Last Man Standing season 3 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "Last Man Standing," Kristin needs someone to watch Boyd due to her busy schedule. Vanessa tries to boost Kyle's confidence by suggesting he become a boat salesman at Outdoor Man. Eve babysits Boyd, playing a game called "Cave Explorer." Kyle struggles with his new sales

Full Episode S03E08 Recap

### Scene 1: Baxter Family Breakfast - The Baxter family is gathered for breakfast. Mike Baxter comments on someone putting empty boxes back in the pantry, pointing the finger at his daughters. - Kristin enters, asking if someone can watch her son, Boyd, after school. Mike suggests she or Boyd's father should do it, but Kristin explains they're both busy. - Eve is assigned to watch Boyd, reluctantly agreeing for $10 an hour. ### Scene 2: Vanessa and Kyle's Cheese Experiment - Kyle joins Vanessa and Mandy in the kitchen, offering them Gouda cheese. He's helping Vanessa with a nutrition class experiment by eating only cheese for a week. - Mandy and Vanessa discuss their relationship, with Vanessa inadvertently offending Mandy. ### Scene 3: Vanessa's Visit to Outdoor Man - Vanessa visits Mike at Outdoor Man to talk to Kyle, who's been upset with her. - She tries to encourage Kyle, implying he's capable of more than he thinks. - Ed Alzate, Mike's boss, is puzzled by Vanessa's visit and suggests Mike handle the situation. ### Scene 4: Vanessa's Proposition for Kyle - Vanessa proposes that Kyle should be a boat salesman at Outdoor Man, believing it will boost his confidence. - Despite initial reservations, Ed agrees to give Kyle the job. ### Scene 5: Eve and Boyd's Interaction - Eve struggles to entertain Boyd while babysitting him. They end up playing a game she makes up called "Cave Explorer," where Boyd explores the basement. ### Scene 6: Kyle's First Day as Boat Salesman - Kyle tries his hand at boat sales but is overly honest about the drawbacks, leading to a customer's hesitation. - Mike steps in, teaching Kyle how to focus on the positives and close sales. ### Scene 7: Kristin Confronts Eve - Kristin confronts Eve about her babysitting methods, leading to a discussion about their childhood and how they used to play together. ### Scene 8: Kyle's Dilemma as a Salesman - Kyle makes a successful boat sale but feels guilty about it, believing he pressured an elderly customer into a purchase he didn't need. - Mike and Ed realize Kyle's genuine nature is not suited for sales. ### Scene 9: Kyle's New Role - Kyle is given a new role as the sales-floor coordinator, where he can utilize his people skills and knowledge of the store without the pressure of sales. ### Scene 10: Mike and Vanessa Discuss Kyle's Potential - Mike and Vanessa reflect on the situation with Kyle. Mike acknowledges Kyle's potential, and Vanessa admits she may have overstepped. ### Scene 11: Mike's Vlog on Living Up to One's Potential - Mike records a vlog for Outdoor Man, discussing the concept of living up to one's potential and finding one's true calling, using Kyle's situation as an example.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Kristin need someone to watch Boyd?

Kristin needs someone to watch Boyd because she is busy at her new restaurant and Ryan is on a long haul to Reno.

What experiment is Kyle helping Vanessa with?

Kyle is helping Vanessa with a nutrition class experiment by eating only cheese for a week.

Why does Vanessa visit Outdoor Man?

Vanessa visits Outdoor Man to talk to Kyle, who has been upset with her.

What job does Vanessa suggest Kyle should have at Outdoor Man?

Vanessa suggests that Kyle should be a boat salesman at Outdoor Man.

How does Eve entertain Boyd while babysitting?

Eve entertains Boyd by playing a game she invents called "Cave Explorer," where Boyd explores the basement.

What problem does Kyle encounter on his first day as a boat salesman?

Kyle struggles with focusing on the positive aspects of the boats and ends up sharing too many negative points with a potential customer.

What is Kristin's complaint about Eve's babysitting?

Kristin complains that Eve locked Boyd in the basement as part of a game, which she finds inappropriate.

What conflict arises from Kyle's boat sale?

Kyle feels guilty about making a boat sale to an elderly customer on a fixed income, believing he pressured the customer into an unnecessary purchase.

What new role is Kyle given at Outdoor Man?

Kyle is given the new role of sales-floor coordinator at Outdoor Man.

What does Mike discuss in his Outdoor Man vlog?

In his Outdoor Man vlog, Mike discusses the importance of living up to one's potential and finding one's true calling, using Kyle's situation as an example.

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