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Last Man Standing is returning with a double episode premiere to FOX later on tonight, and the executive producer of the series, Kevin Abbott, revealed more about the new season in an interview with TV Line. Fans are about to see a big change for Mike and Vanessa, played by Tim Allen and Nancy Travis.
The couple will have to deal with the fact that the kids are out of the house, and they don’t have anyone left to raise. Abbott said the following about the impact of the couple being empty nesters will have on the FOX series:
“It kind of changes everything. We play on the fact that there are no longer any children in the house throughout the first 10 or 11 episodes. If part of your purpose every day is taking care of these people in the house, and that responsibility goes away, how do you react to that? Is it freeing, or is it somehow a loss?”
The series will also touch on the topics of politics and pregnancy as well. The politics will come into play when Vanessa decides to run for state assembly, and the new pregnancy is Kristin’s. She shares the news at a family dinner.
Last Man Standing will air all of season eight during the months ahead.
What do you think? Are you excited for the return of this series?
Yes it is a clean family show with no abuse, profanity. Very funny, hope it never goes away. Do miss the original Mandy.
I thought I could get used to the new Mandy I just can’t. When an actor can’t blend in with the rest of the cast it just ruins the whole comedy for me.
The show is done, take it off ..
Can’t wait!!! Best show on TV!!!!!
I love the show!!!!!! I would love the old Mandy to come back also, but it is what it is. I believe the show is leaning towards more of the empty net vibe now. How they have to move on. The kids pop in every so often. Just like real life.
I turned it off. I no longer enjoy this show since Mandy was replaced. It just isn’t the same. I wish Molly Ephraim returned in season 8. Anyway, I will be watching another show during this time slot. Sorry.
I agree. The “mandy”from before was way better
Same here
What happens to voted he was not there last night
Laugh track is killing the show . Overused and loud
Still love the show, but it was better with the old Mandy
We’ll see how it goes tonight. Series is not as good with the new Mandy. And now that Eve is gone, I just don’t think it will be as good as previous seasons. No one will be as good as the old Mandy. I really don’t like Jen either. Hopefully I’m wrong.
I agree. The other Mandy was better. Jen I think puts in a little more humor than the new Mandy.
I turned it off because of the narrating. That is so annoying. Why? If continues I will not be watching even though I was so looking forward to this show coming back on. I really love this show but not with the narrating.
Hope it improves from last season, since moving to Fox, the show hasn’t been as good as when it was on ABC, and the Mandy is awful. Will watch tonights espiode, hoping it is better, but if not, probably won’t watch rest of season. I like the old reruns of LMS.
Really glad to see the show is back, but why put it up against “Young Sheldon” on CBS. Trying to cause lower ratings?
Super-excited!!
Last Man Standing is the greatest comedy ever, it covers both sides of Political issues and life. Bring Eve back in all episodes!!! Keep the Show on forever, Tim Allen is Awesome!!!