---
title: "Man with a Plan"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/man-with-a-plan-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67156
imdb_id: "tt5536400"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 69
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 127
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Man with a Plan (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/man-with-a-plan-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Man with a Plan is a television sitcom that premiered in 2016. The show centers on a father who discovers that managing household responsibilities and childcare presents unexpected challenges when his spouse returns to work. The series explores the comedic situations that arise from this role reversal, as the main character navigates the complexities of domestic life and parenting duties. The program examines modern family dynamics and the adjustments that couples must make when traditional work arrangements change. Through its humor, the show highlights the often-overlooked difficulties of stay-at-home parenting and the importance of shared responsibility in contemporary households. The series ran for multiple seasons, depicting various scenarios that working parents and caregivers commonly encounter in their daily lives.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A father discovers the challenges of parenting when his wife returns to the workforce."

### Why Watch
- relatable parenting scenarios
- comedic take on household dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- traditional sitcom structure
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a family-oriented sitcom focused on domestic situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sitcom, family, humorous, domestic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
Man with a Plan is a television series set in suburban Pittsburgh. The show revolves around an old-school father navigating the challenges of parenting three school-aged children, marriage, and running a general contracting business with his brother. His wife returns to work, leaving him to care for the children. The series also features his overbearing parents.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 69
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 62 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt LeBlanc** as *Adam Burns*
- **Liza Snyder** as *Andi Burns*
- **Matt Cook** as *Lowell Franklin*
- **Grace Kaufman** as *Kate Burns*
- **Matthew McCann** as *Teddy Burns*
- **Hala Finley** as *Emme Burns*
- **Kevin Nealon** as *Don Burns*
- **Stacy Keach** as *Joe Burns*
- **Kali Rocha** as *Marcy Burns*
- **Swoosie Kurtz** as *Beverly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A father takes on the primary responsibility of childcare after his wife returns to work.

### Q: When was the show released?
The series premiered in 2016.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a television sitcom.

### Q: Is the show about parenting?
Yes, the plot centers on a father learning that parenting is more difficult than he initially expected.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a father who stays home to care for his children.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*