Parents' Guide to

Man with a Plan

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Stay-at-home dad figures it out in goofy parenting comedy.

TV CBS Comedy 2016
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Based on 6 parent reviews

Justin87
Justin87 Adult
March 2, 2021
age 2+

Liberals always ruin a good show

It's sad that liberals and SJWs always have to ruin a good show... It started out great! season 1 lures you in and you think that it's similar to "last man standing", with Tim allen only to find out in season 2 they shove all the liberal leftist BS propaganda and ideology down the viewers throats... They constantly propagandize good shows and media. It's spreading to every corner of culture now and it's sad and pathetic. If you're looking for a show that's like a substitute or similar to last man standing well keep searching cause this show IS NOT IT.
chakalaka367
chakalaka367 Adult
January 5, 2021
age 13+

It's a "lie". But try it :-)

This show is not what review on Netflix said it was. This man is supposed to be a stay at home dad for this TV series. The first couple episodes are about a stay at home dad, but then the topic completely changes to almost a different show. It is not even about what you think it review is. Over all it is pretty funny. The role models are not nice or something you want your kids to watch. The humor is smart, but rude. There is a lot of swearing and sex. Adam (the dad) and Andi (his wife) are very sexy. Their is not any removing of clothes, although Adam is viable sometimes is is underwear, and shirt off. You never see skin to skin between Adam and Andi. This show is not appropriate for kids under 13 or 14

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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What's the Story?

MAN WITH A PLAN is a comedy series about what happens when a dad is called upon to be more involved in his children's lives. When Andi Burns (Liza Snyder) goes back to work after staying at home with the kids for 13 years, Adam Burns (Matt LeBlanc), a self-employed contractor, is forced to spend more time with daughters Kate (Grace Kaufman) and Emme (Hala Finley) and his son Teddy (Matthew McCann). Being more involved with the day-to-day lives of their messy, internet-addicted children means that he has to be a tougher father figure, an active classroom volunteer, and ready to help with the challenges of growing up. He also must rely on his brother and business partner, Don (Kevin Nealon). It can be difficult and complicated, but with the help of friends like Marie (Jessica Chaffin) and Lowell (Matt Cook), Adam gets more comfortable with his new role.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (6):
Kids say (11):

This lighthearted, sometimes stereotypical series highlights the fact that families are changing. It uses humor to underscore the different challenges families face and how they adapt together. Man with a Plan has its share of silly moments, but the series presents fathers in a positive light and emphasizes that both parents have to work hard to keep the family happy, healthy, and safe while trying to find balance for themselves.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about gender stereotypes in Man with a Plan. Does it matter which parent goes to work and which one stays home? What's it like in your family?

  • Families can also talk about change. What kinds of changes do the kids on this show have to adapt to? What about the parents?

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