About a Boy

About a Boy

You don't have to be family to be family

TV-PG201422m6.3/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

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6.3/10(89)

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.

Production

Tribeca Productions, Working Title Television, Universal Television, True Jack Productions

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

February 22, 2014

Last Aired

July 20, 2015

Networks

NBC

Created By

Nick Hornby

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 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 misfit, and already being bullied at his new school, yet he and Will strike up an odd-couple friendship, under Fiona’s disapproving watch.
About Total Exuberance
E2
About Total Exuberance
Air date: 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
E3
About a Godfather
Air date: 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
E4
About a Girl
Air date: 2014-03-18
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
About a Plumber
E5
About a Plumber
Air date: 2014-03-25
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
About a Bublé
E6
About a Bublé
Air date: 2014-04-01
Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
About a Poker Night
E7
About a Poker Night
Air date: 2014-04-08
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
About a Slopmaster
E8
About a Slopmaster
Air date: 2014-04-15
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
About a Kiss
E9
About a Kiss
Air date: 2014-04-22
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
About a Boy's Dad
E10
About a Boy's Dad
Air date: 2014-04-29
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
About a Birthday Party
E11
About a Birthday Party
Air date: 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
E12
About a Hammer
Air date: 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
E13
About a Rib Chute
Air date: 2014-05-13
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.

Cast

David Walton

David Walton

Will

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Fiona

Benjamin Stockham

Benjamin Stockham

Marcus

Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal

Andy

Annie Mumolo

Annie Mumolo

Laurie

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