[s5e10] The Puck Stops Here Apr 2026

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.

Episode Spotlight: Last Man Standing – "The Puck Stops Here" (S5E10) [S5E10] The Puck Stops Here

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 When Boyd’s hockey team suddenly needs a new

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 Mike’s ulterior motive is clear: he wants Ryan

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

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

"The Puck Stops Here" is a quintessential Season 5 episode because it highlights the growth of the Baxter-Bud-Vogelson extended family. Mike and Ryan finding common ground (even if it's via a frozen pond) shows how far their relationship has come. Meanwhile, the sisterly bond between Mandy and Eve remains the secret weapon of the show.