creating a makeshift daycare.

How did Vanessa react to her own aging?

Vanessa experimented with a younger look and grappled with her identity as a grandmother.

How did the family respond to Vanessa's new look?

The family had mixed reactions, with some finding it inappropriate and others supportive.

What was the outcome of Mike's apology to the preschool?

Mike apologized, but Kristin decided that Boyd should not return to that preschool.

What theme did the episode explore regarding aging?

The episode explored themes of aging, identity, and perceptions of being a grandparent.

How did the episode conclude?

It concluded with Mike and Vanessa choosing a quiet evening at home, accepting their age and lifestyle.

 
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