Ep 1. Pilot
- TVPG
- October 11, 2011
- 21 min
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7.4 (639)
In the pilot episode of Last Man Standing, we are introduced to Mike Baxter (Tim Allen), a marketing director for an outdoor sporting goods store, who believes that men are becoming increasingly emasculated in society. He sees this as a problem and sets out to find ways to make men more masculine again. However, his views are often at odds with those of his family and colleagues.
Mike's main struggle in the episode is dealing with the fact that his oldest daughter, Kristin (Alexandra Krosney), is pregnant out of wedlock. This goes against Mike's traditional values, and he struggles to come to terms with it. He believes that the father of the baby, Ryan (Jordan Masterson), should marry Kristin, but she is not interested in that idea.
At work, Mike clashes with his boss, Ed (Hector Elizondo), over a marketing campaign for a new product. Mike wants to create an advertisement that appeals to men's masculinity, but Ed wants something more PC. Mike's coworker, Vanessa (Nancy Travis), tries to mediate between the two of them.
Mike also has two younger daughters, Mandy (Molly Ephraim) and Eve (Kaitlyn Dever), who both have their own unique personalities. Mandy is obsessed with fashion and makeup, while Eve is a tomboy who loves outdoor activities and guns.
Throughout the episode, Mike deals with his family members and colleagues and tries to maintain his belief that men need to be more masculine. In the end, he has to come to terms with the fact that times are changing, and he needs to adapt his views to fit with modern society.
Overall, the pilot episode of Last Man Standing sets up the premise of the show and introduces us to the main characters. It establishes Mike's traditional values and his struggle to adjust to modern society. It also hints at the relationship dynamics between the characters and sets the stage for future episodes.