MIKE WANTS TO HIRE CHUCK'S SECURITY COMPANY BUT VANESSA DOESN'T WANT TO MIX BUSINESS WITH FRIENDSHIP, ON "LAST MAN STANDING"

"Mike Hires Chuck" - When an Outdoor Man billboard is vandalized, Mike wants to hire his neighbor Chuck's security company to protect it. But Vanessa doesn't want to mix business with friendship since she's counting on a teaching recommendation from Chuck's wife, Carol. Meanwhile, Eve benefits from Mandy's philosophical decision to not take credit for doing household chores, on "Last Man Standing," FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

"Mike Hires Chuck" was written by Mike Haukom and directed by John Pasquin.

"Last Man Standing" stars Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter, Molly Ephraim as Mandy Baxter, Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter, Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter, Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson, Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter, Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.

Guest starring is Erika Alexander as Carol.

"Last Man Standing" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.