On May 10, 2017, ABC canceled the series, "blindsiding" fans and Tim Allen himself.

: Season 6 was a strong performer for ABC , averaging 6.4 million viewers and regularly winning its Friday night time slot.

: A central arc involves the lead-up to their marriage, including Mandy firing her wedding planner and Kyle trying to find the perfect gift.

: ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey stated the decision was based on scheduling shifts —moving Friday nights to an all-drama lineup—and high production costs since the show was produced by an outside studio (20th Century Fox).