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About a Boy Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2014 - 2014
In Season 1 of this sitcom adapted from the 1998 novel and 2002 film of the same name, Will Freeman (David Walton) is single and unemployed with no financial worries due to royalties that he continually receives from a hit song he wrote. His bachelor lifestyle is put on hold when Fiona (Minne Driver), an overbearing single mother, and her oddball 11-year-old son, Marcus (Benjamin Stockham), move in next door and he begins to form a close bond with them. Al Madrigal also stars.
Episode 1
Pilot
Sat, Feb 22, 2014 30 mins
The pilot of this series about a well-off bachelor who develops an unexpected friendship with his young neighbor.
Episode 2
About Total Exuberance
Tue, Mar 4, 2014 30 mins
Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.
Episode 3
About a Godfather
Tue, Mar 11, 2014 30 mins
Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
Episode 4
About a Girl
Tue, Mar 18, 2014 30 mins
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
Episode 5
About a Plumber
Tue, Mar 25, 2014 30 mins
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
Episode 6
About a Bublé
Tue, Apr 1, 2014 30 mins
Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
Episode 7
About a Poker Night
Tue, Apr 8, 2014 30 mins
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
Episode 8
About a Slopmaster
Tue, Apr 15, 2014 30 mins
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
Episode 9
About a Kiss
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 30 mins
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
Episode 10
About a Boy's Dad
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 30 mins
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
Episode 11
About a Birthday Party
Tue, May 6, 2014 30 mins
Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.
Episode 12
About a Hammer
Tue, May 13, 2014 30 mins
Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.
Episode 13
About a Rib Chute
Tue, May 13, 2014 29 mins
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.
