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COLLECTION · Series · 2014

About a Boy

Will Freeman lives a charmed existence as the ultimate man-child. After writing a hit song, he was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He's single, unemployed and loving it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona, a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others.

Source: TMDB
* 6.3 (90)ComedyDramaUnited States · United Kingdom
Creators
Nick Hornby
Countries
United States · United Kingdom
Studios
NBC · Tribeca Productions · Working Title Television · Universal Television · True Jack Productions
Runtime
20–22 min/ep
Age rating
TV-PG
ViolenceSexual ContentStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
22/02/2014
Score
6.3 / 10 (90)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 2014
Pilot
Episode 1. Pilot
2014-02-22

We follow perpetually-single Will as he attempts to woo women, while avoiding any real commitment. His life changes when a quirky, bohemian, vegan single mother, Fiona, and her 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door. Marcus is a…

About Total Exuberance
Episode 2. About Total Exuberance
2014-03-04

Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.

About a Godfather
Episode 3. About a Godfather
2014-03-11

Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.

About a Girl
Episode 4. About a Girl
2014-03-18 · 30 min

Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.

About a Plumber
Episode 5. About a Plumber
2014-03-25

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

About a Bublé
Episode 6. About a Bublé
2014-04-01

Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.

About a Poker Night
Episode 7. About a Poker Night
2014-04-08

Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.

About a Slopmaster
Episode 8. About a Slopmaster
2014-04-15

Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.

About a Kiss
Episode 9. About a Kiss
2014-04-22

Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.

About a Boy's Dad
Episode 10. About a Boy's Dad
2014-04-29

Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.

About a Birthday Party
Episode 11. About a Birthday Party
2014-05-06

Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.

About a Hammer
Episode 12. About a Hammer
2014-05-13

Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.

About a Rib Chute
Episode 13. About a Rib Chute
2014-05-13

Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.

Season 2
Season 2
20 episodes · 2014
About a Vasectomy
Episode 1. About a Vasectomy
2014-10-14

Will returns to sort out a few things but ends up staying longer than planned when he sees Marcus's new "friends".

About a House For Sale
Episode 2. About a House For Sale
2014-10-21

Will is told to sell his San Francisco home in order to solve his money issues. So he decides to find Marcus a brand new best friend.

About a Will-O-Ween
Episode 3. About a Will-O-Ween
2014-10-28

Will orchestrates his yearly halloween extravaganza and fiona finally lets her hair down.

About a Bad Girl
Episode 4. About a Bad Girl
2014-11-04

Marcus develops a crush on a girl who has a penchant for trouble.

About an Angry Ex
Episode 5. About an Angry Ex
2014-11-18 · 30 min

Will is sued by an angry ex-girlfriend.

About a Balcony
Episode 6. About a Balcony
2014-11-25 · 30 min

Marcus is cast as Romeo by a new teacher in a school production featuring Shakespeare scenes.

About a Duck
Episode 7. About a Duck
2014-12-02 · 30 min

Feeling nervous about her first real date with Mr. Chris, Fiona wants Dakota to come with her as her safety net. Will ends up tagging along as well as he attempts to woo Dakota.

About a Christmas Carol
Episode 8. About a Christmas Carol
2014-12-09 · 30 min

The Christmas celebrations are now in full swing but Will is not having a good time. With the lawsuit still pending, Laurie advises him to settle and move on with his life. Fiona and Andy attempt to create the perfect white Christmas for…

About a Manniversary
Episode 9. About a Manniversary
2015-01-06

To celebrate a year of friendship, Marcus convinces Will to take him to the Golden Gate FemFest. Meanwhile, Dakota helps Fiona prepare for a night of intimacy with Chris.

About a Boy Becoming a Man
Episode 10. About a Boy Becoming a Man
2015-01-13

Will accompanies Andy to the Bar Mitzvah of a music mogul's son.

About a Hook
Episode 11. About a Hook
2015-01-27

Music mogul Johnny Idalis listens to Will's new song, but wants him to improve the hook. Marcus is frustrated with his mother's burgeoning relationship and leaves to crash with Will.

About a Prostitute
Episode 12. About a Prostitute
2015-02-03

Looking to make some quick cash, Will decides to start teaching guitar lessons. However, after a fling with his student's mom, Emma, Andy speculates that Will is being paid for more than just his musical expertise. Elsewhere, Fiona finds…

About a Cat Party
Episode 13. About a Cat Party
2015-02-10

To Will and Fiona’s surprise, Shea accepts Marcus’ proposal to be his girlfriend. However, Shea’s idea of a boyfriend translates closer to a personal assistant than a companion. Elsewhere, Fiona attempts to be more spontaneous with Chris,…

About a Boyfriend
Episode 14. About a Boyfriend
2015-02-17

Will and TJ go out on Valentine's Day, hoping to meet single women. Marcus turns to Chris.

About a Trunk
Episode 15. About a Trunk
2015-07-20

Will is convinced that Chris is cheating on Fiona so he follows Chris to a hotel, where Chris reveals he has accepted a job offer out of the country, while Fiona prepares to tell Chris she loves him. Meanwhile, Marcus is trying to raise…

About a Memory Hole
Episode 16. About a Memory Hole
2015-07-20

Will's new girlfriend Liz wants to hang out all day, the same day that Will volunteers to dig a hole for Fiona to throw all of her memories of Chris into to burn.

About a Babymoon
Episode 17. About a Babymoon
2015-07-20

Andy and Laurie vacation apart, Fiona and Laurie have a Spa day staycation in San Francisco, while Will and Andy head to Las Vegas where Andy goes on a drunken spending spree on magic tricks until Laurie shows up to renew her vows with…

About Another Boy
Episode 18. About Another Boy
2015-07-20

Marcus feels betrayed after Will tries to impress Clay, his girlfriend Liz's son, Meanwhile Fiona is becoming a doula and trying to patch up Andy and Laurie's relationship.

About a Self Defense
Episode 19. About a Self Defense
2015-07-20

Clay is trying to steal Shea away from Marcus, Meanwhile Liz feels there may be something strange about the relationship between Will and Fiona.

About a Love in the Air
Episode 20. About a Love in the Air
2015-07-20

Will plays wing-man for Marcus, but Marcus wants to win Shea back at the school dance, Liz dumps Will after he defends Fiona, Marcus professes his love for Shea, Fiona and Will kiss.

Cast by season
David Walton
David Walton
Will
Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver
Fiona
Benjamin Stockham
Benjamin Stockham
Marcus
Al Madrigal
Al Madrigal
Andy
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