Ep 14. Buffalo Bill Day

As Chuck and Mike set up a Buffalo Bill Day celebration at the store, Ed worries about the return of the former owner's daughter, who he once dated. Meanwhile, Eve worries she won't fit in at high school, but Vanessa offers her advice. Mike and Eve bond over a mutual love of classic movies when Mike invites her to join him for a film screening. Meanwhile, Mandy thinks she’s found the perfect match by setting her mom up with Kyle’s dad, but in the end, Ed winds up having a surprising realization.

The episode begins with Chuck and Mike setting up a Buffalo Bill Day celebration at the Outdoor Man store, gearing up for the annual festivities. Meanwhile, Ed is worried about the return of his ex-girlfriend, Dolores, the daughter of the former store owner. He’s certain the woman is only coming into town to get back together with him and is not looking forward to confrontation. Vanessa, who acts as Ed’s confidant, assures him that everything will be okay.

Meanwhile, Eve is worried about fitting in at her new high school and confides in Vanessa. Vanessa empathizes with Eve, recalling her own experience feeling like an outsider in a new environment. She reminds Eve that times have changed and encourages her to be herself. Vanessa even offers to take Eve shopping for a new outfit to wear on her first day of school.

While gearing up for the Buffalo Bill Day celebration, Mike invites Eve to join him for a classic movie screening of the classic movie, "The Magnificent Seven". Eve is thrilled as this is her favorite movie, and she and Mike bond over their love of classic films. This bond provides a great opportunity for Eve to open up and share her own experiences about moving to a new town.

Back at the store, Mandy thinks she's found the perfect match for her mother, Vanessa. She tries to set her up with Kyle’s dad, Ed’s friend and Mike’s brother. Mandy thinks they would be great together, setting up a blind date between the two. However, things do not go as expected, and Ed realizes that he's the one who's interested in Vanessa.

As the Buffalo Bill Day celebration kicks off, tensions rise between Ed and Dolores, as both feel the impact of their former relationship. Mike takes note of their tensions and tries to smooth things over. Meanwhile, Eve and Mike continue to bond over their love of movies while also trying to help Vanessa and Ed navigate their feelings for each other.

Overall, this episode is an entertaining blend of classic sitcom tropes and modern sensibilities. It delves into issues of identity and fitting in, as well as the complexities of adult relationships. The characters are lovable, and the writing is sharp and witty. Fans of the show will appreciate the typical Last Man Standing humor, with plenty of laughs along the way.