Nick Hornby
Director
About a Boy (2014)
Season 1
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.
Released Feb. 22, 2014
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Watch Providers: Fandango at Home Free, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Xumo Play
Production Companies: Tribeca Productions, Working Title Television, Universal Television, True Jack Productions
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.7
S1E1 - 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.
Feb. 22, 2014, midnight
6.8
S1E2 - 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.
March 4, 2014, midnight
6.9
S1E3 - About a Godfather
Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
March 11, 2014, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - About a Girl
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
March 18, 2014, midnight
7.8
S1E5 - About a Plumber
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
March 25, 2014, midnight
8.5
S1E6 - About a Bublé
Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
April 1, 2014, midnight
8.5
S1E7 - About a Poker Night
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
April 8, 2014, midnight
8.2
S1E8 - About a Slopmaster
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
April 15, 2014, midnight
7.8
S1E9 - About a Kiss
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
April 22, 2014, midnight
8.5
S1E10 - About a Boy's Dad
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
April 29, 2014, midnight
7.8
S1E11 - 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.
May 6, 2014, midnight
8.0
S1E12 - 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.
May 13, 2014, midnight
8.3
S1E13 - About a Rib Chute
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.
May 13, 2014, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 990 min.
Released: Feb. 22, 2014
Last Air Date: July 20, 2015, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 14+
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