The BEST episodes of Man with a Plan

Every episode of Man with a Plan ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Man with a Plan!

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.

Last Updated: 9/2/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended

7.75

704 votes

#1 - The Talk

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/2017

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

Directors: Pamela Fryman

Writer: Alex Herschlag

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7.74

489 votes

#2 - The Silver Fox

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2017

Andi hires a pretty, young babysitter, Sophia, to watch the kids, and gets jealous when her daughter, Kate, goes to her instead for advice. Also, Sophia tells Adam she has the hots for him.

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7.73

634 votes

#3 - Buzzer Beater

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/15/2017

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.

Directors: Gail Mancuso

Writer: Gregg Mettler

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7.70

234 votes

#4 - Driving Miss Katie

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2020

Adam has trouble helping Katie prepare for her driving test when she turns out to not be a good driver; Don turns to Lowell for help romancing Marcy.

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7.69

301 votes

#5 - The Intervention(s)

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/6/2019

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

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7.68

450 votes

#6 - Into the Weeds

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/4/2017

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. Also, Don tells Lowell there are office 'rules' he must follow but Lowell suspects he is making it up.

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7.65

301 votes

#7 - We Don't Need Another Hero

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2019

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

Directors: Anthony Rich

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7.65

298 votes

#8 - Adam's Ribs

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/25/2019

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.

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7.65

616 votes

#9 - Operation False Freedom

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/2017

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

Directors: Gail Mancuso

Writer: Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo

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7.65

643 votes

#10 - The Blame Game

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/10/2017

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

Directors: James Burrows

Writer: Tommy Johnagin

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7.65

223 votes

#11 - Couples Therapy

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/30/2020

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

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7.64

258 votes

#12 - The Ex Files

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/9/2020

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 about.

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7.64

718 votes

#13 - The A Team

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/13/2017

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

Directors: Pamela Fryman

Writer: Alex Herschlag

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7.64

237 votes

#14 - Adam and Andi See Other People

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/28/2020

Adam and Andi attempt to spice up their social life by making new friends. However, they soon find themselves in the company of some unusual people.

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7.63

384 votes

#15 - March Madness

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/19/2018

When Adam and Andi lose footage of an intimate moment they accidentally recorded, they have to track it down before anyone can see it.

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7.62

667 votes

#16 - The Three Amigos

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2017

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis

Writer: Gus Hickey, Jordan Reddout

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7.62

226 votes

#17 - Full Metal Teddy

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/21/2020

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

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7.60

392 votes

#18 - Everybody's a Winner

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/5/2018

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

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7.60

712 votes

#19 - Kate's First Date

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/20/2017

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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman

Writer: Farhan Arshad

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7.60

218 votes

#20 - Dude, Where's My Boat?

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2020

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.

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7.59

653 votes

#21 - Dirty Money

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/1/2017

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

Directors: James Burrows

Writer: Farhan Arshad

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7.59

303 votes

#22 - Cabin Fever

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/22/2019

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

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7.59

387 votes

#23 - April Fools

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2018

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

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7.58

454 votes

#24 - The Parents Strike Back

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/2017

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

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7.57

437 votes

#25 - Battle of the Sexists

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/11/2017

When Adam needs to hire a new project manager, Andi accuses Adam 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.

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