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Series · 2014 · Comedy

About a Boy

You don't have to be family to be family

★6.4 2014 2 Seasons Nick Hornby TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 33 episodes

Pilot

Episode 01

Pilot

Feb 22, 2014

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

Episode 02

About Total Exuberance

Mar 4, 2014

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 03

About a Godfather

Mar 11, 2014

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

About a Girl

Episode 04

About a Girl

Mar 18, 2014 · 30 min

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

About a Plumber

Episode 05

About a Plumber

Mar 25, 2014

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

About a Bublé

Episode 06

About a Bublé

Apr 1, 2014

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

About a Poker Night

Episode 07

About a Poker Night

Apr 8, 2014

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

About a Slopmaster

Episode 08

About a Slopmaster

Apr 15, 2014

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

About a Kiss

Episode 09

About a Kiss

Apr 22, 2014

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

About a Boy's Dad

Episode 10

About a Boy's Dad

Apr 29, 2014

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

May 6, 2014

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

May 13, 2014

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

May 13, 2014

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

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.4 /10

based on 94 votes

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.

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Cast

5 principal 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

Where to watch About a Boy

About a Boy is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Nick Hornby has 2 seasons and 33 total episodes, rated 6.4/10 by 94 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does About a Boy have?

About a Boy has 2 seasons with 33 episodes in total.

Is About a Boy still on the air?

The current status of About a Boy is: Canceled.

What network airs About a Boy?

About a Boy airs on NBC.

When did About a Boy first air?

About a Boy first aired on February 22, 2014.

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