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The Best Episodes of Man with a Plan

Genre:Comedy
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Every episode of Man with a Plan ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Man with a Plan!

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...
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  • The Silver Fox
    8.3/10(322)
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    #1 - The Silver Fox

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 11/13/2017

    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.

    Director: Andy Cadiff

    Writer: Mark Gross

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  • Into The Weeds
    8.1/10(269)
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    #2 - 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. 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.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  • April Fools
    8.0/10(213)
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    #3 - 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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Ethan Sandler, Adrian Wenner

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  • The Talk
    7.9/10(294)
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Alex Herschlag

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  • The Parents Strike Back
    7.9/10(236)
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: Andy Cadiff

    Writer: Rob DesHotel

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  • Adam's Turtle-y Awesome Valentine's Day
    7.9/10(217)
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    #6 - Adam's Turtle-y Awesome Valentine's Day

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 2/5/2018

    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.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Jessica Runck

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  • March Madness
    7.9/10(205)
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    #7 - March Madness

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 3/19/2018

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

    Director: Victor Gonzalez

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin

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  • The Intervention(s)
    7.9/10(181)
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: Michael McDonald

    Writer: Jessica Runck

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  • Adam Steps Up
    7.8/10(305)
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    #9 - Adam Steps Up

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 12/19/2016

    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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Gregg Mettler

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  • Operation False Freedom
    7.8/10(240)
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  • Battle of the Sexists
    7.8/10(241)
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    #11 - Battle of the Sexists

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 12/11/2017

    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.

    Director: Andy Cadiff

    Writer: Ethan Sandler, Adrian Wenner

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  • Adam Gets Neighborly
    7.8/10(232)
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    #12 - Adam Gets Neighborly

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 12/18/2017

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

    Director: Victor Gonzalez

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin, Farhan Arshad

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  • Put Him on the Ground
    7.8/10(193)
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    #13 - Put Him on the Ground

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 2/18/2019

    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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin

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  • Semi-Indecent Proposal
    7.8/10(191)
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    #14 - Semi-Indecent Proposal

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 3/11/2019

    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.

    Director: Ben Weiss

    Writer: Rob DesHotel

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  • Hotel Hanky Panky
    7.8/10(187)
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    #15 - Hotel Hanky Panky

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 3/18/2019

    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.

    Director: Michael McDonald

    Writer: Mark Gross

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  • Dude, Where's My Boat?
    7.8/10(159)
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    #16 - 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.

    Director: Ben Weiss

    Writer: Farhan Arshad

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  • The Holey War
    7.7/10(310)
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    #17 - The Holey War

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 12/5/2016

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

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin

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  • Doctor No
    7.7/10(252)
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    #18 - Doctor No

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 3/20/2017

    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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Gregg Mettler

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  • Andi's Boyfriend
    7.7/10(238)
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: Andy Cadiff

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin

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  • Adam's Wall Hole Bowl
    7.7/10(191)
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    #20 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Farhan Arshad, Jessica Runck

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  • Adam's Ribs
    7.7/10(187)
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    #21 - 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.

    Director: Kari Lizer

    Writer: Rob DesHotel

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  • Adam Acts His Age
    7.7/10(185)
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: Kevin S. Bright

    Writer: Mark Gross

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  • Clean Country Living
    7.7/10(178)
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    #23 - Clean Country Living

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 4/29/2019

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

    Director: Michael McDonald

    Writer: Ethan Sandler, Adrian Wenner

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  • The Ex Files
    7.7/10(169)
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    #24 - 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 with.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Steve Joe

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  • Full Metal Teddy
    7.7/10(164)
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: John "Jack" O'Brien

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Silver Fox" is the best rated episode of "Man with a Plan". It scored 8.3/10 based on 322 votes. Directed by Andy Cadiff and written by Mark Gross, it aired on 11/13/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Into The Weeds".