About a Boy

68
Metascore
2014-2015
2 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Drama
TV-PG

After writing a hit song, Will Freeman was granted a life of freedom. Now he is single, unemployed and loving it. But when Fiona, a single mom, and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door, his perfect world is disrupted.

68
Metascore
2014-2015
2 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Drama
TV-PG

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Wed, Oct 22, 2014

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Tue, May 6, 2014

Exclusive About a Boy Video: Marcus Crashes Will and Sam's Romantic (and Pants-Less!) Morning

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Fri, May 2, 2014

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Wed, Apr 9, 2014

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