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The Best Episodes of About a Boy Season 1

Every episode of About a Boy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of About a Boy Season 1!

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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:NBC
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.6
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
7.4
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  • About a Rib Chute
    8.3/10(118)
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    #1 - About a Rib Chute

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 5/13/2014

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

    Director: Lawrence Trilling

    Writer: N/A

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  • About a Hammer
    8.0/10(121)
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    #2 - About a Hammer

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 5/13/2014

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

    Director: Dylan K. Massin

    Writer: Mark Kunerth

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  • About a Bublé
    7.8/10(147)
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    #3 - About a Bublé

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 4/1/2014

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

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: Cara DiPaolo

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  • About a Poker Night
    7.8/10(130)
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    #4 - About a Poker Night

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 4/8/2014

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

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: Colleen McGuinness

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  • About a Kiss
    7.8/10(137)
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    #5 - About a Kiss

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 4/22/2014

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

    Director: Eric Appel

    Writer: Matt Wolpert

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  • About a Plumber
    7.7/10(147)
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    #6 - About a Plumber

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 3/25/2014

    Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • About a Boy's Dad
    7.6/10(124)
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    #7 - About a Boy's Dad

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 4/29/2014

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

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

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  • About a Birthday Party
    7.5/10(116)
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    #8 - About a Birthday Party

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 5/6/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David M. Israel

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  • Pilot
    7.4/10(266)
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    #9 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 2/22/2014

    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.

    Director: Jon Favreau

    Writer: Jason Katims

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  • About Total Exuberance
    7.3/10(173)
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    #10 - About Total Exuberance

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 3/4/2014

    Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • About a Slopmaster
    7.3/10(122)
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    #11 - About a Slopmaster

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 4/15/2014

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

    Director: Jeff Melman

    Writer: Carrie Kemper

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  • About a Godfather
    7.2/10(159)
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    #12 - About a Godfather

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 3/11/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David M. Israel

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  • About a Girl
    7.2/10(153)
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    #13 - About a Girl

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 3/18/2014

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

    Director: Ken Whittingham

    Writer: Mark Kunerth

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"About a Rib Chute" is the best rated episode of "About a Boy" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 118 votes. Directed by Lawrence Trilling and written by N/A, it aired on 5/13/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "About a Hammer".