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The Best Episodes of Man with a Plan Season 1

Every episode of Man with a Plan Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Man with a Plan Season 1!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Episodes
22
Avg. Rating
7.5
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6.9
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Man with a Plan" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 500 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo, it aired on 10/24/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Two Tickets to Paradise".

  • Pilot
    6.9/10(500)

    #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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

  • Two Tickets to Paradise
    7.1/10(392)

    #2 - 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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

  • The Puppet Theater
    7.2/10(338)

    #3 - 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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo, Alex Herschlag

  • Un-Dressed
    7.3/10(304)

    #4 - 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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey

  • Thanksgiving
    7.3/10(299)

    #5 - 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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Mark Gross

  • The Holey War
    7.7/10(309)

    #6 - 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

  • Winter Has Come
    7.6/10(298)

    #7 - Winter Has Come

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 12/12/2016

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

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: N/A

  • Adam Steps Up
    7.8/10(304)

    #8 - 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

  • What About Bob?
    7.5/10(273)

    #9 - What About Bob?

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 1/2/2017

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin

  • A Dinner Gone Wrong
    7.4/10(273)

    #10 - 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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Mark Gross

  • The Talk
    7.9/10(293)

    #11 - 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

  • The Three Amigos
    7.5/10(264)

    #12 - 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.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey

  • Valentine's Day
    7.6/10(272)

    #13 - Valentine's Day

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 2/13/2017

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Gregg Mettler

  • Kate's First Date
    7.6/10(273)

    #14 - Kate's First Date

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 2/20/2017

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Farhan Arshad

  • Assisted Living
    7.4/10(272)

    #15 - Assisted Living

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 2/27/2017

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

  • The A Team
    7.6/10(267)

    #16 - The A Team

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 3/13/2017

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Alex Herschlag

  • Doctor No
    7.7/10(251)

    #17 - 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

  • The Blame Game
    7.5/10(254)

    #18 - 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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Tommy Johnagin

  • Spring Fling
    7.3/10(243)

    #19 - Spring Fling

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 4/17/2017

    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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Mark Gross

  • Dirty Money
    7.3/10(236)

    #20 - 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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey, Farhan Arshad

  • Operation False Freedom
    7.8/10(240)

    #21 - 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

  • Buzzer Beater
    7.6/10(249)

    #22 - Buzzer Beater

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 5/15/2017

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

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Gregg Mettler