Ep 1. Pilot

Man With a Plan is an American sitcom television series that first premiered on October 24, 2016 on CBS. In the pilot episode, viewers are introduced to Adam Burns, a contractor and father of three who has always relied on his wife, Andi, to take care of the children while he brings home the bacon. However, when Andi goes back to work, Adam has to take on more responsibility around the house, including managing the kids' schedules, doing homework, and preparing meals.

The episode opens with Adam and Andi discussing their plans for the day and how Adam will take care of the kids while Andi is at work. Andi leaves, and Adam is left to deal with the kids. He soon realizes that taking care of the kids is much harder than he thought and that he needs help. He calls his brother Don, who offers to help but ends up making things worse.

Adam learns that he needs a different approach to managing the kids, and he creates a new system. He assigns each of the kids a chore, such as doing laundry or cooking dinner, and gives them points for completing the task. The child with the most points at the end of each week wins a prize. The prize for the week featured in this episode is a trip to the zoo.

Meanwhile, Adam's wife, Andi, is dealing with her own challenges at work. She has a new boss who is making unrealistic demands of her, and she struggles to balance her work and home life. She confides in a coworker, who helps her come up with a plan to manage her workload and make time for her family.

As the episode progresses, viewers watch as Adam and Andi navigate their new roles. Adam struggles to keep up with the kids and their schedules and is constantly second-guessing himself. Andi is dealing with her own set of challenges at work but is determined to make it work.

The pilot episode of Man With a Plan is a comedic look at the challenges of parenting and work-life balance. It showcases the struggles of a family adjusting to new roles and responsibilities, and how they work together to make it work. With a talented cast, smart writing, and relatable situations, this show is an entertaining and enjoyable watch.