About a Boy

22min

Comedy

Drama

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.

Production Companies

Tribeca Productions

Working Title Television

Universal Television

True Jack Productions

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

22nd Feb 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

2. About Total Exuberance

4th Mar 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

3. About a Godfather

11th Mar 2014

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

About a Girl

4. About a Girl

30min

18th Mar 2014

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

About a Plumber

5. About a Plumber

25th Mar 2014

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

About a Bublé

6. About a Bublé

1st Apr 2014

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

About a Poker Night

7. About a Poker Night

8th Apr 2014

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

About a Slopmaster

8. About a Slopmaster

15th Apr 2014

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

About a Kiss

9. About a Kiss

22nd Apr 2014

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

About a Boy's Dad

10. About a Boy's Dad

29th Apr 2014

Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.

About a Birthday Party

11. About a Birthday Party

6th May 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

12. About a Hammer

13th May 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

13. About a Rib Chute

13th May 2014

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

First air date

22nd Feb 2014

Last air date

20th Jul 2015

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks