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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 8 - Adam Steps Up
    7.9/10(321 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  2. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 11 - The Talk
    7.9/10(309 votes)

    S1:E11

    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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  3. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 6 - The Holey War
    7.8/10(326 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  4. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 21 - Operation False Freedom
    7.8/10(253 votes)

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  5. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 7 - Winter Has Come
    7.7/10(316 votes)

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  6. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 13 - Valentine's Day
    7.7/10(286 votes)

    S1:E13

    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

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  7. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 14 - Kate's First Date
    7.7/10(290 votes)

    S1:E14

    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

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  8. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 16 - The A Team
    7.7/10(281 votes)

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Alex Herschlag

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  9. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 17 - Doctor No
    7.7/10(263 votes)

    S1:E17

    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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  10. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 9 - What About Bob?
    7.6/10(288 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Tommy Johnagin

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  11. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 12 - The Three Amigos
    7.6/10(279 votes)

    S1:E12

    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
    Writers:Gus Hickey, Jordan Reddout

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  12. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 22 - Buzzer Beater
    7.6/10(261 votes)

    S1:E22

    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

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  13. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 18 - The Blame Game
    7.5/10(266 votes)

    S1:E18

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Tommy Johnagin

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  14. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 10 - A Dinner Gone Wrong
    7.4/10(290 votes)

    S1:E10

    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

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  15. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 15 - Assisted Living
    7.4/10(286 votes)

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  16. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 4 - Un-Dressed
    7.3/10(322 votes)

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Gus Hickey, Jordan Reddout

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  17. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 5 - Thanksgiving
    7.3/10(315 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  18. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 19 - Spring Fling
    7.3/10(254 votes)

    S1:E19

    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

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  19. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 20 - Dirty Money
    7.3/10(249 votes)

    S1:E20

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Gus Hickey, Jordan Reddout, Farhan Arshad

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  20. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Tickets to Paradise
    7.2/10(412 votes)

    S1:E2

    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
    Writers:Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  21. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 3 - The Puppet Theater
    7.2/10(357 votes)

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Alex Herschlag, Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  22. Man with a Plan Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(531 votes)

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Adam Steps Up" is the best rated episode of Man with a Plan season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 321 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Gregg Mettler, it aired on December 19, 2016.