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About a Boy

2014TV-PG2 seasons6.3 / 10

You don't have to be family to be family

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

Feb 22, 20146.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Jon FavreauWritten by Jason KatimsGuest stars Josh Yeo, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Leslie Bibb, Mackenzie Aladjem, Makenzie Moss, Phil Abrams, Alison White, Suzanne Whang

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Episode 2

About Total Exuberance

Mar 4, 20146.8 / 10

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

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Guest stars Candice Patton, Aaron Fernando, Zach Cregger, Lil Jon, Corey Mendell Parker, Darren Capozzi, Jamie Hill, Ava Davila

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Episode 3

About a Godfather

Mar 11, 20146.9 / 10

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

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Written by David M. IsraelGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Aaron Fernando, Ava Davila

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Episode 4

About a Girl

Mar 18, 201430m7.0 / 10

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

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Mark KunerthGuest stars Andrea Anders, Leslie Bibb, Cricket Wampler, Smith Cho, Jordan Fuller, Catero Colbert, Stefan Marks, Michelle Gillette

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Episode 5

About a Plumber

Mar 25, 20147.8 / 10

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

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Guest stars Leslie Bibb, Will Sasso, Rachel Breitag, Kelly Marie Tran

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Episode 6

About a Bublé

Apr 1, 20148.5 / 10

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

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Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Cara DiPaoloGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Adrianne Palicki, Aaron Fernando, John Ross Bowie, Jamie Denbo, Treisa Gary, Link Ruiz, Ronnie Clark

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Episode 7

About a Poker Night

Apr 8, 20148.5 / 10

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

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Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Colleen McGuinnessGuest stars Keith Powell, Zach Cregger, Dusan Brown, Dax Shepard, Dartanian Sloan, Ethan Dizon, Van Crosby

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Episode 8

About a Slopmaster

Apr 15, 20148.2 / 10

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

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Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Carrie KemperGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Adrianne Palicki, Andrea Anders, Keith Powell, Aaron Fernando, Phil Abrams, Ava Davila, Cricket Wampler

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Episode 9

About a Kiss

Apr 22, 20147.8 / 10

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

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Directed by Eric AppelWritten by Matt WolpertGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Adrianne Palicki, Keith Powell, Zach Cregger, Treisa Gary, Bebe Wood, Gianna LePera, Ashley Boettcher

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Episode 10

About a Boy's Dad

Apr 29, 20148.5 / 10

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

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Directed by Wendey StanzlerGuest stars Adrianne Palicki, Reid Miller, Tony Hale, Ivy George

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Episode 11

About a Birthday Party

May 6, 20147.8 / 10

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

Episode credits

Written by David M. IsraelGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Adrianne Palicki, Treisa Gary, Dusan Brown, Amir Talai, Asante Jones, Celeste Cook

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Episode 12

About a Hammer

May 13, 20148.0 / 10

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

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Directed by Dylan K. MassinWritten by Mark KunerthGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Adrianne Palicki, Aaron Fernando, Ava Davila

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Episode 13

About a Rib Chute

May 13, 20148.3 / 10finale

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

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Directed by Lawrence TrillingGuest stars Annie Mumolo, Adrianne Palicki, Zach Cregger, Kelly Marie Tran, Time Winters

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

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Cast

David WaltonWill

Minnie DriverFiona

Benjamin StockhamMarcus

Al MadrigalAndy

Annie MumoloLaurie

Samuel GilbertDouglas

Adrianne PalickiSamantha Lake

Greg GermannJohnny Idalis

Credits

Created by: Nick Hornby
Written by: David M. Israel, Mark Kunerth, Jason Katims, Matt Wolpert, Colleen McGuinness, Cara DiPaolo, Carrie Kemper

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 33
Original language: English

Networks & production

NBCUnited States
Tribeca ProductionsUnited States
Working Title TelevisionUnited Kingdom
Universal TelevisionUnited States
True Jack ProductionsUnited States

Themes

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