Last Man Standing season 8 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Mike is chosen to plan the gender reveal party, much to his delight as it allows him to playfully torment Vanessa by keeping the baby's gender a secret. Meanwhile, Ed enlists Joe and Chuck's help for home remodeling, leading to comedic moments with creepy dolls. Boyd expresses feeling like a mistake, but Mike reassures him of his importance with a touching talk. The episode culminates in a humorous gender reveal, orchestrated by Mike, revealing the baby is a girl, and ends with Mike's reflection on life beyond social media.

Full Episode S08E04 Recap

### Opening Scene: Baby Shower Anticipation - Mike tells Boyd about becoming a brother, joking about sibling antics. - Kristin, Mandy, and Vanessa return from a baby sprinkle, with Kristin's pregnancy photos. - Mike dismisses the photos, preferring to see Kristin in person. ### Discussing the Gender Reveal Party - Kristin and Ryan choose Mike to plan the gender reveal party, much to his delight as it gives him an opportunity to tease Vanessa. - Ed seeks help from Joe and Chuck for home remodeling in preparation for Bonnie moving in. ### Preparing for the Party - Vanessa and Jen discuss the gender reveal party, suspecting Mike might be hiding something. - Mike, enjoying the secret, teases Vanessa about not knowing the baby's gender. ### The Doll Room - Joe and Chuck are tasked with organizing dolls in Ed's house, leading to humorous and slightly eerie moments. ### Heart-to-Heart with Boyd - Boyd expresses feeling like a mistake, leading to a heartfelt conversation with Mike who assures Boyd of his importance and love. ### The Gender Reveal Party - Vanessa, frustrated by not knowing the baby's gender, falls for a trap set by Mike. - The actual gender reveal is done by Boyd, revealing pink snow and announcing a girl. - The episode closes with Mike reflecting on childhood adventures and the importance of living life beyond social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plans the gender reveal party in the episode?

Mike is chosen by Kristin and Ryan to plan the gender reveal party.

What is the difference between a baby shower and a sprinkle mentioned in the episode?

A sprinkle is a smaller get-together before the baby shower.

Why does Mike agree to plan the gender reveal party?

Mike agrees because it gives him an opportunity to tease Vanessa by keeping the baby's gender a secret.

What remodeling task does Ed ask Chuck and Joe to help with?

Ed asks them to help remodel a room for Bonnie, including painting and setting up shelves.

What does Vanessa suspect about Mike's role in the gender reveal party?

Vanessa suspects Mike might be hiding something or has a plan to reveal the gender.

How does Mike tease Vanessa about the gender reveal?

Mike sets a trap with a confetti cannon to tease Vanessa, who is eager to know the baby's gender.

What emotional issue does Boyd raise with Mike?

Boyd feels like he was a mistake, leading to a serious conversation with Mike.

How is the baby's gender revealed?

Boyd triggers the reveal, showing pink snow, indicating the baby is a girl.

What does Mike reflect on at the end of the episode?

Mike reflects on childhood adventures and the importance of experiencing life beyond social media.

Who feels left out of the gender reveal party planning?

Vanessa feels left out and frustrated for not being chosen to plan the party and not knowing the baby's gender.

Last Man Standing season 8 episode 4

You've Got Male (or Female)