[s5e10] The Puck Stops Here Apr 2026

This week’s episode of Last Man Standing , titled dives into the classic Baxter family dynamic: Mike trying to "man up" the men in his life while Vanessa tries to decode the mysterious academic shifts of their youngest daughter. The Main Event: Ryan Takes the Reins

When Boyd’s hockey team suddenly needs a new coach, Mike surprises the entire family by recommending for the job. While Mike and Ryan rarely see eye-to-eye on, well, anything, Mike knows that Ryan was actually an all-star hockey player back in high school. [S5E10] The Puck Stops Here

Episode Spotlight: Last Man Standing – "The Puck Stops Here" (S5E10) This week’s episode of Last Man Standing ,

Back at home, Vanessa is spiraling because , usually the "ideal student," is suddenly failing her chemistry class. Vanessa can’t wrap her head around why a straight-A student would struggle with a subject she’s clearly smart enough to master. Episode Spotlight: Last Man Standing – "The Puck

As the episode unfolds, we get a classic Mandy intervention. It turns out Eve’s "chemistry" problem isn't about the periodic table—it’s about a boy she’s attracted to. Watching Mandy try to teach the stoic Eve how to "fake laugh" and flirt is easily the highlight of the night. Why This Episode Works

You can catch this episode and the rest of Season 5 on platforms like Disney+ , Apple TV , and Amazon.

Watching the traditionally "soft" Ryan step into a leadership role on the ice provides some great comedic friction. Mike’s ulterior motive is clear: he wants Ryan to embrace a more competitive spirit, but in true Last Man Standing fashion, the lessons learned on the rink end up being about more than just scoring goals. The B-Plot: Eve’s Chemistry Crisis