Man with a Plan (TV series)
Man with a Plan | |
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Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | |
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Composer(s) | John Kimbrough |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 (list of episodes) |
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Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company(s) |
Double Double Bonus Entertainment 3 Arts Entertainment CBS Television Studios |
Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
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Original network | CBS |
Original release | October 24, 2016 – present |
Man with a Plan is an American sitcom series created by Jackie and Jeff Filgo and starring Matt LeBlanc in the lead role. It was ordered to series on May 13, 2016 for the CBS 2016–2017 television season.[1] The series premiered on October 24, 2016.[2] On November 14, 2016, CBS picked up the series for a full season of 19 episodes.[3]
Plot
A father learns parenting is harder than he thought, after his wife goes back to work which causes him to be a stay-at-home dad.[4] The series is set in suburban Pittsburgh.
Cast
Main
- Matt LeBlanc as Adam Burns[5]
- Liza Snyder as Andi Burns[5]
- Jessica Chaffin as Marie Faldonado[5]
- Matt Cook as Lowell[5]
- Grace Kaufman as Kate Burns[5]
- Hala Finley as Emme Burns[5]
- Matthew McCann as Teddy Burns[5]
- Diana-Maria Riva as Mrs. Rodriguez[5]
- Kevin Nealon as Don Burns[5]
Recurring
- Kali Rocha as Marcy, Don's wife
Casting
On May 13, 2016, it was reported that Jenna Fischer, who was originally cast to play the female lead opposite LeBlanc in the series, had exited and her role would be recast.[6] On August 1, it was announced Liza Snyder would replace Fischer in the role.[7]
Reception
Man with a Plan has received generally negative reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported a 25% "rotten" rating. The consensus says, "Man with a Plan's flawed, unimaginative writing fails to properly showcase the charm of its unfortunately underperforming lead."[8] Metacritic reported a score of 38 out of 100 indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."[9]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Pilot" | James Burrows | Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo | October 24, 2016 | 7.42[10] |
When her youngest child Emme starts kindergarten, Andi Burns goes back to work, forcing Adam, her contractor husband, to spend more time taking care of their three kids. Adam is clearly out of his element, while the kids want their mom back after spending only one day with their father. | |||||
2 | "Two Tickets to Paradise" | James Burrows | Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo | October 31, 2016 | 5.95[11] |
When a vendor gives Adam two tickets to a Pittsburgh Steelers game, he offers to take his brother and business partner Don as a thank-you for Don covering him at work while he tends to the kids. Later, Andi sees the tickets and assumes Adam is taking her to celebrate the anniversary of their first date, which was also at a Steelers game, causing Adam to have to decide whom to disappoint. | |||||
3 | "The Puppet Theater" | James Burrows | Alex Herschlag | November 7, 2016 | 6.26[12] |
When Mrs. Rodriguez accuses Adam of slacking in his role as Room Parent because he doesn't have time to make puppets for Teacher Appreciation Day, Adam threatens to transfer Emme into the other kindergarten class. This doesn't sit well with Andi, who considers Mrs. Rodriguez a superior teacher and says she had to do a lot of "butt kissing" to get Emme into her class. | |||||
4 | "Un-Dressed" | Pamela Fryman | Jordan Reddout & Gus Hickey | November 14, 2016 | 6.18[13] |
After repeatedly being forced out of the house by Andi and the kids, Adam and Don want to turn the garage into a "man cave", but there's a problem – boxes and boxes of junk that Andi refuses to get rid of because they represent family memories. | |||||
5 | "Thanksgiving" | James Burrows | Mark Gross | November 21, 2016 | 5.98[14] |
Adam brings Emme's lunch to school and catches Andi secretly meeting with Mrs. Rodriguez about an upcoming Thanksgiving meal for 30 at the school. Andi tells Adam she didn't think he could handle this task, which hurts Adam enough that he wants to prove her wrong. | |||||
6 | "Holey War"[15] | James Burrows | Tommy Johnagin | December 5, 2016 | TBD |
7 | "Adam Steps Up"[16] | Pamela Fryman | Gregg Mettler | December 12, 2016 | TBD |
8 | "Winter Has Come"[17] | James Burrows | Farhan Arshad | December 19, 2016 | TBD |
References
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2016). "'Training Day', 'Bull', 'MacGyver', 'The Great Indoors', Matt LeBlanc Comedy & Jason Katims Drama Picked Up By CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2016). "CBS Sets Fall 2016 Premiere Dates, Slates JonBenet Ramsey Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 14, 2016). "CBS Orders More Episodes Of 'Man With A Plan', 'The Great Indoors' & 'Code Black'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Man with a Plan". 24 October 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016 – via IMDb.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Man With A Plan - CBS.com". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2016). "Matt LeBlanc CBS Series 'Man With A Plan': Jenna Fischer Exits In Recasting". Deadline. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Man with a Plan: Liza Snyder Joins Matt LeBlanc Sitcom - canceled TV shows - TV Series Finale". 1 August 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "Man With a Plan: Season 1 – Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Man With a Plan – Season 1 Reviews – Metacritic". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (October 25, 2016). "'Kevin Can Wait' adjusts up, 'Timeless,' 'Supergirl,' and 'Jane the Virgin' adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (November 1, 2016). "'Gotham' adjusts up, CBS shows all adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (November 8, 2016). "'Jane the Virgin,' 'Odd Couple' and 'Conviction' adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (November 15, 2016). "'2 Broke Girls' adjusts up, 'Supergirl' and 'Jane the Virgin' adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (November 22, 2016). "'Supergirl,' 'Jane the Virgin,' 'Odd Couple,' 'Conviction' adjust down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ "(#MWP106) "Holey War"". the Futon Critic. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "(#MWP108) "Adam Steps Up"". the Futon Critic. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ ""Winter Has Come"". the Futon Critic. Retrieved December 2, 2016.