About a Boy
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.
Cast: David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham
13 episodes
1. PilotWe 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.TV-PGCCFeb 22, 2014
2. About Total ExuberanceWill agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.TV-PGCCMar 4, 2014
3. About a GodfatherWill struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.TV-PGCCMar 11, 2014
4. About a GirlMarcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.TV-PGCC30minMar 18, 2014
5. About a PlumberFiona gets dating advice from Dakota.TV-PGCCMar 25, 2014
6. About a BubléWill takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.TV-PGCCApr 1, 2014
7. About a Poker NightFiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.TV-PGCCApr 8, 2014
8. About a SlopmasterFiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.TV-PGCCApr 15, 2014
9. About a KissWill invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.TV-PGCCApr 22, 2014
10. About a Boy's DadMarcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.TV-PGCCApr 29, 2014
11. About a Birthday PartyScheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.TV-PGCCMay 6, 2014
12. About a HammerWill invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.TV-PGCCMay 13, 2014
13. About a Rib ChuteWill turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.TV-PGCCMay 13, 2014
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Nick Hornby
