AT CHRISTMASTIME, MIKE TAKES THE BURDEN OFF A STRESSED-OUT VANESSA AND HANDS OVER HER HOLIDAY DUTIES TO THE FAMILY, ON "LAST MAN STANDING"

"Gift of the Wise Man" - When Mike realizes all the things a stressed-out Vanessa does to get ready for Christmas, he delegates the family to take on decorating the tree, writing the family newsletter and putting up the church Nativity scene, on "Last Man Standing," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

"Gift of the Wise Man" was written by Kevin Abbott and directed by Robbie Countryman.

"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.

"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.