12 Best Shows Like Last Man Standing You Should Watch Next

The Tim Allen sitcom "Last Man Standing" stars Allen as the titular "man" who feels usurped by the females in his family. Allen's Mike Baxter works in marketing at the sporting goods store Outdoor Man and uses the company's vlog to share his conservative social views. Mike's machismo is countered by the women in his life. His geologist wife Vanessa (Nancy Travis) and their three daughters often disagree with Mike and his traditional ways, but, despite any disagreements they may have, the Baxters are a close-knit and loving family unit.

"Last Man Standing" falls in the great tradition of family sitcoms centered around a somewhat chauvinistic yet largely redeemable patriarch. He may not be as famous as Allen's other sitcom dad (Tim Taylor from "Home Improvement"), but Mike Baxter can hold his own against some of the best sitcom dads in TV history. If "Last Man Standing" has left you hankering for some down-home laughs, there are plenty of similar family sitcoms awaiting your discovery. Here are the best TV comedies like "Last Man Standing" you should watch next.

"Modern Family" takes a fresh look at 21st century kinship and the ever-evolving ways that people create their clans. Beloved by both audiences and critics, and winning over 20 Emmys during its run, "Modern Family" followed three interconnected families for 11 seasons, stretching across the 2010s. Each family is bound through Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill) and his adult children, Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson). Claire is married to bumbling "cool dad" Phil (Ty Burrell) and Mitchell is married to the theatrical bon vivant Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet).

"Modern Family," like "Last Man Standing," takes a peek inside present-day family dynamics. The Baxter family, just like the Pritchetts, evolves and grows throughout the series. Boyfriends, grandkids, and even a foreign-exchange student all join Mike Baxter under his roof throughout the series. But, while "Modern Family" and "Last Man Standing" have similar themes, they take different stylistic approaches. "Modern Family" isn't your traditional multi-camera sitcom, taking the mockumentary approach of popular shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation." "Last Man Standing," meanwhile, keeps a toehold in its sitcom roots, complete with a laugh track. Despite their different looks, both shows bring plenty of family-oriented laughs and fans of "Last Man Standing" definitely need to add "Modern Family" to their watch queue.

Part of ABC's fabled TGIF programming block, the classic sitcom "Family Matters" looks at life from the perspective of the Winslows, a middle-class Black family led by hard-working Chicago police officer Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson). Carl is married to the ambitious Harriette (Jo Marie Payton, Judyann Elder) and together they have three children, the rebellious Eddie (Darius McCray), the super popular Laura (Kellie Shanygne Williams), and youngest child Judy (Jaimee Foxxworth), who noticeably disappeared from "Family Matters" during the show's fourth season. Carl is the consummate dad, even taking on father-figure duties for his nephew Richie Crawford (Joseph and Julius Wright, Bryton McClure) and his adopted son 3J (Orlando Brown). And, of course, there's his soft spot for his annoying neighbor, ultimate geek kid Steve Urkel (Jaleel White). Carl's penchant for freaking out might not be good for his blood pressure, but his flailing gestures belie his gentle and caring heart.

While the Winslows always remained at the center of "Family Matters," in later seasons it often centered on the wacky antics of Steve Urkel. Quirky plots like Steve's lab-created suave alter ego Stefan Urquelle and teleporting to Paris via the Urk-Pad were countered with real-world concerns like career woes and sibling rivalries. In this regard, "Last Man Standing" is slightly more grounded, with Mike Baxter working at the very Earth-bound retailer Outdoor Man. Both Carl and Mike do their best to sternly rule over their familial domains, but they are often softened by their loved ones. A sitcom that's both silly and heartfelt, "Family Matters," definitely deserves your time.

Comedian Damon Wayans was a long way from his "In Living Color" days when he starred on the ABC sitcom "My Wife and Kids" in the early '00s. In "My Wife and Kids," Wayans plays Micheal Kyle Sr., the owner of a trucking company who wants nothing but some old-fashioned family time with his wife Jay (Tisha Campbell) and their three kids. Michael likes to yuk it up and has a rather jovial parenting style, but that doesn't mean he can't be strict. However Michael chooses to flex his dad skill in any given episode, he's always there to help his kids and support his wife, even if it means putting himself in an awkward situation.

"My Wife and Kids," like "Last Man Standing," follows the great sitcom tradition of fathers who think they know best. Of course, when it becomes clear that they don't know best, hilarity ensues. Wayans' performance anchors the sitcom, sprinkling in just enough of his "In Living Color" wryness to keep the show silly while not going overboard on the goofiness. "My Wife and Kids" doesn't try to be groundbreaking or controversial, and that's part of its charm. If you're looking for a TV show like "Last Man Standing" that the whole family can enjoy, "My Wife and Kids" makes for a satisfying watch.

Fans of "Last Man Standing" need to check out George Lopez's eponymous sitcom "George Lopez." A stand-up comedian before television stardom, Lopez co-created "George Lopez" as a vehicle for himself, listing other comedians like "Last Man Standing" star Tim Allen as inspiration for his primetime aspirations (via Los Angeles Times). In "George Lopez," he plays a version of himself, but instead of being a comedian, his TV alter ego works at an aviation factory while juggling family life. The real Lopez sought to erase negative Latino stereotypes with his comedy, and, according to The Washington Post, when "George Lopez" debuted in 2002, the show aimed to have mass appeal while also engaging Latino audiences.

"George Lopez" deftly takes on issues that challenge the fictional George Lopez both at work and at home, including the stresses of becoming a boss, family member estrangement, and his kids' school struggles. George might get competitive with his wife Angie (Constance Marie) on who is the better parent, but their tiffs never stop them from loving each other. Like "Last Man Standing," "George Lopez" is anchored by the lead actor's star power and both shows prove how successful the sitcom TV format can be for comedians.

"Whatever happened to predictability? The milkman, the paperboy, the evening TV?" The opening lyrics to the "Full House" theme song lament the loss of the mythical days when family life was clearly defined. The Tanner family discovers that "everywhere you look" there's a "hand to hold onto," and in "Full House," those palms belong to an extended network of family and friends who love each other and manage to solve their issues in under 30 minutes. "Full House" follows widower Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) who parents his three daughters with the help of his rock and roll brother-in-law Jesse (John Stamos) and his comedian buddy Joey (Dave Coulier).

"Full House" gently takes on life and parenting from the perspective of three awkward Mr. Mom-types, but Danny, Jesse, and Joey come to not only embrace their roles, but thrive in them. "Last Man Standing" also centers on the lead character's father-daughter parenting blunders. Like the dudes in "Full House," Mike Baxter might not get it right all the time, but his heart is in the right place. Pleasantly saccharine and chock full of delightful catch-phrases, it's a very easy watch, though "Full House" is more than just another cheesy sitcom, touching on some serious issues in certain episodes. No matter your taste, there's always room for a little "Full House" in your life.

The ABC sitcom "The Goldbergs" takes a warmly nostalgic journey to the 1980s, a radical time filled with trips to the mall, blockbuster films, and teased bangs that only canisters of Aqua-Net could set in place. Based on creator Adam F. Goldberg's childhood in suburban Philadelphia, "The Goldbergs" follows young movie-obsessed Adam (Sean Giambrone) and his family as they make their way through the Reagan era. Adam must contend with his overbearing mother Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), his apathetic yet caring dad Murray (Jeff Garlin), and his two older siblings, Barry (Troy Gentile) and Erica (Hayley Orrantia). Infused with equal love for the Goldberg family and '80s pop culture, "The Goldbergs" has plenty of ways to hilariously tug at the heartstrings.

Fans of exasperated TV dads will definitely hone in on Jeff Garlin's Murray, the hard-working Goldberg patriarch who, after a long day selling furniture, wants nothing more than to ignore his "moron" kids and kick back in front of the boob tube to watch "Remington Steele." In "Last Man Standing," equally exasperated dad Mike Baxter takes a more modern approach in his escapism, using his vlog as an emotional outlet. "The Goldbergs" is a high-energy and cheeky sitcom, and while a tonal departure from "Last Man Standing," they are both about families just trying to make it work. It might not be an obvious choice, but "The Goldbergs" is a great next-watch choice for "Last Man Standing" aficionados.