When Kyle forgets to close the loading dock door, Mike discovers that there is a bear situation in the shop.
Mike is saddened to find that the Broncos-Chargers game and the wedding shower for Kyle and Mandy are both happening on the same day.
When Mandy's parents learn that she has started vaping, they are not very pleased. Furthermore, a safe is found in the cellar of Ryan and Kristen's new house.
In compliance with the Baxter family tradition, Mike only desires to give Boyd a shotgun and take him hunting as soon as he turns 10 years old.
For the yearly Halloween party, Mike proposes that the whole family have to wear like each other in an effort to make everyone dislike the holiday.
Mike, who is not happy about Eve's gap year, takes tough actions to teach her about living in the real world. Kyle tries to get a special wedding present for Mandy.
Mandy has become out of control as the big day gets closer. She dismisses the wedding coordinator, assigns everyone a job, and forbids Kyle from wearing sneakers with his suit.
Vanessa is given a tacky decoration for Thanksgiving by Kyle. Mike wants Chuck to sell him the car he inherited from his father, however Joe is after the same purpose.
Mandy requests from Mike to make a socially conscious speech at her graduation, but he has other plans in mind.
Ryan and Kyle compete to determine who knows more information about zombies and surviving an apocalypse. On the other hand, Vanessa spends her time wandering around her family after losing her teaching job.
At Christmas dinner, Eve presents her new boyfriend Rob to the family, and Mike has concerns about him.
When Mike and Vanessa turn down Eve's plea for financial assistance, Kristin rushes to offer her help. Meanwhile, an uncomfortable incident pushes Kyle and Ed closer together.
Mike is thrilled due to the opportunity he received to submit his artifact to a prestigious museum, and that is something Ed has desired his entire life.
Mike and Vanessa are getting irritated by the excessive displays of affection by the newlyweds Mandy and Kyle. Eve is given the opportunity to sing at the Grill by Kristen, but Ed wants to let her go after a weak performance.
To get his sons-in-law to undertake repairs around the house, Mike sets them up against one another.
Eve's plan about college shocks Mike and Vanessa.
Mike holds a blog competition, and the winner seems to be both an enthusiast and an anarchist. Vanessa gains a new hidden admirer after she joins a book club.
As Eve and Mandy are being persuaded by Mike and Vanessa to go to church on Sundays, Kyle takes part in Ryan's podcast.
Kyle strives to become a successful entrepreneur. On the other hand, Vanessa follows Mike's recommendation to grow her tutoring business but becomes annoyed when he becomes overly engaged.
Vanessa believes that Eve should let her boyfriend Rob know how she feels about not inviting her to his parents' anniversary dinner.
Mike and Vanessa are considering asking Kyle and Mandy to move out. Eve tells Ryan that Boyd has been lying about his father's work.
Mandy accidentally causes a rift between Chuck and Joe when she shadows Mike at work. Kristen and Eve invite Vanessa to a boxing class in an attempt to get her to relax.