VANESSA'S SCARY HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE FRIGHTENS BOYD AND NOW MIKE WANTS TO FIND A WAY TO HELP THEIR GRANDSON FACE HIS FEARS, ON ABC'S "LAST MAN STANDING"

Former "Home Improvement" Star Jonathan Taylor Thomas Makes His Directorial Debut

"Haunted House" - When Vanessa tries to relive her PTA glory days by taking over the Halloween haunted house fundraiser for Boyd's school, her ideas prove too scary for him. Now, Mike must find a way to reassure Boyd and help him face his fears, on "Last Man Standing," FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"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, Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.

"Haunted House" was written by Amy Mass and directed by Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

Guest starring is Jordan Masterson as Ryan.

"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.