Ep 7. Putting a Hit on Christmas

When mother-daughter duo, Kristin and Eve, decide to host a joint Christmas party at the Baxter household, the patriarch, Mike, is far from thrilled. In fact, he's dreading the thought of mingling with the group of women and having to entertain all night long. However, things take a turn for the worse when the caterer cancels and they're forced to prepare the meal themselves. To make matters worse, they burn both the turkey and ham.

When Mike overhears his father-in-law, Bud, making fun of his cooking skills and suggesting they order pizza, he takes it as a challenge. With the help of his son-in-law, Kyle, Mike decides to take on the task of cooking a spectacular Christmas meal to show Bud up. However, things escalate quickly when Mike accidentally runs over Bud's prized remote-controlled car and Bud decides to put a hit out on Christmas.

Meanwhile, Mandy is on a mission to get the perfect Christmas gift for her boyfriend, Kyle. She's convinced that he's just going to buy her some generic, last-minute gift and she wants to make sure she gets him something he'll truly appreciate. After seeking advice from her family, she decides to get him a video game that he's been wanting for months. However, when she realizes how expensive it is, she starts to doubt her decision.

To make matters worse, Vanessa, Mike's wife, tries to convince Kyle to get Mandy a thoughtful gift and not just some cheap trinket. This puts Kyle in a tight spot, as he's already purchased her a gift and doesn't want to appear cheap. With some help from Mike, he decides to give Mandy the video game and a heartfelt note explaining why he couldn't resist getting her something she wanted so badly.

As the night wears on, tensions rise as Bud becomes increasingly aggressive towards Mike and his family. However, in the end, the Baxters manage to pull off a Christmas miracle and serve a delicious meal that everyone enjoys. Bud realizes the error of his ways and apologizes for his behavior, and the family is left to enjoy a truly memorable Christmas party.

Overall, Putting a Hit on Christmas is a heartwarming and hilarious episode that showcases the Baxter family's ability to come together in the face of adversity. From Mandy's gift woes to Mike's cooking mishaps to Bud's extreme reactions, there's always something going on to keep the audience engaged and entertained. It's a must-watch for fans of Last Man Standing and a great introduction to the show for newcomers.