Last Man Standing - Season 6 -

: It was the network's second-highest-rated sitcom during its final year on ABC , holding a 1.2 rating in the adults 18–49 demographic. The Cancellation Controversy

: The show remained off-air for a year until Fox picked it up for a seventh season in 2018.

: Fans launched a boycott and a petition that grew to over 400,000 signatures, accusing the network of political bias against Allen's conservative character. Last Man Standing - Season 6

: ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey stated the decision was based on scheduling shifts —moving Friday nights to an all-drama lineup—and high production costs since the show was produced by an outside studio (20th Century Fox).

The main cast remained consistent through this season, featuring: as Mike Baxter Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter Molly Ephraim as Mandy Baxter-Anderson (her final season) Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter-Vogelson Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson Héctor Elizondo as Ed Alzate Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter (his final season) Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee Plot Highlights & Key Episodes : It was the network's second-highest-rated sitcom during

: Eve takes a gap year, which Mike initially finds difficult to support, leading to lessons on "real world" survival. Ratings and Reception

: Season 6 was a strong performer for ABC , averaging 6.4 million viewers and regularly winning its Friday night time slot. : ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey stated the

: A conflict arises between Mike and Ryan when Mike wants to give Boyd a shotgun for his birthday, staying true to Baxter tradition.