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Man with a Plan

2016–2020 · Ended · 4 seasons

Family Comedy

First aired: Oct 24, 2016
Last aired: Jun 11, 2020
IMDb rating: 7.0 / 10 12,499 votes

Overview

A contractor learns that parenting his three young children may be the most difficult job he’s ever had. When Adam’s wife goes back to work, he’s overwhelmed by his new responsibilities at home, but with the encouragement of his wife and a few equally stressed-out parents, Adam regroups, lays down the law and starts figuring out his new life.

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Episodes

Season 1 · 22 episodes

E1 Pilot

Oct 24, 2016 25 min

In the series premiere, Adam, a contractor starts spending more time with his three kids when his wife, Andi, goes back to work and discovers the truth all parents realize; their little angels are maniacs.
E2 Two Tickets to Paradise

Oct 31, 2016 25 min

When Adam’s client offers him two highly coveted tickets to a Pittsburgh Steelers game, he is stuck between choosing to take his wife, Andi, or his brother, Don (Kevin Nealon).
E3 The Puppet Theater

Nov 7, 2016 25 min

When Adam gets fed up with endless demands from his daughter's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez, he makes a hasty decision that lands him in hot water with his wife Andi.
E4 Un-Dressed

Nov 14, 2016 25 min

When Don encourages Adam to clean out his cluttered garage and turn it into a man cave, Adam panics when he thinks he donated one of Andi's treasured keepsakes.
E5 Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2016 25 min

Andi has a hard time not taking over when Adam tackles organizing the school's big Thanksgiving feast with Don and Lowell.
E6 The Holey War

Dec 5, 2016 25 min

When none of the kids will confess to putting a hole in the wall, Adam and Andi team up to find the guilty one.
E7 Winter Has Come

Dec 12, 2016 25 min

When a blizzard prevents the Burns family from visiting the grandparents' house for Christmas, Adam and Andi scramble to avoid an epic holiday disaster.
E8 Adam Steps Up

Dec 19, 2016 25 min

When Adam's oldest daughter experiences a momentous occasion while Andi is unavailable, he tries to keep his cool and gingerly guide her through it. Also, Andi takes Emme and Teddy to the zoo, but instead gets stuck in traffic along with Emme's annoying talking toy.
E9 What About Bob?

Jan 2, 2017 25 min

Adam tries to pretend he's not jealous when he discovers Andi has a close friend at work.
E10 A Dinner Gone Wrong

Jan 16, 2017 25 min

When Andi and Marcy realize they were rivals in high school, Adam and Don are dragged into the feud and forced to take sides.
E11 The Talk

Jan 23, 2017 25 min

When Adam and Andi have the dreaded 'talk' with Teddy and Kate, their awkward approach makes the kids horribly uncomfortable.
E12 The Three Amigos

Feb 6, 2017 25 min

When Andi forces Adam to hang out with Lowell, Don feels left out and Andi has to make peace between them. Also, Mrs. Rodriguez reveals to Andi that she had a sexy dream about Adam.
E13 Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2017 25 min

When Adam and Andi's babysitter cancels on Valentine's Day, they try to survive leaving Kate in charge at home for the first time. Also, Don forgets to make romantic plans for Marcy and tries to steal Adam's.
E14 Kate's First Date

Feb 20, 2017 25 min

When Kate is asked out on her first date, Adam can't curb his overprotective ways. Also, Don enlists Lowell's help to buy the perfect anniversary gift for Marcy.
E15 Assisted Living

Feb 27, 2017 25 min

When Adam's parents visit unannounced, they reveal surprising plans for their future living arrangements,
E16 The A Team

Mar 13, 2017 25 min

Adam and Andi are shocked when they finally meet Lowell's wife, Jen.
E17 Doctor No

Mar 20, 2017 25 min

When Adam convinces his stubborn father to finally go to the doctor, he learns a few things his dad didn't want him to know.
E18 The Blame Game

Apr 10, 2017 25 min

Adam and Don discover a sneaky way of getting out of trouble with their wives.
E19 Spring Fling

Apr 17, 2017 25 min

When a client doesn't want Don to attend a big meeting, Adam goes to great lengths to protect his brother's feelings. Also, Andi kisses up to Mrs. Rodriguez to ensure Emme gets the best teacher for first grade.
E20 Dirty Money

May 1, 2017 25 min

When Adam and Andi borrow money from Joe to help with a cash flow problem, they soon regret it.
E21 Operation False Freedom

May 8, 2017 25 min

When Adam and Andi discover Kate is lying to them about her whereabouts, they hatch a plan to catch her.
E22 Buzzer Beater

May 15, 2017 25 min

In the season finale, Adam and Andi toy with the idea of having another baby when Don and Marcy's newborn grandson comes for a visit.