This show is much better than I expected. Unlike many others reviewing here, I wasn't much of a Leblanc fan. He is great in this role though. The supporting cast is also terrific. The wife and brother are perfect. Compared to Kevin Can Wait, for which I had high hopes, this show is miles better. I hope people give it a chance.
135 Reviews
Family comedy, not boring, comfortable and addictive
miaalike24 February 2021
Let's just be ourselves - the characters in MwaP seem to have settled into a great comedy-spawned-out -of-honesty area. It feels good. The characters are not perfect, their relationships parents-kids-grandparents are full of lies, tricks and power games, but all in a fun manner. They care about each other, pretty much accepted their limits and they just want to enjoy life. Simple characters, down to earth plot and comedy. Should get as many seasons as they can keep up the joy and motivation to do it.
Really funny!
gradenkos-627-65603425 October 2017
Thanks for FINALLY giving us a funny show. Really laughing my ass of at some of the jokes and things that happen. Show is funnier than some of the other reviewers will let you believe. Reviewers saying Matt LeBlanc should do another show are not reviewing this show. I think he is perfect in his role. The show is about someone who does not really want to take up the responsibility of being a father but needs to. Matt is doing the role fine! His timing in the show is outstanding and he makes the correct faces at the right times.
I only think the brother and his wife are not so real-life and sometimes just incredible (in the negative sense of the word). That's why I give it 8 stars.
I only think the brother and his wife are not so real-life and sometimes just incredible (in the negative sense of the word). That's why I give it 8 stars.
Did they didn't think we'd notice
Rrrgriffith124 April 2020
Cancelled? That's nuts!!
kejjr-2708029 May 2020
I have so enjoyed this show. Solid actors, quirky actors make a great show. Along with successful writing about a real family and the situations that can come up. The only reason I think you must have cancelled it is because it is not addressing wild sex scenes or bleeding LGBT issues - which are not a issue in most average American homes. Hollywood does not understand us, and has no interest in doing so. Very sad, disappointed, let down. I just don't get it.
A change of plans this man has a new life.
blanbrn4 November 2016
Just started watching this new "CBS" sitcom called "Man with a Plan" and so far it's funny and it explores the ins and outs of married life with kids as the woman and man each take on different roles. Starring one of my favorite actors Matt LeBlanc(from "Friends" and "Episodes" fame)as Adam Burns a man's who's decided to stay at home and raise his kids even though he's got his own contractor supply business on the side, and it's the Mrs. Burns(Liza Snyder)who has went back to work in the medical field. And yes as expected this brings some growing pains in the form of dealing with the kids and then both Adam and Andi have their own marriage problems. It's a typical sitcom with good one liners and funny stories as it mixes today's culture with family life, so take my advice and give "Man with a Plan" a watch.
We need more shows like this!!
chimps-1742720 March 2017
This show gets better and better! With the recent addition of Swoosie Kurtz and Stacy Kech ( two incredible actors) it is great!! The subtle way they teach their kids to be decent human beings is so important right now! I am very picky about sitcoms and I usually pick the ones that will succeed from the beginning. This show has a great cast and great writers. I hope they just continue to grow together and not screw things up like "Two Broke Girls" and "The Big Bang" because they are no longer watchable !! Please continue to make this better and better--regular TV needs you!!!
funny, but kind of annoying
katertator2719 September 2021
So basically each episode is Adam (Matt LeBlanc) getting into some kind of trouble and trying to hide it from Andi (Liza Snyder) and when she finds out, she usually tries to one up him and make him feel bad. That's healthy.
The Plan is improving
shortmeister-7633425 January 2017
I had some doubts after the pilot but with some revisions I can see 'Man With A Plan' evolving. To see the return of Matt LeBlanc in this role as family man taking over as "Parent Captain" is quite amusing and casting Liza Snyder as Andy absolutely compliments his performance in this show. The role of teacher, Mrs Rodriguez cast with Diana Maria Riva is priceless. I love to watch her spar with LeBlanc as he fills in for the missus as room parent in daughter Emmy's kindergarten class. The chemistry & banter between Matt LeBlanc & Liza Snyder (so happy to see her return as well) is quite natural & witty compared to 'Kevin Can Wait' which is beyond painful to watch. The kids in the cast Grace Kaufman, Mathew McCann and Hala Finley are quite cute & very precocious with their repartee. Having Kevin Nealon as Adam's brother Don Burns is an added bonus! Only drawback I agree in an earlier comment regarding 'Man With A Plan' is the canned laughter. Otherwise a great show that has flourished wonderfully episode by episode, just keep 'the plans' coming..☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
I was surprised
brian_board10 November 2020
I was skeptical of this show at first, but the casting did well and kept me in for the full 4 seasons that Netflix posted.
I was disappointed that seasons 3 and 4 were shorter and 4 ended pretty blah.
But I still enjoyed it. I believe that I binged it in 2 days.
Loose the laugh track.
sheshefran31 May 2018
Light hearted comedy!
cool802222 October 2020
Another great comedy in Matt LeBlanc's career. Funny and warm at the same time. Especially the scenes and the dialogues between brothers were all well thought out. Feels as if the scenes were taken out of everyone's day-to-day lives, which is probably why it is so easy to relate to the content. The only thing I hate in the entire show is the role of Andi, who is bossy, hypocritical and simply irritating. It is confusing for me to understand what makes Adam love his wife so much despite her being so dominating and putting him down every step of the way. Every time she was trying to be cute and innocent, I wanted to take a hammer and bash her head in. Sorry for turning the review so dark so fast.
All in all, a great watch and worth spending your time on it.
Good Actors
sa-130635 February 2019
it just builds on funny
creg_penrod13 March 2018
Audience laughing
jackiepio5 February 2021
Am I the only one that cannot stand how much they play the audience laughing? Kid winks...*laughs* mom pats dad on the back... *laughs* kids leave things in the car...*laughs* we need snacks...*laughs* hiccup...*laughs* walk away...*laughs*...after EVERY SENTENCE...*laughs*...so annoying
episode 8 no dialogue from Emme
cordariousburns8 May 2020
They finally show the youngest daughter Emme her first appearance since season 4 began......but guess what she doesn't speak LOL
but guess what Kate speaks ........ typical... they could have gave Emme Kate's only line, at least it would have made up for her not being there for the first half of season 4
but guess what Kate speaks ........ typical... they could have gave Emme Kate's only line, at least it would have made up for her not being there for the first half of season 4
Light, breezy entertainment
atj-1932024 March 2021
Fun, light hearted show with some family sentiments. It's like watching shows from the older days, where it's just to relax with no real plot. It's one of those laugh-track shows, and it's aware of that. It was nice to watch in my opinion, first season is a bit iffy, but overall it's a nice watch
I hope "this man" has a back up plan
Ed-Shullivan24 October 2016
Warning: Spoilers
The pilot episode which aired tonight rolls right in to the gist of this half hour TV comedy series which has mom Andi Burns (Liza Snyder) deciding to go back to work at the hospital which employed her 16 years ago prior to her birthing her first of three children who are now aged approximately 5, 9 and 13. Andi has a loving husband named Adam Burns (Matt LeBlanc) who owns his own construction contracting business and because he loves his wife and kids he agrees to help out a lot more with the raising of his children so that Andi can go back to work and not have to run their household all by herself. This is a simple enough plot and the three kids appear to be quite normal healthy children.
Unless I am missing something I just do not see how this family relationship with two working parents, raising three children is going to make for good humor week in and week out. I do appreciate that the audience should not expect too much from the very first pilot episode as the supporting cast is gradually introduced such as the stay at home feminine like dad named Lowell (Matt Cook), the gruff mom named Marie Faldonado (Jessica Chaffin) who is raising her even gruffer son by herself, and the kindergarten teacher Mrs. Rodriguez (Diana Maria Riva) who under her breath threatens Adam that she will not teach Adam's daughter Emme (Hala Finley) how to read unless Adam agrees to be one of the class mom monitors.
This first episode I assume was used to allow the audience to warm up to actors Liza Snyder and Matt LeBlanc and how they are going to cope with Andi going back to work and Adam taking a much more active role in driving the kids to and from school, helping them complete their homework and keeping their house tidy as Marcy always did.
Even with the encouragement of that nauseous canned laughter I just did not think there was much for us to smile about, let alone laugh along with that obnoxious canned laughter. When will TV producers come to realize that canned laughter is just insulting to their audience? The three kids are how should I say, pretty normal for kids. Their 9 year old son Teddy (Matthew McCann) apparently has a thing for playing pocket pool which kind of freaks out dad Adam. I don't know why it does and I don't think it is funny either. I can remember a time when our middle son was about two years of age and he asked us why he had a hole in his bum. Now that was funny and so was our explanation which was if he ever swallowed bubble gum his butt would seal up.
I really like Matt LeBlanc and I think he is well matched with his TV wife Liza Snyder so I am optimistic that maybe, just maybe, some of the story lines in Man with a Plan will have a back up plan that includes the opportunity for some belly laughing. I give the pilot episode a 6 out of 10 rating and I am optimistic that the Burns family may become a weekly staple for today's two working parents family values.
Unless I am missing something I just do not see how this family relationship with two working parents, raising three children is going to make for good humor week in and week out. I do appreciate that the audience should not expect too much from the very first pilot episode as the supporting cast is gradually introduced such as the stay at home feminine like dad named Lowell (Matt Cook), the gruff mom named Marie Faldonado (Jessica Chaffin) who is raising her even gruffer son by herself, and the kindergarten teacher Mrs. Rodriguez (Diana Maria Riva) who under her breath threatens Adam that she will not teach Adam's daughter Emme (Hala Finley) how to read unless Adam agrees to be one of the class mom monitors.
This first episode I assume was used to allow the audience to warm up to actors Liza Snyder and Matt LeBlanc and how they are going to cope with Andi going back to work and Adam taking a much more active role in driving the kids to and from school, helping them complete their homework and keeping their house tidy as Marcy always did.
Even with the encouragement of that nauseous canned laughter I just did not think there was much for us to smile about, let alone laugh along with that obnoxious canned laughter. When will TV producers come to realize that canned laughter is just insulting to their audience? The three kids are how should I say, pretty normal for kids. Their 9 year old son Teddy (Matthew McCann) apparently has a thing for playing pocket pool which kind of freaks out dad Adam. I don't know why it does and I don't think it is funny either. I can remember a time when our middle son was about two years of age and he asked us why he had a hole in his bum. Now that was funny and so was our explanation which was if he ever swallowed bubble gum his butt would seal up.
I really like Matt LeBlanc and I think he is well matched with his TV wife Liza Snyder so I am optimistic that maybe, just maybe, some of the story lines in Man with a Plan will have a back up plan that includes the opportunity for some belly laughing. I give the pilot episode a 6 out of 10 rating and I am optimistic that the Burns family may become a weekly staple for today's two working parents family values.
Great Show
cae-4031430 May 2021
Pretty Darn Funny!
plissken-110347 January 2021
I just watched all four seasons of Man with a Plan becuase it was funny enough to keep going!
I laughed more than I expected to most episodes, which surprised even me. I'm a Matt LeBlanc fan from his Friends days (which is the only reason I gave this show a look) and he does a good job as a family dad, the exact opposite of Joey Tribbiani...now he has to protect his teenage daughter FROM the Joey tribbianis of the world!
Kevin Nealon Plays the brother and although his lines are often the best ones in any given episode, his toupee is very off-putting (he was more bald in the 1987 movie Roxanne, when he attacks steve Martin in the opening 5m!)
Stacy Keach is HILARIOUS as the father of both! This guy really gets comedy acting (See: two and a half men) after a career of serious roles. He has re-invented his career in the same way Leslie Nielson did in the 80s
Even the child actors were servicable for their roles
Sadly I just learned the show was cancelled earlier in 2020 which is a real shame because there simply isn't a decent, realistic, family sitcom (with real laughs, not just actors reacting with banal dialogue) that a family can watch these days.
I find it difficult to believe more people tune into Last Man Standing, Black-ish or Bob's burgers than this show...I really wish a streaming service like HULU or NETFLIX or CBS ALL ACCESS would pick up this show and continue it, it would be worth it!
I laughed more than I expected to most episodes, which surprised even me. I'm a Matt LeBlanc fan from his Friends days (which is the only reason I gave this show a look) and he does a good job as a family dad, the exact opposite of Joey Tribbiani...now he has to protect his teenage daughter FROM the Joey tribbianis of the world!
Kevin Nealon Plays the brother and although his lines are often the best ones in any given episode, his toupee is very off-putting (he was more bald in the 1987 movie Roxanne, when he attacks steve Martin in the opening 5m!)
Stacy Keach is HILARIOUS as the father of both! This guy really gets comedy acting (See: two and a half men) after a career of serious roles. He has re-invented his career in the same way Leslie Nielson did in the 80s
Even the child actors were servicable for their roles
Sadly I just learned the show was cancelled earlier in 2020 which is a real shame because there simply isn't a decent, realistic, family sitcom (with real laughs, not just actors reacting with banal dialogue) that a family can watch these days.
I find it difficult to believe more people tune into Last Man Standing, Black-ish or Bob's burgers than this show...I really wish a streaming service like HULU or NETFLIX or CBS ALL ACCESS would pick up this show and continue it, it would be worth it!
Thunderous laugh track after EVERY LINE?
gargantuaboy29 August 2019
The show is not bad, but it's not particularly good either. Leblanc has some decent comedic skills, but what is just absurd is that horrible laugh track that is BLASTED after EVERY line of dialogue. Lines that would not make anybody laugh have this terrible loud laugh, and it just happens line after line after line. It just points out that the show is not that funny.
10/10 Show. We need more seasons!
lbinks20002 July 2021
Man with a plan is the perfect sitcom with phenomenal casting, great story plots, and lighthearted fun every episode. There is never an episode that is a miss and there's scenes every episode that gets you to laugh out loud. This show is the perfect show to watch with your family as every family can relate to The Burn family's hilarious life. 10/10 must watch!
Decent Casual Viewing
iamsankho26 May 2021
The show is decent, not good not bad. Casting is Pretty good, Liza Snyder is a good fit opposite Matt. But the problem is the laugh track, it's just not right , I mean after every line they put a laugh track. It has his moments, I like the vibe of it. Overall watchable sitcom , atleast not boring.
reasons for my 4\10 vote
drramimagdi31 May 2017
what i didn't like
Too much laugh tracks. even if the situation doesn't warrant it.
The transitional music between scenes is used too many times and without enough time gap.
Only Matt by himself isn't enough. I have watched 6 episodes and all scenes are Matt with someone else. the other characters should have had more interaction with each other
many cliché dialogues
Too much laugh tracks. even if the situation doesn't warrant it.
The transitional music between scenes is used too many times and without enough time gap.
Only Matt by himself isn't enough. I have watched 6 episodes and all scenes are Matt with someone else. the other characters should have had more interaction with each other
many cliché dialogues
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