About a Boy

About a Boy

2014
2 Seasons
6.2
ComedyDrama

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.

Episodes

Pilot
E1Feb 22, 2014

Pilot

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
E2Mar 4, 2014

About Total Exuberance

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
E3Mar 11, 2014

About a Godfather

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

About a Girl
E4Mar 18, 201430m

About a Girl

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

About a Plumber
E5Mar 25, 2014

About a Plumber

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

About a Bublé
E6Apr 1, 2014

About a Bublé

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

About a Poker Night
E7Apr 8, 2014

About a Poker Night

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

About a Slopmaster
E8Apr 15, 2014

About a Slopmaster

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

About a Kiss
E9Apr 22, 2014

About a Kiss

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

About a Boy's Dad
E10Apr 29, 2014

About a Boy's Dad

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

About a Birthday Party
E11May 6, 2014

About a Birthday Party

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

About a Hammer
E12May 13, 2014

About a Hammer

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
E13May 13, 2014

About a Rib Chute

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

Top 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