Man with a Plan (2016–2020)

Plot
Man With a Plan is a comedy about an old-school guy confronting the modern challenges of parenting, marriage, and family. Adam's self-assured wife, Andi, has gone back to work, forcing him to deal with the startling discovery that his three school-age "little angels" are maniacs, all the while trying to run a contracting business with his troublemaker brother, Don. In the midst of all this, Adam also has to deal with his strong-willed and opinionated father, Joe, who enjoys giving him terrible advice about how to run his life. With Andi's encouragement, and help from an unlikely friend Lowell, Adam takes charge of his brood, lays down the law, and discovers he's going to "nail" this job.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Silver FoxAndi 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. - 02
Adam Steps UpAdam 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. - 03
The A TeamAdam and Andi are shocked when they finally meet Lowell's wife, Jen.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotOctober 24, 2016In the series premiere, Adam, a contractor starts spending more time with his three kids when his wife, Andi, goes back to work and discover - S01E02
Two Tickets to ParadiseOctober 31, 2016When Adam’s client offers him two highly coveted tickets to a Pittsburgh Steelers game, he is stuck between choosing to take his wife, Andi, - S01E03
The Puppet TheaterNovember 7, 2016When Adam gets fed up with endless demands from his daughter's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez, he makes a hasty decision that lands hi - S01E04
Un-DressedNovember 14, 2016When 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 - S01E05
ThanksgivingNovember 21, 2016Andi has a hard time not taking over when Adam tackles organizing the school's big Thanksgiving feast with Don and Lowell. - S01E06
The Holey WarDecember 5, 2016Adam and Andi team up to find out who put a hole in the wall. - S01E07
Winter Has ComeDecember 12, 2016When a blizzard prevents the Burns family from visiting the grandparents' house for Christmas, Adam and Andi scramble to avoid an epic holid - S01E08
Season's bestAdam Steps UpDecember 19, 2016Adam tries to keep cool when his oldest daughter goes through a momentous occasion, while Andi gets stuck in traffic taking Emme and Teddy t - S01E09
What About Bob?January 2, 2017Adam tries to pretend he's not jealous when he discovers Andi has a close friend at work. - S01E10
A Dinner Gone WrongJanuary 16, 2017When Andi and Marcy realize they were rivals in high school, Adam and Don are dragged into the feud and forced to take sides. - S01E11
The TalkJanuary 23, 2017When Adam and Andi have the dreaded 'talk' with Teddy and Kate, their awkward approach makes the kids horribly uncomfortable. - S01E12
The Three AmigosFebruary 6, 2017When 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 A - S01E13
Valentine's DayFebruary 13, 2017Adam 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 o - S01E14
Kate's First DateFebruary 20, 2017Adam can't stop being overprotective when Kate is asked out on her first date; Lowell helps Don buy an anniversary gift for Marcy. - S01E15
Assisted LivingFebruary 27, 2017Adam's parents make an unannounced visit and reveal surprising plans for their future living arrangements. - S01E16
The A TeamMarch 13, 2017Adam and Andi are shocked when they finally meet Lowell's wife, Jen. - S01E17
Doctor NoMarch 20, 2017When Adam convinces his stubborn father to finally go to the doctor, he learns a few things his dad didn't want him to know. - S01E18
The Blame GameApril 10, 2017Adam and Don discover a sneaky way of getting out of trouble with their wives. - S01E19
Spring FlingApril 17, 2017When 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 t - S01E20
Dirty MoneyMay 1, 2017When Adam and Andi borrow money from Joe to help with a cash flow problem, they soon regret it. - S01E21
Operation False FreedomMay 8, 2017When Adam and Andi discover Kate is lying to them about her whereabouts, they hatch a plan to catch her. - S01E22
Buzzer BeaterMay 15, 2017Adam and Andi toy with the idea of having another baby when Don and Marcy's newborn grandson comes for a visit.
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Season's bestThe Silver FoxNovember 13, 2017Andi hires a pretty, young babysitter, Sophia; Andi gets jealous when her daughter goes to Sophia for advice instead of her; Sophia tells Ad - S02E02
Andi's BoyfriendNovember 20, 2017When 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 - S02E03
The Parents Strike BackNovember 27, 2017When the kids won't do their chores, Adam and Andi decide to go on strike too. - S02E04
Into The WeedsDecember 4, 2017When 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 - S02E05
Battle of the SexistsDecember 11, 2017When Adam needs to hire a new project manager, Andi accuses him of unconscious bias after he only interviews men for the job. Also, Andi hel - S02E06
Adam Gets NeighborlyDecember 18, 2017Adam and Andi try to get back in their neighbors' good graces after no one shows up to their potluck. - S02E07
We Can Be HeroesJanuary 15, 2018When Adam and Andi are caught off guard by unexpected expenses, they each decide to give up a luxury to pay them off. - S02E08
Lice, Lice BabyJanuary 22, 2018Adam 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 discov - S02E09
The GunfightJanuary 29, 2018When Adam notices his dad's increasingly forgetful behavior, he struggles with how to approach him to discuss it. - S02E10
Adam's Turtle-y Awesome Valentine's DayFebruary 5, 2018When 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 proble - S02E11
Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerFebruary 26, 2018When Andi gets Bev a spot volunteering at the hospital, Joe becomes bored and starts spending too much time with Adam. - S02E12
Everybody's a WinnerMarch 5, 2018When Andi and Adam disagree about Kate attending a dance with an older boy, Adam tries to outsmart Andi to win the argument. - S02E13
The Party PlannerMarch 12, 2018Adam attempts to organize a birthday dinner for Andi and he discovers that managing guests isn't easy. - S02E14
March MadnessMarch 19, 2018Adam and Andi lose footage of an intimate moment they accidentally recorded. They must track it down before anyone can see it. - S02E15
Out With the In-LawsMarch 26, 2018When Andi's parents decide to visit them for Easter, Adam and Andi have to keep the peace between both sets of parents. - S02E16
April FoolsApril 9, 2018When Adam insists that pranks are harmless fun, Andi creates an elaborate hoax to teach him a lesson. - S02E17
King for a DayApril 16, 2018Adam is determined to figure out what Andi's hiding when he discovers she's been keeping secrets from him for his own good. - S02E18
The Burns SystemApril 30, 2018Adam 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 o - S02E19
We Hate MoneyMay 7, 2018When Adam and Don realize they need to bring in more business, they film a commercial advertising their company. Also, Andi works up the cou - S02E20
We Got a GirlMay 14, 2018Adam 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 - S02E21
Family BusinessMay 21, 2018After struggling to find work, Andi proposes an idea for her and Adam to go into business together; Adam tackles a challenging renovation of
Season03
- S03E01
Wife-ProofFebruary 4, 2019Adam 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-ch - S03E02
Yeah, MaybeFebruary 11, 2019When 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 kid - S03E03
Put Him on the GroundFebruary 18, 2019When 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, - S03E04
Season's bestAdam's Wall Hole BowlFebruary 25, 2019Adam 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, An - S03E05
The New Old SchoolMarch 4, 2019When Adam catches Kate sneaking back into the house at night, he is determined to fix the behavior with old-school parenting tactics. Also, - S03E06
Semi-Indecent ProposalMarch 11, 2019Adam 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 hi - S03E07
Hotel Hanky PankyMarch 18, 2019Adam 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 bu - S03E08
Adam's RibsMarch 25, 2019Adam 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. - S03E09
Adam Acts His AgeApril 1, 2019After 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. - S03E10
We Don't Need Another HeroApril 15, 2019Adam gets jealous when Teddy names Andi as his hero for a school essay. - S03E11
Cabin FeverApril 22, 2019When Adam accidentally invites Andi on the annual guys' trip, he tries to un-invite her, which only makes matters worse. - S03E12
Clean Country LivingApril 29, 2019Adam recruits Marcy to put Andi's snooty sister, Kelly, in her place when she comes for a visit. - S03E13
The Intervention(s)May 6, 2019Adam and Andi stage an intervention with Lowell after they see how his new relationship with Andi's sister, Kelly, is changing him.
Season04
- S04E01
The V-WordApril 2, 2020When Andi's doctor advises her to stop taking birth control pills, Adam and Andi disagree on an alternate option. - S04E02
Adam's Big Little LieApril 9, 2020Adam promises not to lie to Andi again but finds himself in a tough spot when he has to cover for Joe. - S04E03
The Ex FilesApril 9, 2020Adam and Don become super protective of Lowell when they think he might get back together with his cheating ex-wife. Also, Joe experiences a - S04E04
Going All the WayApril 16, 2020Adam and Andi offer Teddy dating advice but wind up making things super awkward for him instead. - S04E05
Winner Winner Chicken SaladApril 23, 2020Adam encourages Don to give himself food poisoning to get out of babysitting his destructive grandson. Also, Adam and Andi argue over who ha - S04E06
Couples TherapyApril 30, 2020When Adam buys a boat without asking Andi, they wind up in couple's therapy to settle the disagreement. - S04E07
Dude, Where's My Boat?April 30, 2020Adam 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 - S04E08
Adam's Not SorryMay 7, 2020When Adam and Don disagree about a new house to flip for their construction business, their bickering reveals bigger issues in their relatio - S04E09
Stuck in the Middle with YouMay 14, 2020Adam's mother-in-law, Alice, makes an unexpected visit and reveals some shocking news. - S04E10
Season's bestFull Metal TeddyMay 21, 2020When Adam and Andi resort to their usual punishment in response to Teddy’s bad grades, his unexpected reaction catches them off guard. - S04E11
Adam and Andi See Other PeopleMay 28, 2020Adam and Andi attempt to spice up their social life by making new friends. - S04E12
Driving Miss KatieJune 4, 2020Adam has trouble helping Katie prepare for her driving test. Also, Don turns to Lowell for help romancing Marcy. - S04E13
Happy Ann-RV-saryJune 11, 2020Adam tries to give Andi the perfect 20th wedding anniversary gift by recreating their honeymoon. Series finale.
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