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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Will returns to sort out a few things but ends up staying longer than planned when he sees Marcus's new "friends".
Directed by Jon FavreauGuest stars Adrianne Palicki, Jacob Hopkins, Keith Powell, Aaron Fernando, Ava Davila, Rob Reiner, Ethan Herisse, James Sklena
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Jon FavreauGuest stars Samuel Gilbert, Adrianne Palicki, Max Harris, Cyrus Arnold, Keith Powell, Zach Cregger, Rob Elk, Exie Booker
Episode 3
Will orchestrates his yearly halloween extravaganza and fiona finally lets her hair down.
Guest stars Adrianne Palicki, Aaron Fernando, Ava Davila, Humphrey Ker, Brooke Newton, Nakia Burrise
Episode 4
Marcus develops a crush on a girl who has a penchant for trouble.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Phil Abrams, Serein Wu
Episode 5
Will is sued by an angry ex-girlfriend.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Phil Abrams, Aimee Garcia, Monica Ruiz
Episode 6
Marcus is cast as Romeo by a new teacher in a school production featuring Shakespeare scenes.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Chris Diamantopoulos, Leslie Bibb, Molly Jackson, Taylor Mosby
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Aaron Fernando, Leslie Bibb, Ava Davila
Episode 8
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 Marcus.
Guest stars Christian Ganiere, Aaron Fernando, Ava Davila, Brooke Newton, Geoff Pierson, Nicholle Tom, Keli Price, Moses Storm
Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Leslie Bibb, Lisa Loeb, Patrick Cox, Cynthia Dallas, Chelsea Alden, Yimmy Yim
Episode 10
Will accompanies Andy to the Bar Mitzvah of a music mogul's son.
Guest stars Greg Germann, Izabela Vidovic, Chris Diamantopoulos, Keith Powell, Zach Cregger, Dax Shepard, Adrienne Wilkinson, Zach Timson
Episode 11
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.
Guest stars Greg Germann, Chris Diamantopoulos, Abigail Wake
Episode 12
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 herself suddenly accepted by the popular moms at school and Marcus prepares to perform at the upcoming school fundraiser.
Guest stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Andrea Anders, Smith Cho, Jama Williamson, Beth Hall, Georgia T. Willow, Claire Byrne, Gilli Messer
Episode 13
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, while Will chaperones Marcus and Shea’s frozen yogurt date.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Chris Diamantopoulos, Taylor Misiak, Zach Cregger, Christine Woods, Marielle Jaffe, Martha T. Newman, Stephanie Koenig
Episode 14
Will and TJ go out on Valentine's Day, hoping to meet single women. Marcus turns to Chris.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Izabela Vidovic, Chris Diamantopoulos, Eileen O'Connell, Austin Trace, Nicole Pettis, Laura Malone Hunt, Carmella Riley, Justin Baker
Episode 15
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 enough money to take Shea on a date to the movies so Marcus sells his silence to Andy for $100.
Directed by Wendey StanzlerGuest stars Izabela Vidovic, Chris Diamantopoulos, Aaron Fernando, Ava Davila, Tiffany Panhilason
Episode 16
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.
Guest stars Christine Woods, Elaine Loh, Brittany Slattery
Episode 17
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 Andy. Meanwhile Marcus tries to read a romance novel to understand adult relationships to impress Shea.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Robert Costanzo, Taka Arai
Episode 18
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.
Guest stars Griffin Gluck, Christine Woods, Jon Heder, Denell Johnson
Episode 19
Clay is trying to steal Shea away from Marcus, Meanwhile Liz feels there may be something strange about the relationship between Will and Fiona.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Griffin Gluck, Christine Woods, Coati Mundi
Episode 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.
Guest stars Izabela Vidovic, Griffin Gluck, Christine Woods, Austin Trace, Ellery Sprayberry
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
David WaltonWill
Minnie DriverFiona
Benjamin StockhamMarcus
Al MadrigalAndy
Annie MumoloLaurie
Samuel GilbertDouglas
Adrianne PalickiSamantha Lake
Greg GermannJohnny Idalis
NBCUnited States
Tribeca ProductionsUnited States
Working Title TelevisionUnited Kingdom
Universal TelevisionUnited States
