The WORST episodes of Man with a Plan

Every episode of Man with a Plan ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 6/4/2025Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Pilot
star
7.12
1266 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/24/2016

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.

Directors: James Burrows
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We Hate Money
star
7.34
360 votes

#2 - We Hate Money

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/7/2018

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 for a raise.

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Two Tickets to Paradise
star
7.36
944 votes

#3 - Two Tickets to Paradise

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2016

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).

Directors: James Burrows
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King for a Day
star
7.42
368 votes

#4 - King for a Day

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/16/2018

When Adam learns that Andi is keeping secrets from him for his own good, he becomes determined to find out what she’s hiding from him.

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We Got a Girl
star
7.44
345 votes

#5 - We Got a Girl

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/14/2018

Adam and Andi set up Adam’s boss on a date to boost her spirits in the hope that she’ll be in the mood and have Adam being working again.

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Adam's Big Little Lie
star
7.44
229 votes

#6 - Adam's Big Little Lie

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2020

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

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Un-Dressed
star
7.44
790 votes

#7 - Un-Dressed

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/2016

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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
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Stuck in the Middle With You
star
7.47
230 votes

#8 - Stuck in the Middle With You

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/14/2020

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

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A Dinner Gone Wrong
star
7.47
606 votes

#9 - A Dinner Gone Wrong

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2017

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

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Mark Gross
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Winner Winner Chicken Salad
star
7.47
244 votes

#10 - Winner Winner Chicken Salad

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2020

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

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The Puppet Theater
star
7.47
882 votes

#11 - The Puppet Theater

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/7/2016

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.

Directors: James Burrows
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The Burns System
star
7.48
357 votes

#12 - The Burns System

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/30/2018

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. Andi discovers Emme has been hiding a pet snake and has to figure out how to get rid of it.

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Thanksgiving
star
7.48
820 votes

#13 - Thanksgiving

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/2016

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

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross
Watch Now:Apple TV
Out With the In-Laws
star
7.49
367 votes

#14 - Out With the In-Laws

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/26/2018

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

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Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?
star
7.49
383 votes

#15 - Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/26/2018

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

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Yeah, Maybe
star
7.49
321 votes

#16 - Yeah, Maybe

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2019

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.

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We Can Be Heroes
star
7.49
420 votes

#17 - We Can Be Heroes

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/15/2018

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

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Adam Acts His Age
star
7.49
304 votes

#18 - Adam Acts His Age

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2019

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.

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Family Business
star
7.50
349 votes

#19 - Family Business

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/21/2018

(Season Finale) 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.

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The V-Word
star
7.50
261 votes

#20 - The V-Word

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2020

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

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Assisted Living
star
7.51
676 votes

#21 - Assisted Living

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/27/2017

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

Directors: Pamela Fryman
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Adam's Wall Hole Bowl
star
7.51
320 votes

#22 - Adam's Wall Hole Bowl

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/25/2019

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.

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Andi's Boyfriend
star
7.53
470 votes

#23 - Andi's Boyfriend

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/20/2017

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.

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Adam's Not Sorry
star
7.53
232 votes

#24 - Adam's Not Sorry

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/7/2020

When Adam and Don disagree about a new house to flip for their construction business, their bickering reveals bigger issues in their relationship. Also, Andi goes to great lengths to throw the perfect birthday party for Bev.

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Valentine's Day
star
7.54
669 votes

#25 - Valentine's Day

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

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.

Directors: James Burrows
Watch Now:Apple TV