Man with a Plan
Created by Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo
On CBS
A warm, family-centered sitcom about the everyday chaos of parenting, built on affection rather than edge.
A dad finds out that parenting is harder than he thought after his wife goes back to work and he's left at home to take care of the kids.
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Is Man with a Plan scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Man with a Plan violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Man with a Plan one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of series.
Is Man with a Plan easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Man with a Plan sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Does Man with a Plan leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Man with a Plan, and what each one shares →
Like Man with a Plan
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Man with a Plan
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Man with a Plan, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Man with a Plan, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Man with a Plan, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
