Man with a Plan season 4 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "Man with a Plan," the Burns family faces a challenge when Teddy presents a poor report card. Attempting to discipline him, parents Adam and Andi threaten military school, a strategy that backfires as Teddy chooses it over homework. They then assign him hard labor, moving bricks, but Adam unwittingly finishes the task. Discovering Teddy's sister Katie is aiding his shirking, they enlist Grandpa Joe for a stricter approach. Overwhelmed by Joe's mundane tasks, Teddy agrees to do his homework. The episode concludes with both children facing consequences for their actions.

Full Episode S04E10 Recap

### Report Card Day - The Burns family is reviewing report cards. The parents, Adam and Andi, reminisce about their favorite grades and bands. - Katie receives praise for her grades but jokes about not getting into Harvard. - Teddy hides his poor report card and claims his school judges by feelings, not grades. His "Z" grade is discovered. ### Discussing Teddy's Punishment - Adam and Andi discuss Teddy's lack of effort and consider how to discipline him. - They recall using the threat of military school effectively on Katie and plan to use it on Teddy. ### Teddy's Unexpected Response - Teddy surprises his parents by choosing military school over homework. - Adam and Andi are shocked and unsure how to respond. ### Plotting the Next Move - Adam and Andi realize their bluff about military school has failed. - They decide to give Teddy a taste of hard labor as a consequence. ### Teddy's Brick Moving Task - Teddy is tasked with moving bricks, a lesson about the value of education and hard work. - Adam becomes frustrated with Teddy's poor brick stacking and takes over, inadvertently letting Teddy off the hook. ### New Strategy: Summer School Threat - Adam and Andi plan to scare Teddy with the prospect of summer school. - They enlist Don to share his summer school experience with Teddy. ### Teddy and Katie's Alliance - It's revealed that Katie has been aiding Teddy in avoiding his responsibilities. - Adam and Andi become aware of their children's teamwork and feel outsmarted. ### Enlisting Grandpa Joe's Help - Grandpa Joe is called in to instill discipline in Teddy. - Teddy is subjected to mundane and rigorous tasks at Joe's house. ### Teddy's Surrender - Overwhelmed by the tasks, Teddy agrees to do his homework. - Adam and Andi confront Teddy about his accomplice, leading to Katie's involvement being exposed. ### Katie's Confrontation and Punishment - Katie is confronted and shows remorse. - Her punishment is delegated to Grandpa Joe, symbolizing the parents' united front against their children's antics. ### Don's Transformation - Influenced by Teddy's talk of a "different lifestyle," Don decides to take a break from work. - He's eventually held accountable for his absence and faces his own form of discipline. *MAN WITH A PLAN* Season 04 Episode 10 Episode Title: "Full Metal Teddy" Aired on: May 21, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What event triggers the episode's main conflict?

Teddy's poor report card and his lack of effort in schoolwork.

How do Adam and Andi initially plan to discipline Teddy?

They consider threatening him with military school, a tactic they used previously with Katie.

What unexpected response does Teddy have to the military school threat?

Teddy surprisingly chooses military school over doing his homework.

What is Adam and Andi's next strategy for disciplining Teddy?

They assign him the task of moving and stacking bricks to teach him the value of hard work.

How does Teddy avoid the brick-moving task?

Adam becomes frustrated with Teddy's poor stacking and ends up doing the work himself, inadvertently freeing Teddy from the task.

Who helps Teddy avoid his responsibilities?

Teddy's sister, Katie, aids him in avoiding his homework and chores.

What role does Grandpa Joe play in the episode?

Grandpa Joe is enlisted to instill discipline in Teddy through mundane and rigorous tasks.

How does Teddy finally agree to do his homework?

Overwhelmed by the tasks at Grandpa Joe's house, Teddy agrees to do his homework to avoid further punishment.

What is Katie's punishment for helping Teddy?

Katie's punishment is left to Grandpa Joe, symbolizing a united front in discipline from the adults.

How is Don influenced by Teddy's talk of a different lifestyle?

Don is influenced to take a break from work and adopt a more relaxed lifestyle, but he is eventually held accountable for his absence.

Man with a Plan season 4 episode 10

Full Metal Teddy