- Season 6: Last Man Standing

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

: 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 Last Man Standing - Season 6

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

: 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. : Fans launched a boycott and a petition

Season 6 of Last Man Standing premiered on , and concluded on March 31, 2017 , on ABC . The season was marked by major character milestones—including Mandy and Kyle's wedding —and ended with a controversial cancellation by the network before being revived by Fox a year later. Season 6 Core Cast

On May 10, 2017, ABC canceled the series, "blindsiding" fans and Tim Allen himself.

: Season 6 was a strong performer for ABC , averaging 6.4 million viewers and regularly winning its Friday night time slot.