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Man with a Plan
2016 - 2020 6.7 (119 votes) 4 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy
Networks
CBS
Created By
Jeff Filgo
Jackie Filgo

Man with a Plan

Overview

A dad finds out that parenting is harder than he thought after his wife goes back to work and he's left at home to take care of the kids.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Matt LeBlanc
Matt LeBlanc

Adam Burns

Liza Snyder
Liza Snyder

Andi Burns

Stacy Keach
Stacy Keach

Joe Burns

Matt Cook
Matt Cook

Lowell Franklin

Kali Rocha
Kali Rocha

Marcy Burns

Grace Kaufman
Grace Kaufman

Kate Burns

Matthew McCann
Matthew McCann

Teddy Burns

Hala Finley
Hala Finley

Emme Burns

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2016)

An old-school father encounters the modern challenges of parenting three school-aged children, marriage and running a general contracting business with his brother after his supportive wife returns to work. He also has to deal with his overbearing parents. The series is set in suburban Pittsburgh.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
2016-10-24

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Two Tickets to Paradise
2016-10-31

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: The Puppet Theater
2016-11-07

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Un-Dressed
2016-11-14

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Thanksgiving
2016-11-21

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: The Holey War
2016-12-05

Adam and Andi team up to find out who put a hole in the wall.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Winter Has Come
2016-12-12

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Adam Steps Up
2016-12-19

Adam tries to keep cool when his oldest daughter goes through a momentous occasion, while Andi gets stuck in traffic taking Emme and Teddy to the zoo.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: What About Bob?
2017-01-02

Adam tries to pretend he's not jealous when he discovers Andi has a close friend at work.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: A Dinner Gone Wrong
2017-01-16

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: The Talk
2017-01-23

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: The Three Amigos
2017-02-06

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Valentine's Day
2017-02-13

Adam forgets to find a babysitter while planning a romantic Valentine's Day with Andi, as a result, both of them try to survive the stress of 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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: Kate's First Date
2017-02-20

Adam can't stop being overprotective when Kate is asked out on her first date; Lowell helps Don buy an anniversary gift for Marcy.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Assisted Living
2017-02-27

Adam's parents make an unannounced visit and reveal surprising plans for their future living arrangements.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: The A Team
2017-03-13

Adam and Andi are shocked when they finally meet Lowell's wife, Jen.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: Doctor No
2017-03-20

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: The Blame Game
2017-04-10

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 19: Spring Fling
2017-04-17

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 that Emme gets in the class of the good first grade teacher.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 20: Dirty Money
2017-05-01

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: Operation False Freedom
2017-05-08

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 22: Buzzer Beater
2017-05-15

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

Runtime: 22 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2017)

No overview available.

21 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Silver Fox
2017-11-13

Andi hires a pretty, young babysitter, Sophia; Andi gets jealous when her daughter goes to Sophia for advice instead of her; Sophia tells Adam she is attracted to him.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Andi's Boyfriend
2017-11-20

When Adam discovers that the pastor he hired for their wedding was a phony and he and Andi aren't really married, he scrambles to find a way to fix it before she finds out.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: The Parents Strike Back
2017-11-27

When the kids won't do their chores, Adam and Andi decide to go on strike too.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Into The Weeds
2017-12-04

When Adam thinks Kate's boyfriend, Tyler, is a pothead, he decides to confront Tyler but doesn't get the support he expects from Andi. As a result, he turns to his dad who was very opposed to weed when raising Adam for some advice, only to find out that his views on the matter have become more liberal.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Battle of the Sexists
2017-12-11

When Adam needs to hire a new project manager, Andi accuses him of unconscious bias after he only interviews men for the job. Also, Andi helps Kate fight for a spot on the boys' soccer team at school.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Adam Gets Neighborly
2017-12-18

Adam and Andi try to get back in their neighbors' good graces after no one shows up to their potluck.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: We Can Be Heroes
2018-01-15

When Adam and Andi are caught off guard by unexpected expenses, they each decide to give up a luxury to pay them off.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Lice, Lice Baby
2018-01-22

Adam is forced to bring the kids along to work while he has an important work meeting planned with his boss. It is not until later he discovers that the kids have lice which causes a series of other issues. Meanwhile Andi is upset at the idea that she's a bad mother since she is the only one that doesn't get lice.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: The Gunfight
2018-01-29

When Adam notices his dad's increasingly forgetful behavior, he struggles with how to approach him to discuss it.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: Adam's Turtle-y Awesome Valentine's Day
2018-02-05

When Adam and Andi agree on a present-free Valentine's Day, Adam gives Andi's gift to his mother. Unfortunately this causes a slew of problems for everyone.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
2018-02-26

When Andi gets Bev a spot volunteering at the hospital, Joe becomes bored and starts spending too much time with Adam.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Everybody's a Winner
2018-03-05

When Andi and Adam disagree about Kate attending a dance with an older boy, Adam tries to outsmart Andi to win the argument.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: The Party Planner
2018-03-12

Adam attempts to organize a birthday dinner for Andi and he discovers that managing guests isn't easy.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: March Madness
2018-03-19

Adam and Andi lose footage of an intimate moment they accidentally recorded. They must track it down before anyone can see it.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Out With the In-Laws
2018-03-26

When Andi's parents decide to visit them for Easter, Adam and Andi have to keep the peace between both sets of parents.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: April Fools
2018-04-09

When Adam insists that pranks are harmless fun, Andi creates an elaborate hoax to teach him a lesson.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: King for a Day
2018-04-16

Adam is determined to figure out what Andi's hiding when he discovers she's been keeping secrets from him for his own good.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: The Burns System
2018-04-30

Adam is thrilled and honored to help Joe buy a new car but is caught off guard when Joe suddenly becomes irritable and the negotiations go off track. Also, Andi discovers Emme has been hiding a pet snake and has to figure out a way to get rid of it.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 19: We Hate Money
2018-05-07

When Adam and Don realize they need to bring in more business, they film a commercial advertising their company. Also, Andi works up the courage to ask her boss, Bob, for a raise.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 20: We Got a Girl
2018-05-14

Adam and Andi set up Adam's boss on a date to boost her spirits in the hope that she'll then be in the mood to have Adam resume work on the mini-mall.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: Family Business
2018-05-21

After struggling to find work, Andi proposes an idea for her and Adam to go into business together; Adam tackles a challenging renovation of Joe and Bev’s kitchen.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2019)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Wife-Proof
2019-02-04

Adam attempts to make the office feel more inviting since Andi will be joining him at work every day. Also, Lowell has been hiding a life-changing secret.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Yeah, Maybe
2019-02-11

When Adam and Andi have a disagreement at the office, they must find a way to solve it so it doesn't become a problem at home. Also, the kids try to extend Lowell's stay at their house after realizing he's an amazing cook.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Put Him on the Ground
2019-02-18

When Adam sees a kid push Emme, he convinces Teddy to dish out some old-school justice to defend his younger sister, to Andi's dismay. Also, Adam and Don persuade Joe to hire a nurse to help out after his upcoming knee surgery.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Adam's Wall Hole Bowl
2019-02-25

Adam and the guys visit Lowell at his new bachelor pad and start using it as a hangout to get away from their home lives for a bit. Also, Andi keeps pushing Adam to finally give her her own desk at the office.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: The New Old School
2019-03-04

When Adam catches Kate sneaking back into the house at night, he is determined to fix the behavior with old-school parenting tactics. Also, Andi is dismayed when she can't find many baby pictures of Emme.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Semi-Indecent Proposal
2019-03-11

Adam and Andi go to great lengths to secure a loan to fix an unexpected issue on their flip house. Also, Joe is enjoying hanging out with his nurse, Funchy, and wants to find a way to get him to stay with him longer than planned.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Hotel Hanky Panky
2019-03-18

Adam and Andi are eager to book a night away in a hotel after Teddy keeps sleeping in their bed. Also, Kate is allowed to stay home alone but doesn't follow Adam and Andi's strict rules.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Adam's Ribs
2019-03-25

Adam offers to eat a vegan diet with Kate in an effort to bond with her, but his love of meat proves a hard habit to break.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Adam Acts His Age
2019-04-01

After Adam throws out his back on his 50th birthday, he is still determined to take a dirt bike excursion and check it off his bucket list. Also, Don and Adam give out bonuses at work and everyone tries to figure out how to spend them.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: We Don't Need Another Hero
2019-04-15

Adam gets jealous when Teddy names Andi as his hero for a school essay.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: Cabin Fever
2019-04-22

When Adam accidentally invites Andi on the annual guys' trip, he tries to un-invite her, which only makes matters worse.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Clean Country Living
2019-04-29

Adam recruits Marcy to put Andi's snooty sister, Kelly, in her place when she comes for a visit.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: The Intervention(s)
2019-05-06

Adam and Andi stage an intervention with Lowell after they see how his new relationship with Andi's sister, Kelly, is changing him.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2020)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The V-Word
2020-04-02

When Andi's doctor advises her to stop taking birth control pills, Adam and Andi disagree on an alternate option.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Adam's Big Little Lie
2020-04-09

Adam promises not to lie to Andi again but finds himself in a tough spot when he has to cover for Joe.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: The Ex Files
2020-04-09

Adam and Don become super protective of Lowell when they think he might get back together with his cheating ex-wife. Also, Joe experiences an unexpected side effect from his new pacemaker that Bev is less than thrilled with.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Going All the Way
2020-04-16

Adam and Andi offer Teddy dating advice but wind up making things super awkward for him instead.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Winner Winner Chicken Salad
2020-04-23

Adam encourages Don to give himself food poisoning to get out of babysitting his destructive grandson. Also, Adam and Andi argue over who has to take Kate and her teenage friends dress shopping.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Couples Therapy
2020-04-30

When Adam buys a boat without asking Andi, they wind up in couple's therapy to settle the disagreement.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Dude, Where's My Boat?
2020-04-30

Adam discovers someone is sneaking his boat out at night, and he assumes the culprits are Don and Joe. Also, after Andi makes Kate get a job at the mall, Kate decides she no longer wants to go to college.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Adam's Not Sorry
2020-05-07

When Adam and Don disagree about a new house to flip for their construction business, their bickering reveals bigger issues in their relationship.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Stuck in the Middle with You
2020-05-14

Adam's mother-in-law, Alice, makes an unexpected visit and reveals some shocking news.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: Full Metal Teddy
2020-05-21

When Adam and Andi resort to their usual punishment in response to Teddy’s bad grades, his unexpected reaction catches them off guard.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: Adam and Andi See Other People
2020-05-28

Adam and Andi attempt to spice up their social life by making new friends.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Driving Miss Katie
2020-06-04

Adam has trouble helping Katie prepare for her driving test. Also, Don turns to Lowell for help romancing Marcy.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Happy Ann-RV-sary
2020-06-11

Adam tries to give Andi the perfect 20th wedding anniversary gift by recreating their honeymoon. Series finale.

Runtime: 22 min

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