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The Best Episodes of About a Boy

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    About a Boy Season 1 Episode 13 - About a Rib Chute
    8.6/10(119 votes)

    #1 - About a Rib Chute

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 20 - About a Love in the Air
    8.5/10(83 votes)

    #2 - About a Love in the Air

    S2:E20

    Will plays wing-man for Marcus, but Marcus wants to win Shea back at the school dance, Liz dumps Will after he defends Fiona, Marcus professes his love for Shea, Fiona and Will kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 12 - About a Hammer
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #3 - About a Hammer

    S1:E12

    Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.

    Director:Dylan K. Massin
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  4. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 4 - About a Bad Girl
    8.2/10(115 votes)

    #4 - About a Bad Girl

    S2:E4

    Marcus develops a crush on a girl who has a penchant for trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 6 - About a Balcony
    8.2/10(106 votes)

    #5 - About a Balcony

    S2:E6

    Marcus is cast as Romeo by a new teacher in a school production featuring Shakespeare scenes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 3 - About a Will-O-Ween
    7.9/10(106 votes)

    #6 - About a Will-O-Ween

    S2:E3

    Will orchestrates his yearly halloween extravaganza and fiona finally lets her hair down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 12 - About a Prostitute
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    #7 - About a Prostitute

    S2:E12

    Looking to make some quick cash, Will decides to start teaching guitar lessons. However, after a fling with his student's mom, Emma, Andy speculates that Will is being paid for more than just his musical expertise. Elsewhere, Fiona finds herself suddenly accepted by the popular moms at school and Marcus prepares to perform at the upcoming school fundraiser.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 19 - About a Self Defense
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    #8 - About a Self Defense

    S2:E19

    Clay is trying to steal Shea away from Marcus, Meanwhile Liz feels there may be something strange about the relationship between Will and Fiona.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - About a Bublé
    7.8/10(148 votes)

    #9 - About a Bublé

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Cara DiPaolo

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  10. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - About a Poker Night
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #10 - About a Poker Night

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Colleen McGuinness

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  11. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - About a Kiss
    7.8/10(138 votes)

    #11 - About a Kiss

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Eric Appel
    Writer:Matt Wolpert

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  12. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 11 - About a Birthday Party
    7.8/10(116 votes)

    #12 - About a Birthday Party

    S1:E11

    Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David M. Israel

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  13. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 7 - About a Duck
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #13 - About a Duck

    S2:E7

    Feeling nervous about her first real date with Mr. Chris, Fiona wants Dakota to come with her as her safety net. Will ends up tagging along as well as he attempts to woo Dakota.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 16 - About a Memory Hole
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #14 - About a Memory Hole

    S2:E16

    Will's new girlfriend Liz wants to hang out all day, the same day that Will volunteers to dig a hole for Fiona to throw all of her memories of Chris into to burn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - About a Plumber
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    #15 - About a Plumber

    S1:E5

    Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - About a Boy's Dad
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #16 - About a Boy's Dad

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 1 - About a Vasectomy
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    #17 - About a Vasectomy

    S2:E1

    Will returns to sort out a few things but ends up staying longer than planned when he sees Marcus's new "friends".

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 2 - About a House For Sale
    7.7/10(108 votes)

    #18 - About a House For Sale

    S2:E2

    Will is told to sell his San Francisco home in order to solve his money issues. So he decides to find Marcus a brand new best friend.

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 15 - About a Trunk
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    #19 - About a Trunk

    S2:E15

    Will is convinced that Chris is cheating on Fiona so he follows Chris to a hotel, where Chris reveals he has accepted a job offer out of the country, while Fiona prepares to tell Chris she loves him. Meanwhile, Marcus is trying to raise enough money to take Shea on a date to the movies so Marcus sells his silence to Andy for $100.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 17 - About a Babymoon
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #20 - About a Babymoon

    S2:E17

    Andy and Laurie vacation apart, Fiona and Laurie have a Spa day staycation in San Francisco, while Will and Andy head to Las Vegas where Andy goes on a drunken spending spree on magic tricks until Laurie shows up to renew her vows with Andy. Meanwhile Marcus tries to read a romance novel to understand adult relationships to impress Shea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 5 - About an Angry Ex
    7.6/10(94 votes)

    #21 - About an Angry Ex

    S2:E5

    Will is sued by an angry ex-girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 8 - About a Christmas Carol
    7.6/10(97 votes)

    #22 - About a Christmas Carol

    S2:E8

    The Christmas celebrations are now in full swing but Will is not having a good time. With the lawsuit still pending, Laurie advises him to settle and move on with his life. Fiona and Andy attempt to create the perfect white Christmas for Marcus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 10 - About a Boy Becoming a Man
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    #23 - About a Boy Becoming a Man

    S2:E10

    Will accompanies Andy to the Bar Mitzvah of a music mogul's son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 13 - About a Cat Party
    7.6/10(93 votes)

    #24 - About a Cat Party

    S2:E13

    To Will and Fiona’s surprise, Shea accepts Marcus’ proposal to be his girlfriend. However, Shea’s idea of a boyfriend translates closer to a personal assistant than a companion. Elsewhere, Fiona attempts to be more spontaneous with Chris, while Will chaperones Marcus and Shea’s frozen yogurt date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 14 - About a Boyfriend
    7.6/10(93 votes)

    #25 - About a Boyfriend

    S2:E14

    Will and TJ go out on Valentine's Day, hoping to meet single women. Marcus turns to Chris.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"About a Rib Chute" is the best rated episode of "About a Boy". It scored 8.6/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Lawrence Trilling and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/13/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "About a Love in the Air".